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Philly’s Black History, Revived

There wouldn’t be a Belmont Mansion in 2026 if there hadn’t been an Audrey Johnson-Thornton in 1985. More than 40 years ago, Johnson-Thornton looked at the abandoned property in West Fairmount Park and saw not a dilapidated structure on the road to demolition, but a piece of history in need of preservation. One year later, she and TV producer Gloria Penn Easton co-founded the American Women’s Heritage Society (AWHS), an assemblage of Black women, and, with the City of Philadelphia’s blessing, took charge of Belmont’s care.

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Spirit Golf Management announces $25 million clubhouse at Five Ponds Golf Club

Spirit Golf Management announced a $25 million clubhouse construction project is underway at Five Ponds Golf Club in Warminster Township, Pennsylvania. The new clubhouse will expand the club’s dining and event capabilities, add an indoor teaching studio with four golf simulators and allow for year-round play and community use.

Warminster, PA · 1d

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Alice Neel Portrait Discovery Headlines Alderfer Fine Art Auction

Alderfer Auction of Hatfield, PA, is honored to unveil an art discovery as the centerpiece of our upcoming December 10 Fine Art Auction: an unpublished, original oil portrait by one of the iconic American painters of the twentieth century, Alice Neel (1900–1984). A Masterpiece Revealed: Dr. William Hanaway Jr.

Hatfield, PA · 1d

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After decades of vacancy, Eagle Tavern prepares for new life

Nearly 200 years ago, horse owners and racing enthusiasts traveled hundreds of miles to Trenton, where they gathered at the Eagle Tavern for food, drinks and a place to spend the night. The horses were stabled behind the building, while their owners mingled with travelers, politicians and local residents inside...

Trenton, NJ · 1d

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This Stunning Pennsylvania Art Museum Is Launching A Brand-New Holiday Celebration This November

A 3,000-pound replica of Michelangelo’s David is about to meet the public in a room usually reserved for artists. That alone made me sit up. The studio has been off-limits to casual visitors, and this holiday season it opens its doors. The timing gets better. A free outdoor lighting...

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The Archive in Lansdale Is a Two-Floor Maze of Books, Comics and Old Postcards

From the outside, it looks like any other warehouse. The building at 725 W. Second St. sits two blocks from Lansdale’s Main Street, across from a row of new townhouses. Most passersby would guess it stores building supplies. Inside is The Archive, one of Montgomery County’s most packed secondhand shops.

Lansdale, PA · 1d

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Crab-Themed Art Show at an Empty South Philly Lot

A long-empty triangle of cement at Washington and Passyunk Avenues became an open-air gallery for “Imitation Crab,” an art show at the lot. The show took place at the former site of Capt. Jesse G’s Crab Shack, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rose Luardo has also created artwork at the lot.

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Chestnut Hill’s ‘Holidays on the Hill’ Starts Nov. 18

Holidays on the Hill, a six-week festive celebration in Chestnut Hill running from Nov. 18 through Dec. 31, will bring shopping, live entertainment, family activities, and seasonal attractions to Germantown Avenue, the Woodmere Art Museum, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens. According to a MyChesCo report, free parking will be offered...

Philadelphia, PA · 15h

CBS Philadelphia

Musicians who played with Coltrane at Temple reflect on historic concert

Saxophonist Dr. Steven Knoblauch and percussionist Robert Kenyatta reflected on a night that became part of jazz history.

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BlackSportsOnline

Black-owned Bookstore, Harriets Bookshop, Is Delivering Books Using Horses

Who needs delivery trucks when you have horses? While most bookstores are busy figuring out how to get books into customers’ hands, one Black-owned bookstore in Philadelphia has decided to bring back an old-school delivery method. And honestly, it might be the coolest thing happening in the book business right now. Harriett’s Bookshop, founded by Jeannine A. Cook in 2020, has found a unique way to deliver books to customers. Instead of relying entirely on cars, motorcycles, or delivery vans, the bookstore has teamed up with local horseback riders to occasionally bring books through the streets of Philadelphia. Yes, actual The post Black-owned Bookstore, Harriets Bookshop, Is Delivering Books Using Horses first appeared on BlackSportsOnline .

Philadelphia, PA · 17h

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A Walk Through the Barnes

“‘The guy was an eccentric, he was a crank,’ says Philadelphia Daily News columnist Stu Bykofsky. ‘Even his friends thought he was a misanthrope. He’s my kind of guy!’”. The crank in question is Philadelphia chemist, businessman, art collector, educator, and unconventional philanthropist, Albert C....

Philadelphia, PA · 22h

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Braden Shattuck and Joanna Coe Reclaim Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year Titles

Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania (November 12, 2026) — PGA of America Golf Professionals Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pa., and Joanna Coe of Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., have recaptured their respective titles of Philadelphia PGA Rolex / Haverford Trust Player of the Year and Women’s Player of the Year. This year marks the fifth consecutive year both Shattuck and Coe have received these honors.

Philadelphia, PA · 14h

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Honoring veterans and history in Clark Park this Saturday

This Saturday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m., the Spruce Hill Community Association and Friends of Clark Park invite veterans, neighbors and history enthusiasts to gather at the Veterans Memorial by the Gettysburg Stone (44th and Baltimore) for a special morning of commemoration, reflection, and local history. Coinciding with the historical...

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SS United States being sunk to become the world's largest artificial reef

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Marines celebrate 251st birthday at future site of 'The Tun' in Philadelphia

All eyes are on Philadelphia as it plans to recreate the historic 'Tun Tavern,' regarded as the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps.

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St. Luke’s of Glenside to host ‘Oldies Night’ on Nov. 14

St. Luke the Evangelist Church of Glenside will host an “Oldies Night” on Saturday, November 14 from 6:30pm – 10:00pm at Father Fitzpatrick Hall. Tickets are $40 and include dinner, beer, wine, and soda. A table of 10 is $350. Tickets are available here or by calling the St. Luke rectory at 215-572-0128.

Glenside, PA · 2d

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Philly's holiday tree lighting will feature performances by Kristin Chenoweth and Kirk Franklin

Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth and gospel singer Kirk Franklin will bring two very different musical styles to Philadelphia's holiday tree lighting at City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 3. The free celebration begins at 7 p.m. on the north side of City Hall. Chenoweth, who originated the role of Glinda in...

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Star News

Nutcracker in Philadelphia 2026: Dates, Tickets and Parking

Thirty-five performances, one historic theater and just a single show on Christmas Eve. Seeing The Nutcracker in Philadelphia takes more planning than most families expect. Pick the wrong date and you could pay weekend prices for seats you didn’t need, or buy resale tickets the venue can cancel without notice.

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