Category: Culture
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Hotel Indigo in West Chester: New Details
Hotel Indigo To Feature West Chester’s History And Art by Victoria Rose, Arts Editor Lead photo of Hotel Indigo in Bath, England Hotel Indigo is being built in downtown West Chester – and everyone is watching the building rise. Hotel Indigo is part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, which also operates…
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Alex’s Lemonade Stand Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Has Raised $300M For Pediatric Cancer Research by Melissa Jacobs This June, Alex’s Lemonade Stand celebrates 20 years of Lemonade Days, the fundraisers that have raised more than $20.5 million for pediatric cancer research. Lemonade Days, the family-fun festivals, are just one of the signature programs created by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.…
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Hallee Adelman: New Book, New Movies
Dr. Hallee Adelman Is Way Past Awesome by Melissa Jacobs With 14 films, nine books, two kids and one husband, Hallee Adelman is one of the Main Line’s most dynamic, creative forces. Even more inspiring is the mission that powers Adelman’s projects. “I genuinely believe that, in all of the work I’m doing, I’m working…
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The Insider’s Guide To West Chester
West Chester Restaurants, Shops And Art Galleries We Love by Victoria Rose Lead photo by Main Line Tonight West Chester is filled with restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, shops – and a lot of charm. From historical features to contemporary art, breakfast to late-night dessert, West Chester is bursting with possibilities. But locals know there…
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Andalusia Glitters With Gilded Age Glamour
Andalusia Is A Bucks County Oasis Of Gardens and Grandeur by Melissa Jacobs Andalusia, the grand house with grander gardens, just opened for the season, and if you haven’t visited for a while – or ever – you really should. Spread over more than 50 acres of landscaped gardens, with a perfectly restored house that…
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Life’s Patina Barn Sales: Behind The Scenes
Get An Inside Look At Life’s Patina’s Barn Sales The Life’s Patina Spring Barn Sale Is May 16-18 by Meg Veno, owner of Life’s Patina at Willowbrook Farm in Malvern and Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café at Historic Yellow Springs Farm Life’s Patina barn sales are seasonal pop-up shopping experiences held 3-4 times per year,…
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West Chester Film Festival 2024
West Chester Film Festival Is April 26-28 West Chester Film Festival Schedule Features Local Filmmakers And International Short Films by Melissa Jacobs The West Chester Film Festival just announced its 2024 lineup, and the schedule is jam packed with comedies, dramas, a heaping helping of horror and a dash of animation. Held April 26-28 at…
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The Insider’s Guide to New Hope
New Hope Restaurants, Hotels And Much More Our Favorite Things To Do in New Hope by Tara Marmur, contributing editor New Hope is filled with restaurants, hotels and antique shops. What are our favorites? After a decade of living in Bucks County, I have quite a few. But 10 years ago, I wasn’t sure I…
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The Tale Of The $13,000 Map
Inside The Philadelphia Print Shop’s Treasure Trove of History by Melissa Jacobs Lead image: S. W. Werner. “Battle of Brandywine in which the Rebels were Defeated, September the 11th 1777 by the Army under the Command of General Sr. Willm. Howe.” The whole thing started in an attic – as many things do for David…
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Radnor Educational Foundation Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Parent-Powered Nonprofit Has Raised $1.4M For Radnor Township School District by Melissa Jacobs No doubt about it: Radnor Township School District is consistently rated as one of the best in PA. In 2023, U.S. News and World Report named Radnor Township High School the fourth best in the state, and Radnor Township was ranked number…