Category: Culture
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The Insider’s Guide to Phoenixville
16 Things To Do In Phoenixville: Where To Eat, Drink and Play by Abigail Wolfe, entertainment editor Lead photo from Bluebird Distilling Phoenixville may be one of the oldest boroughs in Chester County, but it’s packed with new and exciting things to do. Easily accessible from major highways, Phoenixville has become well-known and loved for…
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For This Main Line Entrepreneur, Beauty Is Ageless
Ciao Bella Celebrates 30 Years In Business Tina Fortebuono turned a $20K investment into a million-dollar beauty empire by catering to an unlikely clientele. by Melissa Jacobs SPONSORED CONTENT Back in 1993, 25-year old Tina Fortebuono dreamed of owning her own salon. Just one would do, but she wanted it to be near King of…
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Main Line Ma’s Next Chapter
Main Line Ma’s New Business, New Baby And New IG Leah Davey followed her dream … and her dream followed her right back. After making Main Line Ma one of the region’s most influential (and fun) Instagram communities, Davey is turning the page and opening a new chapter. by Melissa Jacobs Lead photo by Veronika…
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Main Line Soul Jam Is Jan. 21
Ardmore’s The Living Room Hosts 5 Musicians For One-Night Only Performance Kuf Knotz, Christine Elise, Alexander Simone, Ciara Grace + Felycia Pendergrass To Share The Stage by Melissa Jacobs Ardmore is about to ride a vibe. On Saturday, Jan. 21, The Living Room hosts Main Line Soul Jam, a one-night only performance featuring Kuf Knotz,…
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Binge Or Cringe: The Best And Worst of 2022
Need something to watch? Here’s what to see – and skip – on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and Amazon Prime by Jamie Joffe, culture editor I can’t believe it’s 2023. I mean, I’m still processing Tiger King … and then I realized it came out three years ago. Just so you are aware, compiling this…
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Martha’s Choice, MontCo’s Largest Food Pantry, Asks For Donations
As the hunger epidemic grows, Martha’s Choice donates 2 million pounds of food to 12K people in MontCo. by Melissa Jacobs Martha’s Choice knows all about miracles. At the end of 2020, faced with overwhelming food insecurity created by the pandemic, the Norristown-based nonprofit acquired land to start a farm and grow produce to distribute…
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For Hospitality and Retail Businesses, the Holidays Aren’t Always Merry and Bright
Holiday sales can make or break many small businesses. With four bakeries (and four kids), Nothing Bundt Cakes’ Kim Wright counts her blessings … and her receipts. by Kim Wright, guest columnist On the last Sunday in October, I loaded up my brood of boys with my husband in tow and we headed out for…
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Local Author Pens Book About Wine And Dogs
Sommelier Michele Gargiulo shares the traumatic story behind her bestselling book – and her inspiring, healing journey. by Melissa Jacobs Wine and dogs? What’s not to love? Michele Gargiulo brings two of the world’s favorite things together in Pairing Paws: Dog Breeds And Their Spirit Wines, her gorgeously photographed, expertly researched book. What kind of…
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Hotel Du Pont’s Glided Glam
Looking for a romantic getaway? Wilmington’s Hotel Du Pont is posh, private and picturesque. Story and photos by Melissa Jacobs Hotel Du Pont is like a favorite great aunt. Of a certain age but timeless, she is filled with memories and exudes effortless grandeur that took decades to perfect. As is the case with some…
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Valley Forge Park Alliance’s New Speaker Series
From Black patriots to The Grand Forage, the 2022-2023 lecture series features research from an all-star roster of Colonial experts. With a hearty huzzah, Valley Forge Park Alliance unveiled its new 2022-2023 Speaker Series. The line-up features an all-star roster of experts on Valley Forge and Colonial America. Returning to in-person events for the first…