• ‘LiteBrite’ Wall Transforms New Hope-Solebury Elementary Hallway

    ‘LiteBrite’ Wall Transforms New Hope-Solebury Elementary Hallway

    New Hope-Solebury Lower Elementary School broke new ground with the installation of a custom-built LiteBrite wall that has transformed its hallway into a dynamic, interactive learning environment, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new addition is designed to engage K-2 students in sensory exploration, creativity, and academic learning. Lower Elementary Principal Dr. Jennifer Bloom…

  • New Family Entertainment Center with Bowling and Arcade Coming to New Hope

    New Family Entertainment Center with Bowling and Arcade Coming to New Hope

    New Hope will soon see a new family entertainment center, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.   This Launch Entertainment venue will feature various attractions including a bowling alley, arcade games, an air-track basketball court, and obstacle courses.  The Rhode Island-based company signed an agreement to establish three new centers across New Jersey and Pennsylvania,…

  • ‘Noises Off’ Lights Up Bucks County Playhouse with Star-Studded Cast 

    ‘Noises Off’ Lights Up Bucks County Playhouse with Star-Studded Cast 

    The renowned farce “Noises Off,” celebrated as one of the funniest plays ever, is currently captivating audiences at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC.   This acclaimed Broadway production features a dynamic cast, including Jen Cody as “Dotty” and Marilu Henner reprising her role as “Belinda” from the 1992…

  • Lambertville and New Hope Pride Parade Draws Thousands in Colorful Celebration 

    Lambertville and New Hope Pride Parade Draws Thousands in Colorful Celebration 

    Lambertville and New Hope came alive on Saturday with the vibrant New Hope Celebrates Pride Parade, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.   The parade route kicked off in New Jersey and ended in Pennsylvania.  The parade also featured New York City’s Queer Big Apple Corps Marching Band and DC’s Different Drummers.  The highlight of…

  • Solebury School Cuts Ribbon on Hope Hall, Its First Dormitory in Over 25 Years

    Solebury School Cuts Ribbon on Hope Hall, Its First Dormitory in Over 25 Years

    Solebury School recently officially cut the ribbon on its first dormitory since 1998, Hope Hall, writes for the Patch. The ceremony marked the dedication of the residential addition which opened for students last fall was attended by supporters, constituents, staff, faculty, and special guests. “The addition of Hope Hall and an upgraded infrastructure will support…

  • Zayn Malik Struggles with Dating Apps After Move to Bucks County 

    Zayn Malik Struggles with Dating Apps After Move to Bucks County 

    Zayn Malik, the 31-year-old British-Pakistani singer, has recently relocated to Bucks County, writes Alex Ocho for Complex Magazine.  In an interview with Nylon, Malik shared his challenges and experiences in his new home.  Malik expressed his feelings of standing out in the rural setting, where locals are more focused on their daily routines than celebrity…

  • Meridian Bank House of the Week: Lovely Custom-Designed Traditional in New Hope

    Meridian Bank House of the Week: Lovely Custom-Designed Traditional in New Hope

    A lovely custom-designed traditional home on 0.33 attractive acres with three bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale at 85 Kiltie Drive in New Hope. …. … This gorgeous residence has been expanded to create an open-concept floor plan that is ideal for both entertaining and relaxing. The home is filled with stunning details,…

  • New Hope Welcomes VIP Matchmaker Brigitte Weil’s Second Office 

    New Hope Welcomes VIP Matchmaker Brigitte Weil’s Second Office 

    VIP matchmaker Brigitte Weil is expanding her bespoke matchmaking and coaching services with the opening of a new office in New Hope, marking a significant expansion from her New York City base, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Originally from New Hope, Weil is reconnecting with her roots and tapping into the local singles market,…

  • Zayn Malik Opens up About Life in New Hope and Raising Daughter

    Zayn Malik Opens up About Life in New Hope and Raising Daughter

    Former One Direction member and singer Zayn Malik, recently opened up about his life in New Hope, writes Gabrielle Rockson for People.   In an interview on April 17 with Capital Breakfast, Malik revealed he has been living on a farm in New Hope for about five to six years, which he shares with various…

  • Pennsylvania Hard Cider Fans Find a Bucks County Distillery to Be the Apple of Their Eye

