THe Stagecrafters Theater,8130 Germantown Ave, announces their 2014-2015 season:  Farragut North   A political drama Clever Dick A British sex farce Something Intangible A Hollywood saga The Golden Coach  A comedy adapted from 19century French farce Good People  A human interest story Season begins in September and continues to June

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Plymouth Meeting Friends School

Plymouth Meeting Friends School’s 88th Annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11am until 2pm. The festival offers lots of fun for the entire family, including games, food, live music, local vendors and our famous strawberry shortcake. Admission and parking are free.

Local Event: Strawberry Festival 

Strawberry Festival 

Plymouth Meeting Friends School’s 88th Annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11am until 2pm....

Warren County Community College

Check out this high-flying festival on&nbsp;June 6–7, 2026.&nbsp; It's a great day out for families, featuring hot air balloons, drone exhibits, live music, children’s entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and more! 
Purchase discounted tickets online through June 4, for $10 per adult, $4 for children ages 4–12, and $5 for parking. Family packs are available for $40, covering up to five people in a car, including parking. Ticket protection is available for a small fee. Cancel your tickets for a refund, within 24 hours of the start time. After June 4, prices are $12 per adult, $5 for children ages 4–12, and $6 for parking.&nbsp;&nbsp;Family packs are also available at the gate this year for $50 per car, with up to 5 people and parking included. 
If you’ve never attended a hot air balloon festival, here’s what to expect: Balloons are typically on display in the evenings before the scheduled launch. Weather permitting, a tethered balloon will be set up around 4:30–5:00 PM for rides, offering a short trip up and down with a great view of the festivities. Tethered ride pricing is $30 for adults, $20 for children ages 4–12, and free for children ages 3 and under with a paying adult (subject to the pilot’s approval). Rides unavailable for toddlers or infants.&nbsp; There will also be opportunity to learn about ballooning from pilots and as night falls we will light up the big birthday cake balloon as we wish America a happy 250th!
Warren Community College hosts one of the nation’s top drone programs. Visit the WarrenUAS Drone exhibit. Meet SPOT, the robot “dog”. Learn about new courses coming this fall for counter drone. Drones are changing the security landscape—see how professionals respond.
On Saturday, June 6, enjoy or enter the Hot Rides &amp; Hot Air Balloons Car &amp; Truck Show. All makes and models are welcome. Trophies will be awarded for the Top 10 entries (voted by drivers), a People’s Choice, and Best of Show.
Join the Chalk Art Contest for a chance to win cash prizes, with opportunities for both youth and adults. Artists will create their designs on Saturday (with a rain date of Sunday) along the campus walking trail for visitors to enjoy. Visit the website at <a href="https://www.balloonfestnj.com/chalk-art-contest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.balloonfestnj.com/chalk-art-contest</a> for details.
The June Jumble Combat Robot Competition features up to 40 combat robots battling it out each day, starting at noon on Saturday and continuing on Sunday until the last bot in each category remains.
Musical entertainment on Saturday includes the Pro Kids Holiday Vocal Troupe who will delight with amazing vocals and patriotic songs, followed by the Celtic music of Na’Nodach. StoneHearth Bluegrass band will play on Sunday earlier in the day for your musical entertainment. Back by popular demand, the School of Rock Easton Bank Street Band closes out the night. 
Strolling entertainment includes strolling dulcimers on Saturday, Road Less Traveled barbershop quartet on Sunday. On both days learn circus tricks with Grins &amp; Grins and enjoy the magic and comedy of Balloons the Clown. 
Find activities for kids at the Fascination Place, where activities are free for our children of our visitors. Some activities for both adults and children include free mini golf and paper rocket construction and testing. 
The vendor area include a variety of craft vendors, as well as non-profits providing information for families. There will be games sprinkled throughout, some courtesy of the festival and others for a small fee.&nbsp; There is a variety of food trucks, both sweet and savory, and all different price points, for all tastes.
Enjoy time in the country on Warren Community College’s large lawn surrounding the balloon port. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and small games like quoits or corn hole. The campus features a 1.2-mile walking trail. Try the scavenger hunt where your family can learn about all the amazing STEAM accomplishments that happened right here in Warren County.&nbsp; Another way to learn about all the incredible things to see and do in the county is to sign up for the Explore Warren County Tourism Partnership e-news. Visit <a href="https://explorewarren.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">explorewarren.org</a> before you head to the festival and plan some stops along the way.
Pets, outside food, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited (except snacks and drinks for small children).
Visit <a href="https://www.balloonfestnj.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">balloonfestnj.com</a>&nbsp;for pricing on admission, parking, tethered rides, and full balloon flights, and to purchase tickets online. To schedule a full balloon flight, call 908-283-0721 and check it off your bucket list!
Funding was provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Warren County Cultural &amp; Heritage Affairs, a Division of the Department of Land Preservation, with support from the Warren

Local Event: Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival 

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Easton

Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts...

Check out this high-flying festival on June 6–7, 2026.  It's a great day out for families, featuring hot air balloons, drone...

Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival 

Philadelphia Dance Theatre

Philadelphia Dance Theatre presents Breaking Ground; an annual performance featuring new works from classical to contemporary commissioned specifically for the individual talents of PDT's dance artists. The concert presents works choreographed by today's most talented dance-makers and highlights the broad range of styles that PDT's training provides. <h4>Free community performance</h4>
PDT Summer Stage
<a target="_blank" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/xa7bhKCJyuvCykQWA" rel="nofollow noopener">7500 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119</a>'Admission is free and there are no tickets. However, <a href="https://donorbox.org/breaking-ground-donations-26" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">donations are appreciated!</a>

<ul><li><a href="https://pci.jotform.com/form/261385097744164" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Order a picnic box </a>to enjoy during the performance.</li><li>Audience members are welcome to BYOB.</li><li>Chairs will be provided. You are welcome to bring a picnic blanket if you prefer.</li></ul>

Local Event: Breaking Ground

Breaking Ground

Philadelphia Dance Theatre presents Breaking Ground; an annual performance featuring new works from classical to contemporary...

