Culture
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Do You Know What the Most Common Slithering Creature Is in Montgomery County?
Whether we think they are cool creatures or just want to know how to steer clear of them, people are fascinated by snakes, writes the staff at PetNews 2Day. In Pennsylvania, there are 21 native species of snake. Only 3 of them are venomous: the Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, and the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. In…
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Bear Season is Back in Bucks County: Tips to Prevent Unwanted Encounters
As the black bear hibernation season ends in Bucks County, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is urging residents to brace for potential bear visits, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. With bears soon to be on the move in search of food and new territories, areas like Upper Makefield, Lower Southampton, and Doylestown could see their…
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Where to Find Solar Eclipse Glasses in Bucks County
As Bucks County and the wider region gear up for the spectacular solar eclipse, residents are being reminded of the importance of protecting their eyes with proper solar eclipse glasses, write Damon C. Williams and Eric Lagatta for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks County residents can find these essential viewing accessories at local…
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Upper Makefield Leads Charge for Historic Recognition of Washington Crossing Bridge
Upper Makefield is leading the effort to add the Washington Crossing Bridge to the National Register of Historic Places, according to a staff report from NewtownPANow. The discussion over granting the bridge historic status comes ahead of talks about a potential rehabilitation or reconstruction of the 119-year-old bridge connecting the Washington Crossing section of Upper…
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Abandoned McNeal Mansion Awaits Rediscovery in Burlington, New Jersey
The 10,000 square-foot abandoned McNeal Mansion dates back to 1890, writes Erin McDowell for the Business Insider. Sitting across the river from Bristol in Burlington, New Jersey, the crumbling home is barely standing. The city purchased the building for $1.49 in 2016 with initial plans to convert part of the property into a…
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Doylestown Prepares for Annual Fishing Derby with Over 1,000 Trout at Chapman Park
Doylestown is buzzing with excitement for the annual fishing derby at Chapman Park on April 6, marking the start of trout season for youths, writes Ed Doyle for TapintoDoylestown. A subsequent May 4 event welcomes disabled veterans and seniors. With a history dating back to the 1950s, this community hallmark attracts up to 500…
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Richland Township Bridge Named in Honor of MIA Vietnam Veteran Maj. Donald Kemmerer
A Vietnam veteran who went missing in 1967 after his plane crashed is having his memory honored by a Richland Township bridge, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Bucks County has officially named Bridge 356 after Quakertown native U.S. Air Force Maj. Donald Richard Kemmerer. On August 6, 1967, the 26-year-old Tactical Fighter Squadron member…
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How George Washington’s Favorite Cocktail Was Inspired by a Quaker Social Club in 1732 Andalusia, Bensalem
A social club formed by a group of Quakers in 1732 in the modern-day Andalusia neighborhood of Bensalem inspired George Washington’s favorite cocktail, writes Jen Peng for Tasting Table. On the land leased from the Lenni-Lenape tribe, the group of Quakers established the Colony in Schuylkill, otherwise known as the Fish House. The name spoke…
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Eyewitness Depiction Sketch of Continental Army Passing Through Philadelphia Added to Museum of American Revolution’s Collection
A rare sketch depicting the Continental Army passing through Philadelphia has been added to the Museum of the American Revolution’s collection, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Art collector Judith Hernstadt acquired the image in the mid-1970s in a batch of sketches she purchased from a New York antiques dealer. The 18th-century sketch has…
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Doylestown Hospital Unveils Heartfelt Quilt to Help Grieve Lost Loved Ones
Doylestown Hospital is introducing a heartfelt and unique way to grieve lost loved ones, writes Ed Doyle for TapintoDoylestown. A quilt display hanging on the wall of the hospital is made from neckties and other pieces of fabric belonging to loved ones passed on. The quilt aptly named “The Ties That Bind Us” was crafted…
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Lambertville Author Celebrates Publication of Latest Book, Begins Nationwide Speaking Tour
An author from a town just outside of Bucks County has released a new novel, and it is already making waves in the literary world. James McBride, who lives just over the river from New Hope in Lambertville, New Jersey, just had his latest novel published on Aug. 8. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia Spotlights Printmaker Dox Thrash in New Exhibit
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is showcasing the life and legacy of visionary artist and printmaker Dox Thrash in its newest exhibit, writes Cherise Lynch in NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new exhibit, titled, “Imprint: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture” will feature more than 40 pieces, including selections from the Museum’s permanent collection…
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Just Outside of Bucks County, the Country’s Oldest Bookstore Remains in Operation
Just outside of Bucks County, the country’s oldest bookshop continues to offer incredible reading material for everyone. The Moravian Book Shop, the official bookstore of Moravian University in nearby Bethlehem, was founded in 1745. Still in operation to this day, it is the oldest bookstore in the United States in continuous use, and the second…
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One of the Oldest Buildings in Bucks County Has Just Gone Up for Sale
A historic inn in Bucks County, one of the area’s oldest buildings, has just gone up for sale, and its connection to American history is vast. James McGinnis wrote about the historic property for the Bucks County Courier Times. The General Greene Inn, located in Buckingham, has recently gone up for sale. The 260-year-old property,…
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Levittown Musician Ricky Moyer to Showcase Talent on “American Idol” This Sunday
Levittown musician Ricky Moyer will make his television debut on “American Idol” this upcoming Sunday, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Neshaminy High School graduate says that sitting down at a piano during his sophomore year was the impetus for his musical passion. This passion turned into a career.…
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Biblical Epic DANIEL Comes to Life on Sight & Sound Theatres’ Immersive Stage
Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster County has officially launched its years-in-the-making production of DANIEL. The 65-person-cast retells the biblical story – whose faith-filled hope triumphs over every adversity, from a fiery furnace to the infamous den of lions – in a unique immersive setting. Initially founded as a small theater 48 years ago,…
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With Start of Spring, Local Amish Community Prepares for ‘Mud Sales’
With spring just around the corner, the local Amish community is once again starting up its tradition that dates back to the 1960s: mud sales, writes Mark Scolforo for WHEC. Mud sales are country auctions that help finance volunteer fire departments across the Lancaster settlement, as it is referred to by the Amish community. The…
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Delaware Valley University Live Foal Cams Offer Access to Birth of Future Racehorses
Doylestown’s Delaware Valley University stables are raising the next generation of racehorses, reports Marcella Baietto for CBS News Philadelphia. With 24/7 live cameras, anyone can track the journey of these new foals online. From weeks before the due date to the days after the foal is born, viewers can watch the foals’ entrance into…
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