Culture
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Immaculate Country Manor in Jamison
A country manor in Jamison, built in the 1700’s, has gone up for sale. For those looking for a spacious and uniquely-Bucks County home, look no further than Warwick Manor. Featuring five bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and a beautiful patio area, this is an incredible find in the Jamison area. . . An incredible piece of…
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Normandy Farm Holds End-of-Summer Fundraiser for Travis Manion Foundation
Summer is meant for scaled-back work schedules, family time of relaxation, and plenty of entertaining diversions like movies and sports. But Normandy Farm invites the public to an event designed to usher out Summer 2022 on a note of gravitas, patriotism and beneficence: A Travis Manion Foundation beef and beer. The Aug. 25 event in…
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Oscar Hammerstein Museum Gala Raises Funds in Effort to Purchase Property Owned by Namesake Theatrical Producer
A recent gala at the Oscar Hammerstein Museum was able to raise a large amount of funds in an effort to buy a property own by the namesake producer and Bucks County native. Brooke Straiton wrote about the event in the Bucks County Herald. “Broadway Sings The Sound of Hammerstein,” was held at the Oscar…
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Doylestown Native Working on a Series About the Infamous Bucks County Gang
A Bucks County filmmaker is currently working on a series covering the exploits and history of the Doan Gang, a group of British spies who committed crimes throughout Bucks County during the Revolutionary War. Sarah Siock wrote about the upcoming film project for the Bucks County Courier Times. Mark McNutt, a filmmaker and Doylestown native,…
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Tragic Story of Pennsbury Brothers Highlighted in New Book on ‘Raw Deal That America Has Given Young People’
A new book covering the American college debt crisis features the story of two brothers who graduated from Pennsbury High School. Will Bunch wrote about his upcoming book in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bunch’s book, After the Ivory Tower Falls, covers the divide between Americans who are college-educated and those who are not. In the book,…
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Philly Skydiver Jumps into His 40th Birthday by Attempting New Record at Perkasie Airport for Charity
A Philadelphia skydiving instructor celebrated his 40th birthday by attempting to break a new record at a Perkasie airport for charity. Sharifa Jackson wrote about the charitable feat for 6ABC Action News. Chris Howard, an instructor at Skydive Philadelphia, made it his goal to jump from a plane 101 times on Wednesday. One of his…
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Land Purchase to Make Green Lane Park Just a Wee Bit Larger and Greener
The move of Deep Creek Learning Center, a private school to Schwenksville may enable Montgomery County to add a 1.1-acre parcel to the extensive footprint of Green Lane Park. The story was part of Dan Sokil’s turf at The Times Herald. The Upper Frederick Township plot once held a K-through-12 private school, the Deep Creek…
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Local Author Discusses the Storied History of the Founder of the Bucks County Historical Society
Research for a book led one local writer to more information on the life of W.W.H. Davis, the founder of the Bucks County Historical Society. Author Carl LaVO discussed Davis’s fascinating life in the Bucks County Courier Times. Born in Upper Southampton to the man whom Davisville is named after, Davis grew up in Doylestown.…
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Members of the Jackson 5 to Perform Their Only Fall Show at the Xcite Center at Bensalem’s Parx Casino
Several surviving members of the Jackson 5 are set to perform at Bensalem’s Parx Casino next month. Chloe Rabinowitz wrote about the upcoming show for Broadway World Pennsylvania. The Jacksons will be performing at the casino’s Xcite Center on Sept. 10. Jackie, Tito and Marlon Jackson will bring their biggest hits to the Bucks County…
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The Youth Orchestra of Bucks County is Currently Accepting Applications for Its 2022-2023 Season
The Youth Orchestra of Bucks County has announced that they are currently accepting applications for their 2022-2023. Staff writers at the Doylestown Observer wrote about the updates in the Bucks County music scene. Students who are in grades 3-12 and live in or around the Bucks County area are eligible. Potential applicants who play brass,…
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Newtown Theatre to Host a Benefit Concert for Dementia Research
The Newtown Theatre will be hosting an upcoming benefit concert, with the proceeds going toward dementia research. John Fey wrote about the charitable show for the Yardley Patch. Artis Senior Living of Yardley, an assisted living facility, will be hosting “A Night With ‘Hello, I Must Be Going’” at the theater on Aug. 10. The…
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In Advance of Tomorrow’s Scorching Weather, Here’s Where to Turn for Relief
Tomorrow’s one-two punch of high humidity and excessive heat will bring on a real-feel temperature of 102⁰. That’s dangerous territory for Montgomery County residents who are very young, advanced in age, or medically compromised; however, Montgomery County service providers are firing up its heat advisory response. Emily Rizzo was appropriately cool-headed in bringing details to…
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Newtown Native Recognized by Ne-Yo for Latest Song About Her Late Father
A Newtown native is being recognized by some big names in the music industry for her latest song, which touches on the recent passing of her father. JD Mullane wrote about the Bucks County songwriter in the Bucks County Courier Times. Capri Wagner, a graduate of Council Rock High School North and Bucks County Community…
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Falls Township is Currently Reviewing Options for Estate with William Penn Ties
Falls Township is currently weighing options for what to do with a home built in the late 1600s. Ella Castronuovo wrote about the home and its potential sale for the Bucks County Courier Times. Three Arches Historic Home, a 300-year-old residence with ties to William Penn, was put on the market for potential buyers back…
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Bucks County Acknowledged in Philly Mag’s Lists of Great Shopping and Fun Spots
Shops and unique spots in Bucks County recently made appearances in Philadelphia Magazine’s lists of the best local places for Shopping & Style and Fun & Games. On the lists were businesses and establishments in Yardley, Warminster, and Doylestown. 2022 New Boutique – Krysset Located at 45 East Afton Avenue in Yardey, shoppers support the…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park Receives Donated Sword from the Revolutionary War
A family from New Jersey recently donated a Revolutionary War-era sword to the Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County. Jeff Werner wrote about the rare find on the Newtown, PA Patch. Lisa Thorndike, a resident of Pennington, New Jersey, was accompanied by her two sons when she brought the sword to the Bucks County…
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Tinicum Arts Festival Sees Massive Success After Return Following a Two-Year Hiatus
The popular Tinicum Art Festival in Bucks County made their return in July following a two-year hiatus. Andy Holtzman wrote about the festival’s return in the Bucks County Herald. Hosted by the Tinicum Civic Association, an estimated 6,000 visitors attended the event over the course of the festival weekend, which was held from July 9…
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Holy Ghost Prep Graduate Helps Bring Popular Netflix Show to Life
Rand Geiger, a Holy Ghost Preparatory School graduate, is helping bring Netflix’s megahit Stranger Things to life as one of the show’s producers. Elizabeth Wellington wrote about the Bucks County native in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Geiger, who grew up in Langhorne, also produces Netflix’s Shadow and Bone and previously worked on FX’s American Crime Story…
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