• Narberth Native, Lower Merion High School Grad Lizzy McAlpine Talks Life, Music Career, and Future

    Narberth Native, Lower Merion High School Grad Lizzy McAlpine Talks Life, Music Career, and Future

    Lizzy McAlpine is a critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Her new album, Older, is getting rave reviews and she will soon play two sets at The Met Philadelphia right after a stint at Radio City Music Hall. The Narberth native started writing music at 12 years old. “Back then, I wanted…

  • Netflix House Brings Favorite Shows to Life at King of Prussia Mall

    Netflix House Brings Favorite Shows to Life at King of Prussia Mall

    King of Prussia Mall will soon become home to Netflix House, an immersive venue that will allow visitors to experience their favorite shows in real life, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new entertainment space is expected to open in 2025. Netflix House will have interactive spaces focusing on the most popular shows…

  • TNA Digital Media Champion AJ Francis Looks Ahead as TNA Wrestling Returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena

    TNA Digital Media Champion AJ Francis Looks Ahead as TNA Wrestling Returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena

    TNA Wrestling, one of the top professional wrestling promotions in the world, is set to return to Philadelphia for two shows at the 2300 Arena on June 28 and June 29, 2024. Ahead of the upcoming show, TNA Digital Media Champion AJ Francis spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today to talk about his journey into professional wrestling.…

  • CAMP Partners with Simon to Bring Play-and-Shop Store to King of Prussia Mall

    CAMP Partners with Simon to Bring Play-and-Shop Store to King of Prussia Mall

    CAMP has partnered with mall operator Simon to bring two new “Play-and-Shop” locations over the next two years, including one in King of Prussia Mall later this year, writes Alicia Esposito for Retail Touch Points. The King of Prussia location will span more than 10,000 square feet and feature a rotation of immersive shows and…

  • Quakertown-Born Sabrina Carpenter’s Coffee Shop Stint Draws Mixed Reactions from Fans

    Quakertown-Born Sabrina Carpenter’s Coffee Shop Stint Draws Mixed Reactions from Fans

    Sabrina Carpenter took on a new role as a barista at a London coffee shop on Monday to promote her hit single “Espresso,” writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   The pop star, originally from Quakertown, surprised fans at Blank Street Coffee by serving drinks and greeting customers. This promotional stunt is part of…

  • Dad Jokes Built Delaware County Native Dave Ogleton’s TikTok Career

    Dad Jokes Built Delaware County Native Dave Ogleton’s TikTok Career

    Delaware County native Dave “FitDad” Ogleton knows how to get his 3 million+ followers on TikTok to laugh and cringe at the same time, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ogleton is the “King of Dad Jokes.” The fathers laugh. The kids are slightly embarrassed. Ogleton produces clever puns and rapid-fire quips. He started…

  • Malvern Entrepreneur Offers Unique Event Experience for Toddlers with Little Party Playground

    Malvern Entrepreneur Offers Unique Event Experience for Toddlers with Little Party Playground

    Malvern mom and entrepreneur Corianne Izzo organizes craft fests for toddlers with Little Party Playground throughout the Main Line, writes Emma Minor for Main Line Today. Izzo got the idea for the business around the time she had her first child, Brooks, and she started attending different events with other parents. “I was going to…

  • This Philadelphia Woman Has All the Hacks for Raking in the Cheese

    This Philadelphia Woman Has All the Hacks for Raking in the Cheese

    Everyone wants to find ways to make money, but Philadelphia native Erica Mouzon has found creative, luck-based ways to do so, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Mouzon likes to take part in various sweepstakes. What started out as a hobby and a way to supplement her income about a decade ago, has helped her…

  • Philly Native Colman Domingo Joins Cast of ‘The Four Seasons’ on Netflix

    Philly Native Colman Domingo Joins Cast of ‘The Four Seasons’ on Netflix

    Colman Domingo, who is from Philadelphia, is joining the cast of the Netflix series, “The Four Seasons,” writes Joe Otterson for Variety. He joins previously announced cast members, Tina Fey and Steve Carell. The series is based on the similarly-named 1981 film that was directed by and starred Alan Alda, along with Carol Burnett and…

