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...

Arts + Culture

Newtown '25 Holiday Parade

Coming Sunday, Dec. 7, Organized By Newtown Business Association Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by NBA Get ready for extra holiday cheer. This year's parade theme is "holiday movies." Arrive early for an unforgettable day filled with festive fun with face painting, balloons, treats for furry friends, warm drinks, candy and more before the parade. Everyone is encouraged to dress up as beloved characters and join in the holiday spirit. Visit  NewtownBA.org for updates and...

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

Thankful For Local History

Join History Enthusiasts At 125-Year-Old, Restored Golden Rod House In Newtown Nov. 17 Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Brian Wagner Since its founding by William Penn in the 17th century, Newtown has been a hotbed for historical developments of national importance and local intrigue alike.  Newtown Historic Association (NHA) representatives have been on a quest to catalogue information and preserve locations of historical importance since 1964. The group was first formed in...

Home Services

Pleasing Tips For Roofs, Gutters

United Veterans Roofing Teams Stand Ready To Help Property Owners Prepare For Winter Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by United Veterans Roofing United Veterans Roofing crews are helping homeowners prepare their exteriors for the cold winter months and any urgent weather factors that come along with them. This Newtown-based, full-service exterior services company performs replacement and emergency repairs for residential and commercial properties — using a variety of materials, from...

Professional Services

Grateful For Real Estate Expertise

Jay Spaziano Real Estate Professionals Offers Full-Service With Care, Professionalism, Personalized Attention Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Michael Napp / M. Snaps Media Bucks County top-producing real estate agent Jay Spaziano, broker/founder of Jay Spaziano Real Estate in Washington Crossing, espounds that fall and winter months still are good times to buy and sell homes. From motivated buyers to reduced competition, listing properties in the autumn months can...

Life + Culture

Appreciation For Adoptions

Newtown Culinary Couple Give New American Life To Two Sisters From India, Give Thanks For Community Love Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Samarth "Sam" Joshi It took five years, but two young sisters from India, now reside in Newtown with adoptive parents Ashni “Baba” Kumar and Priya Trivedi.  "I am so, so thankful for everyone in our local community who kept me emotionally afloat through these years. We had a kind of a village going until the girls came home," says Priya. "To...