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Former town historian Blake Bell publishes local ghostly tales in Haunted History of Pelham New York

Former town historian Blake Bell publishes local ghostly tales in ‘Haunted History of Pelham New York’

By Sandra Chalissery, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2022

Blake Bell's favorite local ghost story has been around since at least 1848. It's called the "Haunted Cedar Knoll." As he tells it, a girl in the mid-to-late 18th century is warned by her grandmother not...

The cast of Oliver! the 2018 production of the Pelham Childrens Theater.

Pelham Children’s Theater is back at new Manor Club venue after Covid-19 hiatus

By Leila Brady, Contributing Editor
February 1, 2022

Pelham Children's Theater, open to fifth and sixth graders, is back from its Covid-19 shutdown with the musical "Matilda Jr." The show will run out of the Manor Club theater, as opposed to Prospect...

Hype House docuseries on Netflix isnt as bad as it may sound

‘Hype House’ docuseries on Netflix isn’t as bad as it may sound

By Bella Cross, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2022

In 2019, viral Tik Tok stars moved in together in California to collaborate on video content for Tik Tok and YouTube. These teenagers, who became instant and overnight hits, named their new mansion the...

Fred Buchers All the Lies We Believe.

Pelham native Fred Bucher publishes first thriller ‘All The Lies We Believe’

By Phoebe Schwarz, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2022

Pelham native Fred Bucher published his first novel "All The Lies We Believe" in December. The book is a fast-paced thriller with themes from today's society. The story follows the protagonist, Will,...

Disneys Encanto tells generic hero story but with incredible songs and animation

Disney’s ‘Encanto’ tells generic hero story but with incredible songs and animation

By Charlotte Cohn, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2022

While Disney's "Encanto" follows a fairly generic plot line for an animated film, the music, the art and voice acting save the film from being a merely mediocre addition to the Disney animated universe. The...

Spider-Man: No Way Home: Innovative concept with great cinematography, but lacks something

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home:’ Innovative concept with great cinematography, but lacks something

By Cristina Stefanizzi, Deputy Managing Editor
January 7, 2022

I bought my "Spider-Man: No Way Home" tickets way in advance for one of the earliest showings on Thursday. As the anticipation grew around the film, I grew more and more eager to see it. Navigating spoilers...

Only Murders in the Building brings comedy to making of true crime podcast

‘Only Murders in the Building’ brings comedy to making of true crime podcast

By Laura Shelton, Staff Reporter
January 3, 2022

"Only Murders in the Building" is a new Hulu original series, which stars Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short. They play three residents of the Arconia apartment in New York who are brought together...

Holiday gift guide: Albums for that hipster millennial cousin and other family members

Holiday gift guide: Albums for that hipster millennial cousin and other family members

By Leila Brady, Contributing Editor
December 22, 2021

Sill have not bought holiday gifts for your loved ones? Fear not! I have done all of the thinking for you and compiled a list of albums you can get for an array of different relations. For your hipster...

Shep Solimine performs on stage at the Picture House.

‘A Not So Silent Night’ gives local musicians stage at Picture House

By Caroline Michailoff, Contributing Editor
December 22, 2021

The Pelham Picture House hosted its annual “A Not So Silent Night" concert on Saturday, giving local musicians the chance to perform in the big auditorium. This family-friendly holiday concert featured...

tick, tick Boom! movie poster

‘tick, tick…BOOM!’ is an awe-inspiring film for everyone

By Oliver Tam, Executive Editor
December 22, 2021

"The sound you are hearing is not a technical problem. It is not a musical cue. It is not a joke. It is the sound of one man's mounting anxiety. I ... am that man...I keep hearing those tick-ticks. And...

A Not So Silent Night holiday concert returns to Picture House LIVE with local musicians

‘A Not So Silent Night’ holiday concert returns to Picture House LIVE with local musicians

By Sandra Chalissery, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2021

"A Not So Silent Night" will return live to the Pelham Picture House Dec. 18 with Westchester musicians performing in an event that raises money for the theater. "This is the third annual 'A Not So...

Licorice Pizza: Coming of age tale with great deal of heart and style

‘Licorice Pizza:’ Coming of age tale with great deal of heart and style

By Owen Cuomo, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2021

"Licorice Pizza," a name for a movie so curious, virtually nothing can be drawn about the film from its title. After watching though, the lighthearted and puzzling name fits perfectly. "Licorice Pizza"...

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