Entertainment
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Partners with Airbnb for a Special Event
Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter is partnering with Airbnb to welcome 20 fans into the world of the petite pop star with a special event, writes Natalia Senanayake for People. The “Star in Short n’ Sweet TV with Sabrina Carpenter” experience will take place in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 18. “It’s so surreal to invite you…
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Ken Burns’ New Documentary ‘The American Revolution’ Puts Ben Franklin at Start, Philadelphia at Center
After a decade of filming for his new docuseries The American Revolution, Ken Burns begins with Ben Franklin and positions Philadelphia right at the heart of this epic story, writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burns previously explored the Founding Father in his 2022 PBS documentary Benjamin Franklin, which helped shape various elements of his latest…
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Bucks County Homes Transform into Spooky Haunted Attractions This October
Residents throughout Bucks County are getting in the Halloween spirit by turning their homes into thrilling haunted attractions, writes Michele Haddon and Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Light Up 394, located at 394 Hidden Oaks Drive in Lower Makefield, features a pirate-themed display. Guests can walk through the front yard to see…
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Beloved Halloween House Becomes Town-Wide Trail of Magic in Lambertville
From now until Oct. 31, a special Halloween event is taking place just across the Delaware River in Lambertville. Memory Maker’s Trail of Magic is decorating the town’s streets and local businesses’ window displays with spooky sculptures created by local legend Dolores Dragan. For the last 20 years, Dragan has been best known for her…
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Flagship Cinemas Leases Water Tower Cinema in Lansdale, Plans $1.5M in Phased Renovations
Maryland-based Flagship Cinemas, a movie theater operator, has signed a long-term lease for the Water Tower Cinema in Lansdale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Flagship will take over from real estate firm The Goldenberg Group as the movie theater’s operator. The 33,000-square-foot property is owned by Blue Bell-based Goldenberg. The six-acre property…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Starring in 50th Anniversary Muppet Show Special
“The Muppet Show” is returning for a 50th anniversary special in 2026, and Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter will be making an appearance, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There’s been some speculation over what the special may include, whether it’s a rendition of Carpenter’s “Espresso” by Miss Piggy or Carpenter and Piggy fighting over…
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Little Event Truck from Doylestown Can Be Customized to Fit Your Party Needs
The Little Sage Truck, started by a Doylestown family, is an event truck that can be customized for any party or celebration, reports Jennaphr Frederick for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The truck began as a mobile flower bar, with fresh flowers ready to be arranged into beautiful bouquets. The flowers come from local farmers markets and…
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Frankie Grande Returns to Bucks County Playhouse to Reprise Beloved Role
From Oct. 10 to Nov. 2, actor and producer Frankie Grande will be returning to the Bucks County Playhouse stage for this year’s production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” writes staff for Lower Bucks Times. Grande will be reprising his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter for the third time. The actor previously played the role…
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‘Task’ Earns Glowing Reviews, Praise for Creator Brad Ingelsby
The new HBO crime series ‘Task,’ starring Mark Ruffalo with its Delco focus, is even better than the Emmy-winning “Mare of Easttown,” writes Greg MacArthur for Screen Rant. Both series were created by Brad Ingelsby, an Archbishop Carroll High School and Villanova University graduate. Ruffalo is FBI field agent Tom, stricken by a personal tragedy. …
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Berwyn Filmmaker Brad Ingelsby’s Local Roots Inspired Upcoming Series ‘Task’
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Brad Ingelsby’s Chester County roots once again inspired his upcoming television series, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Task, Ingelsby’s upcoming series for HBO, takes place in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. The crime drama series follows an FBI agent, played by Mark Ruffalo, as he investigates a series of violent robberies throughout…
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Media Filmmaker Gary Chilutti Brings a Call to Action in His Documentaries
Filmmaker Gary Chilutti created Films-4-Good in Media Borough so he could make purposeful documentaries. That’s because he discovered his passion for filmmaking while doing social work, writes Tamala Edwards and Steph Walton for 6abc. “My first career was in community-based development, helping disadvantaged communities to create and implement comprehensive solutions to revitalize,” says Chilutti. His…
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Bucks County Playhouse Invites Locals to Write a Love Letter to the County
The Bucks County Playhouse is inviting community members to share their affection for the region in a special “Love Letter to Bucks County” initiative. This special event is in celebration of the Playhouse’s production of the romantic comedy “She Loves Me,” running through Sept. 14. Inspired by “She Loves Me,” the charming musical that was…
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West Chester’s Bam Margera Exits Iconic ‘Jackass’ Franchise For Good
West Chester native Bam Margera has no plans to return to the Jackass franchise which first skyrocketed him to national fame, writes Jessica Wang for Entertainment Weekly. Margera confirmed he was finished with the franchise in an interview with CinemaBlend. The decision comes after he was fired from Jackass Forever in 2020 due to his…
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Bensalem Actor Takes the Stage in Touring Production of Beetlejuice
The touring Broadway production of Beetlejuice is back at the Academy of Music, and Marc Ginsburg of Bensalem is a member of the cast, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. In the show, Ginsburg is an understudy for Beetlejuice as well as five other roles. The production is an adaptation of the beloved Tim Burton classic…
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Musical About QVC-Famous Miracle Mop Continues Off-Broadway Run
A musical about the Miracle Mop, an iconic product of West Chester-headquartered QVC, is currently running Off-Broadway, writes Tim Teeman for The Daily Beast. Joy, the musical about Miracle Mop founder Joy Mangano, runs at the Laura Pels Theatre in New York City. The show details the product’s invention and rise to popularity, and Mangano’s…
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Comcast Increases Peacock’s Monthly Rates, Its Biggest Since Launch
Comcast recently announced it is raising the price of Peacock to subscribers, effective July 23, writes Lucas Shaw for Bloomberg. As of July 23, Peacock will be raising its price by $3 a month for new customers, representing a nearly 38 percent increase. New subscribers who have the version with advertisements will see their monthly…
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Bucks County Leadership: Joel Richardson, Owner and Comedy Producer, SunnyBrook Ballroom and SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook
Joel Richardson, Owner of The SunnyBrook Ballroom in Pottstown and Comedy Producer at SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about his active childhood in Moorestown, New Jersey, filled with wrestling, soccer, and working as a Swim Coach and Lifeguard. Richardson discovered his passion for comedy at a George Carlin show during his freshman year…









































