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Wall Street Journal: Former Owner Talks About Her Haunted House in Media
After The Wall Street Journal story “Selling a Haunted House?” was released, readers responded with haunted tales of their own, writes Kerry Barger for The Wall Street Journal. One story talked about a haunted house in Media. Linda Rooney wrote they had bought a house dating back to the 1700s that had an addition added…
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Doylestown Rescue Pup Wins Title of Happiest Pet on Earth
Supai, a cheerful 11-year-old dog who lives in Doylestown with her owner, Torey Mill, has been named the “Happiest Pet on Earth” in an international competition, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The pup competed against thousands of pets from around the world, but her heartwarming story of survival and…
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Bucks County Events Support Main St., Helping Breast Cancer Patients
Things were decidedly pink Oct. 17 when State Street in Newtown became the scene of an annual breast cancer fundraiser block party and fashion show benefitting breast cancer patients, writes Rachel Moore for PHL17 News. Money raised went to Main St, a local family-run nonprofit that supports breast cancer patients across Bucks County through treatment…
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Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Sets Sail in Its Final Week of Pirates of Penzance
The Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra’s (RVCO) fall production, The Pirates of Penzance, enters its final week with shows Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford. The Gilbert and Sullivan favorite offers family fun…
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Soccer Community Mourns Death of Philadelphia Union Goalkeeper Holden Trent
The soccer community is reacting to news that Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent died Saturday at the age of 25, writes Nick Tributes for Billy Penn at WHYY. The Philadelphia Union reported in an announcement being devastated by Holden Trent’s “heartbreaking passing”. “While he was a wonderful player and fierce competitor, he was more importantly…
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General Recreation Brings Upgraded Inclusive Playground to Lafayette Hill
Under the careful guidance of General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, Whitemarsh’s Magical Miles Park playground in Whitemarsh Township, reopened with a new inclusive, accessible playground and other perks. There was a ceremonial ribbon cutting Oct. 12 celebrating the official reopening of the Lafayette Hill playground and resurfaced basketball courts now also line for pickleball,…
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SCORE Bucks County to Offer Free Biz Workshops in November
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer numerous educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in November. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including building and protecting your brand with Amazon; creating a business…
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Woman Literally Got in on the Ground Floor in Springfield Home Buy
Dee Bhattachara really planned ahead when she went shopping for her Springfield home, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She spotted a Springfield location where construction of a house was just starting. “I grabbed it as they were starting to build.” Unlike most home buyers, that allowed her to give significant in put on…
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Ely Farm in Upper Makefield Is Expanding Its Retail Store
Ely Farm Products in Upper Makefield, a farm owned and operated by the Ely family for eight generations, is expanding its retail store, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The currently cramped 800-square-foot space will increase to 2,700 square feet, according to Dwight Ely, who runs the farm with his three children,…
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SCORE Bucks County Celebrates 60 Years of Supporting Small Businesses
SCORE Bucks County is celebrating 60 years of helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. The chapter provided nearly 2,800 mentoring sessions in fiscal year 2024 – a 20 percent increase over 2023 – and is on track to continue that upward trajectory as mentors guide business owners from Bucks County and eastern Montgomery…
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Foundations Community Partnership Supports Local Nonprofits
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) recently awarded its fall Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) Grant to 14 non-profit organizations serving children, young adults, and families in Bucks County, Pa. Collectively, these organizations will help address the behavioral health and human service needs of 4,674 Bucks County residents. “Supporting innovative ideas and impactful programs has been at…
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Tarot Reader Sues to End Pennsylvania’s Ban on Fortune Telling
Beck Lawrence, owner of The Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary in Hanover, is hoping to end Pennsylvania’s 163-year ban on fortune telling on cards, writes Sara Stewart for Spotlight PA. A state law from 1861 qualifies such activities as misdemeanors punishable by up to two years in prison. The law was updated in 1939 and…
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Wawa’s Latest Expansion Takes It Into the State of Georgia
The first Georgia Wawa store has arrived and it is the vanguard of 26 stores planned there in 10 years or less, writes Melissa Locker for Southern Living. The convenience store chain that has been referred to by Food & Wine Magazine as a lifestyle is hoping for a little southern hospitality as it makes…
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Series of Short Films Aims to Preserve New Hope’s LGBTQ+ History
A series of five short documentaries produced by New York-based studio TRAVERSE32 aims to preserve New Hope’s rich LGBTQ+ history, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of the films, Don’t Cry For Me All You Drag Queens, focuses on “Mother,” or Joseph (Josie) Cavallucci, a Philadelphia native who moved to New Hope in…
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Decorated 12-Foot Skeleton in Springfield Has Year-Round Fans
Dawn Timmeney writes for Fox 29 that a 12-foot skeleton in Springfield has developed a loyal following and even has his own Instagram page. Mr. Bonejangles is a year-round attraction whose decorations change with the seasons. On Tuesday he was wearing an Eagles outfit. He’s the creation of the Radolovic family, who love to decorate.…
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Real Haunted Houses in Philadelphia Likely to Give You Goosebumps
If you are looking for a spot that will give you goosebumps at Halloween – or any time of the year – these real haunted houses in Philadelphia are the places to go, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Baleroy Mansion in Chestnut Hill has been referred to as “the most haunted house in…
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Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Sets Sail With The Pirates of Penzance
The Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra (RVCO) will hoist the sails and lift the anchor for its fall production, The Pirates of Penzance, beginning this Saturday, Oct. 26, at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford. The Gilbert and Sullivan favorite promises family fun — with plenty of action for children and satiric comedy about the…
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Here Are the Best Spots to Enjoy Fall Foliage in Bucks County
Bucks County offers many ways to fully enjoy the gorgeous, colorful foliage of vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows during the fall, writes Visit Bucks County. A self-guided Bucks County Covered Bridge Driving Tour is the perfect way to marvel at the incredible authenticity of the county’s remaining twelve covered bridges while enjoying their rich surrounding…
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