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...

Fitness

Post-Holiday Blues: Time For Mental Cues

Newtown Therapy And Wellness Center Clinical Psychologists Offer Advice For New Year Slump, Fresh Start Woes Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Brian Wagner Newtown City Lifestyle asked co-owners/managing directors and licensed clinical psychologists of Newtown Therapy and Wellness Center about two, major mental health issues that typically hit many people with confusion, lack of clarity and remorse during January, the first month of each year. They had truly heartfelt advice to...

Home + Design

Pondering Holiday Gift Ideas?

Sparkly Treasures, Winter Warmth And Gift Cards Help Recipients Start Their Next Adventures Article by Julie Brown Patton "Kindness is like snow; it beautifies everything it covers," stated writer, poet, visual artist and philosopher Kahlil Gibran. And kindness through giving gifts can be uplifting and thoroughly satisfying. Encircle others with a reminder of love through a diamond bracelet at Michael's Jewelers. Michael Kanoff, owner of Michael's Jewelers, says his team is ready to suggest...

Life + Culture

Celebrate 250 Years Of America Locally

Gift Of History: Make Spectacular Memories At Washington Crossing Historic Park During 2026 Semiquincentennial Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Brian Wagner Washington Crossing Historic Park enthusiasts will celebrate the 250th anniversary signing of the Declaration of Independence in style, officially observed July 4, 2026, thanks in part to a recent grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.  The $25,000 grant is part of the Celebrate America! Public Impact Project...

Arts + Culture

New Book Ready For Holiday Gifting

Bucks County Denizen Authors 'Devil Wears Prada Vibes' Literary Novel Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Taylor Jewell Yardley native and Pennsbury High School graduate Caroline Palmer recently published her first novel titled  Workhorse. It was inspired by her time working in the magazine industry in New York City during the early 2000s, including 10 years as an editor at Vogue .  The novel has been described as "a richly drawn, unsettling and wickedly funny story of envy and...

Travel

Tamarack Resort: A Four-Season Escape

Idaho’s Only Ski, Golf And Lake Resort Redefines Year-Round Adventure Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Provided by Tamarack Resort Team “A lot of resorts bill themselves as four seasons, but there isn’t a whole lot to do during the spring and summers. With Tamarack, it really is,” says Tamarack Resort Managing Partner Gabriel Navarro. Promoting itself as America’s only ski, golf and lake resort, Tamarack has undergone a renaissance since Garbriel, his brother Marcel Navarro and...

Arts + Culture

The Gift Of Knowledge And Adventures

BCCC: 60 Years Of Learning, Collections, History, Genealogy, Sharing, Meet-N-Greets Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Eric Parker/Bucks County Community College Library staffers at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) have been providing the gifts of reading, knowledge and curiosity to students and residents alike for 60 years.  “Our mission at the library is to serve the people of Bucks County: to enrich their lives, advance their careers and enable them to become lifelong...