Ben Silver

Philadelphia

Digital Editor at Main Line Today

Bylines: @MainLineToday @TheGoodPhight @TheCHLocal | Former @WTBUSports Radio Host | Boston University Alum

Articles

Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Around the Main Line

5 days ago | mainlinetoday.com | Samantha Geiger |Anne Hill |Ben Silver

Whether you’re staying local or heading down to the Jersey Shore, there are plenty of ways to honor Independence Day. Celebrate the Fourth of July with a spectacular night (or nights!) of fireworks and festivity at these Main Line area locations. Tinicum Park, ErwinnaJune 28Enjoy a picnic, concert and fireworks show all in one under the stars at Tinicum Park. This 8 p.m. orchestral concert followed by fireworks is sure to wow the whole family.
This Wayne-Based Endodontist Is a Mountain-Climbing Master

1 week ago | mainlinetoday.com | Ben Silver

For Dr. Bruce Terry, the journey began one morning at breakfast, when his wife, Susan, tossed him a copy of Outside magazine. “She’d read this article about a guy who climbed Mount Rainier and hated it because it was so hard and miserable,” the Wayne-based endodontist recounts. Susan thought her husband would love it, so she offered the trip as a birthday present.
26 Main Line Area Activities to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

3 weeks ago | mainlinetoday.com | Gina Lizzo |Hobart Rowland |Ben Silver |Marilyn Odesser-Torpey

Shallow and family-friendly, the Brandywine is easily navigable by canoe, kayak or inner tube—and so long as you put in and take out on public property and have transportation, you don’t need a guide. West Chester’s Northbrook Canoe Co. has been on the creek for more than 45 years and offers a variety of floating experiences ranging from an hour to more than two. All come out of the water at Northbrook’s camp. 1810 Beagle Road, West Chester,(610) 793-2279.
Lori Shinal Interiors Is a Go-to in the Main Line Region's Design Scene

4 weeks ago | mainlinetoday.com | Ben Silver

Lori Shinal was never supposed to be an interior designer. After graduating from college in 1993 and moving back home to North Jersey with her parents, she worked catering jobs, espresso bars and eventually as a manager for Ralph Lauren’s former home collection at the Bellevue. Shinal remembers all the ways she’d try to innovate and sell her furniture in new and unorthodox ways. The manager at the time had her dress like an equestrian, despite working in an upscale boutique hotel.
Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille Gets a New Look in Cape May

1 month ago | mainlinetoday.com | Ben Silver

“Brand new look, same old Harry’s.” That’s how Madison Resorts wants guests to feel about its newly revamped property. Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille was founded by Polish immigrant Harry Hirsh and run by his children, Larry and Joseph, until they sold the property along with Montreal Beach Resort when coming out of the pandemic. Headed into the 2025 shore season, the eatery is bustling.
Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers Unites Stargazers

1 month ago | mainlinetoday.com | Ben Silver

The final expedition of the Association of General Celestial Observers took place in 1973. At the time, they were a handful of hardcore enthusiasts brought together by a shared interest. Three years later, key members of that group came together to form a new organization, launching the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. Today, the DVAA has grown to 286 paying members who’ve made prolific astronomical discoveries, helping the region become something of a hotbed for astrophotography.
How the Election of Pope Leo XIV Galvanized Villanova University

1 month ago | mainlinetoday.com | Ben Silver

A certain atmosphere hangs over Villanova University these days. The dorms, dining halls and lecture rooms have become somewhat sacrosanct. You’ll overhear students talking about how he ate there, worked there or slept there. Though until May 8, 2025, few knew who he was. When 1977 Villanova graduate Robert “Bob” Prevost became Pope Leo XIV following the papal conclave, a wave of attention hit the local institution.
A model assessment of the relationship between urban greening and ozone air quality in China: a study of three metropolitan regions - npj Climate and Atmospheric Science

1 month ago | nature.com | Ben Silver |Xin Huang |Aijun DING

AbstractThe impact of biogenic emissions on ozone (O3) has significant implications for air quality management. We analyze biogenic volatile organic compound (BVOC) emissions resulting from urban greening in three major Chinese cities, and impacts on tropospheric ozone. Urban greening BVOCs contributed 1.9 ppb (2.5%), 1.9 ppb (3.3%), and 3.6 ppb (5.9%) to O3 formation in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, respectively.
Bryn Mawr Day Trip Guide: How to Spend 24 Hours in Town

1 month ago | mainlinetoday.com | Ben Silver |Samantha Geiger

Make memories you’ll never forget in Bryn Mawr with great company, exciting activities and delicious meals. With roughly half of the village’s population made up of student rentals, it’s one of the most lively and energetic Main Line area towns. If you head out on a day trip, be sure to tag us @mainlinetoday on Instagram!761 W Lancaster Ave., Bryn MawrThis brand-new brunch stop is a must-try for Main Liners.
How to Celebrate National Bike Month Around the Main Line

1 month ago | mainlinetoday.com | Ben Silver

With the cold weather finally behind us and the blazing heat of summer still months ahead, there’s no better time to take in the scenery of the Main Line on two wheels. Celebrate National Bike Month in May with a slew of local activities perfect for beginners and experts alike. Whether you’d rather gently cruise or fly down the trails, there are so many great spots to go biking and support local groups around the region all summer.

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