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• Entertainment

  WEEKEND FUN GRAB BAG: Arts fest in Manayunk, beer tasting in Lansdale, Irish fest in Havertown, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and much more on tap

  Festival time Manayunk Arts Festival: The 28th annual Manayunk Arts Festival runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 24 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 25 on Main Street from Shurs Lane to Green Lane and Cotton Street from Main to Cresson streets. There will be nearly 300 artisans with creations in jewelry, fiber, photography, glass and ceramics, mixed media, painting and drawing, wood, and sculpture. Visit www.manayunk.com.

  By Brian Bingaman bbingaman@21st-centurymedia.com @brianbingaman on Twitter|4 days ago

• News

  Delco handyman gets jail time for stealing $1M from elderly Chesco couple

  WEST CHESTER >> A part-time handyman from Delaware County who siphoned almost $1 million from his unwitting employers to fund a lifestyle of luxury has been sent to prison after repaying the funds he stole.

  By Michael P. Rellahan mrellahan@21st-centurymedia.com @ChescoCourtNews on Twitter|4 days ago

• Entertainment

  The Purple Xperience out to channel essence of Prince at Keswick Theatre

  Minneapolis guitarist and pianist Marshall Charloff talked about being a Prince tribute artist in 2011, when Prince was still alive.

  By Brian Bingaman bbingaman@21st-centurymedia.com @brianbingaman on Twitter|4 days ago

• News

  2 Berks County firms chosen for region’s medical marijuana licenses

  HARRISBURG >> Two Berks County applicants were granted state permits to begin growing medical marijuana in Southeast Pennsylvania, it was announced Tuesday afternoon.

  By Evan Brandt ebrandt@21st-centurymedia.com @PottstownNews on Twitter|4 days ago

• News

  Schuylkill Township moves Wawa hearing to Valley Forge fire house for bigger crowd

  SCHUYLKILL TWP. >> In consideration of the sizeable crowd that showed up for the first hearing June 12 on a proposed new Wawa store, the township supervisors have decided to move the next hearing to a larger venue.

  By Evan Brandt ebrandt@21st-centurymedia.com @PottstownNews on Twitter|4 days ago

• Food

  Don’t forget da’ dip: New ways to upgrade your apps

  The heat is on – time for backyard barbecues, picnics in the park and beachfront bashes. So, grab some crackers, chips or veggies and dip into summer!

  By Emily Ryan For Digital First Media|4 days ago

• Food

  THE YANKEE CHEF: This summertime treat is a peach

  Give this sweet, crispy, hot and loaded-with-flavor treat a try. I waiver on mentioning ice cream topping for this delicious, summertime treat because. ... well, I don’t know why actually. So have at it and mound some real vanilla ice cream right on top of this dessert.

  By Jim Bailey|4 days ago

• Entertainment

  CONCERT: The End of America makes Steel City Coffee House debut

  Critically acclaimed Indie folk rockers The End of America is one of the latest bands to emerge from the burgeoning creative renaissance that is putting the thriving Philly music scene back on the map. More than a decade since their inception, the trio, featuring Brendon Thomas, James Downes and Trevor Leonard continue the climb toward what appears to be a promising career.

  By Rob Nagy For Digital First Media|4 days ago

• Crime

  North Coventry Police search for theft suspect

  NORTH COVENTRY >> Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a recent theft.

  By Marian Dennis mdennis@21st-centurymedia.com @MarianDennis1 on Twitter|4 days ago

• News

  Judge weighs media requests to identify jurors at Bill Cosby trial

  NORRISTOWN >> The Montgomery County judge who presided over the Bill Cosby sexual assault trial took under advisement a request by media outlets to release the identities of the jurors who deadlocked in their deliberations.

  By Carl Hessler Jr. chessler@21st-centurymedia.com @MontcoCourtNews on Twitter|4 days ago