Culture
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Doylestown Museum’s New Exhibit Celebrates Japanese Art, Native Author’s Book on Subject
An art museum in Bucks County will be showcasing the artwork of Japan, along with a book on the subject by the center’s namesake. The Michener Art Museum, located at 138 South Pine Street in Doylestown, unveiled their latest exhibit, “Mid-Century to Manga: The Modern Japanese Print in America”, on March 4. Woodblock prints by…
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Bucks County History: First Baby Born in St. Mary Medical Center Turns 50
A resident of Bucks County recently celebrated five decades of life, and one local hospital is celebrating the milestone with him. 50 years ago this week, Mark Capriotti was the first baby born at St. Mary Medical Center, located in Langhorne. Now, the hospital, along with a local politician, are celebrating the occasion. Congressman Brian…
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More Than 90 Years After its Debut, Book by Bucks Author Continues to Wow Readers
As her major work celebrates a milestone, an author with an important connection to Bucks County is remembered for her talent and activism. Back in January, I was in the Lahaska Bookshop looking through their selection. I saw Pearl S. Buck’s name on one of the upper shelves where I stood and I remember reading…
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Several Bucks County High Schoolers Chosen for Major Upcoming Orchestra Performance
Students from a high school in Bucks County have been chosen for an important musical event that is held on a yearly basis. A handful of musical students from Neshaminy High School were recently chosen for this year’s Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Band and Orchestra. A mix of band and orchestral players, the young…
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Popular Newtown Restaurant to Host Fun Festivities for Colorful Indian Holiday
A popular restaurant in Bucks County is preparing for another spectacular event that will celebrate a beloved and festive holiday. Guru’s Indian Cuisine, located at 203 North Sycamore Street in Newtown, will be hosting their second annual Holi celebration in their parking lot on March 5. Ticket sales for the event will go to Yoga Gives…
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Ottsville Coffee Shop to Host Poets in Live Reading as Part of Literary Tour
A cafe in Bucks County will be hosting two poets who are going on a tour to read and promote their artistic endeavors. Brig O’ Doon Coffee House, 239 Durham Road in Ottsville, will be hosting traveling poets Diane Sahms and g emil reutter as they read and perform their poetry on March 19. The…
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Doylestown Native Returns to the Area for Shows Supporting Her Latest Hit Album
A Bucks County musician is returning to the area for several shows in support of her latest album, which received rave reviews last year. Dan DeLuca wrote about the singer in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Natalie Mering, known by the stage name Weyes Blood, is heading back to her home area for two shows to support…
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Bucks County Arts Association’s Due Date for the Best Local Photographs Fast Approaching
An art association in Bucks County is currently looking for the best of the best photos to put on display in the near future. The Phillips’ Mills Community Organization, located at 2619 River Road in New Hope, is gearing up for their annual Photographic Exhibit. Submissions for the gallery will be accepted up until Feb. 28.…
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This New Morrisville Cafe is a Great Place for Both Listeners and Players of Jazz Music
A new cafe in Bucks County is also acting as the area’s newest musical venue, with an emphasis on jazz music and entertaining performances. Rosetta’s Jazz Cafe, located at 826 West Bridge Street in Morrisville, recently opened their doors to both residents of Bucks County and nearby New Jersey. Offering a wide array of food…
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Water from Lake Nockamixon to be Released into Another Bucks County Creek
A nearby lake will be releasing waters into a Bucks County creek in order to ensure a popular event continues without issue. Staff reporters from the Pennsylvania Pressroom wrote about the upcoming release. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is planning to release water from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek once again in March…
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Treasure Hunter Accuses FBI of Distorting Key Evidence in PA Gold Case
Treasure hunter Dennis Parada is not satisfied with the documents the FBI released on its secretive search for Civil War-era gold in Dents Run and is now even more convinced of a coverup, writes Michael Rubinkam for the Star-Advertiser. Parada forced the FBI in court to turn over records of its Pennsylvania excavation at the…
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Bucks County High School to Perform Musical Version of Popular Disney Movie
A Bucks County high school is preparing to show a musical performance of one of the most popular Disney films of the past few decades. Bensalem High School, located at 4319 Hulmeville Road in Bensalem, will be putting on a performance of the Disney classic, “Beauty and the Beast” in the school auditorium from Feb.…
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Women’s History Month: Penn State Abington Features Works of Female Composers Played by Female Musicians
Penn State Abington opens Women’s History Month on a musical note with a free community concert featuring the Merion Trio on March 1. The musicians will perform chamber works by female composers who inspired connection through music despite tremendous odds. The evening includes not only music but the stories of the featured creatives: Merion Trio hopes to…
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Crowds Gathered at Washington Crossing Historic Park to Celebrate Namesake’s Birthday
One of the country’s most important figures recently celebrated his birthday in a Bucks County town named one of his famous feats. Jeff Werner wrote about the celebration for the Newtown, PA Patch. A mild winter day brought out a capacity crowd to Washington Crossing Historic Park on Sunday for a celebration of General George…
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Bensalem Mansion Regarded as One of the Most Unique Estates in the Area
One of Bucks County’s most well-known estates is regarded as one of the most exquisite buildings in the Philadelphia region. The Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum, located at 1237 State Road in Andalusia, an area of Bensalem, is widely regarded as one of the most eloquent property in both Bucks County and the Philadelphia…
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Doylestown Theatre Group Receives Gift from National Guard Unit for Past Entertainment
A Bucks County theater group recently received a gift from a local unit of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard for their support. The Bucks County Gilbert & Sullivan Society, a nonprofit theatre group located in Doylestown, was given a Certificate of Appreciation from the 111th Attack Wing of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, locate in Horsham. The…
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New Census Figures Reveal That Delaware River Basin Now Serves an Additional 600,000 People
The Delaware River, which boarders a large portion of Bucks County, is now seeing its waters benefit people in an out of the area. Meg McGuire wrote about the basin for the Delaware Currents. The population served by the Delaware River Basin has increased to 14.2 million people in 2020 compared to 13.6 million in…
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Newtown-Based Gardening Club Offers Scholarships in Honor of Late Member
A Bucks County garden club is offering local students the opportunity to apply to a lucrative scholarship for those interested in gardening. The Martha Washington Garden Club, located at 41 Linden Avenue in Newtown, has opened their scholarship application for high school and college students. Those who are applicable are students interested in Horticulture or…
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