Culture
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Secret Cave That Used to Serve as Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws Discovered in Bucks County
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws – British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. Known as America’s first outlaws, the men were considered to be the “greatest threat to…
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This Black-Owned Candle Studio in New Hope Carries Historic Significance
Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope is a cozy candle-making studio located on Main Street that gives locals the chance to craft their own creations, reports Eva Andersen for CBS News Philadelphia. The business was first opened in 2020 by Moe Simmons and her husband Ningi. Moe noted that she wanted to give people…
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Perkasie Artist Advocates for Creativity’s Role in Today’s Digital World
Rebecca Barraclough, an advocate and artist from Perkasie, recently discussed the importance of engaging in hands-on creative activities for both personal well-being and the good of the larger community, writes staff for WRAL News. In our society, where we’ve become so reliant on the digital world, Barraclough stresses the need for creativity. Not only does…
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Local Podcast Connects Listeners to Chester County Nonprofits, Businesses Like ‘Forever Changes’
Co-hosted by Joe Casabona, Erik Gudmundson, and Liam Dempsey, the “Start Local” podcast connects Chester County with its local businesses and nonprofits to grow and support each other. Originally started by Casabona and Dempsey in 2020, with Gudmundson joining in 2023, the podcast covers positive and career-oriented topics around the county. With a goal of…
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Philadelphians Fight to Save the Wanamaker Holiday Experience. Join in the Fun.
You know, two people yelled at me this week. But what I read in The Philadelphia Inquirer absolutely and wonderfully made up for it. A plan is taking shape to maintain the Wanamaker Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village. Does anybody else hear Queen singing “We are the champions, my friends…”? No? Just me? That’s…
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New Mural in Doylestown Admin Building Celebrates Bucks County
The County of Bucks recently unveiled a new mural in the County Administration Building in Doylestown, titled “Bucks County: Rooted in Peace, Justice and Community.” The mural, located on the first floor of the building, celebrates the county’s dedication to promoting justice and fairness. “It is art that really shows us who we…
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The Alpha Capricornids Meteor Shower at Its Peak in Bucks County Next Week
Those in Bucks County enjoying some stargazing will also have the chance to watch a special meteor shower, writes Jess Rohan and Anthony Robledo for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Alpha Capricornids shower began on July 7 and is continuing until Aug. 15. According to the American Meteor Society (AMS), this celestial event will…
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New Jersey Sculptor Recognized at New Hope’s 96th Juried Art Show
The Art Committee for New Hope’s Phillips’ Mill Community Association is recognizing Shawn Campbell at their upcoming Juried Art Show, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Art Committee honors an artist whose work, efforts and involvement serve as an example of artistic camaraderie and excellence. Campbell, who’s from Milford, New Jersey, attributed her…
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Grant Program Fuels More Opportunities for Thousands of Community Members to Experience the Circuit Trails
The Circuit Trails network is growing — not just in miles, but also in momentum. This year, 25 nonprofit organizations across Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey are receiving funding to lead creative, community-rooted programs on and around the region’s multi-use trails, thanks to the expanding Circuit Trails Community Grant Program. Administered by the Pennsylvania…
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Duffy’s Cut Researchers Believe They Found Second Mass Grave of Irish Railroad Workers Likely Killed in 1832
Brothers William and Frank Watson, the researchers who first uncovered Duffy’s Cut, believe they have discovered a second mass grave of Irish railroad workers buried in Malvern in 1832, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. William Watson is a historian at Immaculata University, while Frank Watson is a pastor and an archivist. They discovered…
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These Bucks County Pools are the Perfect Place to Cool Down
Those looking to cool off this weekend can check out one of Bucks County’s many pools to escape the heat and humidity, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fanny Chapman Memorial Pool in Doylestown is a great spot that’s open until Sept. 1. Though weekend times vary, the pool is usually open…
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Butterfly Garden in Brownsburg Park Dedicated to Victims of Flash Flood
A butterfly garden at Brownsburg Park was recently dedicated to the victims of the flash flood that struck Upper Makefield in July 2023, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Friends and family members of the victims gathered with survivors, township officials and employees, and first responders for the ceremony. Officials dedicated the Brownsburg…
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Get Your Daily Steps in At One of These Beautiful Bucks County Hiking Spots
Those looking to get some extra steps this summer can check out one of the many hiking trails in the Bucks County area, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Silver Lake Nature Center in Bristol is a stunning spot with 7 miles of trails. Visitors can enjoy shaded views of Silver…
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Future of Norristown’s Elmwood Park Comes Into Focus with $40M Plan
Elmwood Park will soon undergo a dramatic transformation, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. During a recent Norristown Municipal Council work session, residents and officials received their first look at a comprehensive draft plan that reimagines the green space, featuring safety upgrades, new recreational amenities, and a proposed community center. The $40.6 million Elmwood…
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Spotted Lanternflies Are Making Their Way to South Carolina
Since their first sighting in Pennsylvania in 2014, spotted lanternflies have been steadily expanding throughout the country and terrorizing agriculture wherever they landed, writes Benjamin Simon for The Post and Courier. In recent years, the invasive species has reached as far as North Carolina and Tennessee, and now experts are saying that it is just…
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Bucks County Black Bear Peacefully Caught in Warminster Township
A black bear in Bucks County, seen making its way through Warminster, was caught by authorities last week, writes staff at 6abc. Locals called the police after the bear was seen near Evergreen Avenue and Juniper Street near the Speedway section of the area. The Pennsylvania Game Commission was contacted to assist local police.…
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Bucks County Community College Launches Search for Next Bucks County Poet Laureate
The search is on for the 49th Bucks County Poet Laureate, according to Bucks County Community College Professor Ethel Rackin, director of the longest-running poet laureate program in Pennsylvania. Entrants must be Bucks County residents over age 18 who have never previously served as poet laureate, said Dr. Rackin, a language and literature professor at BCCC, which administers the…
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Delaware River Sojourn Offers Paddling, Camping and a Mindful Escape
The Delaware River Sojourn recently took place for its 30th year, offering people the chance to enjoy peaceful days paddling down the river, writes Preston Ehrler for Delaware Currents. Around 100 individuals participated in the sojourn, which spanned 6 days and approximately 70 miles. The trip began in Balls Eddy, where participants hopped into their kayaks…
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