Category: Culture
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Philly’s Hoop Dreams
Inside Philly Youth Basketball’s Plans To Create A $30 Million Education and Empowerment Center by Calvin McCall, contributing editor In December, Philly Youth Basketball broke ground on what will be its new home: a 100,000 square foot, $30 million center that holds seven basketball courts, five classrooms, a healthy food commissary, medical facilities, and more.…
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What to Watch: January
Drunk Leftovers with Jason Bateman on TikTok … Or Something Like That. by Jamie Joffe, Culture Editor January always finds me in a bit of a rut. The holidays are over. I’m cold, broke and sober. Furthermore, to quote Regina George of Mean Girls fame, “Sweatpants are the only thing that fits me right now.”…
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Wedding Trends 2022
12 Ideas to Consider Before You Host (or Attend) a Wedding Sponsored Content Did you get engaged over the holidays? According to a national survey, December is the month most popular for popping the question. Ready to plan the big day? Millennials have been amending traditions for years, say Rachel Testerman and Katelyn Patrick of…
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Meet Philadelphia’s New Poet Laureate
Bryn Mawr College professor Airea D. Matthews wants to make poetry Philadelphia’s new public art. And she may challenge you to a slam. by Melissa Jacobs Photography by Wes Matthews and Ryan Collerd Listening to Airea D. Matthews talk about poetry, it’s easy to forget that meter and rhyme were once considered the eminent…
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Honoring Heroes at Valley Forge National Historic Park
Wreaths Across America and March-In Weekend Marks the Beginning of the Continental Army’s Winter Encampment On. Dec. 19, 1777, General George Washington marched the Continental Army into Valley Forge to begin what would be six long months of a winter encampment. The British had just captured Philadelphia, Washington’s army had suffered numerous defeats and were…
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What to Watch: December
Carrie, Keanu and Cobra Kai by Jamie Joffe, Culture Editor If there was ever a reason to eat, drink and be antisocial this holiday season, December’s lineup offers the perfect excuses to stay home and stream. A slew of new releases and several returning favorites will be gifts that truly keep on giving. So skip…
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Valley Forge Park Alliance Launches New Campaign
VFPA aims to raise $1 million to rehabilitation the Maurice Stephens House Partner Content Founded in 1976, Valley Forge Park Alliance‘s mission is “to inspire appreciation of and support for Valley Forge National Historical Park.” Unlike the majestic park, The Alliance’s current home is a failing structure far from visitor trails and historic sites. Cramped…
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Women We Love: Coco Chanel
Fashion vs. Style – And Why It Matters by Rehana Wolfe, contributing editor Which is more important: fashion or style? If you asked this question of Coco Chanel, she would have definitely responded: “style.” Coco Chanel, the designer we have loved for decades, was instrumental in defining modern women’s style. Chanel shifted women to simple…
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What To Watch in November
Kings, Lady Gaga and Girls Gone Wild by Jamie Joffe, culture editor November serves anticipated releases packed with more drama and dysfunction than your family’s Thanksgiving dinner. Here is what I’ll be watching. King Richard HBO Max and in theaters All hail “King Richard.” Finally, here is a film the whole family can enjoy. Ten…
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Saving Gladwyne’s VFW Post
A local band of brothers join forces to repair damage caused by Hurricane Ida. by Michael Loveless To support the rebuilding effort, please buy a ticket to the Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day event at Merion Tribute House in Merion, PA featuring a keynote address by 77th Secretary of the Navy and former U.S. Ambassador to…