World War II
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Who Was George Nakashima? The Architect-Turned-Woodworker Behind an Iconic New Hope Legacy
World-renowned architect George Nakashima rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected woodworkers in the world. While his career has earned him…
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How Levittown’s Home Construction Method Transformed Homeownership After World War II
A simple slab of concrete helped reshape the American Dream, and its origins trace back to Bucks County, writes staff for PhillyBurbs. After World War…
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Bucks County June Events 2026: Fairs, Festivals, Live Music and More
June marks the unofficial start of summer in Bucks County. It’s also the time of year when neighbors reconnect, families gather, and communities come together…
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North Philadelphia’s Long-Vacant Budd Plant Could Be Transformed Under New Rezoning Plan
A massive, long-dormant industrial complex in North Philadelphia may finally be getting a second life, and the vision for it is an ambitious one. City…
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Bucks County Leadership: Peter Seibert, President and CEO, Independence Seaport Museum
Peter Seibert, President and CEO of Independence Seaport Museum, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up as the token Protestant in a Catholic school in…
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Stop Letting Urgent Steal Your Future: The Eisenhower Matrix Every Leader Needs
Memorial Day encourages many of us to pause and reflect. We honor the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for something greater…
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Newtown Man Who Wrote Hundreds of Pen-Pal Letters to WWII Soldiers Honored 75 Years Later
More than 75 years after his death, a Newtown resident who quietly kept hundreds of soldiers connected to home during World War II was honored…
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Bucks County Leadership: Andrew Storti, Chief Investment Officer, Brumbaugh Wealth Management
Andrew Storti, Chief Investment Officer of Brumbaugh Wealth Management, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Phoenixville. He recalled playing baseball in his local…
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Ringing True: Plumsteadville’s Malmark Crafts Handbells for the World
Plumsteadville is home to Malmark Bellcraftsmen, one of only two handbell makers in the country that have crafted their musical instruments for over 50 years, writes JD Mullane…
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Original Rosie the Riveter Celebrates 100th Birthday with a Special Goal
Levittown’s Mae Krier, one of the original Rosie the Riveter icons, is celebrating her 100th birthday this year, and she has a special goal to commemorate the milestone, writes…
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As Philadelphia Celebrates America250, Firstrust Bank Reflects on Its Historic First in Pennsylvania
As Philadelphia prepares to celebrate America250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the city’s long tradition of leadership, innovation, and…
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Book Excerpt: A Brief History of the Mummers Parade: A Philadelphia Tradition Since 1901
The following is an excerpt from Greater Philadelphia and the World (Vol.3), the third of a three-volume book series. The Greater Philadelphia: A New History…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dan Eisenstadt, CEO, Terramed Real Estate Solutions
Dan Eisenstadt, Founder and CEO of Terramed Real Estate Solutions, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about his earliest experiments in entrepreneurship as a kid in Westchester…
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New Hope Home of Famed Woodworker and Architect in Need of Repairs
George Nakashima, the renowned woodworker and architect, relocated to New Hope from Washington after being held in a Japanese internment camp during World War II,…
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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Honors Service and History with Trains & Troops Weekend and 1940s Swing Dance
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will once again celebrate American history, service, and song during its 25th annual Trains & Troops weekend, set for Saturday,…
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WWII Veteran from Bristol Celebrates 101st Birthday, Reflects on His Life
World War II veteran Joe D’Emidio of Bristol recently celebrated his 101st birthday at Parx Casino in Bensalem, arriving in a special motorcade escort, reports…
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Lost World War II Letters From Soldier Arrives in Ridley 80 Years Later
A soldier’s unopened, undelivered letters from World War II recently made it to his family in Ridley Park, writes Liz Crawford for CBS News Philadelphia.…
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This Charming Bucks County Township Has Roots in the 1730s
With more than 25,000 residents, Bucks County’s Warrington is a historical township with a lot to offer, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The…
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