Culture
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Emu on the Loose: Newtown Township Police Capture and Return Escaped Bird
Residents of Bucks County were in for a surprise Friday when a wandering emu was spotted strutting its stuff at Stoopville Road and Rosefield Drive in Newtown Township, write Hannah Nguyen and Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This feathered visitor seemed less than thrilled with the recent fireworks display and decided to go…
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Falls Township Bridge Dedicated in Honor of Pennsbury High School Grad Killed in Vietnam War
A bridge in Falls Township was recently dedicated in honor of Edward Nelson Beers, a Pennsbury High School graduate killed in the Vietnam War, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. Private First Class Beers of the U.S. Marine Corp. was positioned in Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province. On May 23, 1968, the twenty-year-old had only 109…
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Wheelie Wednesdays Return to Doylestown as Part of Free Cycling Program for Kids
Bucks County Classic will once again inspire kids to hop on their bikes with the return of Wheelie Wednesdays to Doylestown Borough this summer, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Wheelie Wednesdays are presented by the Marshall Financial Group. It offers a series of free kids cycling programs aimed at getting children to ride, and…
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Lions Pride Park, a Roaring Success in Warrington Township, Is Officially a ‘Great Place’ in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-PA) has cited Warrington Township’s Lions Pride Park as a ‘great place’ in the Commonwealth. The APA-PA annually honors places like this one, noting their value in community building and contributions to the public good. Lions Pride Park joins 46 other statewide APA-PA Great Places, including the…
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Explore “A Duet of Color,” Art Exhibit at Stover Mill Gallery in Tinicum Township
This summer, artists Cindy Ruenes and Kathie Jankauskas will present their captivating exhibit, “A Duet of Color,” at the Stover Mill Gallery, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The show runs through July, with gallery hours from 1 to 5 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. The exhibit showcases a unique blend of oil, cold wax,…
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Brandywine Museum of Art to Display Local Artist Peter Paone Exhibit
Chadds Ford’s Brandywine Museum of Art is presenting In Shadows’ Embrace: Prints by Peter Paone, writes staff for Chester County Press. The presentation will display more than 20 prints by this local artist and teacher. The show is on view now until Oct. 13. While Paone is known largely for his painting, he also had…
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Kennett Underground Railroad Tour Reveals Area’s Stories of Struggle and Liberation
In acknowledgment of Juneteenth, the Kennett Underground Railroad tour on June 16 focused on the Underground Railroad and the abolition movements, writes Gabbie Burton for the Chester County Press. Through five featured stops at historic landmarks, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center revealed stories of struggle and liberation. The immersive and historical experience was led by…
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‘Main Line Mutt’ Wows Radnor Nursery School Kids With Message of Being Different
“The Main Line Mutt” has been a story waiting to be told for 30 years, writes Emma Minor for Main Line Today. The children’s book, by author Nancy M. Schwartz and her husband, Michael S. Schwartz, is about Maggie, a mixed-breed dog who is surrounded by snobby purebreds after moving to an upscale neighborhood. The…
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Bucks County Playhouse Debuts Inspiring Musical ‘The Last of the Red Hot Mamas’
The Bucks County Playhouse is set to dazzle audiences with the world premiere of the new musical “The Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” writes William Fithian for PHL 17. Featuring a cast of Broadway veterans, this production is a passion project from Susan and Lloyd Ecker. “The Last of the Red Hot Mamas” tells the…
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After 20 Years, Rare Century Plant Blooms at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens has waited nearly two decades for a roof-popping bloom of Agave americana, known as the Century Plant. This perennial succulent is monocarpic, meaning it only blooms once before it dies, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. Though once believed a century-long wait was needed for flowering, Agave americana typically blooms after 10 to 25 years. It…
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Bucks County Community College Launches 48th Annual Bucks County Poet Laureate Competition
The 2024 search is on for the 48th annual Bucks County Poet Laureate, according to Bucks County Community College professor and director of the program, Ethel Rackin, Ph.D. The Bucks Laureate Program is one of the oldest in the country. It also holds a High School Poet Contest every spring. The Bucks County Poet Laureate Program…
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Philadelphia ‘Walking Artist’ Embarks on 51-mile Juneteenth Emancipation Walk
Philadelphia “walking artist” Ken Johnston headed to Texas on June 18 to start on a 51-mile walk in a state where Juneteenth started, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Around 2,000 Union troops, under the command of Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, made their way to Galveston on June 19, 1865, to announce the decree…
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After 20 Years, Rare Century Plant Blooms at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens has waited nearly two decades for a roof-popping bloom of Agave americana, known as the Century Plant. This perennial succulent is monocarpic, meaning it only blooms once before it dies, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. Though once believed a century-long wait was needed for flowering, Agave americana typically blooms after 10 to 25 years. It…
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Philly is One of the Best Cities for Nude Bike Riding, According to New Study
Just a couple months away from the Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride, a new study has found that Philadelphia is among the best cities in the nation to ride nude, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Lawnstarter recently published a ranking of the U.S. cities for naked bike riding, and Philadelphia ranked third on the list. To…
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Quakertown Native Sabrina Carpenter Announces Philadelphia Stop on Her ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Tour
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter is returning to her roots. The pop sensation announced that her headlining arena tour, “Short n’ Sweet,” will include a stop in Philadelphia, Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The tour, named after her upcoming sixth album, kicks off on September 23 and spans North America and Canada. Carpenter, 25,…
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Local Young Artists Highlight Food Insecurity with New Exhibit in Newtown
Local young artists are hoping to raise awareness about food insecurity with their new exhibit, Culinary Art, which is now on display through June 30 at Countryside Gallery in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The thirty students ages ten to 17 aim to raise funds for Bucks County Housing Group’s Food Pantries to…
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Oldest Home in West Chester Remains a Symbol of History Throughout Region
The Dower House, located at the Goshen Road intersection, is the oldest, continuously occupied home in West Chester, writes Malcolm Johnstone for County Lines Magazine. Early records tell us that John and Mary Wall bought 150 acres of land in 1712, in what’s now West Chester Borough. Some historians believe that Dower House was built…
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Schuylkill River Sojourn Sees Most Participants in Its 26-year History
Schuylkill River Sojourn, a 7-day, 112-mile river ride organized by Schuylkill River Greenways, recently recorded the highest number of participants in its 26-year history, writes Ron Devlin for the Republican Herald. This year, 288 paddlers have joined either for the whole journey from Schuylkill Haven to Philadelphia or a part of it. For half of…
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