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The Star-Spangled Banner, One of Best-Known National Anthems in World, Has Rowdy Origins
The Star-Spangled Banner, one of the best-known national anthems in the world, has roots far more rowdy than patriotic, writes Barrymore Laurence Scherer for The Wall Street Journal. The melody was originally written by English composer John Stafford Smith as a popular drinking song, “To Anacreon in Heav’n.” A pupil of renowned composer William Boyce…
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Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland Remains in Family After Trading Hands for $9M
Erik Travers and Jamie Walters acquired Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland for $9 million, keeping it in the same family since 1986, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The husband-and-wife duo bought the country club at 80 Jacksonville Road from a DePaul Group entity. Peter DePaul acquired the 400-member club nearly four…
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Explore These Beautiful Nature Trails Across Bucks County This Summer
Outdoor enthusiasts can find plenty of fun nature trails and parks to explore in and around Bucks County, writes staff for the Patch. Peace Valley Park in Doylestown offers a paved path overlooking Lake Galena, perfect for bikers and walkers. Visitors can sit down on one of the many available benches and enjoy some birdwatching. Just…
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Yardley Museum Preserves African American History for the Community
The Gather Place Museum in Yardley is keeping African American history alive in the community, reports Nick Iadonisi at 6abc. The museum is located in the historic African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, built in 1877. Gather Place was created by Shirley Lee Corsey, the Executive Director and Curator of the museum, who wished to…
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The Oldest Town in Pennsylvania Happens to Be in Delaware County
Pennsylvania, as one of the original 13 colonies where independence was born, has many historic towns that have stood the test of time. But to find the oldest, you need only look in Delaware County’s backyard, writes Andre DeBonis for EnergyPortal.eu. Chester was the earliest settlement in Pennsylvania, founded in 1682 by William Penn, who…
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Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with eerie stories about life in earlier centuries. In Pennsylvania, there are ten sites that Joshua Childu at The Travel considers the most historic abandoned places in the state. Among them…
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Wayne Dentist Joins the Mountaineering Elites After Conquering the Seven Summits
Wayne-based mountaineering dentist Bruce Terry is one of the few members of the prestigious Seven Summits climbing club, after having successfully conquered all seven peaks, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Terry caught the climbing bug when his wife gifted him a trip to climb Mount Rainier for his birthday years ago. He…
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Inside Kennett Square’s Long History with the Underground Railroad
As Juneteenth approaches, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center seeks to educate the community on Kennett’s history with the abolitionist movement, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Historic buildings throughout Kennett Square served as stops along the Underground Railroad. The community as a whole was a vital space for abolitionist work throughout the nineteenth century.…
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Young Bucks County Artists Raise Support for St. Jude’s, Lyme Disease Awareness
A group of young artists from across Bucks County is raising money for St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital and Lyme Disease awareness with an art show, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. For the month of June, 29 young artists are presenting an art show titled “Painting Hope” at Newtown’s Countryside Gallery. Each artist…
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Tinicum’s Stover Barns to be Restored Thanks to Historic Preservation Grant
Bucks County will be using its recently awarded $92k grant to preserve Tinicum’s historic Stover Barns, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. These funds were provided by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission after the county was selected from a pool of applicants to receive the Keystone Historic Preservation grant. The grant will allow…
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Newtown is Encouraging Locals to Grow Native Plants in Their Yards
The Newtown Borough Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is promoting new conservation efforts by the Homegrown National Park initiative, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The initiative encourages residents to plant native species wherever they can on their property. Locals can create native gardens, convert unused land into meadows, or even just plant a single tree…
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This Shopping Center Named Among Best in Nation by USA Today
Peddler’s Village in Lahaska has been recognized as one of the best shopping centers in the country by USA Today, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Celebrated for its charm, beautiful landscaping, and locally owned shops, the 63-year-old property placed second in a national public vote. USA Today 10Best and a panel of experts compiled…
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Spend a Day Kayaking, Canoeing or River Tubing at These Bucks County Spots
If you’re looking to spend a day on the water kayaking, canoeing or river tubing, there are plenty of spots in Bucks County to check out, writes Jess Rohan and Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. There are several lakes and creeks in the county to explore: While permits aren’t needed for river…
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Bucks County Bear on the Move: Search Underway in Langhorne
A search is underway for a bear spotted in the area of Route 1 close to the Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne on Friday, write Trish Hartman and John Paul for 6abc. One clip captured by a local shows the bear climbing a fence, followed by police and a game warden. Authorities believe…
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Local Artist Creates Juneteenth Piece at Mercer Museum in Doylestown
Bucks County artist Kevin Aster Young has partnered with 16 different community organizations and faith-based institutions to create a joint artwork for the annual Mercer Museum Juneteenth celebration in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. For the 160th anniversary of the holiday, Young is creating a piece that celebrates Juneteenth and highlights the history…
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An N.C. Wyeth Painting Used in 1929 Good Housekeeping Story Auctioned to Help Chadds Ford Church
An N.C. Wyeth painting used as an illustration for a 1929 Good Housekeeping story was auctioned June 8. Funds raised from the sale will help renovate the Chadds Ford church where it hung, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The winning bid has not yet been announced, but it was estimated the painting…
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Morrisville’s Pennsbury Manor Preserves History by Sharing Stories of Former Residents
Pennsbury Manor in Morrisville, which is dedicated to preserving the historical significance of William Penn, brings the past into the present with stories of people who once lived there, reports Hank Flynn for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The reconstruction of William Penn’s country estate offers numerous cultural and educational programs and events. Some take place in…
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Was ‘The Wickedest Man in the World’ Buried Just Outside of Bucks County? Here’s What We Know
According to several sources, one of the most infamous personalities of the last century may have found his resting place just outside of Bucks County. Aleister Crowley, dubbed by many publications as “The Wickedest Man in the World”, was an English author and occultist, who founded the spiritual philosophy/religion of Thelema back in the early…
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