Culture
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Local Craftsman Creates High Quality Drums in Warrington Company
Over in Warrington, Chris Carr, founder of Bucks County Drum Company, has been handcrafting drums for over two decades, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. Carr, who initially made a living making cabinets, transitioned to drum building, opening his business in 2005. He taught himself everything there was to know about making drums, from cutting veneers to later making his…
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The Bazaar of All Nations Lives Fondly in Delaware County’s Memory
The building has been gone now for decades, but the Bazaar of All Nations that once stood between Oak and Bishop avenues off Baltimore Pike remains strong in the Delaware County memory. There are fond memories recounted in Facebook groups, old photographs, newspaper clippings, and a detailed 2010 documentary produced by Patrick Manley and Brendan…
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The Revolutionary War’s Tide Turned in Bucks County. Washington’s Crossing Changed Everything
By the last week of December 1776, a full year before the winter encampment in Valley Forge, the fields and riverbanks of Bucks County felt as cold and uncertain as the fate of the Revolution itself. After defeats in New York City and a desperate retreat across New Jersey, George Washington and the Continental Army…
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Doylestown Native, Singer-Songwriter Wows Crowd at Recent Philadelphia Concert
A Bucks County musician recently returned to the area for several shows in support of her latest album, which is receiving rave reviews. Paige Walter wrote about the recent show for WXPN. Natalie Mering, known by the stage name Weyes Blood, recently came back to her home area for two shows to support her latest album, “And…
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Take a Trip to These Bucks County Spots Along the Underground Railroad
Bucks County is home to several important stops along the Underground Railroad, many of which can be visited now, writes staff for Visit Bucks County. The 1870 Wedgwood Inn in New Hope served as a hideout for many during the Revolution. A hatch in the property’s gazebo leads to the underground tunnel system, which people used to reach the canal. Bensalem’s African Methodist Episcopal (AME)…
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Bucks County Community College Presents Valentine’s Concert Featuring Keith and Amy Spencer
Bucks County Community College helps you kick off the Valentine’s season with “Love, Always: An Evening of Romance Inspired by the Great American Songbook, Broadway, and Classic Pop” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 13. Keith and Amy Spencer warmly invite you to a heartfelt concert filled with love songs that have stood the test of time. The…
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Washington Post: Oldest Surviving U.S. Warship, the Philadelphia, Receives 250th-Birthday Makeover
Philadelphia, the oldest United States surviving intact warship, which was sunk by the British in battle in 1776, is undergoing a makeover ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday, writes Michael E. Ruane for The Washington Post. The warship was launched on July 30, 1776, just weeks after the Declaration of Independence was signed. Now with…
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The Ivyland Country Store Embraces Its Nearly Century-and-a-Half History
Tucked away in the heart of the little Bucks County borough of Ivyland is a longtime fixture of this small community — the Ivyland Country Store. Today, and for the past 25 years, the store has been operated as a takeout deli by proprietor Jim Primodie. But its history goes even further back. Quite a…
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Remembering the Sears Tower on Roosevelt Boulevard Nearly Three Decades After its Demise
Almost three decades after the Sears Eastern Regional Catalogue Headquarters on Roosevelt Boulevard was demolished, the complex and its 14-story clock tower continues to live on in the memory of many Philadelphians who worked and shopped there, writes Edward W. Duffy for the Hidden City. Not everything is gone, however. The power plant’s chimney still…
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Bucks County Native Langhorne Slim Performs New Songs on ‘The Daily Show’
Singer-songwriter and Bucks County native Langhorne Slim recently performed on an episode of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. His latest studio album, “The Dreaming Kind,” was released on Jan. 16. Langhorne Slim shared his inspiration for the album on the show before he performed one of his new songs,…
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Doylestown’s Pink Celebrates Career Accomplishment with Heartfelt Post
Singer and Doylestown native Pink recently celebrated a career milestone as her hit song “Just Give Me a Reason” hit over two billion views on YouTube, writes Carly Silva for Parade. Pink, also known as Alecia Beth Moore, commemorated the achievement with a post on social media with a clip from the music video, which was part of…
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New Hope’s Soleybury Orchards Has Some of the Freshest Apples in the Area
New Hope’s Solebury Orchards is a picturesque spot with countless varieties of crisp, juicy apples that put the store-bought ones to shame, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. On the ride to the farm, enjoy scenic views of Bucks County along the winding backroads accompanied by farmland and historic homes. The charming barn that serves as the farm’s store…
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Local Artist Displaying Watercolor Art in Washington Crossing General Store
Bucks County resident Keith Mountford is putting his impressive watercolor pieces on display at Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Taylorsville General Store, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The store will be displaying his art through March 22, and viewers will have the chance to purchase his work. Part of the proceeds from the purchases will go toward the Friends of Washington Crossing Park. Mountford will…
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A 1965 Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech Outside Girard College Resonates With This Philadelphia Family
Learley and Curtis McAllister were 12 and 9 years old, respectively, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a speech outside of Girard College in August 1965, writes Tom Kretschmer for 6ABC. At the time, Girard College was segregated and Dr. King joined Cecil B. Moore and other prominent Philadelphia civil rights leaders in their…
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Check Out These Playgrounds Around Bucks County for Family Fun
For families looking for someplace fun for their kids, there are plenty of playgrounds for all ages to enjoy around Bucks County, with safe and colorful equipment and play structures, writes staff for Visit Bucks County. Yardley’s Kids Kingdom Playground features a fun wooden castle designed for toddlers and little ones. Kids can enjoy swings, slides, sandboxes, and more. Covered Bridge…
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Levittown’s First Black Family Recognized with Historic Highway Marker
Last week, the Pennsylvania State Historical and Museum Commission approved a special highway marker in honor of Levittown’s first Black family, the Myers, who faced intense discrimination, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. In 1954, Bill and Daisy Myers moved to Bristol Township’s Bloomsdale-Fleetwing neighborhood. They were active members in the…
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Exton Man, Gene Delaplane, Digs Up the Past at the Oldest Home Still Standing in Berks County
Exton resident Gene Delaplane, a former history teacher and the president of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology’s local chapter, is among a group of volunteers who are working at the oldest house in Berks County to uncover remnants of everyday life in the 1700s, writes Susan Miers Smith for the Daily Local News. Sewing pins…
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Friends of Washington Crossing Park Receive Grant for Historic House Repairs
The Friends of Washington Crossing Park was awarded a grant from the Historic Preservation Fund’s Semiquincentennial Grant Program for $536,330 to repair the interior of the historic Thompson-Neely House. In December 1776, the Thompson-Neely House and Farmstead acted as an encampment site for part of the Continental Army. The sick and injured took shelter in the home as they recovered in…
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