Throwing a memorable party outdoors is all about the little details. Make your summer sizzle with these seasonal recipes and party planning tips. By Shannon McLaughlin It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy—it’s finally time to break out your summer wardrobe and take the top off your grill!...

It’s no secret the area’s gardens are some of its treasures. By Angelina Sciolla The official flower of Bucks County is the violet. Ask either a state employee or a lifelong resident why and they may fumble for an answer. A local botanical enthusiast may conjecture it is because the violet grows...

By Scott Little Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer 3rd Federal Bank With the current state of the nation’s economy, many businesses, particularly small businesses, are struggling financially. Financial hardship can sometimes cause business owners and executives to be wary of dealing with their...

Eat, Drink and Have fun at Doylestown’s The Freight House By Brenda Lange Since opening five years ago, The Freight House has evolved into more than simply a place to share an excellent meal or an after-work cocktail. The place for big city dining in the heart of Doylestown has become a full-fledged...

The Changing Face of Cosmetic Procedures By Jeanne Criblear In today’s image oriented society, there is a desired endpoint to always look and feel your very best for your age. While this “looking your best” today could involve different levels of invasiveness and risk, most people obtaining rejuvenating...

It’s all in the family at Dublin’s Grates and Grills. By Alina Makhnovetsky As Christmas would not be complete without a toasty evening in front of a fireplace, a fourth of July celebration would also be shortened sans a proper barbeque. If there are no roasting walnuts on a snowy night, or no hot...

Renew your kitchen with a granite transformation. By Brenda Lange “You name it, we did it,” is how John Lukens explains the remodel of his 1954 ranch home in Lafayette Hill. In addition to adding a family room and master bedroom suite, John and his wife Kathleen renovated most of the rest of the...

Nurturing Life’s Garden By Dava Guerin Like the sea, gardens have been the subject of countless rumination—inspiring painters, poets and everyone in between for thousands of years. Henry David Thoreau said that “there is a subtle magnetism in nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it,...

A Familial Service From a Family of Electricians By Alina Makhnovetsky Always intended to be a family affair, the Millman name has been synonymous with electrical excellence for over 50 years. First, it was Jeff Millman’s father who initiated the link between Millman men and electricity, and as a...

Enriching lives through music. By Brenda Lange About 100 years ago, more than 350,000 pianos were sold annually in the United States. In those days, the piano was a piece of furniture that provided hours of entertainment for the family and served as a centerpiece for parties. Back then, the piano was...