Culture
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Yardley Museum Teams Up with Sesame Place for New Program, Development Partnership
A museum and theme park in Bucks County are teaming up in an unlikely partnership in order to promulgate an important program. The Gather Place Museum, located at 188 South Canal Street in Yardley, has announced a new Program, Development and Support Partnership with Sesame Place, located in Langhorne. Recent visits and discussions with Sesame Place representatives including…
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Immersive Art, Sound Installation to Take Place at Historic Property in Morrisville
An artist is taking his immersive installation to a popular property in Bucks County, where guests can enjoy the unique sound experience. Molly Given wrote about the installation for Metro Philadelphia. Artist Nathan Young will be hosting his installation, “nkwiluntàmën: I long for it; I am lonesome for it (such as the sound of a…
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Founder of Popular New Hope Bar Remembered for His Contributions to Local Music Scene
The founder and particle namesake of one of the most well-known bars in Bucks County is being remembered for his contributions to local culture. John and Peter’s, a popular bar and music venue located at 96 South Main Street in New Hope, recently announced the passing of co-founder Peter Price. Starting the colorful venue in…
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Abington Friends School Seeks Sharers of the ‘Greatest Songs You’ve Never Heard’
As part of its Lifelong Learning 2023 initiative, Abington Friend School (AFS) is holding a Mar. 29 online event for music lovers of classics and, perhaps, works that are more obscure. AFS choral director Justin Solonynka is the moderator-host. Titled “The Greatest Song You’ve Never Heard,” the session invites participants to share a favorite song…
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New Bookstore, Bindery to Host Grand Opening in Historic Part of Bucks County
A new bookstore is set to open in a historic part of Bucks County, and book lovers from around the area are bound (no pun intended) to love it. The Bristol Bookstore & Bindery will be opening their new shop on the popular Mill Street in Bristol on April 1. Located at 129 Mill Street,…
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Several Bucks County Mosques, Islamic Center Celebrate the First Day of Ramadan
For people of the Muslim faith, today is the first day of Ramadan, and several centers in Bucks County are acknowledging the holiday. Ramadan, a traditional month of fasting in Islam, begins this week. Lasting until late April, the religious obligation is considered one of the most important times of the year for Muslims worldwide,…
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Warrington Synagogue Continues Worship Services, Despite Only Having 15 Members
A religious center in Bucks County is continuing their unique services, event after seeing a decrease in regular attendees. Jarred Saffren wrote about the local center for the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. Darkaynu, located at 2040 Street Road in Warrington, is a nondenominational synagogue which has seen its already-small congregation ebb and flow in numbers since…
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Bucks County Community College Art Competition is Open For Entries
Bucks County Community College, in collaboration with Moss Mill Brewing Company, invites entries for the Centurion Ale Label Art Competition. The competition is open to adults, 18 and older, who are students, faculty, and staff of Bucks County Community College, along with residents of Bucks County. Centurion Ale is an exploratory release made possible by the…
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Across the River from Bucks County, Historic New Jersey Hotel Considered Staple of Community
A historic hotel just across the river from Bucks County has garnered a reputation as one of the area’s best places to stay and visit. The Lambertville House, located at 32 Bridge Street in Lambertville, is centrally located in one of the most popular towns in the state of New Jersey. Known for its great…
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Folk Singer, Member of Famous Musical Family Coming to Historic Bucks County Theatre
A famous singer will be visiting a popular and historic theatre in Bucks County, singing his songs that have brought him fame and acclaim. The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North State Street in Newtown, will be hosting singer Livingston Taylor on April 14 at 8 PM. Taylor’s career as a professional musician has spanned…
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Doylestown Organization to Sell Paintings by Local Artists for Upcoming Auction
A nonprofit organization in Bucks County is looking for local artists whose works can be auctioned off for an important financial cause. Bucks Beautiful, headquartered at 85 East State Street in Doylestown, is hosting their 10th Annual Spring Fling auction at the historic Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm on April 21 from 6 – 10…
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This Yardley Church Played a Major Role in the History of the Pennsylvania Quakers
Once standing in a popular town in Bucks County, a local church served an important role in the history of the Quakers in Pennsylvania. The Makefield Meeting House was once a prominent meeting place for Quakers in and around the area. Just up the road from the beautiful Lake Afton, the meeting house was a…
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Bucks County Classical Singers Prepare for Upcoming Concert at Doylestown Church
A group of singers from Bucks County are preparing and practicing for an upcoming show, where they will perform a classic musical piece. Members of the Bucks County Choral Society have been practicing their parts for a rendition of Felix Mendelssohn’s “Elijah”. The performance will take place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, located…
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Outdoor Recreation Industry Continues to Bloom in Pennsylvania
The businesses related to outdoor recreation continue to make significant contributions to the health of Pennsylvania’s economy as well as for that of the state’s residents, writes Lauren Jessop for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, outdoor recreation-related industries in manufacturing, retail, and tourism employed more than 150,000 people in…
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Local Theatre Group Celebrates Major Musical Featuring Songs by Doylestown Lyricist
A student theatre group in Bucks County is celebrating a major milestone in the history of a musical that has a special local connection. Cierra Gelfand wrote about the group for WFMZ 69 News. The Central Bucks High School East Thespian Troupe is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the musical “Oklahoma!”, which featured songs whose…
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Doylestown Landscaping Company Wins Big at Philadelphia Flower Show
A landscaping company in Bucks County took home the gold at one of the area’s most celebrated event for flower lovers. Cicely Elliott wrote about the company and their award for the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association. Mark Cook Landscape and Contracting LLC, a landscaping company in Doylestown, won the top trophy at the Philadelphia…
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Best Nature Hikes in Philly Area Featured in Book ‘Wild Philly’
A new book by Mike Weilbacher, executive director of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, offers a look at the region’s natural history and highlights the 29 best nature hikes in and around Philadelphia, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wild Philly, recently published by Timber Press, contains 250 photographs and 25 maps. It…
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This Bucks County Property Has Served as An Important Religious Site for Nearly 300 Years
One of the most historic homes in Bucks County has a long and storied history with one of the area’s most well-known religious groups. The Buckingham Friends Meeting House, located at 5684 York Road in Lahaska, has served as one of the main meeting areas for practitioners and believers in the Quaker faith for nearly…
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