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Our reviewer’s top five albums of 2023: What are your favorites from this year?

By Phoebe Schwarz, Deputy Managing Editor
December 22, 2023

It was a great year for music. New artists rose to fame, old artists released new albums and both continued to break barriers. Trending albums and artists this year came from different genres of music,...

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Our critic’s top five Christmas movies: Are yours on the list?

By Sandra Chalissery, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2023

Some of us wait all year for this magical time. The hot chocolate, the fluffy snow, the festive lights—and the wonderful movies. It is inspiring how inspired directors get when making movies for the...

Ridley Scotts Napoleon fails to properly capture iconic historical figure

Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ fails to properly capture iconic historical figure

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2023

Ridley Scott's film "Napoleon" premiered on November 22, 2023. The movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Ridley Scott, showcases both the success of Napoleon's career as a general and the relationships...

Foto Feature: Winter Wonderland makes its festive return to Pelham for third year

Foto Feature: Winter Wonderland makes its festive return to Pelham for third year

By Nate Reynoso, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2023

Winter Wonderland returned to Pelham for a third year Nov. 25 under the auspices of the Pelham Chamber of Commerce, which curated a day downtown for people of all ages to celebrate the holidays. The...

The Marvels debuts as hilarious addition to Marvel Cinematic Universe

‘The Marvels’ debuts as hilarious addition to Marvel Cinematic Universe

By William Knickerbocker, Contributing Editor
December 4, 2023

The newest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, aptly titled "The Marvels," opened in theaters on Nov. 10. This film features the return of Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury) and Brie Larson (Captain...

It’s not that deep, we can laugh a little: Merit Kahn seeks to lighten life for audience with one-woman show at Manor Club

‘It’s not that deep, we can laugh a little:’ Merit Kahn seeks to lighten life for audience with one-woman show at Manor Club

By Sabine Bushong, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2023

Merit Kahn started in stand up on her 50th birthday, when she invited family and friends for an advertised one-night-only comedy show of her entire life. However, "Who Chiseled That!" was too fantastic...

Diwali celebration at Pelham Art Center illuminates Indian culture to bring community together

Diwali celebration at Pelham Art Center illuminates Indian culture to bring community together

By Sandra Chalissery, Staff Reporter
November 27, 2023

The Pelham Art Center hosted its annual Diwali celebration on Nov. 19 to raise awareness of this important holiday in several Indian religions. The art center highlighted the non-religious depiction of...

Foto Feature: Sock n Buskin performs Peter and the Star Catcher

Foto Feature: Sock ‘n’ Buskin performs ‘Peter and the Star Catcher’

By Sean Lynch, Staff Reporter
November 27, 2023

  The Pelham Examiner reports on education from Kindergarten musicals to board of ed meetings. Give now to support the nonprofit community newspaper that covers Pelham schools.

Priscilla reveals shocking inside details of Elviss relationship with Priscilla

‘Priscilla’ reveals shocking inside details of Elvis’s relationship with Priscilla

By Nate Reynoso, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2023

Director Sofia Coppola's ‘Priscilla’ is a highly accurate adaptation of the 1985 novel ‘Elvis & Me,’ by none other than Priscilla Beaulieu Presley herself, which entailed her catastrophic romance...

Clayton Bushong, Pelhams impresario, brings his vision to top job at Picture House

Clayton Bushong, Pelham’s impresario, brings his vision to top job at Picture House

By Shannon Winston, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2023

With more than a decade working in a range of roles at the Picture House Regional Film Center, Clayton Bushong is bringing his artistic vision to the top position after becoming executive director...

Swifties—and rest of us—can relive The Eras Tour through film of concerts

Swifties—and rest of us—can relive ‘The Eras Tour’ through film of concerts

By Phoebe Schwarz, Deputy Managing Editor
October 27, 2023

Taylor Swift truly took over and had “her whole world” with the release of her Eras Tour movie on Oct. 13. The movie was shot over the first three shows at Los Angeles's SoFi Stadium. SoFi Stadium...

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Pelham residents celebrate places and spaces that make the town special

By Shannon Winston, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2023

"Celebrate Pelham!" The motto of the Pelham Civic Association truly captures the experiences you can have in Pelham, according to residents. The little town is a mighty community with much to offer,...

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