Events
-
Fire and Frost Fun Festival Lights Up Peddler’s Village with Ice Sculptures and Fiery Performances
Fire and Frost Festival has returned to Peddler’s Village with its many amazing ice sculptures and fascinating fire-spinning performances, writes Bryanna Gallagher for 6 ABC. The popular festival made its 2024 debut fittingly on a very cold night. In the village, the cobblestones are already lined with dozens of ice sculptures. Many families showed up…
-
Neshaminy Mall to Host Job Fair with More Than 300 Openings
Neshaminy Mall is ringing in the new year with a wealth of opportunities for Bucks County job seekers, according to The Reporter. On Jan. 17, the Bucks County New Year Job Fair will feature over three hundred jobs across a variety of fields, including healthcare, and education, including exhibitors from Jefferson Health, Pennswood Village, the…
-
USA Today Ranks Philadelphia’s Mummers Parade as the Best Holiday Parade in the Nation
USA Today readers have voted the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia as the most festive and fun holiday parade in the nation, reports Alexandra Simon for CBS News Philadelphia. Hosting its first edition in 1901, the Mummers Parade stands as one of the longest-running parades in the country. Each year on January 1, collections of performers…
-
Ring in 2024 at These New Year’s Celebrations in Bucks County
As the new year approaches, there are plenty of activities and celebrations in Bucks County that kick off 2024, according to Bucks Happening. For an upscale bash, the River House at Odette’s in New Hope is hosting an NYE Moonlight Ball. Celestial formal attire in blue hues is encouraged. The event will feature live…
-
Wreaths Across America Makes Tribute to Fallen Veterans at Washington Crossing National Cemetery
On December 16, 2023, a heartfelt tribute to America’s fallen soldiers unfolded at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, reports William Thomas Cain for the Bucks County Courier Times. This poignant event, part of the nationwide Wreaths Across America, saw numerous families, veterans, and community members gather to honor the memory of those who served. …
-
Witness Washington’s Crossing of Delaware River on 1776 Christmas in Two Reenactments
On December 10 and Christmas Day, you will get the chance to witness a reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River that saved the Revolution. Each year, thousands of people make their way to the banks of Delaware River to watch several hundred reenactors dressed as Continental military listen…
-
Annual Gingerbread Display, Competition Continue to Delight Visitors in Peddler’s Village During Holiday Season
The Peddler’s Village annual Gingerbread Display and Competition continues to delight visitors in Bucks County with amazing – and tasty – entries, reports Howard Monroe for CBS News Philadelphia. “We are so proud that we can highlight the talent of so many creative people in this region and even beyond,” said Christine Hensel Triantos, Director…
-
Perkasie Borough Hosts Nation’s Oldest Christmas Tree Lighting
Perkasie Borough’s Christmas tree lighting has been a long-standing tradition since 1909, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. This historical lighting is considered the oldest in the country and takes countless lights to spark the borough. Just for the front end of Santa’s bucket truck, it requires thousands of feet of lights. Each…
-
Rockin’ for a Cause: Dirty Heads Concert at Bensalem Parx Casino Benefits Philly Charities
The acclaimed band Dirty Heads recently held a charity concert at Bensalem’s Parx Casino, donating all proceeds to Philadelphia charities, writes Ryan Moser for Metro Philly. This event, “Friendsgiving,” was organized by iHeart Radio and ALT 104.5, benefiting Mural Arts Philadelphia and Morris Animal Rescue. The music group, known since 2001 for its unique mix…
-
Bucks County Malls, Including Neshaminy and Oxford Valley, Hosting Special Santa Events to Boost Holiday Foot Traffic
Neshaminy Mall is among the Bucks County area shopping centers going above and beyond this year to bring up annual visits during Black Friday, writes James McGinnis for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to Placer.ai, Neshaminy Mall saw a 7.4 percent year-over-year drop in visits. Neshaminy Mall’s assessed property value dropped 42…
-
‘Tis the Season: Bucks County Towns Prepare for Holiday Parades, Festive Events through Early December
Many Bucks County towns are ready for the holiday parade and event season, which started with the Bristol Township Holiday Parade on Saturday and last through early December, writes Danielle Camilli for the Bucks County Courier Times. While the parade is already over, there is still fun to be had in Bristol on December 2,…
-
64 Public Safety Students to Graduate from Bucks County Community College’s Fire Academy
Forty-eight students will be graduating from the Bucks Basic Fire Academy and 16 students will be graduating from the Advanced Academy on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Graduates of the basic training earn five national certifications that meet the intent of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 1001 and 472. The basic training took place…
-
Delaware Valley University Announces Judges for Fourth Annual Spark Bowl Competition
Delaware Valley University’s fourth annual Spark Bowl, a “Shark Tank“-like competition, will award thousands of dollars in prizes to area small businesses on November 16. Doors open at 5 PM to allow area entrepreneurs and small businesses to network, and the Spark Bowl event takes place from 6 to 8 PM in DelVal’s Life Sciences…
-
Film Festival at Bucks County Playhouse Shines Light on New Hope’s LGBTQ Community
New Hope is constantly lauded for being a Bucks County relic, but this past weekend, a film festival in the iconic town shed light on New Hope’s LGBTQ community, writes Jacob Anthony Amaro for Mosaic. On Nov. 4, Queer Cuts: New Hope showcased five documentaries at the Bucks County Playhouse about the town’s LGBTQ…
-
Penn State Abington to Host Open House for Students of Color
Penn State Abington will host an open house for students of color on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8:45 AM to 1:30 PM. The school celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive community that values every individual. The open house will provide attendees with firsthand experience of the environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally. Prospective students and their guests…
-
Meridian Bank Partners with The Alternative Board of Philadelphia for Talent Discussion Panel
Recruiting and retaining top talent in the ever-evolving landscape of 2024 requires adaptability, innovation, and a strategic approach, which is why Meridian Bank and The Alternative Board of Philadelphia are teaming up to host a business-minded panel discussion on how to do just that. Recruiting and Retaining Talent in 2024 will be held on Nov.…
-
These Attorneys Celebrated a Majestic “Hallowedding” at Northampton Valley Country Club
Attorneys Daryll Hawthorne and Robert Bernardo Jr. celebrated their unique union with a “Nightmare Before Christmas” themed wedding at the Northampton Valley Country Club, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. The love story of this duo dates to December 2016 when they met as law students at Temple University. After briefly dating in…
-
Swine and Dine at Nearby Easton’s Sizzling Pennsylvania Bacon Fest
This November, nearby Easton is hosting its annual Pennsylvania Bacon Fest, featuring 150 vendors selling treats to “go hog wild” on, writes Robin O’Neal Smith for Travel Awaits. For the 12th year in a row, the festival has gathered the Easton community and beyond for an abundance of family-friendly activities, live music, contests, and…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
