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Lambertville Historical Society to Host Historic House Tours Later This Month
The Lambertville Historical Society will be hosting its 40th Annual Autumn House Tour this month, showing the most historic estates in the New Jersey town. The self-guided tour, which will be held on Oct. 22 from 11 AM – 5 PM, will take attendees through Lambertville and show them several homes that have stood in…
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Love Britpop Music? This Historic Theater in Bucks County Will be Playing All the Hits
The Newtown Theatre will present “The Best of BritPop & Beyond” featuring The Wankers on Oct. 26 at 8 PM. Straight from Manchester by way of New Jersey, The Wankers perform classic after classic from icons such as Coldplay, Oasis, Radiohead, The Verve, Travis, Blur, Supergrass, Stereophonics, Echo and The Bunnymen, The Smiths, and many…
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How a Bucks County Rock Group’s Album Influenced the Creation of SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants, one of the most popular children’s shows of all time, might not have existed were it not for an album by a rock group from Bucks County. Ween, a widely popular rock band from New Hope, released their sixth studio album, “The Mollusk”, in 1997. With underlying themes of maritime adventures and nautical…
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Bucks County Lawmakers Hope New Bill Will Help Prevent Suicides at Pennsylvania’s Parks
Two Bucks County lawmakers have cosponsored a bill they hope will help with the prevention of suicides in the state’s parks and forests, writes Cassie Miller for Lehigh Valley Live. State Representatives Kristin Marcell and Kathleen “KC” Tomlinson introduced legislation that requires suicide prevention information to be posted at state parks and forest facilities across…
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New Hope Rock Legends Hint at Show to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Album Next Year
One of the most well-known music groups to come out of Bucks County has dropped a hint as to their plans to celebrate a major milestone. Ween, whose two core members hail from New Hope, took to social media to post a vague announcement. On both their Facebook and Instagram accounts, the band posted pictures…
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Reach New Heights at Treetop Adventures at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown
Visitors to Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown can scale new heights at the Treetop Adventures at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, writes Nick Iadonisi and Todd Haas for 6ABC. The adventure experience includes obstacles and a ropes and zip line course that goes through trees, over animals and ends with a 30-foot simulated free fall.…
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Exhibit in Penn State Abington Art Gallery Features Student Works from Bucks County Museum Collaboration
A new exhibition in the Penn State Abington art gallery showcases pieces created by students during courses taught by faculty in collaboration with professional artisans at the Moravian Pottery and TileWorks in Doylestown, Bucks County. Students explored the history and production of tile making and, by experimenting with traditional tools and equipment, they created their own tiles and mosaics.…
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Bucks County History: The Anniversary of the End of the Infamous Doan Gang
A book that is close to a century old tells the story of how Bucks County’s most well-known crime families effectively came to an end. The book “Daily Stories of Pennsylvania” by Frederic A. Godcharles, published in 1924, is a collection of stories and newspaper articles written throughout the state that tell an interesting piece…
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New Hope’s Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve Home to Diverse Ecosystem of Unrivaled Beauty
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope is the place where nature lovers, pollinators, and wildlife come together to create a diverse ecosystem of unmatched beauty, reports Tom Kretschmer for ABC7. Nestled along the Delaware River, the preserve has 134 acres of woodland, meadows, ponds, and plants, all available for visitors to explore year-round. “It’s…
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Bald Eagle Rescued After Injury, Sent to Animal Rehabilitation Center in Chalfont
Authorities rescued a bald eagle after it was found injured in Bucks County, and a local group is now taking care of the animal. Members of the Bensalem Police Department found the bird injured near a Bensalem apartment complex last week. The Bensalem Township Police Animal Control Officer responded to the report and went to…
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The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage Awards Montgomery County’s Artistic Pioneers
A new award from The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage will be benefitting several Montgomery County artists and organizations, including Theatre Horizon, a Collegeville Museum, and a Jenkintown filmmaker, according to The Times Herald. A total of 28 organizations were recipients of 40 grants and fellowships. In Norristown, Theater Horizon gets $350,900 for…
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Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Bucks County. Read to Learn When and Where
Just months after several sightings in Bucks County, another black bear has been seen wandering around the area. Annie McCormick wrote about the sighting for 6abc. A black bear was seen walking around Perkasie last week. Local residents were able to get pictures of the animal but did their best to stay a safe distance…
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This Halloween Season, Come Hear the Tales of Edgar Allan Poe at This Bucks County Theater
The Gypsy Stage Company, which operates out of McCoole’s Arts and Events Place in Quakertown, is gearing up for a night of frightful tales from one of the country’s most renowned writers. Grover Silcox, a program host at PBS39, will be sharing the stories of Edgar Allan Poe at the venue on Oct. 21, 22,…
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Philadelphia Eagles Players, Local Musicians Record New Holiday Album
Philadelphia sports fans will soon be able to hear their favorite Eagles players belt out holiday tunes again, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. In a follow-up to their 2022 holiday album, “A Philly Special Christmas,” Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata have teamed up again with The War On Drugs drummer Charlie Hall and…
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Learn About George Washington’s Time in Bucks County During Upcoming Lantern Tour
An upcoming tour will allow Bucks County residents and visitors to learn about one of the country’s most famous leaders. Washington Crossing Historic Park will be offering a guided lantern tour on Oct. 7 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. The tour will include a history presentation on the conditions the men of George Washington’s army…
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New Book Shows How New Hope Woodworker George Nakashima Created Iconic Furniture
A new book by Mira Nakashima, the daughter of George Nakashima, one of the leading innovators of 20th century furniture, takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Nakashima furniture-making process and how he became a household name. Featuring original sketches, the philosophy behind his masterpieces, along with family history, “The Nakashima Process Book” lights a path into…
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Holland Church Celebrates the Life and Work of a Renowned Catholic Saint
St. Bede the Venerable, a church in Holland, recently saw a major celebration that remembered the legacy of a famous saint. Last week, Archbishop Nelson Perez, the Archbishop of Philadelphia, visited the church to oversee the 8th Annual Padre Pio Festival. The festival saw members of the church’s congregation come together the remember the saint,…
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New Exhibition Features Pieces Created by Artisans at Moravian Pottery and TileWorks
A new exhibition at Penn State Abington art gallery titled TILES & MOSAICS: Student Works from the Collaborative Course at the TileWorks of Bucks County features tiles and mosaics created by students during courses taught by the university’s faculty in collaboration with professional artisans at the Moravian Pottery and TileWorks in Doylestown. As part of…
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