Culture
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Bucks County History: Native Musician Regarded as Essential Figure in American Folk Scene
An important figure in the American folk music scene found his roots in Bucks County, a place he called home for many years. Michael Hurley is considered one of the most influential figures in American folk music. He was a regular performer in New York City’s Greenwich Village during the 1960’s, around the same time…
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Bucks County Art Center’s Popular Craft Show Returning This Fall. Read for All the Details
An art center in Bucks County will be showcasing local artists’ work to the community in the next few months. The Tyler Park Center for the Arts, located at 10 Stable Mill Trail in Richboro, will be hosting the “Crafts in the Meadow” art show from Oct. 21 – 22. The first day will be…
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Bucks County Free Library Celebrates the Legacy and Impact of a Local Author
The Bucks County Free Library discussed the life and impact of Pearl S. Buck, an author who called the area her home for many years. The Pearl S. Buck Writing Center shared the library’s post on the author. “The first American woman to win both a Pulitzer and a Nobel Prize for literature, Pearl S.…
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Meditation Center Heading to Bucks County to Offer a ‘Taste of Zen’, Other Wellness Practices
A meditation center will be making their way to Bucks County at the end of the summer to immerse residents in several wellness practices. The Soshimsa Zen Center, a Buddhist temple headquartered at 398 Lincoln Boulevard in Middlesex, New Jersey, will be hosting their “Taste of Zen Retreat” in New Hope from Sept. 22 –…
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‘Pennridge Gallery of the Arts’ Returning to Bucks County at the End of the Summer
A popular art event will be returning to Bucks County, celebrating several decades of local creativity and artistic endeavors. The 55th Annual Pennridge Gallery of the Arts is set to be held in Sellersville on Sept. 17 from 1 – 6 PM. “Founded in 1968 to honor the legacy and impact of local artist Walter…
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Bucks County History: Native Artist Known as One of the Country’s Foremost Portraitists
A painter from Bucks County has long been considered one of the most important artists in American history, creating several famous pieces. Staff writers at the Pennsylvania Center for the Book wrote about the artist. Rembrandt Peale was born at the VanArtsdalen farm, located around the area of Richboro, in early 1778. The son of…
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Bucks County Literary Magazine to Host its First Lecture with Local Historical Society
A literary magazine in Bucks County will be hosting an informative lecture with one of the area’s major historical societies. Neshaminy, The Bucks County Historical and Literary Journal, based in Doylestown, will be hosting the inaugural lecture in its Abramson Art & Artist series. Titled “No ‘Destitute Scribbler’: Henry C. Mercer’s Adventure in Publishing”, the lecture is…
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Langhorne Museum, Yardley Bookstore to Host Reading with Acclaimed Lambertville Novelist
A museum and a bookstore in Bucks County will be working together to host a famous novelist who resides just outside the area. The African American Museum of Bucks County, headquartered in Langhorne, and Commonplace Reader, located at 49 South Main Street in Yardley, will be hosting virtual book club with author James McBride. The…
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Bucks County Brewery Announces Dates for Annual Art Fest. Read to Learn More
A popular brewery in Bucks County will be hosting a new art event, and local artists are invited to take part in the fun. Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, located at 909 Ray Avenue in Croydon, will be hosting the first annual “Cobbin Art Contest” at their brewery at the end of the month. “Calling all…
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Bucks County High School Names New Director for Marching Band. Read to Learn More
A high school in Bucks County has named the new leader of their marching band, continuing a long tradition of music and sports. Nick Seifert, the former Band Director at Immaculata High School in Somerville, New Jersey, has been named the new Director of the William Tennent High School Marching Band. Hailing from Bridgewater, New…
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Ghost Tours Returning to Bucks County Town to Celebrate Independence Day
A popular ghost tour will be returning to Bucks County for two nights, offering a haunting lesson in local history for the Fourth of July. The Ghost Tours of New Hope are held several times a year. They are a popular occurrence during the Halloween season as locals and residents are shown parts of the…
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Bucks County History: Town’s First Trolley Crosses the Delaware River Over 100 Years Ago
Once considered a massive innovation in public transportation, one area of Bucks County saw an easy way of getting around used a century ago. The Lambertville Historical Society recently discussed a trolley service that once allowed residents of the New Jersey town, and nearby Trenton, to easily travel over the water into and out of…
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Say Cheese! Doylestown Native Pink Receives Unique Gift During Recent Concert
One of Bucks County’s most well-known music stars received an unexpected gift during one of her recent shows. Carlos de Loera wrote about the moment for the Los Angeles Times. Doylestown native Pink, who is currently on tour promoting her latest album “Trustful”, received a major surprise during her recent concert at Hyde Park in…
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Philadelphia Crowned Best City for Street Art by USA Today Readers
Street art might be eye-catching, but it is so much more than that, according to a new ranking by USA TODAY 10Best. It speaks to the culture and personality of a city and it is embraced by and belongs to the entire community in a way that few other forms of art can match. Philadelphia,…
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Rock Supergroup Fronted by Doylestown Native Releases New Single, Music Video
A band made up of several rock stars, including one from Bucks County, has released a new song with an accompanying music video. L.S. Dunes, a rock supergroup that formed in 2022 in Chicago, has released their latest single, “Benadryl Subreddit”, with a music video, which was directed by Pat and Nick Demarais. The brothers…
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Following Months of Interior Renovations, Bucks County Bookshop Hangs New Sign
A popular bookshop in Bucks County has added the finishing touch to their newly-renovated location, offering a warm welcome for customers. Farley’s Bookshop, located at 44 South Main Street in New Hope, have recently hung up their new sign, replacing the old one that was taken down during a massive renovation project. The sign was created…
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Bucks County Treasurer’s Office Offering Hunting Licenses. Learn How to Get Yours Today
A government organization in Bucks County is offering hunters the chance to purchase the required license they need to engage in their sport. The Bucks County Treasurer’s Office, along with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, are offering Pennsylvania’s 2023-24 Hunting and Trapping licenses, which are now on sale. “We are open and issuing,” the organization said…
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Wall Street Journal: Questions Arise About Political Correctness of Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum
The Mütter Museum, considered by many to be Philadelphia’s weirdest museum, has housed many medical oddities and arcana for around 160 years, writes Stanley Goldfarb for The Wall Street Journal. Among the available pieces are a malignant tumor removed from President Grover Cleveland, 139 human skulls, and pieces of Albert Einstein’s brain. Numerous people who…
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