Culture
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Warminster Library Welcomes Back Libby App for Kindle Users: Free Access to Bestsellers
Warminster Library is announcing the return of the Libby app, offering Kindle users free access to a wide range of e-books, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. This move comes after a brief switch to cloudLibrary, which, despite its extensive collection, lacked compatibility with certain Kindle e-reader devices. By reintroducing Libby, Warminster Library aims…
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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 the American…
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Bucks County Playhouse Receives $67,500 Boost from Pennsylvania Educational Tax Credit Program
Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope is getting a significant boost thanks to a grant Pennsylvania Educational Tax Improvement Credit Program, writes Chloe Rabinowitz for Broadway World. The $67,500 grant came from several local corporations, including Meridian Bank, PECO, Fred Beans Family of Dealerships, Brotherston Homecare, Sentex Settlement Services, and Megawholesale. The Tax…
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Historic Carversville Post Office in Solebury Township Saved from Closure
Carversville residents can rejoice, as the tiny post office in the historic Bucks County village in Solebury Township will not be closing, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to an unidentified source, the post office, housed in a former carriage shed on Fleecydale Road, received notice shortly after New Year’s stating…
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Buckingham Resident Seeks to Restore the Historic General Greene Inn
The historic General Greene Inn in Buckingham has been sitting empty for decades, with its paint chipping and dirt and mold accumulating, writes Carl LaVO for the Bucks County Courier Times. The inn has major historic significance. It is the place where, 248 years ago, Gen. George Washington met with Major-General Nathanael Greene. The two…
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CBS News Gives Quick Peek into the Restoration of Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park
Lynnewood Hall, a Gilded Age mansion in Elkins Park, is finally being restored and Jan Carabeo of CBS News offers a glimpse inside the estate. “Lynnewood Hall is a house that has long been forgotten about, unfortunately, and that is what we’re here to change,” Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation executive director Edward Thome said. Thome…
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Skivvies Frontman to Make His Bucks County Solo Cabaret Debut at New Performance Space At Playhouse
Nick Cearley, frontman of the popular New York scantily clad performance group, The Skivvies, will help inaugurate the new performance space at Bucks County Playhouse, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Cearley, who is also the star of the Playhouse’s productions of “Buyer and Cellar” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, will make his local…
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James Michener Library in Doylestown to Upgrade Facilities with $157,000 Keystone Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries awarded a grant of more than $150,000 to the Doylestown branch of the Bucks County Free Library, according to a staff report from TAPinto Doylestown. The money can be used to cover various activities including construction. The grant awarded to the James Michener Library branch that…
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Nestled in Ivyland, a Historic Deli Thrives Due to its Unique Local Charm
A historic deli in the heart of Ivyland Borough is considered one of Bucks County’s oldest general stores, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. The store, founded in 1873, originally sold groceries, hardware, linens, and clothing. It’s believed that shoppers would travel from Philadelphia to purchase the goods. Today, it stands as a one-stop shop…
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Coopersburg Sanctuary Will Have You ‘Head Over Hooves’ for Their Rescue Animals
Head Over Hooves Farm in Coopersburg is a peaceful haven for dozens of rescue animals, writes Stephanie Sigafoos for the Lehigh Valley News. During the onset of COVID-19, husband and wife Ron and Cat Hughes transformed their 15-acre farm into a sanctuary that now has seven pigs, goats, roosters, sheep, rabbits, barn cats, alpacas,…
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Efforts Are Underway to Preserve Historic Philadelphia Documents
There are mountains of historic documents — such as legal wills and marriage licenses — decaying in the attic of Philadelphia City Hall, some of them dating back four centuries. While the haphazard storage of these local treasures is the worst nightmare of any historian, there is a glimmer of hope for a better future,…
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Skate Shop Turned Concert Venue: Nomad Supply Hosts Local Legends Anthony Green and Baron Tiger
In addition to being a skate shop, Nomad Supply Company in Doylestown put the spotlight on local musicians in the same space on January 27, writes Paul Boger for TAPinto Doylestown. The room boasted a custom-made stage and was adapted to easily fit more than 50 of the performers’ local fans, family, and friends. In…
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Prima Theatre’s “Off the Yellow Brick Road” Brings a Modern Twist to Dorothy’s Tale
Lancaster’s Prima Theatre is unveiling its latest production, “Off the Yellow Brick Road.” The show is a world premiere, offering a fresh take on the classic tale of Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” by placing it in the context of today’s digital age. The brainchild of Mitch Nugent, Prima’s Founder, and Executive Artistic Producer,…
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This Montco Community Sits on Once-Hallowed Ground for Area Thrill-Seekers
As the Winter schleps along, thoughts are turning to summer and its warm temps, late sunsets, and outdoor appeal. The Jersey Shore becomes a prime destination for many Montgomery County residents, and its appeal of leisure, food, and rides is hard to resist. However, it’s worth noting that one local community was once a tourism…
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A New Exhibit At The Mütter Museum Sheds Light On Challenges of Public Health, Homelessness in Philly
The Mütter Museum recently unveiled a new exhibit that strives to create a clearer understanding of the homelessness crisis in Philadelphia through the power of art and information, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The exhibit titled, “Unhoused: Personal Stories and Public Health” is the work of Toronto-based photographer Leah den Bok and Dallas-based…
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Coatesville Native Now Motivational Speaker, Author After Surviving a Deadly Car Accident
In 2011, Coatesville native Ethan A. Poetic survived a nearly fatal car crash that had left him with numerous injuries, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “99 percent chance of death versus 1 percent of life. That means I shouldn’t be here,” Poetic said. Three of five people survived the horrendous accident, Poetic being one…
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See Where Philadelphia Ranks Among the Most Walkable Cities in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is filled with a variety of cities that are perfect to navigate on foot, writes Jamie Forbes for Redfin. Walk Score has ranked The Keystone State’s most walkable cities, which calculates factors such as walk scores, transit scores, bike scores, and population. All things considered, Philadelphia has ranked as the second-most walkable city in…
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From Education to Diversity, This Is How Philadelphia Has Changed Over the Last 75 Years
Philadelphia is a significantly different city than it was 75 years ago, with a smarter and more diverse population but fewer residents overall, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. According to the Pew Charitable Trust’s annual look at the State of the City, in 1950, the city reached a high of almost 2.1…
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