Arts + Culture

Bespoke Furniture Expressed Individuality

Paramount Wood Co. Is A Business Dream Come True Article by John Fiduccia Woodworking was always a creative outlet for Bucks County native Colin Thompson, a trait that runs in the family as his father, John, and grandfather, Jack, operated amateur woodshops on their farms where Colin was introduced to the industry.  Colin, who just turned 30 years old, now owns and operates Paramount Wood Co., a specialized wood furniture business based in New Hope. He founded the company in 2020 alongside...

August 2024

Home + Design

Home Design Refresh

Advice Editorial: Revitalize Interiors, Décor For Fall And Beyond Article by Donna Hoffman, Founder, Impeccably Designed Homes | Photography by Tom Grimes Photography With fall in the air, thoughts predictably turn toward home updates. Perhaps it’s the call of the holidays or the thought of more time indoors. No pumpkins or warm throws on this topic table; that article's been written and previously read. Instead, what follows is judicious and high-impact design thinking, no matter the season...

August 2024

Home + Design

Bio-Beauty Landscape Design

Obtain Personal, Natural Outdoor Oases From Eco-Chic Gardens Professionals Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Brian Wagner When people who deeply care about nature collaborate with one another, good gardens become great ones. Eco-Chic Gardens' specialists have been working with home gardeners, homebuilders, homeowners associations and landscaping professionals since 2007 to create sustainable models for landscaping.  "Our approach is to embrace and respect the land, choose plants...

August 2024

Local Services

Hometown Style

Family, Legacy, Transformative Power Of Hard Work And Design Sense Article by Lindsey Vogel, co-founder, The Sandhill Co. | Photography by Provided In the heart of Bucks County, two sibling entrepreneurs are helping to redefine their hometown, each in their own unique way. Dan Burt, the visionary behind Roots Landscape Inc., and Lauren Ziel, the dynamic force driving Barre3 Newtown, both built successful businesses. Then their paths intersected when they joined forces to breathe new life into...

August 2024

Wellness

The Smile Is The Style

Newtown Dentistry Prioritizes Unique Smiles Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Provided by Newtown Dentistry One can change several elements regarding personal style: clothes, hairstyle, even a makeup routine. However, one permanent component is always front and center: individual smiles. After all, smiles are always in fashion. Christine Landes, D.M.D., a board-certified pediatric dentist at Newtown Dentistry, offers her advice for embracing what makes a smile special during this...

August 2024

Fitness

Youth Injury Rehabilitation

Synergy Sports Rehabilitation And Chiropractic Provides New Shockwave Therapy As Non-Surgical Solution Article by Becky Diamond | Photography by Brian Wagner All athletes are vulnerable to overuse injuries, and young people are no exception. Being active is beneficial and gratifying, but with children starting sports at younger ages, medical experts indicate youth injuries continue to rise in the overall number of cases. As a chiropractor who specializes in sports injuries, specifically those...

July 2024

Food + Beverage

New Young Chefs Academy Coming

Yardley Couple Set To Teach Children And Teens The Joy And Value Of Cooking Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Brian Wagner An interactive, innovative cooking school for kids and teens is slated to open in Yardley/Lower Makefield Township during this October at 301 Oxford Valley Road, Ste. 804. "Our class curriculum at Young Chefs Academy immerses youths in a world of culinary creativity and discovery, and goes beyond most kids’ cooking programs to teach real culinary and life...

July 2024

Arts + Culture

Help Shelter Pets From Home

Bucks County SPCA Lahaska Shelter In New Hope Seeks These DIY Items Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Bucks County SPCA Since 1912, work at the Bucks County SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has been funded by compassionate animal lovers. Managers there indicate they've achieved and sustained an average Live Release Rate of 93% (above the 90% no-kill shelter benchmark), compared to 2015 when the lifesaving rate averaged only 63%. Many people can assist...

July 2024

Home Services

Family-Inspired Real Estate Company

Mish Realty Provides Tailored, Personalized Client Services As Independent Brokerage Based From Newtown Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Brian Wagner No matter if families have children, furry kids, feathered friends, aquatic buddies, reptiles or pocket pets, one local real estate team specifically knows how to find the perfect home for each household.  Mish Realty, a family-operated, boutique real estate office, opened during February 2023 in Newtown at 123 N. Sycamore St....

July 2024

Arts + Culture

LiteBrite Wall Built By High School Students

New Hope-Solebury’s Lower Elementary School Introduces New Tool For Ever-Changing Educational Landscape Article by Stephanie Yoder, NHSD Community/PR manager | Photography by NHSD New Hope-Solebury’s Lower Elementary School introduced a custom-built LiteBrite wall designed to engage students in grades K-2 in sensory exploration, creativity and academic learning. Local educators indicate this groundbreaking project, inspired by district educators and powered by student...

July 2024