A voyage fit for a queen & king. By Alina Makhnovetsky Wouldn’t it be grand if someone whisked you away for a women’s weekend getaway, in London, filled your mornings with shopping excursions and sight seeing, afternoons with high tea and evenings with theatre outings? Typically, unless...

A fresh place for unforgettable family fun. By Beth D’Addono If your definition of a weekend in New Jersey is limited to a trip to the Jersey shore, you’re missing the boat. There is a treasure trove of family attractions, historic sites, great restaurants and scenic beauty located along the Delaware...

Why the PBS series, “Faces of America” brought an Academy Award Winner to the Aldie Mansion. By Shannon McLaughlin In October, one of the most talented actresses in the modern era, Meryl Streep, visited Heritage Conservancy’s preserved Aldie Mansion headquarters and its Forks of the Neshaminy Lasting...

Putting a personal, yet professional and successful stamp on your business. By Shannon McLaughlin In the summer of 2003, as fate would have it, two computer-savvy students met at Philadelphia University’s freshmen orientation. Neil Harner and Melissa Levenduski—who are now the web and graphic designers...

Former Philadelphia police officer Joe Fortunato brings a wild idea to life. By Shannon McLaughlin A young son and daughter in miniature zookeeper uniforms scurry excitedly through their kitchen, followed closely behind by a panting Golden Retriever and bouncing baby kangaroo. That is just an average...

38th Annual Peddler’s Village Apple Festival Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 from 10am to 6pm Dig into favorite apple dishes, from crisp apple fritters and warm apple pie to savory apple dumplings and freshly pressed apple cider from Peddler’s Village restaurant and merchant booths. The...

From the aisle to the stage, this American Idol alum is making his hometown proud. By Shannon McLaughlin In September, American Idol’s Justin Guarini married the beautiful Reina Capodici in Doylestown. Guarini, 30, and his new bride Capodici, 27, first met in junior high school and reconnected in December...

Where going green makes sense. By Freda Savana Always ahead of the curve, Norristown Brick has the latest in environmentally-friendly EP Henry paver and wall systems. They offer homeowners the finest materials available for all of their hardscaping projects, in addition to giving them the satisfaction...

Stone solutions for your home. By Kerri Penno When it comes to natural stone needs, Colonial Marble & Granite, in King of Prussia, PA, is revolutionizing the industry in our area. According to Vice President of Sales and Marketing, James Freeman, Colonial has “the best selection, the best technicians,...

It doesn’t take much of a nip in the air to find me donning a pair of gloves, preferably leopard print microfiber. The last few days I have found myself leaving the house, gloves and scarf in tow and looking forward to the drive into work from New Hope into Yardley. Fall in Bucks County is full of...