Culture
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Embrace of the Great Outdoors Propels Philadelphia to List of 20 Most Livable Cities in America
Thanks in good part to advantages that include its parks and trails, Philadelphia ranks among the top 20 most livable cities in America, according to Outside. The ranking was based on four main metrics: diversity, sustainability, affordability, and outdoor equity. The latter criteria turned out to be the metropolis’ strong suit. Philadelphia boasts an impressive…
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New Home for African American Museum of Bucks County Takes Shape; Public Support Needed
The ongoing mission of The African American Museum of Bucks County (AAMBC) took a significant step forward in February 2021 with a permanent home in Middletown. But as it prepares for a 2022 opening, its leadership team offers an opportunity for the community to take part in the effort. Julian Moore-Griffin covered the story for…
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This Time of Year, Byer’s Choice Artisans May Be Busier Than Even Santa’s Elves
The only seasonal manufacturing site busier now than Byer’s Choice headquarters may well be a certain workshop at the North Pole. Hank Flynn, of FOX29 Philadelphia, reported how the hectic pace hasn’t eclipsed the Chalfont brand’s personal touch. Among the staff assembling the distinct figurines — called carolers and kindles — is Donna Chando, who…
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Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority Enters 50-Year Agreement to Keep Lake Galena Clean and Accessible
The Bucks County Commissioners recently accepted a proposal to ensure the ongoing preservation and accessibility of Lake Galena in Peace Valley Park. Bucks Local News covered the 50-year, $24.7 million arrangement with the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA). The county agreed to lease the lake to the BCWSA. The terms include conservation easements…
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Hope-Filled Bucks County Artist Sees His 2021 Christmas Card as a ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’
Local artist Jerry Cable uses the wealth of Bucks County visuals when painting his annual seasonal card. He has captured local farmsteads blanketed in snow, horse-drawn sleighs, and the New Hope train. His 2021 Christmas card not only presents a Bucks County icon, but it also carries a thread of hope. The Bucks County Herald…
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Warrington Retiree Finds Spiritual-Social Connection in Unstructured Synagogue Havurah
The concept of a havurah, an informal gathering of Jews for discussion, camaraderie, and support, has been described as a “synagogue without walls.” A local version, the Unstructured Synagogue Havurah, has survived for more than 50 years, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The havurah — the word comes from the Hebrew for fellowship…
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Fir Sure! Bucks County Is the Place for Your Freshly Cut Christmas Tree
Maybe it’s the hunt in finding one. Maybe it’s the calorie burn in felling one. Whatever your reason, there’s nothing like the adventure of finding a freshly cut Christmas tree to kickstart the holiday season. Bucks County has plenty of places for this annual adventure, reports American Towns. Vendor Address Details McArdle’s Holiday Farm 4316…
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WSJ: Malvern-Based Catholic Nonprofit Says Mass Should Be Experienced Live, Not Like a Netflix Stream
Churches have changed significantly during the pandemic, leaving many Christian leaders from Chester County and across the country wrestling with how to bring people back into the pews. The Catholic Leadership Institute, a Malvern-based nonprofit, has a particularly strong reaction to the trend in virtual attendance, writes Janet Adamy for The Wall Street Journal. Over…
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‘Give Pennsylvania Wildlife a Brake’ Seeks to Reduce Local Autumnal Traffic Accidents Involving Game
The Chester County wildlife advocacy group Give Pennsylvania Wildlife a Brake wants to see more done to prevent the collisions that injure both residents and animals. Mary Ann Thomas reported on their ideas in the Centre Daily Times. Awareness on the issue is at its height right now, as autumn’s earlier sunsets now coincide with…
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Join The Art Trust for a Friday Night Artists’ Reception and Thoughtfully Give This Holiday Season
The Art Trust was founded in June of 2006 and is a volunteer-based organization that supports and cultivates the exploration of a contemporary aesthetic for the benefit of artists and the community. They hold several events a year, thanks to the support and generosity of their corporate sponsor, Meridian Bank. In 2020 through proceeds of…
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December Fundraiser to Help African American Museum of Bucks County Into Permanent Home
The African American Museum of Bucks County (AAMBC), which existed as a travelling exhibit, is setting down roots. Samantha Bambino, in the Lower Bucks Times, reported its upcoming fundraiser to support the permanent spot. A “Build our Dream” cocktail reception on Dec. 2 at Parx will gather funds to turn Boone Farm in Middletown Township…
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With the First Day of Winter Only Weeks Away, Colorful Vistas at Bowman’s Hill Tower Fade One Leaf at a Time
Mother Nature’s not going to wait much longer. Between her shorter daylight hours and frosty overnights, acres of Bucks County trees will soon be bare. That makes these weeks of November ideal for an outing to Bowman’s Hill Tower in New Hope, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “The view is wonderful. And the history of…
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Local Author Pens ‘Little House’ Tribute Book, Organizes Cast Reunion
Alicia Hogan Murphy of Bethel, Delaware County, is a big fan of the Little House on the Prairie television series. So much so, she’s written a book, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Her work, Walnut Grove Hits Home: Prairie Values for the Modern Family, was written as a tribute to the talent of…
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Before Salem, Charges of Witchcraft Plagued the Area Back in the 1600s
Nine years before the infamous Salem Witch Trials took place, a Delaware County woman faced her own witch trial in Philadelphia, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. It was Pennsylvania’s only witch trial. Known as “The Witch of Ridley Creek,” the “witch” in question was a Swedish settler named Margaret Mattson. She lived with her husband,…
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‘Women Bike Dtown’ Riders Use Cycles, Not Brooms, for Bewitching Fundraiser
Bicycling and witches may only be linked by the memory of The Wizard of Oz, in which Dorothy’s nemesis, the prim Miss Gulch (and her distinct theme music), morph into a cackling, black-hatted broom pilot. But for the sixth year in a row, a coven of witches on bikes recently flew down State Street in…
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‘High Cs’ Hijinks: Bucks County Country Gentlemen Barbershop Chorus Nov. 13 Concert Has Pirate Theme
After navigating through 18 months of a pandemic, the Bucks County Country Gentlemen barbershop chorus is again performing for live audiences. Its comeback concert, November 13, has a pirate theme, as the singers set sail on a tuneful voyage on the “high Cs.” Audience members will be required to meet state and CDC guidelines, which…
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After Bringing Smiles to Troops in Vietnam, This ‘Donut Dollie’ Served at Valley Forge Hospital
After serving in Vietnam from September 1969 until November 1970, former Donut Dollie Connie Dugan Popel joined Valley Forge General Hospital in Phoenixville as a Red Cross recreation aide, writes Skip Vaughn for the U.S. Department of Defense. Popel’s role at the hospital — which has since been closed and replaced by Valley Forge University…
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Trick-or-Treat Inclusiveness: Tuck Nonfood Giveaways in a Teal Pumpkin to Signal Food Allergy Safety
Given the ongoing pandemic worry, Halloween 2021 in Bucks County may be another year of self-serve treats. Or families may opt to open their doors and hand out goodies themselves. Whatever the plan, the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), a nonprofit advocacy group, reminds the public of the inclusiveness of using a teal pumpkin…
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