Entertainment
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Actor Richard Kind Talks Growing Up in Yardley, Friendship with George Clooney
Actor Richard Kind, who grew up in Yardley and graduated from Pennsbury High School, has had a prolific television career over the last several decades, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Many know him from Spin City, Curb Your Enthusiasm, A Serious Man, and numerous other popular shows. His latest project, The Out-Laws, recently…
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Bristol High School Graduate Nominated for College Television Award
Bristol High School graduate Sydney Brooks was nominated for the Television Academy Foundation’s 45th College Television Awards for her drama film titled “Óménàlà.” Brooks produced the film while attending the Savannah College of Art and Design. The College Television Awards recognize student-produced films from colleges and universities around the country. Winners will be announced during the red-carpet award ceremony on March 28 at…
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These are the Best Sledding Spots in Bucks County to Enjoy the Snow Day
Sledding is one of the fun winter activities that can be enjoyed by both the young and old alike. Luckily, those looking for some of the best sledding spots that can provide hours of enjoyment do not have to go far from home, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Newtown’s Tyler State Park is…
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Quakertown to Welcome Clockwork Escapes with Multiple Immersive Game Rooms
Clockwork Escapes will open an immersive escape room venue in Quakertown in early June, featuring several distinct experiences, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The new entertainment venue will occupy a soon-to-be-updated space in the Country Square shopping center that was previously home to a taekwondo studio. Co-owners Hannah Longie and Zachary Moser are…
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One Direction Alum Talks Bucks County on Newtown Native Alex Cooper’s Podcast
One Direction alum and Pipersville resident Zayn Malik recently appeared on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Malik spoke with Cooper, a Newtown native, about his former relationship with supermodel Gigi Hadid, with whom he shares a daughter. “To be fair, just to have this on the record,…
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Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater Unveils Immersive New Show ‘Enchanted’ This March
A new world of wonder is arriving in Lancaster this spring. Beginning Mar. 7 and running through October, Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater (3065 Lincoln Hwy, Paradise, Pa.) will debut Enchanted, an immersive dinner theatre experience designed to transport guests into a forgotten magic shop brimming with imagination, mystery, and spectacle. More than just a…
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Pennsylvania Film Office Grants $6M to Netflix Series ‘Tires’ for Philadelphia-Area Production
Based in West Chester, the Netflix comedy series Tires is set to receive $6 million from the Pennsylvania Film Office to produce its third season in the Philadelphia region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Funding comes through Pennsylvania’s Film Production Tax Credit Program, which provides a 25 to 30 percent tax credit to productions that allocate at…
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Penndel Bowling Center Changes Hands: What’s Next for the Beloved Local Alley
After two decades of being owned and operated by David Strippoli, Penndel Bowling Center is being turned over to someone new, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Strippoli announced on the Penndel Bowling Center’s Facebook page that the 24-lane bowling alley on West Lincoln Highway has new owners as of May 8.…
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14-Year-Old Amateur Guitarist from Furlong Is Picked Out of the Concert Crowd to Play with Green Day
Not many 14-year-old novice guitarists can claim to have played at Citizens Bank Park. But thanks to a chance invitation from Green Day, Brynn Kremer can. Amanda VanAllen and Nick Foley covered her experience for PHL17. Kremer, from Furlong, attended the Green Day concert with her dad, whose purchase of pit tickets put them close…
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Comcast’s NBC Invests $8 Billion in Live Sports Content in Effort to Grow Viewership Numbers
NBC is busy at work in terms of its sports content for this month as its parent company, Comcast, aims to keep up with its competitors, writes Hannah Miller for Bloomberg. Comcast has labeled Feb. 2026 as “Legendary February,” as NBC and its subsidiaries are playing host to several major sporting events this month alone.…
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New Hope’s Bucks County Playhouse Announces Show Lineup for 2026
The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope recently announced its production lineup for 2026, which also marks the end for Producing Director Alexander Fraser, Executive Producer Robyn Goodman, and Producer Josh Fiedler. The 2026 season kicks off with the world premiere of “Starstruck” on Feb. 19, directed and choreographed by Lorin Latarro, which will run through March 21. “Cat…
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Doylestown Native Pink to Take Over ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ for a Week
Doylestown native and pop singer Pink will be taking over “The Kelly Clarkson Show” for a week in March as the “American Idol” alum takes a short hiatus, writes Arya Zade for EntertainmentNow. Beginning on March 2, Pink will be making her hosting debut, leading special episodes on the talk show for Women’s History Month. Episodes will feature community stories, inspirational conversations, and discussions of women’s…
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Sabrina Carpenter’s Rise to Fame: How Her Quakertown Family Shaped Her Career
Popstar, actress, and “Nonsense” singer Sabrina Carpenter has been making headlines for her chart-topping hits and alleged romance with “Saltburn“ actor Barry Keoghan, but some may not know that she’s a Quakertown native. According to People Magazine, her parents, Elizabeth and David, homeschooled her before relocating to California. Her mother Elizabeth is a chiropractor…
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Beloved ‘Home Alone’ Actress Catherine O’Hara Had Ties to Bucks County
Actress Catherine O’Hara, known for her roles in “Home Alone” and “Beetlejuice,” has sadly passed away at the age of 71, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. O’Hara had a lengthy film and television career spanning 50 years. Her role in the hit show “Schitt’s Creek” as Moira Rose won her an Emmy in 2020 for outstanding lead actress. O’Hara frequently worked with writer…
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Bucks County Family Searches for New Home in Doylestown on ‘House Hunters’
The latest episode of the popular HGTV series, “House Hunters,” featured a Bucks County family seeking a new home in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The episode titled “Philly Charm Vs. The Burbs” first aired on Friday, Jan. 9, and is available through the HGTV YouTube channel. “House Hunters” offers viewers a behind-the-scenes…
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Northlandz, The World’s Largest Model Railroad, is Just Across the River
Northlandz, the world’s largest model railroad, is located in nearby Flemington, New Jersey, reports the Great Big Story for MSN. The model railroad boasts 40,000 feet of track, 4,000 buildings, and 400 bridges. It is a passion project of Bruce Zaccagnino. “Well, I guess, you know, everybody has a passion for something,” he said. “My…
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Sesame Place in Langhorne Offers Teachers Special Passes for 2026 Season
Sesame Place Philadelphia in Langhorne is once again offering passes to teachers, giving them free access to the park for the 2026 season, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Licensed educators in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York teaching K–12 can register for the pass online until Sunday, Feb. 8. Along with providing free access to…
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Get to Know Coatesville’s Johnny Weir’s Figure Skating Legacy Ahead of TV Show Debut
Johnny Weir, the American figure skater turned television personality, is drawing attention again with his inclusion on Peacock’s The Traitors Season 4, writes Russell Steinberg for Us Magazine. A native of Coatesville, Weir became one of America’s most recognizable figure skaters, winning three consecutive U.S. National Championships from 2004 to 2006 and going on to earn medals at…
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