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Taylor Swift’s Songwriting Passion Could Have Roots in Pottstown’s Wyndcroft School
West Reading-raised Taylor Swift's passion for songwriting traces back to her elementary school days at Wyndcroft School in Pottstown. -raised Taylor Swift’s passion for songwriting traces back to her elementary school days at Wyndcroft School in Pottstown, according to her former music teacher, Barbara Kolvek, writes Amanda Goh for Business Insider.
Four of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania Are in Montgomery County
Jen O’Mara, writing for The Keystone, set out on a quest for the best suburban hoagies. She purposefully eliminated any of the legendary producers within the Philadelphia borders, seeking lesser-known masters from smaller communities. Her best-of list across the suburban geographies yielded eight notables. Montgomery County is home to...
Pottstown School Music Association hosts craft and vendor show
The Pottstown School Music Association held a craft and vendor show on Saturday. Guests could play fun games and win prizes. Plus, a special guest was on deck to be pied in the face. The organization also just wrapped up a chicken potpie dinner fundraiser at 6 p.m. The Music...
PA bakery going viral for heart-warming autism awareness messages on billboard
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A local couple is being praised by thousands online after many people spotted a billboard with wholesomely eye-catching words of encouragement. "Autism is not contagious but my smile is"; one of the many messages numerous onlookers passed by and noticed thanks to owners of...
Dancing With The Reading Stars Hits the Floor For Yocum Institute of Arts Education
READING, Pa. - Friday Night the Double Tree Hotel in Reading was turned into a ballroom competition. The 13th Annual Dancing With the Reading Stars was held for the Yocum Institute for Arts Education. What better way to raise money for the arts than with dancing? "We have everything from...
Boyertown Alumni Marching Unit holds annual spring concert
The Boyertown Alumni Marching Unit welcomed "Music of the Future" and "Music of the Past." The unit held its 47th Anniversary Spring Concert. It featured music from TV, movies, classical music and of course, marches. This year's concert honored former long-time Junior High Band Director Donald Kuszyk.
Joseph Ambler Inn, York Avenue Elementary, Red Lotus Tattoo, Well Crafted named 'Best Of' winners in Montco Happening List
The online Montgomery County magazine Montco Happening recently announced the winners of its 2024 Montco Happening List. Big winners in the North Penn area included Red Lotus Tattoo in Lansdale – which also made the Montco Happening Hall of Fame Class of 2024 for five wins – Joseph Ambler Inn in Montgomery Township, Well Crafted Beer Co. in Lansdale, and North Penn School District, which won Best Elementary School for York Avenue Elementary School, Best High School for North Penn High School, and Best Teacher for Thomas Prykowski at Gwynedd Square Elementary School.
Zeppelin Tribute Band, Get The Led Out, Coming to Quakertown
Tickets for an Aug. 30 show by Get The Led Out (GTLO) went on sale Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and start at $32 for lawn seating, with reserved seats ranging in price from $40 to $105. Est. Read Time: 2 mins. Philadelphia-based Led Zeppelin tribute band Get The Led Out...
Grateful Dead tribute band Splintered Sunlight playing 2nd Annual Unity For Kindness Food Truck Fest Saturday
Put rings on the fingers, bells on the shoes, tuck some scarlet begonias into your curls, and head over to Parkside Place Park in Upper Gwynedd Township Saturday. Splintered Sunlight, a Grateful Dead tribute band, will perform at the township’s free Unity For Kindness 2nd Annual Food Truck Festival Saturday afternoon.
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