Culture
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Paranormal Team Investigates Haunted Summerseat Mansion in Morrisville
Members of the paranormal research team, Olde City Paranormal, were eager to explore the supposedly haunted Historic Summerseat mansion in Morrisville, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. The mansion was constructed in the 1760s and was formerly owned by George Clymer and Robert Morris, two signers of the Declaration of Independence. The property was…
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Coatesville Artist Seeks to Elevate Chester County Through Mind and Body
Harmony is one word that describes everything that Coatesville artist Malik Mos High aims to accomplish in his daily life and career. His art comes not from the paintbrush, but the pen. Born as Randolph Green, he uses both identities to create what he calls a divine duality. Randolph is the one who channels…
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Silverman Gallery in Holicong Hosting Special Art Exhibition Through October
Holicong’s Silverman Gallery of Bucks County Impressionist Art is hosting a new exhibition featuring art inspired by Bucks County flora, titled “Bucks County in Bloom,” until Oct. 26, writes staff for Town Topics. Artists featured in the exhibit include Trisha Vergis, Evan Harrington, Anita Shrager, Desmond McRory, Jennifer Hansen Rolli, Joseph Barrett, Glenn Harrington, Rhonda Garland,…
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Before It Was Replaced by a Mall, This Amusement Park Delighted Locals for Nearly Eight Decades
The space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement Park, which delighted residents for nearly eight decades, writes Alonzo Kittrels for The Philadelphia Tribune. The park, which opened in 1895 and closed in 1972, was seen as more upscale than the nearby Woodside Amusement Park, projecting a…
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Two Chester County Wedding Venues with Scenic Water Views
For local brides dreaming of a gorgeous wedding on the water, Chester County offers two scenic venues for those looking to stay local, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Downingtown Country Club seamlessly blends the quaint countryside with an air of elegance. Located on a perfectly manicured golf course, the venue comes with…
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“Real Diamond” Brings “Sweet Caroline” to Newtown October 11
Bucks County Community College, which has a long tradition of bringing high-caliber performances to the region with Bucks Live!, proudly presents “Real Diamond” – a tribute to the legendary Neil Diamond – at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 11. Fronted by Curt Di Domizio, “Real Diamond” delivers a stunningly realistic interpretation of one of America’s most beloved…
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“Voices of Philly” is the Theme for October’s Mural Arts Month Celebration
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), in partnership with presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced the Mural Arts Month 2025 celebration this October, honoring the theme Voices of Philly. For more than four decades, Mural Arts has worked in partnership with communities throughout Philadelphia to create murals that tell the story of our citizens and neighbors, creating a visual biography of…
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Lost World War II Letters From Soldier Arrives in Ridley 80 Years Later
A soldier’s unopened, undelivered letters from World War II recently made it to his family in Ridley Park, writes Liz Crawford for CBS News Philadelphia. A brother and sister opened three sealed letters from 80 years ago that their late father sent to his parents in 1944. Siblings Kathleen Morris Rosati and John Morris received…
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Perkasie Artist Launches Kickstarter to Fund Micro Art Gallery on his Front Lawn
Perkasie artist Keith Bowman is finding a clever new way to showcase his work, writes Caroline Craig for the Bucks County Beacon. Bowman is a graphic designer, creative director, screen printer and illustrator who’s hoping to create a micro art gallery on his front lawn. He’s currently raising funds through Kickstarter to build…
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Here’s When Bucks County Will See the Leaves Change This Fall
Fall is just around the corner, and according to Pennsylvania Fall Foliage Reports, it won’t be long before the leaves start to change, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. Reports from the Bureau of Forestry indicate that some trees should begin to show color during the last week of September. Most…
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Dave Franchini Trades Publisher’s Chair for Weird Brain’s Wild New Comics Universe
Dave Franchini cut his teeth at Horsham comic book publisher Zenescope Entertainment. He rose from intern to sales lead, then editor, and eventually publisher over a 16-year run. Along the way, he helped shape fan-favorite titles (including Philly-set monster hunter stories) and learned every step of taking an idea from script to shelf. In February,…
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Enjoy a Calming Day in the Sun at This Lavender Farm in Doylestown
Those hoping for a soothing outdoor activity will find exactly what they’re looking for at Peace Valley Lavender Farm in Doylestown, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The farm was founded by Patti Lyons and her husband, George, in 1998. They purchased the property, built their barn, and planted the iconic fields of lavender that visitors…
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Doylestown Officials Unveil New Community Center in Central Park
On Sunday, Doylestown Township officials celebrated the grand opening of a new community center, marking an exciting new chapter for Central Park, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. Located next to the township’s headquarters on Wells Road, the 18,000-square-foot building highlights the township’s upgrades to Central Park. The facility includes an indoor gym that can…
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Warminster Symphony Orchestra Celebrates More Than Half-Century of Musical Excellence
For more than a half-century, the Warminster Symphony Orchestra (WSO) has been a cultural cornerstone in the region, growing from humble beginnings into one of the area’s most admired musical ensembles. The orchestra’s journey began in 1966, when conductor J.T. (Dick) Purpura assembled a small group of musicians to accompany a local operetta. That group’s…
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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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Studies From the Washington Post Show Bucks County Summers Have Gotten Longer
Recent studies show that Bucks County summers are lasting longer, with more high-temperature days than in previous decades, writes Kasha Patel and Naema Ahmed for The Washington Post. Brian Brettschneider, a climatologist, conducted an analysis of the hottest 90 days of the summer from 1965 to 1994 and compared his data to 1995 to…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Partners with Philly Native in New Music Video
Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter partnered with West Philly’s Colman Domingo in a music video for her recent album’s single, “Tears,” writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The music video was led by Bardia Zeinali, who also directed the Bucks County-born artist’s “Please Please Please” video, a hit from her “Short n’ Sweet” album. …
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Capturing Life on Canvas: Levittown Artist’s Stunning Oil Portraits and Landscapes
Artist Tom Furey of Levittown wakes up each morning to leave out food for the cats in the neighborhood before spending the day, from dawn to dusk, painting in his home studio. For Tom, each day is an opportunity to paint something new, to tell a story through his artwork. The artist’s passion for painting…
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