Culture
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Advocate for Deaf Community Makes His Way Through Bucks County During Nationwide Trek
An advocate for the deaf is close to completing his mission of walking across America, and he just made his way through Bucks County. Chris “Salt” Morton, originally from California, lost his hearing at the age of 5. Now at 28-year-old, he is on a mission to change the perspective people have of those labeled…
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Sellersville Theater’s New Mural Acts as an Artistic Centerpiece for the Whole Community
A borough in Bucks County is celebrating their latest piece of public art, which is adorning the area and creating something of a buzz. The Sellersville Theater recently had a new mural painted in its side. Created by Domenic Falcone, the painting has become something of a local fixture in the last few weeks. “Unveiled…
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Bucks County Group Celebrates Birthday of Their Namesake Founder, Famed Author
A nonprofit in Bucks County is celebrating the life and legacy of the acclaimed novelist and humans rights advocate they were founded by. Pearl S. Buck International is celebrating the life of Pearl S. Buck, who resided in Perkasie for many years. The author, who passed away in 1973, would have turned 131 on June…
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Inaugural Corpus Christi Procession Recently Held by Three Parishes in Bucks County
Three neighboring Bucks County parishes hosted an inaugural Corpus Christi procession on June 10, writes Catholic Philly in a photo feature. Around 500 people from St. Bede the Venerable in Holland, St. Vincent dePaul in Richboro, and Nativity of Our Lord in Warminster parishes watched the event that was held at Northampton Municipal Park. During…
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Tour Discussing Unique Structures on Delaware Canal Towpath Rescheduled to Later Date
A tour that was set to be held just outside of Bucks County has been rescheduled, but organizers still plan on showcasing the area’s unique bridges. The Friends of the Delaware Canal, a group that oversees events at and protects the eponymous trail, has rescheduled the Camelback Bridge Walk, which was originally set to be held…
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‘You Thief of Love!’: Bucks County’s Postponed Shakespeare Play Officially Canceled
Due to elements out of the control of event organizers, a postponed play in Bucks County has been permanently canceled. The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced that a performance of William Shakespeare’s famous play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, which was set to be held at the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown, will no longer be moving…
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Upcoming Lecture to Discuss the Legacy of Bucks County’s Most Notorious Gang
An upcoming lecture will continue discussions surrounding a gang that once roamed around and caused havoc in Bucks County. The Solebury Township Historical Society will be hosting a lecture on the infamous Doan Gang on June 25 from 2 – 4 PM. The lecture, titled “Royal Refugees, the Doan Gang of Bucks County – Part…
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Learn About the History of the Delaware Canal Towpath’s Camelback Bridges This Weekend
One of Bucks County’s popular outdoor destinations features a series of unique structures, and a local organization wants to teach you about them. The Friends of the Delaware Canal, a group that oversees events at and projects the eponymous trail, will be hosting a Camelback Bridge Walk on June 24 from 10 AM – 12…
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Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with eerie stories about life in earlier centuries. In Pennsylvania, there are ten sites that Joshua Childu at The Travel considers the most historic abandoned places in the state. Among them…
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Bucks County Bookstore to Celebrate Summer Solstice with Storytelling and More
A bookstore in Bucks County will be kicking off the summer with an interactive and fun literary event for all. Farley’s Bookshop, located at 44 South Main Street in New Hope, will be hosting their own “Summer Solstice Storytime” at the store on June 21 at 3:30 PM. After changing hands back in October, the bookstore temporarily…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park Offering Fun Activities for Independence Day Weekend
The public is invited to spend the extended Independence Day weekend at Washington Crossing Historic Park, located at the intersection of Routes 32 and 532 in Bucks County. The schedule of events includes: July 1 During the park’s annual Colonial Field Day, families or friend groups can compete in spirited competition while playing popular games…
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Historic Bucks County Manor Allowing Residents, Visitors to ‘Tap Into History’ This Weekend
A historic property in Bucks County will be teaching history with food and drinks this weekend, a fun and interactive time for all. Pennsbury Manor, located at 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road in Morrisville, will be hosting their Brews & Bites Fundraiser on June 24 from 4 – 8 PM. Local craft-brewed beers, food trucks, and live bands will…
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New Documentary to Showcase the Life and Work of an Artist from Newtown
The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North State Street, will screen “Alan Magee: art is not a solace” on July 13 at 7 PM. This one-hour documentary explores the recurring subjects, locales and historical sources which have sustained well-known artist and Newtown native Alan Magee’s creative passion for five decades. A Q&A and meet-and-greet with…
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Bucks County Native, Music Teacher Wins Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s 2023 Ovation Award
A teacher in Bucks County has received a major award from a nearby music organization for her skills and commitment to her students. A.A. Cristi wrote about the teacher in Broadway World. Noelle Casella Grand, who teachers at the the Grand School of Music in New Hope, won the 10th Annual Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music…
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Bucks County-Based Astronomical Group to Gaze at the Stars at Local Lake
An astronomical association in Bucks County will be showing local residents show to properly star-gaze at an upcoming outdoor event. The astronomers of the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association will be hosting another open-to-the-public “Star Watch” event at Tohickon Boat Launch in Quakertown on June 17. This is one of several similar events the group has hosted this year. “Bring binoculars…
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Doylestown Park Gets New Mural Showcasing the Area’s Unique Charm
A park in Bucks County recently saw a new mural painted on the property, which shows the area’s sense of community and fellowship. Burpee Park, located in Doylestown, recently saw its pavilion decorated with a new mural thanks to Lauren Ballew, the borough’s Arts and Crafts Program Director. Adorned with a field of flowers on…
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Bucks County History: Image Shows Doylestown’s Lucrative Past in Poultry Production
A popular area of Bucks County was once a prime location for chicken farming, and a local historical society discussed the facts of the industry. The Doylestown Historical Society recently discussed the area’s past as a major putty producer. Known for once being rife with farmland, Bucks County’s agricultural past is an interesting facet of…
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Award-Winning Painter from New Hope Remembered for His Unforgettable Art Pieces
An artist from Bucks County is being remembered for his pieces that showed the area in a different medium, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Paul Rickert, a painter from New Hope, was known for using mostly watercolors and oils to paint historic buildings, foggy streets, rocky beaches, and urban landscapes around Chestnut Hill…
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