Online Auction

Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern Auction Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Bid online at alderferauction.com.
Alderfer Auction presents an online auction featuring a diverse collection of exquisite jewelry, sterling silver, fine art, decorative arts, entertainment memorabilia, Mid-Century Modern and more.
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This Fine Art and Mid-Century Modern Auction is led by fine art, jewelry, sterling silver, and decorative arts, with a strong MCM section adding modern design depth. Fine art highlights include Edward Willis Redfield, Fern Isabel Coppedge, Walter Elmer Schofield, George William Sotter, John Fulton Folinsbee, Walter Emerson Baum, Daniel Garber, Harry Leith-Ross, Birger Sandzén, Walter Stuempfig Jr., Andy Warhol, Victor Vasarely, Raoul Dufy, Raphael Soyer, and Charles Fazzino. 
 
Decorative arts include a Tiffany “Pomegranate” art glass table lamp, Daum enameled cameo glass, Steuben Gold Aurene glass, Rookwood pottery, KPM porcelain plaques, and Hutschenreuther painted porcelain. Sterling silver includes a Reed &amp; Barton tea and coffee service, Tiffany &amp; Co. sterling pieces, “Grande Baroque” sterling flatware, Arthur Stone silver, a Jean-Noel Delarue Southern American coin silver punch ladle, Russian enameled silver pieces, and more than 20 sterling silver flatware services. 
 
Jewelry includes Oscar Friedman ruby and diamond jewelry, platinum diamond and gemstone rings, 14k and 18k gold bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and brooches, including gemstone pieces set with sapphire, emerald, ruby, opal, jade, tanzanite, citrine, lapis, and diamonds. Additional highlights include a platinum 3.6 carat diamond ring. Coins include Liberty Head gold coins, American Gold Eagles, and certified PCGS and NGC examples. 
 
The Mid-Century Modern section includes signed Andy Warhol and Victor Vasarely prints, Klaus Ihlenfeld sculpture, furniture by Knoll, Wassily chairs, Frank Lloyd Wright chairs along with Scandinavian design by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Additional modern design includes teak and walnut furniture, lounge seating, and modern tables. 
 
Other furniture highlights include a rare Charles Rohlfs dining table, sideboard, and chairs, a David Rittenhouse tall case clock, a Philadelphia Chippendale side chair, Thomas Moser wing chairs, and additional modern and traditional furnishings. 
 
The historic section features items from the American Revolution through Hollywood's golden age, including John Hancock's shipping documents, Congressional journals, and Founding Fathers' autographs. It also showcases Gold Rush correspondence, a Quaker anti-slavery archive, Civil War soldier letters, and WWI posters. 
 
Entertainment memorabilia includes a collection of items, ephemera and photographs that once belonged to screen legend Lauren Bacall.
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Looking ahead to holiday parties? Are you considering a remodel to help with hosting?
Join LBK Design Build’s team of professionals for a free lunch and learn seminar! We’ll be discussing when and why you should consider remodeling, zoning and building code, timing and budget, and current design trends. Brunch is included for all attendees. Arrive at 11:30am to enjoy brunch and settle in. The seminar will begin promptly at 12pm.
RSVP below to reserve your spot and learn from some of the top industry professionals in our area!

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Interior Remodeling: Kitchens, Baths, and...

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We offer In-Home Evaluation For These Areas: Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Hunterdon, Mercer, Burlington and neighboring PA &amp; NJ counties.
We work with estates, estate attorneys, executors, power of attorneys, individuals including homeowners, downsizers, relocators, out-of-state owners and divorcees.
With over 60 years experience in antiques and collectibles, our team will guide you in understanding which items have value in today&rsquo;s market. Whether downsizing, settling an estate, or planning for the future, allow our team to partner with you in taking those next steps. It&rsquo;s never too soon to give us a call.
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Now scheduling appointments for the following areas:
June 4 - Doylestown, New Hope, Solebury, Buckingham
June 11 - New Hope, Lambertville, Stockton, Frenchtown
June 18 - Doylestown, New Hope, Pennington, Hopewell, Princeton
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Major SEPTA Concourse Reopens After 6 Years In...

The underground walkway had been closed since the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Warminster

New PECO Rate Hikes In Place As Of Monday: What...

While a previous 12.5 percent rate hike for next year was withdrawn, this new rate hike took effect on Monday for PECO customers.

New PECO Rate Hikes In Place As Of Monday: What To Know

PECO Rate Hikes In Place: What To Know

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Cell Phone Ban In PA Schools Passed In House,...

Pennsylvania is one step closer to statewide legislation banning cell phone use in schools. 

Cell Phone Ban In PA Schools Passed In House, Senate

Cell Phone Ban In PA Schools Moves Forward 

Schools

Chestnut Hill Regional Rail Station Closing For...

Passengers will need to board on the inbound side at all other stops.

Chestnut Hill Regional Rail Station Closing For Ongoing Construction: SEPTA

Train Station Closing In Chestnut Hill For Ongoing Construction

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Human Skeletal Remains Found By Creek In...

The person was an adult, but police couldn't identify their race or gender due to the condition of their remains.

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