• Take a Peek Inside the Norwegian Jewel as it Sets Sail from Tinicum’s PhilaPort

    Take a Peek Inside the Norwegian Jewel as it Sets Sail from Tinicum’s PhilaPort

    The Norwegian Jewel recently set sail on its inaugural cruise from Philadelphia’s PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, bringing passengers from the city to Bermuda.   The voyage marked the first departure from the port in 15 years, and guests were treated to a luxury experience, as reported in a video from Todd of AlongForTheJourney on YouTube.   Construction is still underway at the port, located just next door to…

  • The Philadelphia Region Is Now an Easy Place to Catch a Cruise

    The Philadelphia Region Is Now an Easy Place to Catch a Cruise

    No longer will local travelers have to haul themselves up to New York or down to Baltimore to catch a world-class cruise. The Norwegian Cruise Line PhilaPort terminal at Tinicum means Philadelphia’s cruising drought has ended, writes Meghann Foye for The News Tribune. On April 16, the Norwegian Jewel made history as the first major…

  • Historic Covered Bridge Featured in Bucks County Artist’s Christmas Card 

    Historic Covered Bridge Featured in Bucks County Artist’s Christmas Card 

    Jerry Cable, an artist from Bucks County, recently released his artist edition Christmas card for this year, titled “Fetching the Christmas Pine,” writes Jeff Werner for Patch.   Each year, Cable finds inspiration for his cards from locations and subjects across the county.   This year’s design features a festive depiction of the Erwinna Covered…

  • Explore “A Duet of Color,” Art Exhibit at Stover Mill Gallery in Tinicum Township 

    Explore “A Duet of Color,” Art Exhibit at Stover Mill Gallery in Tinicum Township 

    This summer, artists Cindy Ruenes and Kathie Jankauskas will present their captivating exhibit, “A Duet of Color,” at the Stover Mill Gallery, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.   The show runs through July, with gallery hours from 1 to 5 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.  The exhibit showcases a unique blend of oil, cold wax,…

  • These Bucks County Wineries Invite You To Make and Taste Wines Throughout the Area

    These Bucks County Wineries Invite You To Make and Taste Wines Throughout the Area

    Several local wineries are taking part in the Bucks County Wine Trail’s Harvest Celebration this weekend, a fun activity for everyone. Jeff Werner wrote about the wineries for the Doylestown Patch. Wineries around the county are taking part in the event, were locals and visitors can partake in wine making and the tasting of popular…

  • Tinicum Arts Festival Sees Massive Success After Return Following a Two-Year Hiatus

    Tinicum Arts Festival Sees Massive Success After Return Following a Two-Year Hiatus

    The popular Tinicum Art Festival in Bucks County made their return in July following a two-year hiatus. Andy Holtzman wrote about the festival’s return in the Bucks County Herald. Hosted by the Tinicum Civic Association, an estimated 6,000 visitors attended the event over the course of the festival weekend, which was held from July 9…

  • Palisades School District Leader Dr. Bridget O’Connell Named Pa. Superintendent of the Year

    Palisades School District Leader Dr. Bridget O’Connell Named Pa. Superintendent of the Year

    The Pennsylvania School Superintendent’s Association (AASA) — in a collaborative effort with the Penmsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) — has named Dr. Bridget O’Connell of the Palisades School District its Superintendent of the Year. Sam Barney-Gibbs educated readers about the accolade in The Brown and White, the Lehigh University newspaper. The AASA and PASA…

  • Local Investment Properties Sold Record Numbers Last Year; Specific ZIP Codes Proved Lucrative

    Local Investment Properties Sold Record Numbers Last Year; Specific ZIP Codes Proved Lucrative

    Investment properties sold at record levels nationwide and in the Philadelphia metro area last year, with some areas in Bucks County seeing more interest than others. Kevin Schaul and Jonathan O’Connell reported the shopping trend for The Washington Post. In 2021, investors bought close to one in seven homes sold in the nation’s top metropolitan…

  • Devil’s Tea Table Alliance Gains Support from Lenape Nation to Protect Unique NJ Rock Formation

    Devil’s Tea Table Alliance Gains Support from Lenape Nation to Protect Unique NJ Rock Formation

    Ongoing protection efforts for a distinct — and storied — Delaware River rock formation gained backing from a local Native American tribe, Lenape Nation. Cliff Lebowitz reported on the additional advocacy for the Bucks County Herald. The geological oddity, dubbed by locals as the Devil’s Tea Table, rises from the New Jersey cliffs. It provides…

  • Curious Teenager Learns the Hard Way That Wildlife Is Called Wild for a Reason

    Curious Teenager Learns the Hard Way That Wildlife Is Called Wild for a Reason

    A Bucks County teen learned that despite the mnemonics about snake colors — red on yellow, deadly fellow… or is that yellow on red? — sometimes it’s best to leave them alone. Michael Tanenbaum reported for PhillyVoice on her dangerous encounter. Audrey Weir, 17, was at High Rocks Park in Tinicum Township when she came…

  • Meridian Bank House of the Week: Tuscan Villa-style Home in Erwinna Is a Haven from Life’s Tumult

    Meridian Bank House of the Week: Tuscan Villa-style Home in Erwinna Is a Haven from Life’s Tumult

    A new homeowner will feel wrapped in Old-World charm but also enjoy modern-day amenities in a 3,937-sq.-ft. showcase property in Erwinna.  A meandering private driveway puts the frenzy of daily strife far behind with each entrance onto the property. The plot nestles among hundreds of acres of woodlands protected by a Conservation Easement.  . . No urban sprawl…

  • Meridian Bank House of the Week: Custom-Built Home with Breathtaking Views of Erwinna’s Rolling Hillsides

    Meridian Bank House of the Week: Custom-Built Home with Breathtaking Views of Erwinna’s Rolling Hillsides

    A magnificent custom-built home with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Erwinna.  This stunning residence is nestled at the top of a private 30.5-acre hillside property that has breathtaking views of the scenic rolling countryside.  The French-style home boasts quality craftsmanship and stunning detail throughout, including gleaming wood floors,…

  • Tinicum Township Resident Advocates for a Hands-off Approach to Preserving the Devil’s Tea Table

    Tinicum Township Resident Advocates for a Hands-off Approach to Preserving the Devil’s Tea Table

    Stephen Freeman’s home in Tinicum Township, Bucks County, has a distinctive vantage point. His property gives him a clear view of the Devil’s Tea Table, as 12-foot-high natural stone slab on the cliffs of the New Jersey side of the Delaware River, reports Bridget Wingert for the Bucks County Herald.  Two legends surround the formation, one tied to the Jersey Devil and one associated…