  • Netflix Series Starring Comedian Shane Gillis Filmed in West Chester

    Netflix Series Starring Comedian Shane Gillis Filmed in West Chester

    Tires, a show recently released on Netflix, stars comedian Shane Gillis and was filmed in West Chester, mainly around the Tires Etc shop at 640 East Gay Street, writes Soniya for sportskeeda. The show is summarized as taking place “At his father’s auto shop, [where] a hapless manager strives to improve customer service and drive…

  • Philly Sets Two New Guinness World Records For Pride Month

    Philly Sets Two New Guinness World Records For Pride Month

    During a Philadelphia Gay News-hosted event on the first day of Pride Month on June 1, Philadelphia set a new Guinness World Record for the largest drag story time ever, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The event brought together famed Philadelphia drag performers and dozens of local Philadelphians and their children. During the…

  • Jason Kelce Gets His Own Jeopardy! Category, Delivers Clues

    Jason Kelce Gets His Own Jeopardy! Category, Delivers Clues

    Jason Kelce made a special pre-recorded appearance on the ‘Jeopardy! Masters’ finale, when he read the clues for a unique first-round Jason Kelce Jeopardy category, “The World Revolves Around Jason Kelce.” The retired Philadelphia Eagle rapped a Salt-N-Pepa song and recited a Mummers poem, writes Franki Rudnesky for Philly Voice. “I’m Jason Kelce,” Kelce said…

  • Recent Episode of ‘Abbott Elementary’ Featured Smith Memorial Playground

    Recent Episode of ‘Abbott Elementary’ Featured Smith Memorial Playground

    The penultimate episode of season three of ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary” heavily featured Smith Memorial Playground in East Fairmount Park, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. In the episode, the principal and teachers chaperone a field trip to the playground. However, in reality, viewers were instead seeing a set that was created on the soundstages of…

  • A Vintage Dress Worn by Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter on Her Birthday Causes Scrutiny of Depop Seller, Reselling Practices

    A Vintage Dress Worn by Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter on Her Birthday Causes Scrutiny of Depop Seller, Reselling Practices

    Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter celebrated her birthday in a yellow dress that ended up sparking a conversation on the ethics and prices of reselling, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Carpenter’s stylist got the dress off Depop, a popular secondhand clothing app. The singer posted photos from her New York party over the weekend…

  • Elmwood Park Zoo New Animal Hospital To Open

    Elmwood Park Zoo New Animal Hospital To Open

    Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo is ready to unveil its new Welcome Center and world-class Veterinary Health Center to the public on Jun. 27, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Both structures were under construction for more than a year since Philanthropists Frank and Paige Engro gifted the zoo a landmark $30 million to expand its…

  • Penndel Bowling Center Changes Hands: What’s Next for the Beloved Local Alley

    Penndel Bowling Center Changes Hands: What’s Next for the Beloved Local Alley

    After two decades of being owned and operated by David Strippoli, Penndel Bowling Center is being turned over to someone new, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Strippoli announced on the Penndel Bowling Center’s Facebook page that the 24-lane bowling alley on West Lincoln Highway has new owners as of May 8.…

  • Quakertown Native and Pop Sensation Sabrina Carpenter to Make SNL Debut May 18

    Quakertown Native and Pop Sensation Sabrina Carpenter to Make SNL Debut May 18

    Quakertown native and pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is gearing up for her debut on Saturday Night Live on May 18, writes Franki Rudnesky for the PhillyVoice.  Carpenter’s recent single, “Espresso,” has been a significant hit, quickly climbing the chart, becoming her first to hit the Billboard Top 10.   The singer, who just had her…

  • What To Know About Wawa Welcome America 2024

    What To Know About Wawa Welcome America 2024

    The 2024 Wawa Welcome America will be a can’t-miss 16 day spectacle of entertainment and fun for all from June 19 to July 4. During a press conference Tuesday morning, it was announced that this year’s festivities will be headlined by Ne-Yo and Kesha. Wawa Welcome America will feature block parties, a parade, several live…