• Silky White Webs Dominating Area Landscape Are Work of Native Moth

    Silky White Webs Dominating Area Landscape Are Work of Native Moth

    The silky white webs that have been dominating the area landscape along many scenic roads are the work of fall webworms and do not represent a serious threat to local flora, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Some have feared that the thousands of webs were an indication of a return of the dreaded…

  • Kulps Corner Farm Co-Owned by Gwynedd Valley Family Preserved in Conservation Pact

    Kulps Corner Farm Co-Owned by Gwynedd Valley Family Preserved in Conservation Pact

    Blue Rock Farm in Kulps Corner in Bucks County, co-owned by Carmen and Rita Rocco of Gwynedd Valley, is being preserved in a conservation pact of $1.36 million, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Four entities have joined forces to ensure the preservation of the 97-acre farm in Bedminster Township, including the state, Bucks…

  • Local Hip-Hop Artist Releases New Album Inspired By His Newfound Family

    Local Hip-Hop Artist Releases New Album Inspired By His Newfound Family

    Alexander Charles, a hip-hop artist who grew up in neighboring Bucks County, has released a new album, Fortune Cookies, inspired by the discovery of a biological sister he did not even know he had, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His ambitious new work combines fluid beats with heartfelt words enriched by the newfound…

  • 7 Safe Summer Family Activities 

    7 Safe Summer Family Activities 

    By Wendi Rank Now that Philadelphia-area counties have moved to the yellow phase, many of us are left wondering how to get out – and where, says a new report from Olivia Rubin and Dr. Mark Abdelmalek of ABC News.  Outdoor activities are less likely to transmit the disease than indoor activities, according to the ABC News report, presuming social distancing is maintained. …

  • The Jazz Sanctuary offers free concerts throughout the region in March

    The Jazz Sanctuary offers free concerts throughout the region in March

    Jazz lovers can enjoy the toe-tapping improvisations of the Jazz Sanctuary at five free concerts in March. Everyone is welcome at these non-religious – or secular events. One concert each will be in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery County; two others will be near center city Philadelphia. These free jazz concerts will take place: – Thursday,…

  • ‘Touch the Future’ juried art show features work from Montgomery County students

    ‘Touch the Future’ juried art show features work from Montgomery County students

    For the 32nd year, the “Touch the Future” art show will honor participants from throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties’ public high schools as it kicks off its nearly four-week run with a reception and awards ceremony on Sunday, March 3 from 1 to 3 pm at Arcadia University in Glenside. The event is free and open…