Category: Culture
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Sycamore & Stone: The Inside Story
An Exclusive Look Inside Jeff Devlin’s Sycamore & Stone In Chester Springs by Melissa Jacobs Want to stay at Jeff Devlin’s house? Now you can. The Inn at Sycamore & Stone Farm is a 4-bedroom house that Devlin restored himself. Sycamore & Stone boasts all of the historic charm – from original wood to handmade…
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Jeff Devlin: His New Old Stone House
Jeff Devlin Builds His Future In Chester Springs by Melissa Jacobs Jeff Devlin is sitting still … and it’s unsettling. Known for his custom carpentry and home renovation expertise, Devlin is almost always in motion, typically with a tool in his hands or dangling from his person, and situated in one corner of a semi-demolished…
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Secrets Of Bryn Athyn
Bryn Athyn Has A Castle, Cathedral, College – And A Religion Christmas at Glencairn Museum, Nov. 24 – Jan. 7 by Melissa Jacobs Christmas In The Castle? Sounds like a Hallmark movie. In fact, it’s a holiday celebration at Glencairn Museum in Bryn Athyn. Located in Montgomery County, Glencairn’s castle is now a museum. And…
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Fashion For All Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Behind The Scenes Of The Neiman Marcus Fashion Event Fashion For All is Nov. 16 by Melissa Jacobs Diane Joyce is doing two things she actively avoids: sitting still and talking about herself. The vice president and general manager of Neiman Marcus King of Prussia is known for simultaneously being calm and in constant motion,…
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Clover Market Holiday Market Returns After Three Year Hiatus
Clover Market Holiday Market is Dec. 7-8 at Westtown School in West Chester by Melissa Jacobs Lead photo: Soaps by Miche Scott Handmade. Great news for gift givers: Clover Market Holiday Market is back. The carefully curated collection of vintage and artisan goods for homes, people and pets will feature 110 vendors at its holiday…
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Yuletide At Liberty Hill: Nov. 22- Jan. 5
Yuletide At Liberty Hill Features Ice Skating, Boutiques, Penns Wood Winery, Live Music, And Santa by Melissa Jacobs Heading to Yuletide At Liberty Hill? Here’s what you need to know. What’s the story behind the story of Yuletide? Read how Yuletide started in 2023 at the Devon Horse Show. Rob Bickhart was driving down Lancaster…
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Prince Albert II of Monaco Is Coming to Philadelphia
Get A Sneak Peek of The Royal Visit by Melissa Jacobs Think Monaco is all about glamour and luxury? It is. But it’s also about ecological preservation. Protecting the Earth’s natural resources is the core mission of the Prince Albert II Of Monaco Foundation. Founded in 2006, the foundation has donated more than 100 million…
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Valley Forge Author’s Book Wins National Acclaim
Amy Johnson’s Debut Children’s Book Named To Kirkus Review’s Top Book List Johnson Appears At Children’s Book World In Haverford On Nov. 17 by Melissa Jacobs These tortoises are definitely winning the race. Two tortoises are the stars of The Story Of Neeps And Tattie, the children’s book co-authored by Diane Madden of Maine and…
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This Little-Known Nonprofit Raised $308K For Bryn Mawr Hospital
Behind The Scenes Of Bryn Mawr Hospital’s Women’s Board by Tara Behan Marmur, contributing editor Bryn Mawr Hospital receives a lot of accolades for its world-class surgeons, top-tier specialist doctors and award-winning nurses. Behind the scenes, however, there are countless people who make significant contributions to the hospital’s overall mission of providing excellent healthcare to…
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Valley Forge Park Alliance Announces 2023-2024 Speaker Series
Revamped, Elevated Series Features Big Name Speakers by Hope Weiss, freelance contributor There’s a lot that’s old about Valley Forge. But there’s also a lot that is new – namely the diverse, inclusive programming created by Valley Forge Park Alliance, the nonprofit group that supports Valley Forge National Historic Park. Under the leadership of board…