Susanna Nolt grew up in Ephrata, the eighth in a family of 12 kids. They were Old Order Mennonites and lived similarly to the Amish, though Nolt said her community…
DNIPRO, Ukraine — The cherished, century-old Ukrainian song that Americans know as “Carol of the Bells” was written for layers upon layers of voices to fill churches, concert halls, and…
Highlights this holiday weekend include comedy trailblazer Sandra Bernhard‘s 19th year at Joe’s Pub and the last chance to catch Douglas Lyons‘ latest play “Beau The Musical.” Also, there’s the…
The word was out among Chester County teens: West Grove Smoke Shop wasn’t checking IDs. “Many students frequented it,” a student told a Pennsylvania State Police officer investigating how scores…
The fires in the Palisades and in Altadena and Pasadena one year ago wiped out many notable landmarks, from historic homes to famous restaurants, stores, museums and parks. With landmarks…
Elusive street artist Banksy appeared to confirm Monday that a new mural in London, depicting two children lying down and pointing up at the sky, is his latest work. The…
Back in September, 1873, the New York Herald announced that the Hudson Valley School painter Jasper Francis Cropsey had a new painting. Autumn in the Ramapo Valley, Erie Railway, would…
BRANDYWINE, Md. — No one knows exactly when Terrence Butler began keeping a journal, but there is a best guess. The first and only time someone noticed that he was…
The Justice Department released a slice of its massive files on the convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, a much-anticipated disclosure that revealed new details about the government’s investigation…
The intersection of Shelbourne and Willard Streets is known by neighbors as an illegal dumping corner, where debris, trash, and weeds are part of the scenery. A $17,000 grant from…
