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Peddler’s Village to Host Several Upcoming Spring Events
Peddler’s Village, a countryside shopping, dining, lodging, and family entertainment destination in the heart of historic Bucks County that is widely recognized for its popular festivals and events, will be hosting several family-friendly events in March and April. The fourth annual PEEPS® in the Village competition and display, which will this year feature more than 100 marshmallow…
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Weekend Wanderer: A Million Dollars, Egg Containers, and Wall Street
I had to take Willie to The Container Store in King of Prussia. Now, my family — both immediate and extended — has banned me from The Container Store. Unless I’m taking Willie. If I’m taking Willie, I am permitted to visit The Container Store. Don’t tell them The Container Store is on Instacart. They’ll…
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Weekend Wanderer: A Romantic Weekend … in Harrisburg?
Last week, I hinted at my romantic weekend in Harrisburg. As resident Pennsylvanians, I think we can all agree Harrisburg in February is like Paris in spring. Now, I’ve only ever been to Paris in summer, so I can tell you Harrisburg in February is nothing like Paris in summer. Harrisburg in February doesn’t have…
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22 Couples Tie the Knot in Group Marriage Ceremony in Doylestown
On the most romantic say of the year, several Bucks County couples came together in marriage in a unique ceremony. Madeleine Wright wrote about the unique ceremony for CBS Philadelphia. Twenty-two couples decided to tie the knot together on the most romantic day of the year in a group wedding marriage ceremony in Doylestown. Hundreds…
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Weekend Wanderer: Let Burt Bacharach Be Your Guide
I missed my exit on the turnpike last week because Burt Bacharach went to Marion’s bar in Nepal. I’m not saying my missed exit was Burt Bacharach’s fault. It was definitely a group effort. Burt Bacharach. Me. The Carpenters. And this is where I part with a deep secret. Something few people know about me. …
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Langhorne’s Sesame Place Unveils Latest Attractions as They Prepare to Open This Week
One of Bucks County’s most popular attractions will be opening back up this week, with a variety of new and fun activities for families. Ryan Mulligan wrote about the attraction for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Sesame Place, located at 100 Sesame Road in Langhorne, is gearing to reopen on Friday. As they return for families to…
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Penn State Abington Alumni Couple Are Still Each Other’s Nittany Lion Valentines
Leilani (Tesoro) Fox and Kevin Fox first crossed paths in 2002 as Penn State Abington students when they volunteered as Lion Ambassadors, leading tours for visitors. However, it wasn’t quite love at first sight. “We started randomly talking at a fall open house. He had a beard, and I’m thinking, Who is this old guy?”…
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For This Bucks County Couple, the Road to Love Started with Their Friendship
A Bucks County couple has come together after their friendship blossomed into something else, and now they are telling their story. Kellie Patrick Gates wrote about the relationship for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jill Polonsky and Peter Diana, both of Bensalem, started out as friends before their relationship took a romantic turn. The couple first met…
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Weekend Wanderer: Finding the Perfect Rug
I have been stymied by the rug at my front door, which has gone to Marion’s bar in Nepal. Just to talk about Marion for a minute, because obviously I’ve been thinking about her a lot – that bar is a discrepancy in the movie. Aren’t we meant to infer Marion’s father died abruptly, marooning…
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Get Cozy: Peddler’s Village Announces Fun Events for the Month of February
Peddler’s Village is offering an array of fun events for people of all ages during the month of February, with a lot to do for Valentine’s Day. Here is a list of some of the events happening at Peddler’s Village this month: Feb. 7, 14, 21, and 28 Share the Love – Feb. 10 –…
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Weekend Wanderer: When Mom Stands You Up for Dinner
My editors ask that I submit this column by Thursday each week. They say Thursday. What I hear is Tuesday because Thursday is just preposterous. I mean, come on, guys. What if something catastrophic happens to my submission? A Thursday deadline leaves only Friday for corrections. Friday. Twenty-four hours before publication. Who, exactly, are we…
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Lack of Affordable Childcare a Huge Issue Locally and Across the Nation
More than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic triggered the most catastrophic workforce decline in history, men have returned to work at a higher rate than women. In April 2022, the U.S. Chamber published data citing one million women missing from the labor force compared to pre-pandemic numbers. What can we attribute to the lack…
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Peddler’s Village to Host Fourth Annual PEEPS in the Village Event this Spring
Peddler’s Village, a countryside shopping, dining, lodging, and family entertainment destination in the heart of historic Bucks County, that is widely recognized for its popular festivals and events, is preparing for the annual return of PEEPS® in the Village, a popular contest and display that is now in its fourth year. Last year, the colorful event…
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Weekend Wanderer: When Your Muse Quits
I have always said that as long as Willie and Indy are alive, I’ll have stories. But half of that equation has gone to Marion’s bar in Nepal and the other half has just … stopped. Don’t get me wrong. Willie isn’t huddled under a blanket somewhere, immobile now that Indy is slinging shots in…
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Weekend Wanderer: All You Need Is Family. Sort of
I’m wondering if you guys remember Thanksgiving. Specifically, the Thanksgiving that almost was — the one in which my aunt planned to go to my brother’s house, my brother planned to go to my parents’ house, and my parents planned exactly nothing. And the only one who knew all of that was me. I can’t…
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Weekend Wanderer: Do I Really Need to Be Alone?
Well. Now that Indy is — Wait. How do I characterize Indy now that Indy is gone? Because I really can’t write, over and over, that Indy has died. I’m not ready for it to be that real yet. So … where has Indy gone? Well, where did Indiana Jones go? He went to the…
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Weekend Wanderer: Laugh … Even if You’re Sad
“Let’s see if it’s ready yet.” That was Indy, on Veterans Day. Veteran Temple of Doom residents had been invited to display mementos of their military service. Indy wanted to display his uniform. He asked me to bring it to the ballroom. Willie was waiting for us. It wasn’t time to display the mementos yet,…
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Neshaminy Mall’s Pop-Up Ice Skating Rink Has Become a Hit Amongst Locals and Visitors
After opening in the middle of the month, an ice skating rink in Bucks County has proven to be a huge success for visitors to a local mall. Staff writers for the Bucks County Courier Times wrote about the fun pop-up. Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem recently opened a pop-up ice skating rink, which is owned…
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