New Hope
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In Post-Holiday January, Here’s How to Silence Those Kid Choruses of ‘I’m Booored!’
There’s a reason parents tend to think of January as the only month of the year with 83 days in it. If the cold, bleak weather is giving your kids the blahs (or you, for that matter), Visit Bucks County has some worthwhile suggestions for injecting a little fun back in your days. Be flexible…
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Boyfriend Used Peddler’s Village in Full Five-Golden-Rings Holiday Mode to Present a Sixth
Mike Stampone used the holiday glam overlay at Peddler’s Village as the setting for his surprise marriage proposal to girlfriend Angelena Minniti. Kristen Schott covered the bended-knee moment for Philadelphia Magazine. Among Stampone’s careers is his role as a wedding DJ; Minniti is a fitness trainer. They met in 2018 when she contacted him to…
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WaPo: When in Vibrant New Hope, Remember That Charming Lambertville Is Just a Quick Stroll Away
With so much to see and do in New Hope — see a show, dine out, shop — it’s easy to forget that another recommendable site is close by. Cathy Alter profiled the appeal of next-door-neighbor Lambertville, N.J. for The Washington Post. Lambertville offers the opportunity to slow the pace of New Hope’s verve. It…
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New Hope Sculptor Mark Pettigrow Merges His Talents into Maine Traffic Roundabout
Drivers in Portland, Me., are now the benefactors of New Hope artist Mark Pettigrow, whose soaring sculpture has transformed an everyday traffic circle into an encounter with beauty. SeacoastOnline pounded out the details. The piece, entitled “Passing the Torch,” comprises three soaring flames made of bronze, which soar 8-12 feet into the air. Anchoring them…
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When It Comes to Sure-to-Be-Beloved Gifts, Bucks County Toy Stores Don’t Play Around
Parents and other last-minute Santas take heed: The time is growing short to fill the wish lists of the tiny tots in your life. But despite the sand slipping through the hourglass of the 2021 holiday shopping season, it’s still possible to pick up something special at Bucks County toy stores. A scan of Yelp…
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To Bring the Outdoors In, Landscape Artist Imbues New Hope Home with ‘Treehouse Effect’
David Fierabend knows a thing or two about landscape design. His firm, Groundswell Design Group, has done several Phila. high-profile jobs, including the Independence Beer Garden. When it came time to redo of a space in his own home, his wants and profession dovetailed seamlessly. Erica Moody, in Philadelphia Magazine, explained how they united in…
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After Years Behind the Scenes, Bucks County Playhouse Veteran Seeks Spotlight as Producer
Aimee Goldstein spent five years at the Bucks County Playhouse, learning the theater business not as performer but as part of its management. She’s now seeking to build on that foundation as coproducer of a local theater festival. Sasha Rogelberg sat front-row, center for her story in the Jewish Exponent. Goldstein remembers being taken to…
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Philadelphia Magazine: Local Wedding Caterer Specializes in Pinky-Up Dishes and Service
If your 2022 plans include a big event like a marital union or other high-profile gathering, take note: Philadelphia Magazine has compiled a list of the best local onsite food service providers, and one Bucks County wedding caterer made the cut. Jamie Hollander Catering and Events, New Hope, got the nod as the publication’s strongest…
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National Ranking Shows Two Bucks County Towns as ‘Most Christmassy’
My Dating Adviser set out to evaluate the most Christmassy towns across the union. Two local communities — with red and green deep in their DNAs — made the list, compiled by Amy Pritchett. Measuring overall jolliness included looking at elements such as: Number of Christmas activities Food Transportation Lodging Analysts even assessed the chances…
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Brisk Wedding Trade Enables Bucks County Hotels to Awaken from Pandemic Slumber
Fall 2021 was extremely good for Bucks County hotels, setting a record for occupancy. Laura Smythe, for the Philadelphia Business Journal, checked into the performance drivers reported by Visit Bucks County. Occupancy rates — a bellwether of hotel performance reflected by booked rooms — reached a new record in September (74.4 percent). It topped the…
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Hope-Filled Bucks County Artist Sees His 2021 Christmas Card as a ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’
Local artist Jerry Cable uses the wealth of Bucks County visuals when painting his annual seasonal card. He has captured local farmsteads blanketed in snow, horse-drawn sleighs, and the New Hope train. His 2021 Christmas card not only presents a Bucks County icon, but it also carries a thread of hope. The Bucks County Herald…
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Avon Road Partners of New Hope Becomes Lead Investor in Miami-based Fun Wine Company
Avon Road Partners of New Hope is one of several lead investors in the Miami-based Fun Wine Company, Inc. Fun Wine specializes in “better-for-you,” low-alcohol wine drinks, bearing the brands Fun Wine Hard Bubbly and the Café Graffiti Collections. Fun Wine recently closed a financing of $6 million in eight-percent two-year notes, convertible at a…
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National LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group Recognizes New Hope as One of the Most Inclusive Municipalities in Pa.
A list of Pa. municipalities noted for LGBTQ+ community inclusiveness includes New Hope as a top-ten welcoming location. AXIOS Philadelphia reported the distinction. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, a nationwide advocacy group, evaluated cities on five factors that impact the quality of life for LGBTQ+ residents: Nondiscrimination laws Municipal services Employer protections Law enforcement Leadership…
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Fir Sure! Bucks County Is the Place for Your Freshly Cut Christmas Tree
Maybe it’s the hunt in finding one. Maybe it’s the calorie burn in felling one. Whatever your reason, there’s nothing like the adventure of finding a freshly cut Christmas tree to kickstart the holiday season. Bucks County has plenty of places for this annual adventure, reports American Towns. Vendor Address Details McArdle’s Holiday Farm 4316…
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New Hope Fencing Instructor Wins Right to Proceed in Defamation Case Against MyLife.com
New Hope fencing instructor Mark Holbrow won a Federal judicial decision allowing his defamation suit against MyLife.com to proceed. Nicholas Makfitano covered the litigation for the Pennsylvania Record. Holbrow runs the Bucks County Academy of Fencing, whose students include local children. His online reputation is therefore a large factor in the ongoing success of his…
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Bucks County Restaurants: If Turkey Prep Plucks Your Nerves, Leave the Cooking to a Pro
If your Thanksgiving guest list unexpectedly swelled over the weekend, or you just find you’re not up to all the labor, take heart. Plenty of Bucks County restaurants can still accommodate you, according to this listing from the Bucks County Courier Times: River House at Odette’s, New Hope. The expected turkey is on the menu,…
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2021 Holiday Season in Bucks County: Plenty of Nice Things to Do, and Missing Them Would Be Downright Naughty
Heading into Thanksgiving week, the 2021 holiday season is about to bust open with bright lights, music, unique menu items, themed experiences, and plenty of ways to have a merry December. The following, from the Lower Bucks Times, is just a sample of what’s going on; the full roster would be longer than Santa’s ‘Nice’…
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Lester-Cherard Wedding Ceremony at River House at Odette’s Proved: The Fifth Time’s a Charm
It took some doing to finally pull off the Lester-Sherard wedding. A host of delays led to five calendar/location hops before the event came together in New Hope. Kristen Schott tracked the journey for Philadelphia Magazine. Jewel Lester and Ameer Sherard met in Antigua on a getaway birthday celebration for a mutual friend. They started…
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