Perkasie
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Perkasie Shopper Hits $1.6 Million Jackpot at Local Weis Market
During a routine grocery trip this week in Perkasie, one lucky shopper won $1.6 million, writes Mac Bullock for the Daily Voice Northampton. State gaming officials confirmed that this fortunate individual secured a jackpot by matching all five numbers in the Cash 5 with Quick Cash game’s drawing on Tuesday, April 2. The Weis…
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To Honor Her Mother, Perkasie Woman Turns Phillies Triumphs into Animal Welfare
A group of Phillies fans are finding a fun way to raise money in honor of a longtime fan and animal welfare advocate who passed away from cancer last year, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. Perkasie’s Beth Overmier has been a member of the Phandemic Krew, a robust baseball fan community. She is…
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Bucks County Biscotti Co. Launches Bite-Sized Biscottini
The Bucks County Biscotti Co., which has a grab-and-go location in Perkasie is unveiling biscottini, a miniaturized rendition of its traditional biscotti, writes Sean Dolan for Milling & Baking News. This innovative offering emerges in two delectable flavors: the indulgent sea-salted chocolate toffee and the timeless classic anise almond. Each variety is thoughtfully…
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Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse to Feature Award-Winning Celtic, Appalachian Musicians
Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse is poised to host a musical duo that combines cultures on March 23, according to The Reporter. Award-winning fiddler Janie Rothfield and her husband Allan Carr, combine Celtic tradition with Appalachian tunes. Carr, a Scottish singer and guitarist, and Rothfield have been musically active for over 40 years. This…
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In Honor of Women’s History Month, Visit Pearl S. Buck’s Final Resting Spot in Perkasie
In honor of Women’s History month, there are plenty of ways to remember the iconic women that paved the way for their successors across the state, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. The resting spot of Pearl S. Buck can be found at Green Hills Farm Grounds in Perkasie on the same property as…
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East Rockhill Township’s Handschin Property Preserved for Public Enjoyment and Environmental Protection
A land conservation non-profit has successfully preserved the 29-acre Handschin property in East Rockhill Township, according to WeConservePA. This land, alongside another parcel, will soon provide public recreational opportunities such as hiking, bird watching, and hunting. The Handschin property is crucial for the Perkasie area’s water supply, safeguarding the aquifer that supports around…
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Perkasie’s Brittany Furlan Lee Uses Comedy to Help Others Cope with Mental Health Struggles
After comedy helped her cope with mental health struggles while growing up, Perkasie comic, actress, and content creator Brittany Furlan Lee is now using the same medium to help others in a similar situation, writes Cathy Applefeld Olson for Forbes. Furlan Lee, who was once known as the queen of Vine, which secured her the…
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This Perkasie Wedding Venue is One of the Best in Pennsylvania
A Perkasie wedding venue made the top spot as one of the best outdoor venues in The Keystone State, according to The LA Insider. Nestled on the picturesque banks of Lake Nockamixon and surrounded by the sprawling beauty of a 6,000-acre state park, The Lake House Inn is a testament to timeless elegance and…
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Pearl S. Buck International to Celebrate its 60th Anniversary with Events Throughout the Year
Pearl S. Buck International in Perkasie will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a slate of events and programming that will take place throughout the year, according to a staff report from The Reporter. The organization was founded in 1964 by Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, humanitarian, and activist Pearl S. Buck. Programming will open with…
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Perkasie Girl With Rare Disease Celebrates First Christmas on Life-Changing Medication
A young Perkasie girl with a rare disease is getting life-changing medication for Christmas this year, reports Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. Seven-year-old Emma Watson has a rare form of epilepsy called Dravet syndrome that leads to developmental delays. For the first six years of her life, Emma was non-verbal. She had her…
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Perkasie Borough Hosts Nation’s Oldest Christmas Tree Lighting
Perkasie Borough’s Christmas tree lighting has been a long-standing tradition since 1909, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. This historical lighting is considered the oldest in the country and takes countless lights to spark the borough. Just for the front end of Santa’s bucket truck, it requires thousands of feet of lights. Each…
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Perkasie Non-Profit Between Friends Outreach Organizes ‘Blessing Baskets’ Drive for Thanksgiving
Between Friends Outreach, a Perkasie-based nonprofit, organized a “Blessing Baskets” drive to collect Thanksgiving baskets for community members in need, reports the Bucks County Courier Times. Between Friends Outreach is dedicated to helping veterans, homeless, domestic abuse victims, and low-income individuals and families in Bucks and Montgomery County. The drive, organized by Jennifer DeLawter, of…
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Upper Bucks County Technical School Students Partner with NASA in Momentous Collaboration
Six senior students from Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) had a momentous meeting with NASA representatives to present their manufactured tang devices. These devices are crucial for the robotic arm of a NanoRack CubeSat Deployer, designed to launch small, 4-inch-square satellites from the International Space Station. This project falls under the NASA HUNCH (High…
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Perkasie is the Perfect Bucks County Town to Enjoy Fall
Perkasie is the perfect place to spend a day during the fall thanks to its many season-inspired happenings, writes Rebecca Cesa for Visit Bucks County. On October 1, the town welcomed the annual Fall Festival once again. The entire town center was full of vendors and games, and even a scarecrow on stilts made an…
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Perkasie Park Camp Meeting Still a Modern Hub After a Century of Evolution
Pennsylvania’s rich history of religious retreats finds its spotlight in the Perkasie Park Camp Meeting, writes Benjamin Harvey for Pennsylvania Heritage. Founded in 1882, this sacred gathering rapidly gained traction. Merely four years post-establishment, the Perkasie Central News highlighted an “immense auditorium” set up for the year’s camp meeting, which saw attendance figures soaring…
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Historic Pearl S. Buck Estate in Perkasie to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Style Later This Month
Pearl S. Buck International, located at 520 Dublin Road in Perkasie, will be hosting Oktoberfest festivities at the author’s estate on Oct. 22 from 12- 4 PM. The historic estate will have a wide variety of food, drink, and German goods for all in attendance. “Bring all your friends and family for this fun-filled afternoon featuring…
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Bucks County Community College Announces Paralegal and Legal Studies Open House
Bucks County Community College will hold a Paralegal and Legal Studies Open House on Oct. 18 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Upper Bucks Campus, located at One Hillendale Road in Perkasie. Attendees will learn about the College’s America Bar Association-approved Paralegal/Legal Studies degree and certificate programs which prepare individuals to work as paralegals…
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Bucks County School Named National Semi-Finalist in Department of Education’s CareerZ Challenge
Upper Bucks County Technical School has advanced to the semi-final competition phase of the U.S. Department of Education’s “Career Z Challenge: Expanding Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Gen Z”. The school is now eligible for a share of $2.5 million in cash prizes along with access to professional resources and guidance from expert mentors to help…
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