Culture
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Doylestown Resident Remembered for His Contributions to Local Historical and Political Organizations
A Bucks County resident is being remembered for his hard work in his community and his very exciting back story, in and out of the area. David Scott Laustsen, Esq., a longtime resident of Doylestown, passed away on Jan. 6. He is remembered for his life story, which began in Racine, Wisconsin. After working in…
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Prince Harry’s New Book Expected to Be a Smash Hit at Book Stores All Over Bucks County
One of the Royal Family’s most well-known members has recently written a book, and it has become a major hit amongst Bucks County readers. Prince Harry’s latest book, Spare, is to be released on Tuesday. Available for preorder at bookstores across Bucks County, many have seen a huge turnout in orders for the 416-page autobiography.…
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Backed by Overwhelming Demand, Doylestown Native Pink Adds Second Homecoming Show This Summer
After seeing a huge surge in ticket sales, one of Bucks County’s most well-known music artists is adding a second date to her homecoming show. Staff writers for Fox 29 wrote about the summer shows. Alecia Beth Moore Hart, known by her stage name Pink, has added a second date to her homecoming show at…
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See How Pennsylvania Stacks Up Among States with Most UFO Sightings
While UFO sightings are not uncommon in the United States, with all the states having at least an occasional report of an unidentified flying object, for some, these sightings are much more prevalent, writes Nicole Caldwell for tucson.com. Using data from NUFORC’s 24/7 hotline, Stacker compiled a ranking of the states with the highest number…
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New Hope Organization Celebrates National Bird Day with Tips and Tricks for Outdoor Fun
A Bucks County organization is celebrating a special holiday by giving local residents suggestions on how to interact with nature. The Bucks County Audubon Society, headquartered at 2877 Creamery Road in New Hope, is acknowledging Jan. 5 as National Bird Day. The organization is known for promoting the study and watching of birds throughout the…
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New Milwaukee Art Museum Highlights Work of Eight Artists Who Met in Philadelphia
A new show at the Milwaukee Art Museum highlights the works of the early 20th-century artists known as “The Eight”, writes Lance Esplund for The Wall Street Journal. The eight artists who met while studying at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts or working as illustrators and cartoonists at Philadelphia newspapers and magazines portrayed the gritty…
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Warminster-Based Historical Society Celebrates Another Year of Educating Public, Looks for Volunteers
A Bucks County historical society is celebrating their impact on the community while also looking for new volunteers for the new year. The Craven Hall Historical Society, located at 599 Newtown Road in Warminster, recently celebrated another year of teaching locals and residents about the area’s history. Now, they are looking for volunteers that are…
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Famous Riegelsville Bridge Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Public Ownership
One of Bucks County’s most famous bridges recently celebrated a major milestone, and the community is taking notice of the event. Jeff Werner wrote about the local bridge for the New Hope-Lambertville Patch. The structurally-unique Riegelsville Toll-Supported Bridge celebrated its 100th anniversary of public ownership on Jan. 4. The iconic structure was originally owned by…
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Elmwood Park Zoo’s Adopted Cougars Heading to Saint Louis
Two cougar cubs — orphans Russet and Yukon — are moving from the Elmwood Park Zoo to the Saint Louis Zoo. Justin Heinze covered their upcoming road trip in the Norristown Patch. The pair were found in Idaho in February 2017, according to an Elmwood Park Zoo Facebook post. Their presence was brought to the…
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Delaware River Ranks Among the Top 10 in the Country for Tubing, Other Fun Activities
One of Bucks County’s most popular outdoor spots has been listed as one of the best places for river tubing in the whole country. Bryan Reyes wrote about the outdoor spot for The Travel. The Delaware River was listed #3 out of the top 10 rivers in America for tubing. A popular summer activity around…
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Arts and Cultural Council of Bucks County Announce Local Artists as New Board Members
An art organization in Bucks County had announced several new members being added to their board, including local artists and experts. The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County, headquartered at 275 Swamp Road in Newtown, has announced five new board members who will serve on their Board of Directors. One of them is Clifford…
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Singers from The Royal Irish Academy of Music to Perform at Doylestown Concert Benefiting Local Child with Cancer
Singers and performers from a major institute will be attending a benefit show in Bucks County to help a family and child in need. Jeff Werner wrote about the upcoming show for the Doylestown Patch. Lenape Middle School, located at 313 West State Street in Doylestown, will be hosting “One Night From Ireland” on Jan.…
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West Chester-Born Painter Known As a Harlem Renaissance Icon
Although Horace Pippin spent most of his time in upstate New York, the West Chester-born painter has had quite a cultural impact in Chester County. One of his most notable admirers was Albert C. Barnes, the Barnes Collection founder, writes Stephan Nartey for Face2Face Africa. Pippin has 140 finished canvases of work in his…
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Tourists, Mystery Chasers Flock to Upper Black Eddy to See and Hear Ringing Rocks
One of Bucks County’s most popular parks is a must-stop location for nature lovers and those looking for a unique local outdoor spot. Piya Sengupta wrote about the park for Unbelievable Facts. For years, Ringing Rocks Park in Upper Black Eddy has been attracting mystery chasers, explorers, and tourists who want to see the rocks…
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Firstrust Bank Execs, Having Conquered Mount Kilimanjaro, Return with New Outlooks, Deep Friendships, and Professional Takeaways
Despite being home two weeks after a life-changing climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, Firstrust EVP Michael Dinda still sported the sunburnt face he got during the adventure. But if anything, Dinda’s rosy glow caused the commercial banking division manager’s smile appear yet more dazzling white. His climbing partner and colleague, Seth Mackler (EVP, commercial real estate…
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River Rapids, Ice Force Actors to Cancel Annual Revolutionary War Reenactment at Washington Crossing
A Bucks County Christmas tradition was canceled this past weekend due to dangerous conditions on the Delaware River. Kerry J. Byrne wrote about the event for Fox News. Extremely high and rapidly moving water compounded by drift ice and bitter cold forced historical actors and enthusiasts to cancel their annual reenactment of General George Washington’s…
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Famous Painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware Has Important Bucks County and German Roots
A famous painting’s history has an important connection to both Bucks County and Germany, and is now one of America’s best pieces of art. Gillian Brockell wrote about the painting for The Washington Post. “Washington Crossing the Delaware”, revealed to the public in 1851, depicts the famous crossing of the Delaware River by then-General George…
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National Nonprofit Travels to Washington Crossing Historic Park to Watch Birds, Observe Various Species
A well-known nonprofit organization recently made their way to Bucks County in order to observe the area’s vast array of bird species. John McDevitt wrote about the group for KYW Newsradio. The National Audubon Society recently made a visit to Washington Crossing Historic Park in order to observe birds as part of their annual Christmas…
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