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Popular Pedal-And-Paddle Treks Return To The Schuylkill

You’ll ride a trail on a bicycle. You’ll skim the river water’s surface in a kayak. You’ll have a guided tour of Historic Morlatton Village. Not bad for a five-hour jaunt that starts and ends right in Pottstown PA!

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Globetrotters Returning To Wildwood NJ In August

Harlem Globetrotters Return To Wildwood NJ In August

The fun and funny team of basketball pros will hold four shows, and four separate clinics for children ages 6-12, during early August at the Wildwoods (NJ) Convention Center.

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Posted in Attractions, Demonstrations, Events, New Jersey, Sports, Sports, Suburban6 Comments

Bike Pottstown Offers Free Water Bottles, Backpacks

Bike Pottstown Offers Free Water Bottles, Backpacks

Be a first-time cyclist in the free Bike Pottstown program, and get a water bottle. Go riding for 10 or more times, also at no charge, and win a backpack to boot. The give-aways start May 1.

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Posted in Attractions, Events, Parks And Nature, Pennsylvania, Rural, Sports, Sports, Suburban9 Comments

Annual May Fair Makes Its Return To Historic Pottsgrove Manor

Annual May Fair Returning To Historic Pottsgrove Manor

One of Pottstown’s best known spring attractions, the annual May Fair at Pottsgrove Manor on West King Street, returns May 4 (Saturday) for hours of fun and exploration.

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Posted in Attractions, Demonstrations, Events, Festivals And Fairs, Historic, Museums And Exhibits, Pennsylvania, Suburban10 Comments

Cold But Fun New York Bargain-Hunting In Hell’s Kitchen

There are fewer vendors during winter at this world-famous New York City flea market, but it remains a lively place almost every weekend. And who knows what bargain you’ll snag?

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Posted in Architectural, Attractions, Bargain, Collector And Consumer Shows, Events, New York, Urban, Used12 Comments

Pottstown Ironwork Examined As Part Of The Revolution

Pottstown Ironwork Examined As Part Of The Revolution

An April 20 day-long program at Pottsgrove Manor in Pottstown PA will help visitors understand the importance of iron during the Revolutionary War.

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Posted in Attractions, Demonstrations, Events, Museums And Exhibits, Pennsylvania, Suburban4 Comments

Travel Expo (Oaks PA)

Learn How To Get Away From It All During Saturday Expo

The Travel Expo scheduled for April 6 in Oaks is free and open to the public. You’ll have to register, though, either in advance online or at the door on the day of the show.

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Posted in Events, Festivals And Fairs, Pennsylvania, Suburban11 Comments

Lehigh Auto Show Opens A First: Its Luxury Pavilion

Fourteen different manufacturers are participating in the first-ever luxury car pavilion set aside for viewing at the Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show, March 21-24 in Bethlehem PA.

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Posted in Collector And Consumer Shows, Events, Pennsylvania, Suburban, Transportation, Vehicles18 Comments

Philly Flower Show Features Botanical Illustrators

Members of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators report they have a special interest exhibit planned for those who attend the Philadelphia Flower Show next month.

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Posted in Agricultural, Agricultural, Architectural, Art, Attractions, Demonstrations, Events, Pennsylvania, Urban5 Comments

Daniel Boone Homestead Features Black History Lecture

Daniel Boone Homestead Features Black History Lecture

An Albright College professor who teaches courses in African-American literature will be its guest speaker.

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Posted in Attractions, Events, Lecture, Museums And Exhibits, Pennsylvania, Rural2 Comments