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From Dollhouse to Dream House: How One Jamison Woman Uses Miniatures to Master Interior Design
For many, the prospect of designing and decorating a room can feel overwhelming, trying to determine what should go where and what style best fits the space. Luckily, Jamison resident Kylie White was able to pair her love for interior design with dollhouse miniatures to create the living room of her dreams. Since she was a kid, Kylie…
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Historic Chester Springs Landmark Restored for New Milling Demonstrations
A set of wheat stones used for grinding flour has been restored at The Mill at Anselma, bringing new demonstrations to the 18th-century landmark, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. In 1747, The Mill at Anselma was constructed in Chester Springs as a water-powered grain mill. Initially, nearby farmers used the mill to grind their own…
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Band Formed by Hooters Drummer, Levittown Native Performing at Event
While most rock and roll bands in the area were forced to travel to New York to secure the attention of record labels, The Hooters were bringing labels to Philly, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. “I remember with us, and with [Robert] Hazard, labels started coming down to Philadelphia, to check us out on our own turf,”…
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Secrets of Quakertown: Inside the Hidden Rosicrucian Pyramids
Believe it or not— there are pyramids in Bucks County, but not for public viewing. Known as the Rosicrucian pyramids, these structures sit in a meditation garden in Quakertown on private property, according to a report from Atlas Obscura. The Fraternita Rosae Crucis, a secret society found by a doctor and occultist in 1858,…
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Across the River, Lambertville Committee Raises Funds for Farmers Market
Just across the Delaware River, the Lambertville Farmers Market committee has launched a fundraising campaign to start a farmers market in the city, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Members of the committee, along with Mayor Andrew Nowick, created a GoFundMe to raise $10,000 for the project. “Every town deserves a place where neighbors meet the people who grow their food.…
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This Ivyland Landmark is One of Bucks County’s Oldest General Stores
The Ivyland Country Store, an Ivyland landmark for over 150 years, is one of Bucks County’s oldest general stores and cherished borough treasure, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Geff Rapp, chairman of Ivyland’s 150th Anniversary Committee, noted that while the store’s owners and offerings have changed over time, it remains deeply rooted in the…
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Lower Makefield Farm Nominated for National Register of Historic Places
The Thomas Janney Historic Agricultural District, locally referred to as Patterson Farm, was recently nominated for a spot in the National Register of Historic Places, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The three-century-old farm spans 234 acres and houses the Janney Brown Yardley Farmstead and the Bayley Satterthwaite Doan Farmstead, surrounded by historic farm lanes, streams, and ponds. Before it…
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Post-Apocalyptic Novel Set in Bucks County Portrays Life with Hemophilia
When it comes to novels, a post-apocalyptic story is already an intense and stressful experience, but what about when the protagonist suffers from a bleeding disorder that requires routine medication deliveries? Author Ryan Ray proposes this scenario in his debut novel Compassionate Use: Adverse Event Book 1, drawing on his healthcare background and his own years of experience with hemophilia in a first-of-its-kind story set in Bucks County. Main…
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A Look Back at How a Devon Native Became the Third Person to Walk on the Moon
While no astronauts on Artemis II tout Philly-area roots, a look back at aerospace history reveals that Chester County native Pete Conrad played an important role in early space exploration, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. A crew member of Apollo 12, Conrad became the third person to set foot on the moon in November 1969.…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Teams Up with Two Stars in New Music Video
Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter teamed up with actress Margaret Qualley for her new “House Tour” music video featuring a sultry heist, writes Taijuan Moorman for USA Today. The pair, who co-directed the Man’s Best Friend album music video, are joined by actress Madelyn Cline as they rob a mid-century mansion. The trio raids everything from the refrigerator to the lingerie drawer, engages in some sword fighting, and…
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West Chester Mural In Jeopardy After Building Changes Hands
A well-known mural overlooking Chestnut Street in West Chester may be removed after a new owner took over what used to be the Friends Association’s headquarters, writes Brooke Shultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Commissioned by the Friends Association, West Chester University student Noah Burns painted the colorful mural in 2022, and it quickly became recognizable…
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River Otters Seen in Bucks County Lake. Here’s Why This is a Good Thing
Photographer Kevin McGorry was recently taking pictures of local wildlife at Manor Lake in Falls Township when he spotted something surprising: two river otters, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. While this is certainly an exciting sight for any amateur wildlife photographer, it’s also a positive for the state. The American…
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History of Doylestown’s Michener Art Museum Told in New Ceramic Piece
Horsham ceramicist Roberto Lugo is telling the history of the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown in a new piece of art, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before the art museum became home to thousands of sculptures and paintings in 1988, it served the county as a jail. The original prison was designed by Quakers, inspired…
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Level Up Your Garden with Some Plants from These Bucks County Spots
The weather is getting warmer and flowers are ready to bloom, making it the perfect time to visit a garden center or nursery to spruce up your yard or outdoor space. Luckily for all those with green thumbs, there are several spots around Bucks County to visit to help with all your garden needs! Gasper Home & Garden Center – Richboro …
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Sees Two Hit Songs Return to Top Bestsellers
Even as promotion slows down for Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend album, two of the pop star’s hit songs have returned to the spotlight thanks to UK listeners, writes Hugh McIntyre for Forbes. “Tears” from Carpenter’s latest album and “Please Please Please” from Short n’ Sweet have placed on the United Kingdom’s top 40 bestsellers on the Official Vinyl Singles chart. The Man’s Best Friend hit is slightly higher on the list, placed…
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Doylestown’s Journey from 1700s Crossroads to Modern-Day Haven
Doylestown has been a crossroads since the 1700s and still draws travelers from all over, many of whom are looking to plant their roots in the Bucks County seat, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Doylestown Borough and Doylestown Township were named after Irish immigrant William Doyle who built a tavern in 1745 on…
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Historic Bensalem House Unveils Two New Revolutionary War Exhibits
To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Bensalem’s Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum has unveiled two new exhibits that will be on display until Nov. 13, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The “Revolutionary Family: The Biddles and American Independence” exhibit shares the stories of the Biddle family and their experiences during the Revolution. “I think it’s important for people to understand that…
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Longwood Gardens’ Spring Blooms Now on View Until May
Spring returns in brilliant color at Longwood Gardens during Spring Blooms, on view March 27 through May 3. The season begins in late March with emerging blooms from hardy bulbs, crocus, and forsythia, followed by the arrival of soft pink cherry blossoms in early April. By mid-April, more than 150,000 tulips and other spring bulbs are expected to…
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