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Metro Philly: 15 fun things to do in Philly this weekend
Looking for some outdoorsy fun this weekend?! Metro Philly featured our Talkin’ Trees - Earth Day Arbor Tour happening this Sunday from 10am to 12pm:https://www.metro.us/things-to-do/philadelphi…
Hula Hot List: 25 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Around the Main Line
Join us on Earth Day to observe and learn about the beautiful trees on our 187 acre arboretum: https://hulafrog.com/eastern-main-line-pa/hula-hot…
Upcoming Spring events at WLHC on 95.7 BenFM’s Ben Around Philly
Deborah Cassidy, Director of Sales, Marketing & Family Services, and Joanie Sweeney, Marketing Assistant and Event Coordinator at West Laurel Hill sit down with Kristen Herrmann of Ben Around Philly o…
Main Line and Philly Easter Events
March 24, 10 am The Conservatory at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, 225 Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwyd West Laurel Hill and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation have partnered for a fun-filled morning with all …
West Laurel Hill is Sponsor for Wine, Women, & Shoes
Wine Women & Shoes benefits the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter and will include a variety of activities, featuring a Strolling Marketplace filled with boutique vendors displayin…
15 Fun Things To Do In Philly This Weekend
West Laurel Hill Duffy’s Cut Memorial ServiceMarch 4, 2 p.m.West Laurel Hill Cemetery225 Belmont Ave.westlaurelhill.comFree Fifty-seven Irish immigrant workers died from violence and cholera just o…
Center City District veteran becomes first female CEO of Laurel Hill sister cemeteries
A Center City District veteran became the first female president and CEO of two sister cemeteries in Philadelphia. Nancy Goldenberg in the New Year became president and CEO of West Laurel Hill Cemete…
Craft Forms 2017 on display from Dec. 8 to Jan. 27 at Wayne Art Center
Wayne Art Center will host Craft Forms 2017, the International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Crafts, from Dec. 8, 2017 − Jan. 27, 2018. This eagerly anticipated exhibition is dedicated to enha…
Learn Odd Stories Of West Laurel Hill Cemetery Next Week
West Laurel Hill Cemetery is a gorgeous place to stroll through. But it can also be eerie. Even with Halloween past us, the cemetery is hosting a unique event next week where you can learn some spooky…
‘Run 4 Ur Life’ Through a Cemetery
Get ready for a frightfully good time on the grounds of West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd. This year’s “Run4UrLife” will once again work to improve lives. NBC10’s Rosema…
15 fun things to do in Philly this weekend for Halloween
MANNA hosts the Fourth Annual #Run4UrLife event at West Laurel Hill, an evening 5K run with trick-or-treating for kids. Runners are encouraged to dress up in their ghoulish best. Proceeds go toward fi…
Get Spooked: 10 Philly-Area Halloween Runs to Have on Your Radar
Come in your most running-friendly costume to this fun run in a spooky setting. The night kicks off with a family-friendly trick or treat fun run followed by a timed 5K, all to benefit MANNA. Read mor…
‘Run4UrLife’ Through West Laurel Hill Cemetery Oct. 26
West Laurel Hill Cemetery and MANNA are once again teaming up to host their annual haunted run through the cemetery grounds. The Run4UrLife benefit event is all set for Oct. 26 in West Laurel Hill Cem…
Kick off Halloweekend with 5K through cemetery
Kick off Halloweekend with a fun fitness event. On Thursday, Oct. 26, runners can race through West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd as the sun sets. There will be a kids fun run, followed by a tim…
RUN4URLIFE 5K
When the sun sets, lace up your running shoes for a spooky, timed 5k through the stunning grounds of West Laurel Hill Cemetery. The fourth annual Run4UrLife on October 26th promises to be a scary kick…
1st Annual Philadelphia Area Tunnel 2 Towers 5K Run/Walk big success
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K, honors 9/11 hero, Stephen Siller, recently took place on September 10, 2017 at West Laurel Hill - joining 56 other cities throughout the country. Nearly 100 run…
West Laurel Hill to sponsor Main Line Antiques Show
The twelfth annual Main Line Antiques Show, the only antiques show held on Philadelphia’s Main Line, will be held Oct. 7 and 8 at Cabrini University in Radnor. Folk art, exquisite prints, mid-centur…
New Images of America book highlights Laurel Hill Cemetery
Earlier this month, Carol Yaster and Rachel Wolgemuth released their new book, “Images of America: Laurel Hill Cemetery.” The book is part of a series published by Arcadia Publishing and focuses o…
West Laurel Hill Hosting Annual Woof, Wag, & Walk Event
Take a walking tour of West Laurel Hill with your dog while supporting the Providence Animal Center. The annual event will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16 at West Laurel Hill, 2…
Goats return to ‘clean up’ around West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Cynwyd Heritage Trail
The three main reasons WLH has decided to go this route is to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, cut labor costs and lessen the use of herbicides. Goats have been used to control undesirable vegeta…
Goats Keeping Cynwyd Heritage Trail Weed Free
If you are planning to head to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail sometime soon, you have a good chance to meet one of the six goats that have been deployed to aid West Laurel Hill’s sustainability effor…
West Laurel Hill Goes Green with New Form of Landscaping
With summer in full swing, West Laurel Hill’s sustainability efforts are growing. For the second time around the goats are back, but for a longer stay! Brought in from Rhineback, NY, they’re a new…
West Laurel Hill Cemetery Stages Nifty-50s Murder Mystery Night
Friends of West Laurel Hill and Wayne Art Center gathered for a riotous malt-shop whodunnit June 10 to raise funds for the art center. Scroll down to the bottom of the article to read the rest of the…
2017 Best of Main Line Winners - Best Cemetery & Funeral Home
We’re proud to announce we won the 2017 Best of Mainline Award for Best Cemetery & Funeral Home! We sincerely thank everyone who voted for us and continues to show support every day! To see the…