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This Bucks County Historic Park Is Among Pennsylvania’s Best Fall Foliage Spots
Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing is one of the best fall foliage spots in Pennsylvania. Marcus Schneck wrote about the local spot for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The official tourism website of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has published its 10 Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage list, and Washington Crossing…
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Football Players, Actors, and Reporters Among Famous Pennsbury Alum Inducted into District’s Hall of Fame
A group of celebrities that graduated from the same Bucks County school district were recently recognized for their successful careers. Several well-known graduates of the Pennsbury School District were recently inducted into into their Hall of Fame, the first alum to be added to the new hall. Reporters Robert Costa (Class of 2004) and Hallie…
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This Bucks County High School Student was Recognized for Her Academic Excellence by a Major Scholarship Program
A student at a Bucks County high school was recently recognized for her academic achievements by a well-known scholarship program. Kelly Donnelly, a senior at William Tennent High School in Warminster, was recently recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program for her academic achievements while at then school. “Congratulations to 12th grader, Kelly Donnelly, who…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Custom Built Reproduction Farmhouse in Rushland
A unique and lovely farmhouse in one of Bucks County’s most beautiful areas has recently gone on the housing market. . . Located in Rushland, an area within Wrightstown Township, this custom home is an aesthetic creation that is unique to the Bucks County area. . . Homeowners and visitors will be greeted by a…
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Doylestown Shrine Has Connections to Several Presidents, a Pope, and the Revolutionary War
A religious shrine in the Bucks County area has a deep history in America, with connections to our first president and a recent pope. For many in the Doylestown area, Beacon Hill is known as the location of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, which houses an icon of the Virgin Mary, an…
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Experience American History Like Never Before at This Bucks County Park
A historical significant park in the Bucks County area allows locals and visitors to experience their country’s history in a hands-on fashion. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park will be hosting their annual Autumn Encampment & Market at Washington Crossing Historic Park on Oct. 15 from 12-4 PM. The event will give visitors of all…
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This Late Actress Began Her Career in Bucks County. Read to See When and Where
A beloved actress, known for her various film and television roles, got her start in one of Bucks County’s most well-known playhouses. Hanna O’Reilly wrote about the actress’ early career for WFMZ-69. Angela Lansbury, known for her roles in Murder, She Wrote, The Manchurian Candidate, and The Picture of Dorian Gray, got one of her…
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This Langhorne Organization is Teaching the Importance of Cleaning and Restoring Local Tombstones
A Bucks County historical organization is partnering with a preservation society to teach locals the importance of keeping cemeteries intact. The Historic Langhorne Association will be collaborating with the Bucks County Genealogical Society and local organization Tidy Tombstones to showcase the process of preserving and restoring tombstones at old Bucks County graveyards. Jim Davis, a…
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A Major Improvement Plan for the Delaware Canal Has Been Released. Here Are the Details
Plans to conserve the Delaware Canal for the next decade have been released, and the blueprints will help keep Bucks County a beautiful place. Friends of the Delaware Canal, a nonprofit that has worked to conserve the canal for four decades, recently announced the 2032 Plan, which details all operations that have been planned in…
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Respected Professor, Newtown Resident Remembered for his Contributions to the Field of Microeconomics
A well-respected economics professor, who called Bucks County his home, is being remembered for his work in his field of choice. Roy Radner recently passed away at the age of 95. A resident of Newtown, he was a well-known and widely respected teacher and researcher in the field of microeconomics, of which he was a…
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Another Bucks County Borough is Hosting a Popular Ghost Tour Until the End of the Month
A borough in Bucks County is showing locals and visitors where the most haunted buildings in the area are, as well as their history. The Historic Langhorne Association, located at 160 West Maple Avenue in Langhorne Borough, is hosting ghost tours around the area until the end of the month. Local historians take those participating…
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Looking for a Fun Halloween Season this Year? Check Out this Bucks County Township’s Upcoming Activities
One area in Bucks County is known for its Halloween festivities, and those will begin to take off as the holiday draws nearer. Jeff Werner wrote about the events for the Newtown Patch. Newtown Borough’s Halloween Parade is set for Oct. 29. This fun and festive event is always a draw for the Newtown area,…
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Bensalem Elementary Students Learn To Dance in Honor of Latin American Heritage Month
A Bucks County elementary school recently took part in a unique cultural celebration with several students from a nearby high school. Students at Benjamin Rush Elementary School recently learned Latin dances to celebrate Latin American Heritage Month, otherwise known as Hispanice Heritage Month. With students from a nearby high school there to help, the young…
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Perkasie Museum Celebrates Local Novelist’s Life, Along With Her Work Promoting Human Rights
A Bucks County museum continues to keep alive the memory of an acclaimed novelist and human rights advocate who called the area her home. The Pearl S. Buck House, located at 520 Dublin Road in Perkasie, was the home of the namesake novelist, who resided in Bucks County on and off throughout her stories life.…
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Bucks County Community College Hosting Forum To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Bucks County Community College is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting a roundtable discussion of “The Puerto Rican Experience in Bucks County & Beyond.” Five panelists will share perspectives on Puerto Rican life as it relates to business, politics, media, arts, and culture. They will also address disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane…
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Ghostly Past Awakens Horsham Community Spot from Financial Nightmare
Horsham’s Graeme Park is once again using its spooky reputation to raise funds for its historic preservation. John McDevitt and Brian Seltzer proved brave enough to cover the site’s annual Halloween tours for KYW Newsradio. The park was first in danger of closing in 2008, hit by the double-whammy of a recession and state budget…
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These Bucks County Corn Mazes Make For Great Fall Activities For Locals and Visitors
Known for its beautiful outdoor scenery, Bucks County is home to several corn mazes that will bring a lot of joy to your fall season. Staff writers at Visit Bucks County wrote about the local mazes. A perfect activity for cool fall afternoons, these local corn mazes are revered throughout the surrounding areas for their…
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Newtown Offers Quality Modern Living in Charming Historic Setting
Newtown, founded by William Penn in 1684, offers its residents high-quality modern living with numerous amenities in a charming historic setting, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. As one of Bucks County’s oldest communities it boasts a rich treasure trove of historic and natural attractions. Among them is Tyler State Park, which is ideal…
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