Travel

Love To Ride In Style

Advanced Limousine Services: Dependable, Private, On-Time Transportation Article by Madeline Marriott The team at Advanced Limousine Services lives by a mantra of quality over quantity. “Quality, not size, is the hallmark upon which we built our company and in which we take great pride,” says Stacy Simpson, the company's executive assistant. “We at Advanced Limousine Services develop success by choosing and diligently training certain individuals who possess the special qualities that will...

Food + Beverage

San Valentino Recipes To Savor

Ristorante LUCCA's Chef Andrea Esposito Shares Personal Suggestions For At-Home Valentine's Day Meal Article by Julie Brown Patton For VIP experiences during special Valentine's Day meals, head to Ristorante LUCCA & Piano Lounge, nearby at 144 US-130, Bordentown, New Jersey. Guests indicate stepping into the Piano Lounge’s cabaret dining ambiance means leaving the ordinary world behind. When guests aren't at the ristorante, LUCCA executive chef Andrea Esposito, recommends these two recipes to...

Arts + Culture

A Community Of Readers

4 Monthly Book Clubs At Newtown Bookshop Article by Madeline Marriott The Newtown Bookshop is home to several book clubs and discussion groups that help members take reading to the next level.  “Book clubs are amazing,” says Bookshop owner Kathy Morrison. “A group of people can read the exact same book, and yet have very different interpretations from it. It's a learning experience each month where community members gather and share in an open environment.” Readers can join solo, or come...

Arts + Culture

Gather Place Museum Series:

Celebrating 250 Years Of American Resilience; Organizers At Gather Place Museum At Old A.M.E. Church Of Yardley Will Host Series Of Lectures, Discussions As Part Of America250PA Officially Recognized Program Article by Julie Brown Patton Feb. 6, Frederick Douglass, 2 p.m., $20: Explore the extraordinary life of Frederick Douglass through a powerful multimedia lecture tracing his journey to global statesman. Dramatic visuals, historical narration and staged transitions illuminate his rise as...

Life + Culture

80 Years' Support

Bucks County Association For Blind/Visually Impaired Bolsters Community Clients Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Bucks County Association For Blind/Visually Impaired From being launched in 1945, representatives of Bucks County Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired just observed the nonprofit's 80th anniversary of servicing local community citizens.  "We assist eligible Bucks County residents who are experiencing low vision or blindness. Low vision is a significant...

Fitness

Anti-Aging Treatments For Well-Being

4Ever Young Newtown Team Provides Numerous Physical, Mental Benefits Article by Madeline Marriott 4Ever Young Med Spa & Wellness Center in Newtown is in the business of helping people look and feel their best at any age. With services ranging from botox and micro-needling to hormone replacement therapy and weight loss management, local providers are working at the intersection of physical and mental health.  "As interest in longevity continues to grow, many people are realizing that...

Wellness

'Dry January' Mocktails

All That's Needed Are Juices, Syrup, Soda And Fruit For Decorative Garnishes, Festive Inspiration Article by Julie Brown Patton The first reported 'Dry January' (31 days intentionally without alcohol) was during 2008 by Frank Posillico in New York, whose dramatic weight loss and increased energy level was noted. Inspired marathon runner Emily Robinson started an international Dry January campaign when she joined Alcohol Concern in 2012. The idea is to reconsider and/or slow down alcohol...

Fitness

Donovan McNabb Still 'Field General' In Life

Former Eagles Quarterback Continues Tackling 5 Goals At A Time Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by C. Morris Photography Strategic planning, sports and competition are still pillars of Donovan McNabb's life, albeit from a different perspective as a retired NFL athlete and parent of four sports-driven youths: daughter Alexis, twins Sariah and Donovan Jr., and son Devin James.  Nov. 14, 1999, is forever etched in Donovan's mind. That was the day of his first NFL start. During that...

Wellness

Oral Health Is Whole-Body Health 

Christine Landes, DMD, Shares What's New At Newtown Dentistry Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Brian Wagner Newtown Dentistry is gearing up for another year as a full-service provider of oral care for all ages, with treatments ranging from routine dental checkups for children and adults to orthodontics, periodontics and oral surgery. Team members pride themselves on removing stress from dental visits by creating a trustworthy, one-stop shop for oral health. Christine Landes...

Fitness

Strength. Cardio. Mindfulness.

barre3 Newtown Instructors Provide Full-Body Workouts For Healthy Minds, Too Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Jaclyn Du Chateau When contemplating a fresh fitness routine for 2026, it's important to incorporate varied exercises that include strength training, as well as jump training for cardio, assures Lauren Ziel, barre3 Newtown owner and instructor. "Many are not looking for just another workout; they're searching for something deeper. A way to move that strengthens their...