New Hope
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Frankie Grande Returns to Bucks County Playhouse to Reprise Beloved Role
From Oct. 10 to Nov. 2, actor and producer Frankie Grande will be returning to the Bucks County Playhouse stage for this year’s production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” writes staff for Lower Bucks Times. Grande will be reprising his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter for the third time. The actor previously played the role…
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New Hope Home of American Renowned Woodworker and Designer Requires Urgent Preservation Work
The New Hope home of renowned American woodworker and designer George Nakashima needs urgent preservation work to survive, according to its caretakers, writes JD Mullane for USA TODAY. The Nakashima Foundation for Peace launched an initiative to preserve and restore the three-acre homestead on Aquetong Road, where the woodworker created furniture admired for its simplicity.…
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New Hope Ice Cream Shop Offers Tasty, Unique Flavors That You’ve Got to Try
Moo Hope Ice Cream is a shop in New Hope that serves up scoops of delicious, high-quality ice cream to help cool you down, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. The parlor makes each batch of ice cream itself, using homemade recipes and the best ingredients. Each spoonful is creamy and dense, leaving you…
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Bucks Children’s Museum Partners with Doylestown Hospital for New Exhibit
The Bucks County Children’s Museum in New Hope will be partnering with Penn Medicine Doylestown Health to launch an interactive hospital exhibit in December, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The exhibit will offer an engaging environment to teach children about health and wellness, aiming to demystify hospitals and instill the importance of health from…
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Bucks County Playhouse Producing Director to Step Down After 12 Years
In June 2026, after 12 years with the Bucks County Playhouse, Producing Director Alexander Fraser will be stepping down from his role, writes staff for the Lower Bucks Times. Fraser joined the New Hope production company in 2014, having previously worked as a producer for shows on and off Broadway. Producers Robyn Goodman and Josh…
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Try Some of the Best Quesadillas in the Area at This New Hope Pub
Fran’s Pub is a treasure in New Hope with an assortment of delicious items guaranteed to make your mouth water, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. Take a seat at this rustic tavern, either indoors or out, and peruse the tasty menu options. The quesadillas have become something of a legend among the locals.…
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As One New Hope Business Closes, Several More Preparing to Open
While The Landing, a popular bar and restaurant along the river, closed its doors for good in New Hope this year, several new businesses have already opened, and others are getting ready to open, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Lawrenceville-based Nosh Empanadas recently opened its doors, offering its “signature homemade empanadas, bold flavors, and…
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Bucks County Playhouse Invites Locals to Write a Love Letter to the County
The Bucks County Playhouse is inviting community members to share their affection for the region in a special “Love Letter to Bucks County” initiative. This special event is in celebration of the Playhouse’s production of the romantic comedy “She Loves Me,” running through Sept. 14. Inspired by “She Loves Me,” the charming musical that was…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $5.95M Attractive Cape Cod Home in New Hope
An attractive Cape Cod home on 12.16 acres with six bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. This refined residence offers a secluded retreat surrounded by rolling meadows and woodlands. Elegant details include stunning new floors, unique light fixtures, hand-painted orchid walls and reclaimed wood beams. . .…
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New Hope Makes List of 13 Foodie-Friendly Towns, For Big Flavors Without Big Crowds
New Hope has earned a spot on the list of 13 popular foodie-friendly towns across the nation that provide rich flavors without the inconvenience of overwhelming crowds, writes Michael Paraiso Duran for Avocadu. Nestled along the Delaware River, New Hope has become a top destination for food lovers who are looking for charming restaurants and…
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These Two Towns In the Bucks County Area are the Perfect Antiquing Spots
Antique lovers looking to find new shops and stores to explore can check out New Hope and Lambertville, New Jersey, just across the Delaware River, writes Zea Ang for Avocadu. New Hope, with its 18th- and 19th-century buildings, features a variety of cute antique shops with everything from wall art to collectible porcelain. The small…
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New Hope’s Orchestra BioMed Raises $111M to Advance Its Heart Care Technologies
Orchestra BioMed, based in New Hope, successfully raised $111 million in just five days to support the advancement of two of its flagship technologies focused on heart care, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The biomedical company closed a $40 million public stock offering on Tuesday, building on $71 million in new capital…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $4.25M Stunning Stone Manor in New Hope
A stunning manor home on 10.93 acres with eight bedrooms and nine and a half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. This exquisite residence offers a blend of historic charm and modern sophistication. Refined details include crystal chandeliers, built-in shelving and skylights. . . Among the highlights on the first floor are a…
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Broadway Actor Makes Bucks County Playhouse Debut in Musical Production
Clyde Voce, an actor known for his roles on and off Broadway, is making his Bucks County Playhouse debut in the musical production of “She Loves Me,” writes Rita Charleston for The Philadelphia Tribune. The show will run from Aug. 15 to Sept. 14. “She Loves Me” is a musical retelling of the story…
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This Black-Owned Candle Studio in New Hope Carries Historic Significance
Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope is a cozy candle-making studio located on Main Street that gives locals the chance to craft their own creations, reports Eva Andersen for CBS News Philadelphia. The business was first opened in 2020 by Moe Simmons and her husband Ningi. Moe noted that she wanted to give people…
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New Hope Teen Competes at World Jump Rope Championships in Japan
After breaking two records at the U.S. championships earlier in the year, sixteen-year-old Zach Peckman of New Hope is in Japan for the IJRU World Jump Rope Championships, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The New Hope-Solebury High School student set his jump-rope pace to a sped-up version of Kim Wilde’s “Kids in America”…








































