Culture
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Changing Economy Pushes Guitars Maker Near Bucks County Into Competing for Workers
C.F. Martin & Co. in Nazareth, where workers have been building the iconic Martin guitars by hand for nearly two centuries, has now found itself in an odd position, writes Ben Kesling for The Wall Street Journal. While applicants sometimes used to wait for years for apprenticeships, the changing economy has now forced the company…
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Popular Yardley Bookshop Named the Best Bookstore in the Suburbs of Philadelphia
Commonplace Reader, located at 49 South Main Street in Yardley, has been included in Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly” as 2023 Best Bookstore, ‘Burbs. The bookstore was opened in 2019 by Liz Young, a long-time resident of the area. She has lived for over 30 years in Yardley and raised three Pennsbury graduates. Young is…
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We Want the Funk!: Iconic Band Bringing Their Distinct Sound to Bucks County This Fall
Another legendary music group will soon be taking the stage to play their classic hits at a popular venue in lower Bucks County. Funk legends Parliament-Funkadelic will be performing at Parx Casino, located at 2999 Street Road in Bensalem, on Oct. 27 at 9 PM. The group will perform with longtime frontman George Clinton, regarded…
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Bucks County History: Local Author’s Gravestone Pays Homage to Her Time in China
An author from Bucks County made a large impact during her life, and her gravestone shares her relations to a country near to her heart. Pearl S. Buck was known for her 1931 novel, The Good Earth, which documented life in rural China. During her life, she was a large proponent of the adoption of Chinese-born children,…
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Bucks County Community College Launches 47th Poet Laureate Competition for 2023
The search is on for the 47th annual Bucks County Poet Laureate, according to Bucks County Community College Professor Ethel Rackin, director of the longest-running poet laureate program in Pennsylvania. The contest is open to Bucks County residents over the age of 18 who have not previously served as poet laureate, said Rackin, who teaches…
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New Hope Compound, Once Home to George Washington’s Army, Hits Market for $4.95M
Two properties in New Hope that were inhabited by George Washington’s army during the American Revolutionary War have hit the market for $4.95 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The properties are currently home to two bed and breakfasts: the Wedgwood Inn and the Umpleby House. Being sold separately, the first property…
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Lynnewood Hall to Be Used as Education Tool Even Before It Opens to Public
Lynnewood Hall, an Elkins Park mansion that made architect Horace Trumbauer famous, has found its savior in the Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation, which now owns Peter A.B. Widener’s grand home, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The 110-room, 100,000-square-foot 1899 mansion is the largest Gilded Age mansion still standing in the Philadelphia region. The…
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Bucks County History: Local College Shows Image of Library Before Modern Updates
One of Bucks County’s most reputable colleges has shared a blast from their past, showing how their library looked decades ago. Bucks County Community College opened its first and main campus in Newtown back in 1964. For almost six decades, the local community college has played an important role in the education of Bucks County…
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Bucks County Rock Icons Collaborate with Artist to Create Imaginative Pin Collection
One of the most popular rock groups from Bucks County has recently worked with an artist to bring their mascot to life in eye-catching images. Ween, a rock group that hails from New Hope, recently worked with artist Danny Steinman to create a few colorful pins for their fans. The pieces feature the band’s mascot,…
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Bucks County Woman Celebrates Her 90th Birthday With a Nine-Mile Hike
A woman from Bucks County just celebrated a major milestone in her life by doing what she loves: hiking in the great outdoors. Karin Mallett wrote about the birthday hike for WFMZ-69 News. Mary Ann, a resident of Bucks County, recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Rather than sit around at a party, she decided to…
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Bucks County History: Lost Article Documents Activities of Yardley’s Namesake Family
A historical association in Bucks County has dug up an old story about one popular town’s humble beginnings. Staff members of the Yardley Historical Association, located at the Old Library at Lake Afton, recently dug up an old article from the Bucks County Courier Times that discussed the town’s beginnings, specifically the activities of the town’s first…
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Bookshop Just Outside of Bucks County to Co-Host Talk With Renowned Author
A popular bookshop near Bucks County will be helping a nearby university host a speaking engagement with an extremely popular writer. The Frenchtown Bookshop, located at 28 Bridge Street in the namesake town over the river from Bucks County, will be collaborating with Lehigh University in Bethlehem to host writer Neil Gaiman, who will be discussing literature,…
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New Statue Added to Sculpture Walk on Bucks County Community College’s Newtown Campus
The Hicks Art Center Gallery has announced the recent addition of Wendy Liss’ Evolve to the Sculpture Walk on the Newtown campus of Bucks County Community College. Evolve by Wendy Liss is the latest addition to the Sculpture Walk on the Newtown campus of Bucks County Community College. In the fall of 2022, Clifford Eberly, Exhibitions Associate at…
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Historic Bucks County Theater to Showcase the Music of Teddy Pendergrass Through His Band
The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 N. State Street in Newtown, will welcome The Teddy Bear Band to its stage on Aug. 18 at 8 PM. Formed in 2002 for Teddy Pendergrass’s comeback tour, The Teddy Bear Band features Bill and Brett Jolly on keys and bass, Rob Landham on sax, Johnnie Croom on percussion,…
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Social Media, Memes, and a Comeback Tour Have Inspired Renewed Interest in this Doylestown Band
Thanks to a recent reunion tour and social media posts using one of their songs, a rock group from Bucks County is finding a wider audience. Superheaven, a group formed in 2008 in Doylestown, recently got back together to perform around the country, in part to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their debut album,…
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Rare Einstein Letter on Creation of the Universe on Sale in Ardmore
The Raab Collection in Ardmore is selling a personal letter written by Albert Einstein where he argues against the biblical version of the creation, writes Richa Karmarka for The Washington Post. The rare letter was written on April 11, 1950, to Martha Munk, the wife of a well-known German rabbi in answer to a question…
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Author to Discuss Her New Book on Famous New Hope Venue at Local Bookshop
Several businesses and venues in a Bucks County town are joining forces to celebrate a new book delving into one local bar’s history. “Still Drinkin’ & Smokin’, Rockin’ & Rollin’”, written by authors Amy Yates Wuelfing, Joan Arkuszewski, and Loren Hunt, covers the long history of John and Peter’s, a popular bar and music venue in the heart…
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Local Writers Invited to Apply for Doylestown Library’s Upcoming Author Fair
Bucks County authors may apply to participate in Bucks County Free Library’s next author fair, set for Nov. 4 from 12:30 – 3 PM at the Doylestown branch. Those selected to participate will be able to sell and sign copies of their books and meet with members of the local community and other writers.…
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