Culture
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Quaker Publisher to Speak on His Visit to World Quaker Plenary in South Africa
Quaker publisher Gabriel Ehri will present Reflections on the 2024 World Quaker Plenary in South Africa at the Newtown Quaker Meetinghouse on Sept. 22, writes Norval Reece for the Patch. After the presentation, a worship in the manner of Friends will be held. The public is invited to all events. Ehri traveled to Johannesburg in…
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Singer, Quakertown Native Shows Off Her Musical Skills on ‘The Voice’
Laura Williams, a 20-year-old Quakertown musician, truly shined during her performance on the hit show “The Voice” in October 2023, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. The Voice is a singing competition in which singers audition in a “blind audition” process with four celebrity judges. At the start of the performance, the judges have their backs…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Gives Out-of-This-World Performance at VMAs, Wins Song of Year Award
After giving an out-of-this-world performance at the 40th VMAs, Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter won the award for the Song of the Year for her mega-hit Espresso, write Brendan Morrow and Tom Haines for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I’ve literally never won one of these,” said Carpenter, before thanking her fans and her “cats and…
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Hit Hard by Hurricane Ida, South Perkasie Covered Bridge Is Coming Back
Repairs are starting on one of Bucks County’s most iconic covered bridges after Hurricane Ida ripped it from its concrete supports three years ago, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. The Perkasie Borough Council voted Sept. 3 to award a $195,030 engineering and rehab contract to Wood Research and Development for the 200-year-old…
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DelVal-Connected Artist’s Mosaic on Display at National Constitution Center During First Presidential Debate
A mosaic celebrating the signing of our Constitution, “We the People,” will be on display when the first presidential debate of 2024 takes place tonight at the National Constitution Center in Center City. The artist, Jonathan Mandell, enjoys a rich history with Delaware Valley University that spans generations. The Samuel P. Mandell Science Building was…
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Remembering the Sears Tower on Roosevelt Boulevard Nearly Three Decades After its Demise
Almost three decades after the Sears Eastern Regional Catalogue Headquarters on Roosevelt Boulevard was demolished, the complex and its 14-story clock tower continues to live on in the memory of many Philadelphians who worked and shopped there, writes Edward W. Duffy for the Hidden City. Not everything is gone, however. The power plant’s chimney still…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Gets Her First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter continues to dominate the charts with the release of her new studio album, Short n’ Sweet, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200, writes Keith Caulfield for Billboard. The set marked the singer’s best week ever by earning 362,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. last week. Short n’ Sweet…
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Popular New Hope Alternative-rock Duo Cancels Tour to Focus on Mental Health
The popular New Hope alternative-rock duo Ween decided to cancel their tour for the ”foreseeable future,” including next month’s sold-out show at the Mann, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair announced their decision on Instagram earlier this week, citing the mental health issues of guitarist and founding member Michael “Dean Ween” Melchiondo…
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Doylestown Native Pink Bungee Jumps Her Way onto Lincoln Financial Field Stage During Her Latest Philly Concert
Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular singer started her latest P!NK’s Summer Carnival 2024 performance 100 feet above the stage, before she bungee jumped onto the stage to “Get the Party Started”. Pink kept…
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Quakertown Native Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” Earns Praise for Playful Pop and Bold Persona
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter is getting high praise from critics in major news publications. The Wall Street Journal’s recent review of Sabrina Carpenter’s latest album, “Short n’ Sweet,” highlights the singer’s evolution from a Disney Channel star to a bona fide pop artist. Mark Richardson praises Carpenter’s newfound confidence, which has propelled her music…
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Bucks County Community College Kicks Off Fall 2024 Wordsmiths Reading Series
The Wordsmiths Reading Series, one of the longest-running cultural events at Newtown-based Bucks County Community College, continues its proud tradition of live readings with three exciting gatherings for the fall 2024 season. Thursday, September 12, 12:15 PM, Hicks Art Center Gallery | Nathan Spoon The Language and Literature and the Arts and Communication Departments at Bucks County Community College…
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A Relic of the Gilded Age, Historic Lynnewood Hall Will Soon be Open to the Public
Lynnewood Hall, the mansion tucked away just off Rt. 611 in Elkins Park has sat vacant for decades, but that will soon change. Last year, the Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation purchased the estate with plans to restore this relic of the Gilded Age. Photographer Sherman Cahal explores the mansion’s fascinating history on the Pennsylvania subreddit…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega Shock Fans in New ‘Taste’ Music Video
Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter’s new music video for “Taste” has made waves with its gory and graphic visuals, featuring Jenna Ortega, writes Kristin Hunt for The Philly Voice. The video, released on Friday, portrays Carpenter and Ortega as rivals locked in a violent struggle over a nameless boyfriend, with scenes reminiscent of the dark comedy…
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Bucks County Community College Announces Call for Annual Bucks County Poet Laureate Entries
Bucks County Community College recently announced the final call for entries for the 2024 Bucks County Poet Laureate competition, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The postmark deadline for submission is September 13. The annual program, which is currently in its 48th year, is one of the oldest in the country. It also organizes a…
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Plan Your Romantic Weekend Getaway at Longwood Gardens
If you are looking for a romantic getaway, look no further than Chester County’s very own Longwood Gardens, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. There are plenty of opportunities across Pennsylvania for a weekend trip filled with romance, but you don’t have to travel very far if you choose to center your trip around Longwood…
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Quakertown Born Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Album Set to Top the 2024 Charts
Known for hits like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter has quickly risen to pop royalty, writes Annabel Nugent for The Independent. With the release of her new album “Short n Sweet,” she’s poised to dominate the pop scene. “Espresso” dominated playlists this summer, but “Please Please Please” earned her first…
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Doylestown Borough’s Scenic Strolls Return This Fall for Relaxing Community Walks
Doylestown Borough’s beloved Scenic Strolls are making a comeback this fall, offering residents and visitors the chance to enjoy leisurely one-hour walks through some of the town’s most picturesque spots, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. Beginning after Labor Day, these strolls will take participants through iconic locations such as the Doylestown Library, Fonthill…
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Even Abraham Lincoln Has a Connection to Wawa. Find Out How
There honestly is an Abraham Lincoln Wawa connection and to find it, you have to learn out more about the Wood family, the folks that started Wawa, writes Dan Seitz for Mashed. From the iron foundry that was started by David Wood in 1803, to the Wawa dairy farm opened in 1902, to the convenience…
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