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Remarkable Women: Deborah Cassidy and Joanie Sweeney of West Laurel Hill
Two remarkable women from West Laurel Cemetery — Deborah Cassidy , Director of Sales, Marketing, & Family Services, and Joanie Sweeney, Marketing Assistant & Event Coordinator. Deb and J…
West Laurel Hill hosts Kentucky Derby Fundraiser
The rain held out at West Laurel Hill on Saturday, May 5, as more than 125 guests gathered to celebrate the 144th Kentucky Derby in style and for a great cause. Proceeds from the event went to Gatewa…
Bow Ties, Big Hats & Bourbon – A Kentucky Derby Party at West Laurel Hill
Historic West Laurel Hill Cemetery held its sixth Annual Kentucky Derby party on Saturday, May 5, 2018 with a unique charity event, benefiting Gateway HorseWorks. This premier event took place at th…
15 fun things to do in Philly this weekend via Metro Philly
The cemetery and park goes all-out for the derby, hosting its sixth annual soiree with Derby-inspired cuisine and cocktails, live music, a cigar bar, horse-drawn carriage rides and a photo booth. VI…
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby In Style
West Laurel Hill celebrates the 144th Kentucky Derby with Bow Ties, Big Hats, & Bourbon - a Kentucky Derby Fundraiser, benefiting Gateway HorseWorks in collaboration with Penn Wissahickon Hospice. See…
40 Things to do Around the Main Line this May
Head to West Laurel Hill Cemetery’s Bow Ties, Big Hats and Bourbon: A Kentucky Derby Party. It features food and drinks, live entertainment, and a raffle. Dress your best to win one of the fashion c…
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…
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…
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…
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…