New Hope
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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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Civic-Minded Newtown Businessman Montu Patel Is Elected to Ambler Savings Bank Board of Trustees
Ambler Savings Bank is pleased to announce the election of Montu Patel to its board of trustees. Patel serves as the President of Innovative Hospitality Management (IHM), in Newtown and is also the Principal at Lotus Park Senior Living in Marietta, Ga. He grew up in the hotel industry, taking interest in the hotel management…
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If Fall’s Chill Is Driving the Kids Indoors — And That’s Driving You Nuts — Head to the Bucks County Children’s Museum
The Bucks County Children’s Museum in New Hope was hit with a double whammy. First, the pandemic closed its doors. Then, Hurricane Ida caused it to go dark for a while. But it’s back now, reports Kelsey Fabian for PHL17. Kelly Krumenacker, Executive Director, explained the museum’s intent: “Our mission here is to connect all…
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OldeStone Opens in Former New Hope Church Occupied by Restaurateur Marsha Brown
First it was a Methodist Church. Then it was a restaurant. And now, it’s a new restaurant: OldeStone. Jenn Frederick picked through that series of transformations for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The Methodists left the site on South Main Street, New Hope, to move to Souderton more than 20 years ago. In 2003, restaurateur Marsha Brown…
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New Hope Spice Maker Helps Thanksgiving Home Chefs Who Struggle with a Dry Bird
Thanksgiving home chefs looking to produce a moist bird, take heart. Marcus Davis, New Hope culinarian behind Wah Gwan Seasonings, has a product to help ensure a juicy, savory Thanksgiving turkey. Lisa Dukart covered it for The Business Journals. Owner-operator Davis and his wife Rose launched Wah Gwan in late 2019. His inspiration was multifaceted:…
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Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with New Logo, Refreshed Branding
Croydon’s Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. is marking its decade of operation with a new logo and a brand refresh. Marilyn Johnson covered the makeover for PhillyGrub. A complete look at its revised signage and merch will be unveiled sometime the week of November 22, leading up to Thanksgiving. The re-do is being implemented at all…
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With the First Day of Winter Only Weeks Away, Colorful Vistas at Bowman’s Hill Tower Fade One Leaf at a Time
Mother Nature’s not going to wait much longer. Between her shorter daylight hours and frosty overnights, acres of Bucks County trees will soon be bare. That makes these weeks of November ideal for an outing to Bowman’s Hill Tower in New Hope, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “The view is wonderful. And the history of…
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Penn Community Bank Announces Promotions, New Hire
Penn Community Bank is pleased to announce a series of promotions and new hiring, in line with the organization’s continued commitment to retail, business, and commercial banking. “Penn Community Bank is growing and finding new ways to best serve communities across our region. Whether through hiring or promotion, we are building a team of experts…
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People Mag: Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid Split After Explosive Family Argument in New Hope Compound
Supermodel Gigi Hadid and singer Zayn Malik are parting ways. A disagreement between Malik and Hadid’s mother Yolanda apparently precipitated the breakup. People Magazine had the details. The final decision to part seems to be based on a recent incident at the Hadid’s New Hope compound. A disagreement between Malik and Yolanda Hadid spiraled out…
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These Bucks County Dining Experiences Have Backstories You Probably Didn’t Know
Most restaurants have a hidden gem. Maybe it’s a dish that the locals rave about. Maybe it’s the history of the dining room. A scan of Bucks County dining experiences on Yelp yielded several culinary instances of “I didn’t know that!” Vault Brewing, 10 South Main Street, Yardley Vault Brewing, established in 2012, occupies the…
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Teakwood Bench, Taking a Page from General George Washington, Crosses the Delaware
The flotsam and jetsam moved around Bucks County by Hurricane Ida included a park bench from Ferry Landing Park in New Hope. According to the borough’s website, it made an impressive journey. On the morning of September 2, New Hope public works employees were surveying the area’s post-Ida damage. They noticed the bench was AWOL…
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New Hope-Solebury Girl Scout’s Woodworking Project Turn Her into a Wildlife Contractor
Thanks to the efforts of New Hope-Solebury student Chloe McNabb, the birds and bees in her neighborhood spent the summer safely nested under cover. McNabb, a Girl Scout, tackled the intricate woodworking project of building birdhouses and bee hotels. Kate Fishman nailed down the story for the New Hope-Lambertville Patch. The idea for these shelters…
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Former New York Steamfitter Launches Fiery Spice Company, Wah Gwan, From His New Hope Kitchen
In March 2020, as the pandemic raged, Marcus Davis climbed down from his Big Apple scaffold, hung up his steamfitter’s career, and launched a culinary business, Wah Gwan, from his New Hope home. Marilyn Johnson covered his zesty transition — made with his wife, Rose —for Philly Grub. Davis and his wife, Rose, now run…
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This Bucks County Watering Hole Makes Philadelphia Magazine Best-of List for Area Bars
In a sea of good drinking establishments in the Philadelphia region, there are those that really stick out. One of them is right here in Bucks County, according to the Philadelphia Magazine best-of list for bars. John & Peter’s, 96 South Main Street in New Hope, got the publication’s nod. It’s been a go-to local…
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Arete Gallery, New Hope, Showcases Artists Who ‘Shed Light on the Human Story’
Arete Gallery in New Hope has a unique mission statement. Like other cultural centers of its kind, it seeks to highlight local artists and provide them with the opportunity to sell their work. But it also seeks creators with a specific, altruistic viewpoint. Bo Koltnow, from WFMZ 69 News, reported on this organization whose operations…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: This Sturdy Gal, Built in 1800, Has New Hope Vibrancy Right at Its Doorstep
If your dream home is a place where top-notch restaurants, deep history, natural beauty, and a welcoming community are as close as the doorstep, this one-of-a-kind New Hope residence might be just the thing. The three-bed, three-bath, 2,300 square foot house sits near the historic towpath trail and near the Aquetong Creek. Its structure shows…
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Church in New Hope Displays an Onsite ‘Memorial to the Lost’ to Honor Bucks County Gun Victims
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, New Hope, blessed a display of t-shirts yesterday at its two services. The 50 articles of clothing, each displayed on wooden slats, bear the name of one of many Bucks County gun victims. A staff report in the Bucks County Herald provided details. The “Memorial to the Lost” display was placed…
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Regional Comparison Finds Two Municipalities with a Concentration of Bucks County’s Most Valued Homes
Bucks County is home to two areas that are among the places with the most expensive homes in Philadelphia metro area, according to a new ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used the data from Zillow. It ranked localities based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of June 2021.…
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