    Pennsylvania Hard Cider Fans Find a Bucks County Distillery to Be the Apple of Their Eye

    Pennsylvania is home to some of the finest hard cider in the nation. A Bucks County producer, however, has demonstrated himself to be outstanding in the field. Nick Vadala picks through the details for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gary Manoff of Manoff Market Cidery in New Hope spent 35 years in the agriculture business before turning…

  • Conde Nast Traveler Ranks This New Hope Hotel as One of the Best in the Mid-Atlantic  

    Conde Nast Traveler Ranks This New Hope Hotel as One of the Best in the Mid-Atlantic  

    New Hope’s River House at Odette’s has earned a top spot as one of the best hotels in the Mid-Atlantic, according to Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Awards 2023.  The Bucks County hotel ranked in sixth place with an overall score of 96.83, trailing just behind the Four Seasons Hotel at the Comcast Center in…

  • David Portnoy of Barstool Sports Reviews Russo’s Pizza in New Hope: A Slice of Small-Town Charm

    David Portnoy of Barstool Sports Reviews Russo’s Pizza in New Hope: A Slice of Small-Town Charm

    Barstool Sports and One Bite Pizza founder David “El Presidente” Portnoy reviewed Russo’s Pizza in New Hope, making it the third Bucks County pizzeria he recently tried out and gave his verdict on, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Portnoy visited the pizza place last week and was impressed both with…

  • New Hope’s Zoubi Eatery Makes OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in US for 2023 List

    New Hope’s Zoubi Eatery Makes OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in US for 2023 List

    OpenTable recently released its top 100 restaurants in America for 2023 list, and one Bucks County eatery called Zoubi made the cut. The list was compiled using more than 12 million verified diner reviews and several dining metrics such as diner ratings, percentage of advance reservations, and five-star reviews. Zoubi in New Hope is one…

  • Bucks County’s Major Canal Overhaul: From New Hope to Washington Crossing, What’s Underway 

    Bucks County’s Major Canal Overhaul: From New Hope to Washington Crossing, What’s Underway 

    Several Bucks County canal projects are officially in progress at Delaware Canal State Park thanks to a $9 million investment, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.   The six major projects encompass infrastructure improvement and repairs, including critical responses to damages from a major rain event in July 2023.   The projects span across New…

  • New Executive Chef Keith Bernstein’s Culinary Expertise Lights Up Stella of New Hope

    New Executive Chef Keith Bernstein’s Culinary Expertise Lights Up Stella of New Hope

    Philadelphia chef Keith Bernstein is joining the team at Stella of New Hope, bringing two decades of experience, writes Allan Lane for Dosage Magazine.   Berstein’s culinary expertise has been a lifelong passion, starting in the kitchen with his mother. He got formal training at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and refined his skills under…

  • Fashion Icon Isaac Mizrahi, America’s Got Talent’s Chris Funk Coming to Bucks County Playhouse

    Fashion Icon Isaac Mizrahi, America’s Got Talent’s Chris Funk Coming to Bucks County Playhouse

    Fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi and America’s Got Talent contestant Chris Funk will bring their respective shows to the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope in March, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The shows will be a continuation of the theater’s Winter-Spring Visiting Artists Series. Mizrahi will present his cabaret-style show with plenty of panache…

  • Zayn Malik Opens Up About Fatherhood and Farm Life in New Hope on ‘Hot Ones’

    Zayn Malik Opens Up About Fatherhood and Farm Life in New Hope on ‘Hot Ones’

    Pop sensation Zayn Malik got emotional in an exclusive interview about his life with his daughter Khai in New Hope, according to E! News.   In an episode of the viral YouTube series “Hot Ones” the former One Direction star and current solo artist reflected on his personal life while chowing down on spicy wings.…

  • Seminal Album by Bucks County Rock Icons Ween Turns 20. Read to Learn About its Legacy

    Seminal Album by Bucks County Rock Icons Ween Turns 20. Read to Learn About its Legacy

    An album by one of the most beloved rock groups from Bucks County turns 20 today, and it is remembered fondly by fans around the world. “Quebec”, the eighth studio album by New Hope rockers Ween, was released on Aug. 5, 2003 by Sanctuary Records. Now two decades old, the album has been celebrated by…