Category: Culture
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In The Know: TW: Mass Shootings
This article requires updating, which is the unfortunate reality of living in the United States of America. As you read this, the statistics related to gun violence may already be outdated. In the past week, it is unclear how many people were killed or injured, or how many incidents of gun violence occurred. What is…
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REVIEW: New Hope’s “The Cloak and Wand” is bewitchingly wonderful
Nestled on 67 Peddlers Village in Lahaska, PA lies a magical store and experience called “The Cloak and Wand.” This shop, with one other location in Connecticut, is a unique witchy shop to satisfy all of your spooky needs year round, including their staple potion bar where you can create custom hot and cold beverages…
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In The Know: Updates from East Palestine, Ohio
It’s been a little over two months since the devastating Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio that left lasting environmental impacts on the community. The trains carried hazardous materials and, because of the derailment, had to be disposed. Emergency crews decided that there would be a “controlled burning” of the chemicals for two…
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The Weeknd ‘AHTD’ Tour documentary coming to HBOMax
Ready to relive the magic from the “After Hours til Dawn” Tour? Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye teased a clip of his high energy American tour Thursday morning on Instagram. “The Weeknd: Live at Sofi” will air on February 25 on HBOMax. The concert special will feature his tour performance from his Los Angeles stop. The…
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THREAD: My favorite articles from 2022
2022 was a tough year. There were some lows, but there were also highs. One thing I am proud of, however, is that the position I am in now is the position I prayed to be in just last year. That being said, I wrote a lot this year. I mean – a lot. I…
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Five football nonprofits you can still give to after Giving Tuesday
Change Our Future NFL Alumni Beat the Streets Philly The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation is on the list for the same reason as the others – and no other particular reason. In all seriousness, the foundation brings positive change in youth lives with a focus on underserved communities. Eagles Autism Foundation
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When being a Philly sports fan is more than “being a fan”
The last time we had this feeling was 2018 when the Philadelphia Eagles were en route to their first Super Bowl win. Philadelphia and the outskirts of the city (Delaware, South Jersey, etc.) were just radiating with optimism and this positivity in the air. Now, we have that again with the Phillies making the World…
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GALLERY: Check out this unique rest-stop attraction over the summer
Maybe you don’t want to leave the bustling Philly-South Jersey-Delaware atmosphere and stay within ten minutes of Wawa. However, if you’re looking for a change of pace and add a little spice to your summer vacation, then “South of the Border” just might be for you. Nestled on the South Carolina border, “South of the…
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What it’s like to compete in a county fair
Author’s Note: Check out tomorrow’s article for the full list of entries I entered in the Salem County Fair Home Economics Competition. This past week was the Salem County fair, a fun week for the entire family to participate in different events, see farm animals on display and celebrate the work of local artists, farmers…
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Salem County Fair hosts first annual tablescaping competition
Who knew you could bring home a ribbon in being the hostess with the mostest? That’s exactly the competition that came to the Salem County fair this year in its annual competition. Tablescaping is the art of setting a table with dishes, glassware, flatware and other necessary items to complete the perfect aesthetic for a…
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“County Corners 4-H Club” receives donation to improve livestock pens, show arena
When the community is focused on “making your best better,” the result is felt throughout the local 4-H community. Crystal Taylor, a local farmer, directed the $5,000 Bayer Fund “America’s Farmers Grow Communities” donation to the County Corners 4-H Club. The club will use the funds to improve their livestock pens and show arena at…
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Salem County Fair 2022: Open Class Produce Results
Below are the results from the Open Class Produce Show at the 2022 Salem County Fair. Class 1 – Beans Subclass A – Snap Beans – Bush Green 2nd – Bryce Dolbow, Mannington 3rd – Chase Pompper, Mannington Subclass C – Bush Yellow 1st – Coles-Demko Farm, Elsinboro Subclass E – Pole Lima 1st –…
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Salem County Fair 2022: Home Economics Division Winners
Below are a list of the 2022 Salem County Fair Home Ec Division winners. Art Child – Miranda Warren, Swedesboro, NJ with “Painting of My Horse” Non-Professional – Sue Ann Leighty, Pedricktown, NJ with “Ukrainian Woman in Festive Costume” Professional – Annette Devitt, Pedricktown, NJ with “The Williamsburg Dressmaker” Canning Non-Professional – Elaine Kerwood, Monroeville,…
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A new “Salem County Fair Queen” is crowned
Kicking off the 2022 Salem County Fair season, a new fair queen was crowned Tuesday evening. Cali Foote of Monroeville, Nj. will represent the Salem County Fair Association at various Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H events throughout the year. Marissa Bower won 2nd runner-up and Audrey Sickler won first runner-up. “It is such…
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“After Hours til Dawn Tour” kicks off “dancing through purgatory” in Philadelphia
The Weeknd finally kicked off the long-anticipated “After Hours til Dawn Stadium Tour” at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. on Thursday, July 14. The tour came to the city of brotherly love after nationwide phone outage called for the show at the Rogers Centre in Toronto to be postponed. Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye…
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‘After Hours til Dawn’ Tour first stop in Philadelphia, bringing “XO Humanitarian Fund” on tour
After a technical issue last week at what would have been his first official stop at Rogers Centre in Toronto, The Weeknd will kick off his “After Hours til Dawn Stadium Tour” this week on Thursday, July 14. In tune with the “city of brotherly love,” the “Blinding Lights” singer will be using his platform…
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“Change Our Future” hosts second annual sneaker ball
When’s the last time you attended a gala where you didn’t have to wear fancy shoes but you could shoot hoops? That was exactly the type of event former Eagles Rodney and Erika McLeod held as part of the second annual “Sneaker Ball: Art & Sole” staple to raise money for their foundation, “Change Our…
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Former Eagles Rodney and Erika McLeod Discuss Change Our Future Updates, Upcoming Sneaker Ball
Though he’ll be on another team next season, Rodney and Erika McLeod are holding the Philadelphia community close for their continued work with their “Change Our Future” foundation. The co-founders of the organization are excited for the future of “Change Our Future,” especially as it starts to expand to other cities, but the McLeods wanted…
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Something interesting lurks in New Hope thrift store
A few weeks ago, I took a trip to New Hope, Pa. For those who aren’t familiar with the area, check out this top five post that talks about some of the great things New Hope has to offer. Before leaving the community, I stopped in this little thrift store. What drew me to the…
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South Street Art Mart owners discuss shop opening, sustainability through pandemic
“We didn’t set out to be the ‘queer shop,’ we just are,” said Nicole Krecicki, artist and co-owner of the South Street Art Mart. Krecicki runs the punk pop up artist shop with wife and artist, Nicole Wiegand. Settled on 530 S 4th Street in Philadelphia is the black and queer-owned shop, but it was…
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