Outdoors
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Southampton Company Working to Make Sure Residents Get the Proper Heating They Need for the Winter
With the winter fast approaching, one Bucks County company is working to make sure everyone gets the heating they need. Reporters at NBC10 Philadelphia recently covered the heating that will be commonplace soon. Petro Home Services, located at 650 Knowles Avenue in Southampton, is one of many heating companies working to ensure that Bucks County…
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Yardley Playground Celebrates 30 Years of Fun with New Trees, Other Renovations
A Bucks County playground is celebrating three decades of family fun with a facelift, courtesy of the local township. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the park for the Yardley Patch. The Kids Kingdom Playground, located at 1100 Edgewood Road in Yardley, recently celebrated 30 years of its existence. In commemoration of the milestone, the park is…
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These Bucks County Farms Will Be Preserved in Perpetuity Thanks to a Tax on Cigarettes
Thanks to a tax on cigarettes, two Bucks County farms will be preserved in perpetuity. James McGinnis wrote about the interesting turn of events for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced plans to place conservation easements on 24 properties, including the two local farms. This will protect around 2,046…
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Peddler’s Village Begins to Prep for the Upcoming Christmas Season, Bringing Holiday Flare to Bucks County
As the Christmas season is fast approaching, Peddler’s Village is gearing up for one of their most memorable times of the year. Peddler’s Village, a countryside shopping, dining, lodging, and family entertainment destination in the heart of historic Bucks County, PA, will celebrate the holiday season this year with free displays and events, including a…
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Local Historian’s Latest Book Discusses the Various Covered Bridges of Bucks County
A historical and author in the Bucks County area has just released a book that discussed the covered bridges that the area is known for. R. Scott Bomboy, a Bucks County resident and editor-in-chief at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, recently published his latest book, “Wooden Treasures: The Story of Bucks County’s Covered Bridges”,…
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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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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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Here Are All the Bucks County Farms Where You Can Pick Your Own Pumpkins this Fall
Bucks County is known for its gorgeous farmland, making it one of the best spots in the area for pumpkin picking this Halloween season. Michele Haddon wrote about the pumpkin spots for the Bucks County Courier Times. Every fall, local residents and visitors flock to the various farms and orchards throughout the area to find…
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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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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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These New Hope Restaurants are Hosting Some of the Best Tribute Bands in the Area
Several well-known eating and drink establishments in the New Hope area are hosting some of the most popular tribute acts in the area. Don Steinberg wrote about the battle of the bands for Philadelphia Magazine. Havana’s on Main Street, a mainstay of the New Hope Music scene, is conjunctly hosting acts that are either a…
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Inaugural 5K Race To Be Held In Newtown Township, Celebrating The Life Of A Local Runner
A Bucks County race, honoring a local runner, will host its first event this weekend in an effort to raise awareness of sexual assault. The Christine Englehardt Memorial 5k to End Sexual Assault will be held in Newtown Township this Sunday. The run honors the legacy of its namesake, a graduate of Council Rock North…
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Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Showcases Local Filmmakers, Celebrates Young Talents
A Bucks County association will be hosting a series of film festivals this month, where new movies will be shown to the public. The Bucks Fever FilmFest will be held at the County Theater in Doylestown on Oct. 16. Hosted by the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, the event, titled “Where Genius Emerges”, is an…
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Yardley Synagogue One of Many Local Centers That Hosted Religious Services Outdoors During the Pandemic
A Bucks County synagogue was one of several Philadelphia-area religious centers to make the best of the limits they had during the pandemic. Jarred Saffron wrote about the local religious center for the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. During the pandemic, Congregation Kol Emet, located at 1360 Oxford Valley Road in Yardley, utilized their outdoor area to…
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Bristol Township To See Major Watershed Restoration To Combat Corrosion Near Creek
A watershed restoration project will soon take place in Bristol Township, with several politicians securing state grants for the endeavor. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the much-needed project. State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Representative Tina Davis recently secured $225,000 in state grants for the project, which will improve the existing swales…
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