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M. Night Shyamalan

  • Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, at left, with CHAR owner Viraj Thomas and his father.
    Community, Willistown Township

    Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Visits Philadelphia Pizzeria for a Baby Shower

    April 30, 2026

    Beloved Philly-area filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan recently surprised a local pizzeria owner when he stopped by the shop for a baby shower, writes Hira Qureshi…

  • Pasture with fence and bales of hay.
    Family

    Weekend Wanderer: Is That Where the Antlers Go?

    January 17, 2026

    If you’ve been with me for a minute or two, you’ll know my husband is quite outdoorsy.  And that I am not.  I don’t know how, but it works.   Maybe because he’s been in the woods…

  • Magic 8 Ball series pilot writing.
    Entertainment

    Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Unveils New Projects, Including One with ‘The Notebook’ Author 

    October 22, 2025

    Willistown Township filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan has been busy with two projects lately: a new show, Magic 8 Ball, and a horror-romance novel he worked…

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    Historic

    Group of Locals Work to Give Wayne’s Anthony Wayne Theater A New Life

    July 23, 2025

    A group of locals have been working to give the shuttered Anthony Wayne Theater new life as an elevated dining and entertainment destination, writes Gina…

  • Food and drinks from Càphê Roasters.
    Food and Drink

    Càphê Roasters in Kensington Earns High Praise from Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan

    May 2, 2025

    Càphê Roasters, Philadelphia’s first Vietnamese coffee roastery, recently served filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and his wife, Bhavna Vaswani, during a surprise visit. It would be…

  • An instructor with students surrounding him.
    Education

    Philly Nonprofit Jounce Partners Helps Teachers Unlock Their Students’ Full Potential

    February 19, 2025

    Jounce Partners, a Philadelphia nonprofit backed by M. Night Shyamalan, helps teachers bring out the best in their students by introducing them to the latest…

  • filmmaking crew.
    Entertainment

    Wall Street Journal: Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Inspired Local Woman to Become Filmmaker

    November 21, 2024

    Watching Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan direct inspired Melissa Davey to finally pursue filmmaking after decades of dreaming about it, writes Julie Halpert for The…

  • Restaurants & Lodging

    Get Brunchin’ at These Top Brunch Spots in Chester County

    August 28, 2024

    Wake up and smell the eggs, french toast, syrup, and more at these top brunch spots in Chester County. Whether you’re meeting with friends or…

  • Entertainment

    M. Night Shyamalan’s New Film ‘Trap’ is Set in Philly, However It Wasn’t Actually Filmed Here

    August 23, 2024

    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…

  • Entertainment

    Daughter of Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Set to Release Debut Director Film

    March 8, 2024

    Willistown resident Ishana Night Shyamalan is following in the footsteps of her famous director father, M. Night Shyamalan, according to a staff report from the…

  • Entertainment

    Movie Making Is Actually a Big Business in Delaware County

    February 22, 2024

    Delaware County and the Greater Philadelphia Area definitely hold their own in the movie-making business.  Since the film industry came to our region 30 years…

  • Pasture with fence and bales of hay.
    Family

    Weekend Wanderer: Will I Ever Be Cool?

    February 10, 2024

    I’ve been up to something on Sunday mornings.  Besides, you know, bombarding you with words.   It began two months ago.   But its roots go back…

  • Pasture with fence and bales of hay.
    Family

    Weekend Wanderer: I Went to Shyamaween, and It Was the Ultimate Monster Mash

    October 28, 2023

    It’s not easy assembling a costume for Shyamaween.  Wait.  Are you familiar with Shyamaween?  No?   Good.   I love explaining Shyamaween.  M. Night Shyamalan — the…

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