Entertainment
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Malvern Father a Fan Favorite on First Season of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
Charles L. of Malvern has become a fan favorite on the first season of ABC’s The Golden Bachelorette thanks to his wholesome disposition and strong ‘dad vibes,’ writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 66-year-old retired financial analyst grew up in rural China before moving to the United States. The father of two, whose…
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Dominican-born Philly Comedian Che Guerrero Shares His Journey Growing Up Undocumented Through Comedy
Che Guerrero, a Philadelphia-based comedian, grew up undocumented and uses his comedic chops to teach others about it, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS News Philadelphia. His main motivation is sharing details about what it means to grow up undocumented. “People usually think that being undocumented means you don’t have papers at all,” Guerrero said. “You…
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Malvern Contestant Captures Audience Attention and Hearts on ‘Golden Bachelorette’
During The Golden Bachelorette series premiere, a retired data analyst from Malvern managed to capture both the attention and hearts of the audience, writes Franki Rudnesky for the PhillyVoice. The 66-year-old Charles L. made his debut during this week’s episode of the dating show spinoff. He hit it off with lead Joan Vassos as they…
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Federal Jury Rules in Favor of Langhorne’s Sesame Place in Racial Discrimination Suit
A federal jury has rejected a discrimination suit against Sesame Place brought by five Black and Hispanic families who said costumed characters ignored their children, writes Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The verdict comes two years after a viral video threw the Langhorne amusement park in a firestorm of racial controversy. The video appeared…
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Erika Alexander Way: Girls High Grad, Award-Winning Actress Honored with Street Renaming in North Philly
This year marks 40 years since award-winning actress Erika Alexander was discovered at the age of 14 while attending Freedom Theater in North Philadelphia. Fast forward to 2024, and she has the very street that Freedom Theater is located on named after her. On Saturday, September 21, Alexander was honored with a street renaming, as…
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Donna Kelce Makes Cameos in 2 Hallmark Christmas Movies
Donna Kelce, mom to retired Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce, is debuting in two Hallmark Christmas movies, reports 6abc. One of the films relates to the Eagles, the other to the Chiefs. Christmas on Call, features a die-hard Eagles fan who introduces the love of his life…
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Five Iron Golf to Open Third Philadelphia Location in 2025
Five Iron Golf, which already has two locations in Philadelphia is soon opening its third, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Known for providing guests with an urban indoor golf experience, the third Philly location will be constructed on the ground floor of the Three Logan Square office tower and open early next…
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New Tabletop Gaming Venue and Book Store Opens in Kensington
Runehammer, a tabletop gaming venue and bookstore, just recently opened its doors in Kensington, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. In addition to being those things, Runehammer is also a hangout space for sci-fi and fantasy fans. For $20 a person, up to six role players can rent a table for three-and-a-half hours, and for $25…
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Wreck-it Room Chain iSmash Preparing New Location in Downingtown
Rage room chain iSmash is expanding in the Philadelphia region with two development deals, with one at an as yet undisclosed Downingtown location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The wreck-it room chain intends to open seven locations in the Philadelphia metropolitan area in the next four years, according to founder and CEO…
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L.A. Times: Philly Native Benj Pasek, Justin Paul Reach EGOT Status with Emmy Win
Philadelphia native Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have added their names to the illustrious EGOT list after winning an Emmy for “Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?”, writes Ashley Lee for The Los Angeles Times. The original song was co-written with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman for “Only Murders in the Building” at the…
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Last Eagles Christmas Album to Be Released on Black Friday
A well-known trio of Eagles will release their third and final Christmas album on Black Friday 2024 and will include guests Boyz II Men and Travis Kelce, reports the 6abc staff. Like its two predecessors, the album “A Philly Special Christmas Party” will highlight former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, Eagles offensive linemen Jordan Mailata…
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Philadelphia Serial Killer Featured on ‘People Magazine Investigates’ Series
Gary Heidnik, a ruthless Philadelphia serial killer, is featured on one of the recent episodes of People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer, writes Liam Quinn for People. Heidnik was a self-styled “bishop” of a church he ran out of his Philadelphia living room. He kidnapped women, sexually assaulted them, and kept them chained in…
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Philadelphia-based Company Produces New SpongeBob Video Game Set to Release in October
PHL Collective, a Philadelphia-based studio company, is developing a new SpongeBob SquarePants video game that is set to be released in October, writes Chris Compendio for PhillyVoice. Called “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game,” the new video games will take players under the seat to Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob’s best friend, Patrick Star. The game…
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Another Philly Special: New Eagles Christmas Album in the Works
Fear not, Philly Special Christmas album fans. A third album is in the works, according to Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson. Eagles teammates Johnson, Jordan Mailata and Jason Kelce hope to get an album together soon for this year, according to 6abc, as reported at WHYY. Talk of a new album started to emerge…
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South Philly Comedian Chip Chantry Releases Debut Comedy Special
Chip Chantry, a South Philadelphia-based teacher-turned comedian, has released his debut comedy special titled, Move Closer, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over his 21 years as a comic, Chantry has gained a following and become a social media favorite for his Philadelphia patriotism, undying love for the 6abc Action News theme, and aversion…
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Yardley Native Richard Kind Tapped by Fans for SNL Role as Tim Walz
Richard Kind, the versatile actor known for his roles in Inside Out, A Serious Man, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, has a deep connection to Bucks County, where he grew up before rising to fame, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Born in Trenton and raised in Yardley, Kind’s early life was far…
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Formula One Racing Arcade Coming to Philadelphia in 2025
After spending months without a tenant, the Chestnut Street building that previously housed West Elm until early this year will become home to a new Formula One (F1) racing simulator arcade, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Formula One is a brand of international single-seat auto racing that has become a sensation in recent…
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M. Night Shyamalan’s New Film ‘Trap’ is Set in Philly, However It Wasn’t Actually Filmed Here
M. Night Shyamalan, a Philadelphia-area filmmaker has stuck close to his roots throughout his career, as shown by his latest film, “Trap.” However, while the film is set in Philadelphia, it was not actually filmed in the area, writes Chris Compendio for PhillyVoice. The bulk of the movie takes place in Tanaka Arena in Philadelphia,…
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