Culture
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Norristown Forum Explores Fate of Former Montgomery County Prison
A forum was held recently in Norristown to discuss the preservation of the former Montgomery County prison, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The participants of the forum listened to a panel of experts, including an advocate for penal reform. Those in favor of preservation say the prison could be repurposed in some way…
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Perkasie Park Camp Meeting Still a Modern Hub After a Century of Evolution
Pennsylvania’s rich history of religious retreats finds its spotlight in the Perkasie Park Camp Meeting, writes Benjamin Harvey for Pennsylvania Heritage. Founded in 1882, this sacred gathering rapidly gained traction. Merely four years post-establishment, the Perkasie Central News highlighted an “immense auditorium” set up for the year’s camp meeting, which saw attendance figures soaring…
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Historic Reenactments to Return to Washington Crossing. Read to Learn When
A historic Bucks County park will soon begin its annual reenactments of one of the country’s most important and remembered moments. Washington Crossing Historic Park, located in the town of the same name, is set to begin their popular reenactments of then-general George Washington’s harrowing crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night of 1776.…
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Tribute Act to Bring the Music of Rush to a Popular Theater in Bucks County
The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North State Street, will present “The Rush Experience” on Nov. 3 at 8 PM. Hailing from the Baltimore/Washington area, The Rush Experience is a true, three-piece Rush tribute act fulfilling the traditional roles of Neil, Alex, and Geddy. The band celebrates the entire 40-year career of Rush from their…
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Bucks County History: Delaware Canal Seen in Picture from Over 100 Years Ago
The Yardley Historical Association, located at 46 West Afton Avenue in Yardley, recently posted a picture of the Delaware Canal from over 100 years ago. As a part of their ‘Souvenir Folder’, the association shared a card showing Lock 5, looking north toward the Letchworth Avenue bridge. The Lock is a part of the bridge system that…
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Lambertville Author Wins the 2023 Kirkus Prize in Fiction for His Latest Novel
An author from a town just outside of Bucks County has received a major literary award for his latest work of fiction. James McBride, who lives just over the river from New Hope in Lambertville, New Jersey, was announced as the winner of the 2023 Kirkus Prize in fiction for his latest novel, “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store,” which was…
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Learn About Bucks County’s Haunted Past at This Upcoming Ghost Tour
For those looking for a good scare this Halloween season, a town in Bucks County is offering a guided tour full of haunted history. Historic Fallsington, Inc. will be hosting the “Spirits of the Past” tour in the village of Fallsington on Oct. 22, with tours beginning at 6:30 PM. “Explore the historic village at…
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‘Art That Blooms’ Floral Design Exhibition Blossoms at Bucks County Community College
Prepare to be enchanted by a symphony of colors, forms, and artistic expressions as the Bucks County Community College Continuing Education Floral Design Department and Student Art Department proudly present the Second Annual “Art That Blooms” exhibition. This three-day event on the College’s Newtown Campus, located at 275 Swamp Road, is themed “Line Color Form”…
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Love Whitewater Boating? Make Your Way to Tohickon Creek This November
Whitewater boating enthusiasts will be gathering in Bucks County next month when water from Lake Nockamixon is released into Tohickon Creek. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will oversee the whitewater releases from the Nockamixon State Park dam from Nov. 4 -5 from 9 AM – 4 PM each day. The transfer of…
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Largest Modern-Era Hindu Temple Outside of India Opens Near Bucks County
The largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era opened this week near Bucks County, in Robbinsville, New Jersey, according to a staff report from WHYY. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham was built using four varieties of marble from Italy and limestone from Bulgaria. It was hand-carved by artisans in India and then shipped more…
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Newtown Bookshop Reopens in New Location, Announces Date for Grand Reopening Celebration
The Newtown Bookshop is now operating out of a new location, and the owners will be celebrating the occasion later this month. Having been located at 2835 South Eagle Road in Newtown for many years, the business recently relocated just down the road to 2120 South Eagle Road, located within the Village at Newtown South near the…
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Newtown Farm Hosting Month-Long ‘Harvest Festival’ Throughout the Month of October
Hortulus Farm, located at 60 Thompson Mill Road in Newtown, has announced the commencement of its month-long Harvest Festival, set to captivate visitors every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of October. This immersive Fall experience promises a bountiful array of family-friendly activities, pumpkin picking, mouthwatering food vendors, and seasonal delights that encapsulate the spirit…
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‘Better Together: A Community Lecture’ to be Held at Bucks County Community College
The Committee on Cultural Affairs at Bucks County Community College will present “Better Together: A Community Lecture” with visiting artist Aram Han Sifuentes on Oct. 25 at 6:30 PM in the Gallagher Room at the Newtown Campus, located at 275 Swamp Road. This event is free and open to the public. Artist and activist Aram Han Sifuentes’s…
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The Hooters’ Drummer, Levittown Native Subject of Main Line Television’s New Documentary
Levittown native and The Hooters’ drummer David Uosikkinen is the subject of the latest documentary produced by Main Line Television, Heart of the Beat, directed by Jill Frechie, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. While he is living the life many only dream about, Uosikkinen is quick to note that it is not…
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The Newtown Bookshop is Moving to a New Location. Read to Learn Where
The owners and staff of the Newtown Bookshop are currently in the process of moving their inventory to a new location nearby. Having been located at 2835 South Eagle Road in Newtown for many years, the business is moving just down the road to 2120 South Eagle Road, located within the same shopping center as…
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Landmark in Nearby Byberry Added to Philadelphia Register of Historic Places
Philadelphia Historical Commission has added the Byberry Store located in far Northeast Philadelphia near Bucks County to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, writes Kimberly Haas for the Hidden City. The structure was constructed circa 1810 and has since served as a general store, post office, blacksmith shop, and dwelling. The nomination for the building…
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New Book Focuses on the Lore Behind ‘Cry Baby Bridge’, and the Ghost Stories That Surround It
Just in time for Halloween, a new book tells the story of one of Bucks County’s most well-known (and possibly haunted) covered bridges. “Cry Baby Bridge: A Collection of Utter Speculation” was published today by Speculation Publications. The book delves into the haunted history of the Van Sandt Covered Bridge, better known to the public…
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Yurts and Cabins Oh My! Here’s Your Guide to Outdoor Getaways in Pennsylvania
The fall is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the changes of leaves at Pennsylvania’s beautiful state parks and why not do it in style by staying in a cabin or a yurt, right? Philadelphia Magazine’s Victor Fiorillo has compiled a quick and easy guide for planning your next getaway. Here are some…
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