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The Global Fight for American Freedom: 7 Immigrants Who Aided the Revolution
When we picture the American Revolution, names like George Washington or Benjamin Franklin often dominate the narrative. But the fight for independence depended on global talent foreign-born immigrants-turned-volunteers who crossed oceans and joined a cause that was not yet theirs. According to Claire Barrett of HistoryNet, seven such men played pivotal roles in shaping strategy,…
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From Scholars to Storytellers: Honoring Bucks County’s Historic Women
March is Women’s History Month, making it the perfect time to reflect on some of the impressive achievements and lasting contributions of historic women with ties to Bucks County. Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973) Though Buck was initially born in West Virginia and then raised in China, she moved to Green Hills Farm in Perkasie in 1934. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1938…
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Council Rock North Marching Band Invited to Harrisburg for Recognition
Members of the Council Rock High School North Marching Band, the band’s staff, and Director of Bands Gregory R. Boccuti were recently invited to Harrisburg for a special recognition, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Four Bucks County lawmakers welcomed the group to the state’s capital as Governor Josh Shapiro presented them with a legislative citation for their impressive…
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Richard Vague’s New Book Shines Light on Philadelphia Banker Who Made American Independence Possible
A new book by author and venture capitalist Richard Vague reframes the story of the American Revolution by shifting attention away from familiar political and military narratives and toward the financial machinery that made independence possible, writes Adam Gopnik for The New Yorker. At the center of The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Willing and…
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Warminster Events Center Building Formerly Trained Astronauts for Apollo 11
Before The Fuge in Warminster became known for hosting events, beer festivals, and a craft brewery, the space was previously used to help train astronauts for missions, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. Formerly known as the Johnsville Centrifuge, the facility was used by NASA to train three of the most famous astronauts in history: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and…
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Willow Grove Amusement Park’s 80 Years of Merriment Eventually Gave Way to Merchandise
Long-term Bucks County residents may well remember when the space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement Park. Its 80-year run as a summertime mecca of fun and escape for local families was remembered by Alonzo Kittrels for The Philadelphia Tribune. The park, which opened in 1895…
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Bucks County is Home to Several Beautiful Gardens Just Waiting to be Explored
The Greater Philadelphia area is known as America’s Garden Capital, and many of the state’s beautiful gardens can be found around Bucks County, writes staff for Visit Bucks County. The Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum is a century-old property featuring a gorgeous estate and immaculate gardens, with countless native woodlands to explore across 65 acres. New Hope’s Honey Hollow Nature Center is another stunning…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Named Premier Sponsor of Valley Forge America250 and Park’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations
A historic year is coming to one of the Delaware Valley’s most important Revolutionary War landmarks. In 2026, Valley Forge National Historical Park will host a year of events marking two milestones. The nation’s 250th birthday and the 50th anniversary of Valley Forge becoming a national park. Helping bring those celebrations to life is a…
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Philadelphia Couple Dig Up 300-Year-Old Outhouses, Unearthing Treasures and History
Matt and Melissa Dunphy, a husband-and-wife team, are part of a small group of amateur archeologists digging up 300-year-old Philadelphia outhouses to uncover historic artifacts, writes Jeanne Erickson for the New York Post. Their excavations have uncovered glass bottles, pottery shards, and a variety of household items discarded by residents into privies. Some of these…
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Discovery Channel Explores Buckingham Cave, Yields Two New Doan Gang Discoveries
The exploration of Buckingham Cave featured in a recent episode of Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown yielded two new discoveries related to the infamous Doan Gang, a group of loyalists active during the Revolutionary War, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times. Clint Flack, an exhibit specialist from Bucks County Historical Society, led the…
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Bucks County Playhouse Announces Educational Masterclass Series for 2026
The Bucks County Playhouse recently announced its new masterclass series for this year, which will provide adult education classes at Lambertville Hall just across the river for performers over the age of 16 and any level of experience. The Masterclass Monday Series gives individuals the chance to learn from professionals in the performing arts, offering training, insight, and real-world perspectives. “These masterclasses…
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PA Hatcheries Upgrade Facilities, Tech to Improve Trout Stocking Process
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is implementing improvements to its hatcheries and other equipment to make raising and stocking millions of trout annually more efficient and manageable, writes Brian Whipkey for the Ellwood City Ledger. “We’re always looking for ways to improve things at our hatcheries,” said Mike Parker, communications director with the PFBC.…
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Future of 340-Year-Old Farm in Lower Makefield Township Uncertain
The future of Patterson Farm in Lower Makefield Township remains uncertain as the township and a local group both seek to preserve the space in different ways, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. The 234-acre farm, settled by Quaker Thomas Janney in 1683, was purchased by the township as open space in 1998 for $7.2 million. The township recently applied to have the farm added to…
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Creating New Crew Tasked With Maintaining City’s Trails
For the first time ever, Philadelphia will soon have a team of individuals tasked with maintaining the city’s many trails, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is preparing to launch the city’s first crew whose job is dedicated to trail monitoring and maintaining the many multi-use trails the city has…
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‘In Pursuit’ Docuseries Explores 400 Years of America’s History Through Philadelphia’s Lens
A new streaming series blends modern footage, historical reenactments, and interviews to tell the story of America through the lens of its birthplace, Philadelphia, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. History Making Productions released the first episode of In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America, directed by Andrew Ferrett and written by historian…
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Before the Revolution Was Fought with Guns, Philadelphia’s Thomas Paine Sparked It with His Pen
Before the Revolution was fought with guns and bayonets, Thomas Paine fought it with words. Words that were sharper, louder, and more dangerous than any weapon on the field. Long before the Continental Army clashed with British troops enforcing British rule, Paine’s pen and Robert Bell’s printing press jolted the American colonies toward a destiny…
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Doylestown Native Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in First Year of Eligibility
Doylestown native Pink has received a nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She joins a group of seventeen impressive nominees this year, which includes Lauryn Hill, another artist with ties to the Philadelphia region, Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan, Oasis,…
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Fate of Century-Old West Goshen House in Judge’s Hands Amid Preservation Fight
A privately owned West Goshen house that has remained vacant and been deteriorating for more than 20 years is now at the center of a preservation fight, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Built more than a century ago and once regarded as impressive, the three-story fieldstone house, unofficially called Forsythe Farm, with its private bridge and stone mason…
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