Culture
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For Bucks County Community College Grad, Allman Brothers Band Concert Was Life-Altering Experience
Concert photographer Kathy Hurley, a Bucks County Community College student during the fall of 1970, found the Allman Brothers Band concert to be a truly life-altering experience, writes Dean Budnick for the Relix. Hurley, an avid live-music enthusiast, joined the Student Activities Committee back then. In that role, she helped plan a concert with the…
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The Oscar Hammerstein Museum is One Grant Closer to Securing a Future
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theater Education Center secure more funding from PA’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The $500,000 grant will help transform the Highland Farm in Doylestown into a museum and education center dedicated to Hammerstein’s life and work. This follows a 2020 RACP grant that contributed to…
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Perkiomen Creek Nominated for Pennsylvania River of the Year
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) invites locals to vote for the 2025 Pennsylvania River of the Year, writes Colleen McDonough for the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers. Among the nominees is the Perkiomen Creek, a 37.7-mile tributary of the Schuylkill River flowing through Montgomery, Berks, and Lehigh counties. Online voting is…
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Get Your Christmas Trees Delivered to Your Doorstep with These Local Farms
Tradition is fun, but for those who are extra busy this holiday season, senior citizens, or individuals who are otherwise physically unable to haul their own Christmas tree home, there are farms who have delivery service, writes Grace Dickinson, Michelle Myers, and Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Yeager’s Farm & Market is operated by…
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DCIU Hosts 3rd Annual Adaptive ArT Showcase Featuring Special Art Created by Special Children
An event highlighting the artistic talents of students with special needs took place Thursday evening, Dec. 5, at the DCIU Education Center in Morton. The third annual ArT Showcase, hosted by the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, had more than 500 pieces of artwork on display from students across Delaware County. The work included paintings, drawings, sculptures,…
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This Warminster-Area Landmark is One of Bucks County’s Oldest General Stores
The Ivyland Country Store, a Warminster-area landmark for over 150 years, is one of Bucks County’s oldest general stores and cherished borough treasure, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Geff Rapp, chairman of Ivyland’s 150th Anniversary Committee, noted that while the store’s owners and offerings have changed over time, it remains deeply rooted in the…
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Wall Street Journal: Longwood Gardens’ New Expansion Balances Elegance and Design with Historic Charm
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has recently completed a $250 million expansion that perfectly balances elegance and contemporary design with its historic charm, writes Michael J. Lewis for The Wall Street Journal. Originally opened by Pierre du Pont, the philanthropically minded industrialist, in 1954, Longwood Gardens has since evolved into one of the world’s great…
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Drought Threatens Reenactments of Washington’s Crossing of Delaware River
The continuous drought could prevent volunteers from re-enacting George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. While the two scheduled reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic Park have not been canceled yet, the situation is dicey, according to Cory Shannon, the park’s new manager.…
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Chester County Town Listed Among Most UFO Sightings in Pennsylvania
West Chester has been reported as one of the “cities” with the most UFO sightings in Pennsylvania, according to a report by Stacker. The first official UFO sighting was in 1947, an event that set off a cultural craze across the United States; an obsession that is just as prevalent today. Pilot Kenneth Arnold had…
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Chester County’s Del Vacchio Landscapes Offers Professional Christmas Light Decorating
Del Vacchio Landscapes, located in Chester County, is one of many landscaping companies offering residents professional holiday light installation this year, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In recent years, an increasing number of residents in the Philadelphia region have opted to outsource outdoor Christmas decorations to professional landscapers. Company owner Vince Del Vacchio…
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New ‘Crossing Cabin Run’ Holiday Card Features Iconic Bucks County Bridge
A new holiday greeting card released by artist Jerry Cable titled Crossing Cabin Run features the iconic Loux Covered Bridge in Pipersville, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Bucks County bridge, located close to the artist’s studio, was constructed in 1874 by David Sutton. It was named after John A. Loux, the county’s longest-tenured…
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Find the Perfect Christmas Tree at These Chester County Farms
With the holidays coming up, it’s almost time for the special tradition of cutting your own Christmas tree, writes Lisa Dukart, Ben Silver, and Kyle Steigelman for Main Line Today. Here are a few Chester County farms that you can find your dream tree at. Clark’s Christmas Tree Farm and Christmas Shop in Cochranville offers…
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Jon Metz Sets Philadelphia-Inspired Art on Fire with Pyrography
Montgomery County’s Jon Metz is a passionate artist specializing in wood-burned art, known as pyrography, highlights Reuben Harley for the Philadelphia Citizen. Though he has pursued various careers, including teaching art and working for the U.S. Navy, art remains his central passion. He often showcases and sells his work at holiday makers markets. A former…
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The Philadelphia Editor Who Made Thanksgiving a National Tradition
Did you know one woman’s determination turned Thanksgiving into a beloved national holiday? Sarah Josepha Hale, a trailblazing editor in 19th-century Philadelphia, convinced Abraham Lincoln to unite the nation with an annual day of gratitude. Here is the story of how Hale’s visionary campaign shaped the Thanksgiving tradition we cherish today as shared by Rund…
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German Shepherd Trained at Penn Vet Working Dog Center in Grays Ferry is Subject of New Children’s Book
Lucky, the first dog in the United States trained to detect spotted lanternfly eggs, is the subject of the new children’s book, Lucky and the Spotted Lanternfly. The new book was released by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners and is designed to educate youngsters about the invasive spotted lanternfly, which has wreaked havoc across Pennsylvania…
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Years of Work to Save Crebilly Farm South of West Chester Pay Off; Land to Become Public Park
After years of effort, a deal was reached earlier this month to preserve Chester County’s Crebilly Farm, a historic 308-acre site of a skirmish during the largest battle of the American Revolution, by converting it into a public park and protecting it from future development, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice. Located in Westtown Township…
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This Springfield Garden Was Welded in Sandra Webberking’s Workshop
Sandra Webberking’s family is all about building things. Her grandfather built their house in Springfield. He and her father built their workshop. Sandra Webberking builds a garden. The sculptor, welder, and gardener, who grew up in Glen Mills, creates metal sculptors that take on the shape of colorful yellow marigolds, purple salvia, ruby cockscomb, and…
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L.L. Bean’s Granddaughter Auctions Chadds Ford Wyeth Paintings
A collection of Wyeth paintings valued at $3 million were auctioned Tuesday, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The paintings were owned by L.L. Bean’s granddaughter. There are works by three generations of the Wyeth family—N.C., Andrew, Jamie, and others. Linda L. Bean discovered the Wyeths after finding a book of N.C. Wyeth’s letters…
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