Culture
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Famous Sports Broadcaster, Bristol Native Signs Big Podcasting Deal With Gaming, Betting Company
A well-known sports broadcaster with Bucks County roots has just signed a podcasting deal with a popular sportsbook company. Jeff Blumenthal wrote about the recent deal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Mike Missanelli, a veteran of the Philadelphia region’s sports broadcasting world, recently signed a deal with Rush Street Interactive, a Chicago-based gaming and betting…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Beautiful, Custom Colonial in Quakertown
A unique Colonial-style home in Quakertown, located on a beautiful plot of land, has just gone up for sale. . . Located within Haycock Township, this custom estate boasts three bedrooms, a three-car garage, and an in-ground salt water pool, making this a great spot for Bucks County families to live in luxury. . .…
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Bucks County Organization Donates Free Helmets to Students at Quakertown Elementary School
Students of a Bucks County elementary school recently received free bicycle helmets as part of a recent safety training event. TMA Bucks recently came to Quakertown Elementary School to teach students about safety when riding their bikes. As part of the event, the organization gave out free helmets to all students who participated and learned…
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Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival & Country Fair Provides a Bucket-List Experience in a Basket
The 2022 Lancaster Hot Air Balloon festival lifts off Sept. 16 in nearby Bird-in-Hand Pa. By the time it lands on Sept. 18, attendees will have gazed at the sight of dozens of onsite technicolor balloons, perhaps ridden in one themselves, enjoyed a steady rotation of multi-genre musicians, enjoyed local dishes, engaged with their kids,…
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Levittown Family Credits Newborn Genetic Testing For Helping to Mitigate Daughter’s Condition
A Bucks County family remains thankful for modern medical technology after it helped the quality of life for their young daughter. Stephanie Stahl reported in a video about the young girl for CBS Philadelphia. Millie Figaro and her parents are living happy and healthy lives in Levittown, even after the young girl was diagnosed with…
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Senator from Bucks County Secures $200,000 in State Funds for Famous Museum in Doylestown
A well-known Bucks County politician has secured a large sum of state funds for a popular museum in Doylestown. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent funds. Senator Steve Santarsiero, partnering with Fonthill Castle, recently secured a state grant for site improvements to the historic property of the Mercer Museum in…
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Delaware Canal Towpath To Be Recognized as the Pennsylvania Trail of the Year
Tomorrow, an event in New Hope will recognize the popular towpath as the Trail of the Year in Pennsylvania, a state known for its beautiful hiking trails. The ceremony will be held at the historic Locktender’s House, located at 145 South Main Street in New Hope, from 11 AM to 12 noon. Senator Steve Santarsiero will be present…
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Doylestown Librarian Remembered for Friendship, Being an Inspiration To Famous Local Author
Even though she passed away in the late 1950s, Lucie Price is still remembered for being a friendly face at Doylestown’s first free library. The Doylestown Historical Society recently wrote about her on their social media page. Ms. Price was a librarian at Melinda Cox Free Library, the borough’s first free library. Back in 1917,…
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To Celebrate Ivyland’s 150th Birthday, Fire Department’s Assistant Chief Will Take the Stage and Rock Out
The Assistant Chief of the Ivyland Fire Department’s Station 62 will take the stage to rock out for the area’s 150th birthday. When he isn’t fighting fires, James Cantore can be found singing and playing guitar for Friday Night Phoenix, a tri-state area classic rock band. On Sept. 10, his group will take the stage for…
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Bucks County BookFest Coming to Doylestown in Late September
The annual Bucks County BookFest will be held in Doylestown for two days in late September, a bastion of fun for local bookworms. The Bucks County event is a two-day celebration of all things books. Talks from authors, publishers, and writers in all other formats will speak at several Doylestown locations to give readers and…
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Family Service Association to Host Charity Golf Outing for Local Children at New Hope Golf Course
The Family Service Association will be hosting a charity golf event to benefit local children in need, as well as their families. The event will be held a the Jericho National Golf Club in New Hope on Oct. 3 from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Proceeds from the event will go to local organizations that…
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Philadelphia Once Again Earns @#$%&! Title as Rudest City in the U.S.
The results of the new survey to determine the rudest city in the country are out. Once again, Philadelphia has (some might say justly) found itself at the top. Matt Zajechowski butt in line ahead of other journalists to cover this story for Preply. Philadelphia was, in fact, again the victim of its own residents…
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Bucks County Home to One of Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Area’s Top Workplaces 2022 in Large Companies Category
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces recognized one Bucks County company as one of Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in the Large Companies category. The list is based on a 24-question survey administered by Energage and completed by the company’s employees. It measures 15 cultural drivers that are crucial to the success of any organization. These include alignment,…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Majestic Duane Homestead in Ottsville
The beautiful Duane Homestead in Bedminster Township has now gone up for sale, a wonderful Bucks County estate. . . The home has retained much of its original splendor, with an old-time Bucks County aesthetic that is unique to the area. . . The Duane Homestead, a unique and antique Bucks County home, is one…
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56th Annual Polish American Family Festival & Country Fair to Be Held In Doylestown This Weekend
The 56th Annual Polish American Family Festival & Country Fair will be held in Doylestown this upcoming weekend. The first part of the event will be held from this Saturday to Monday in celebration of Labor Day. The week after, the event will be held from Sept. 10 to 11 from 12 noon to 8…
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Bucks County Filmmakers Create Documentary on Philly Power Plants, Looking For Final Kickstarter Donations
Two filmmakers from the Bucks County area are wrapping up on a passion project documentary, and they are looking for the last donations before the Kickstarter ends, since the campaign is all-or-nothing if they don’t reach the goal. John Kramer and Ben Kees, two Bucks County documentarians with a love of local history, have been working…
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Central Bucks School District Unveils New Student Mural at South High School
Students and staff at Central Bucks High School South have unveiled their school’s most recent mural, which had been years in the making. The art piece depicts the school’s mascot in a vibrant, stained glass-style mural that will now adorn the halls of the Warrington high school. Standing 20′ by 24′, the large piece is…









































