Articles By: shannon

Stone Harbor’s Island Art

Stone Harbor’s Island Art

An Art Lover’s Beach Getaway Island Art is a big, bright, airy store on the corner of 96th Street and Third Avenue in the beautiful beach town of Stone Harbor, NJ. One step in the door and you are “on vacation.” The first thing I [...]

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Recipes for a Backyard BBQ

Summer Selections With Chef Barry Sexton Discover this summer’s lip-smacking legacy of flame-kissed meats; roasted corn and a delectable aroma of the grill. Grilled Ribeye Steak 2/ 14oz ribeye steaks, preferably 1-1/2 or 2’ thick-cut 1 tbsp garlic, minced 3 shallots, sliced 3 tbsp herb [...]

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Raising Hope in the Face of Adversity

Raising Hope in the Face of Adversity

Educator Maria Petsos advocates for families struggling with autism. By Shannon Collins On March 23rd, Spring Mill Manor held the Bucks County 7th Annual Resiliency Conference dedicated to healing and letting go of guilt, shame and stigma. The conference honored youth and families who exemplified [...]

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Shore Thing

Shore Thing

Surf’s Up and the Livin’ is Easy By Beth D’Addono Downtheshore, a place near and dear to many in the greater Philly area, isn’t one place or experience. Heading to the Jersey shore offers a myriad of options as diverse as the sunny little towns [...]

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Swing Into Summer

Swing Into Summer

Tee off this Father’s Day! Father’s Day is quickly approaching and what better way to spend time with your dad or son than by treating yourself to a round of golf at one of the area’s top courses. There is no parent-child time like golf—whether [...]

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I’m an American

By Diane Burns I’M AN AMERICAN We’re of many shades and colors. We practice many different faiths and religions. Our customs and cultures are as varied as we are. We are strong, determined, selfless and selfish, creative and destructive. Each sure of his freedoms and [...]

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Mt. Fuji Hibachi & Asian Bistro

Mt. Fuji Hibachi & Asian Bistro

By Sharyl Volpe For many people, even experienced world travelers, the act of eating uncooked fish is where they draw the line with their adventures in dining. Before Karen Lavery, our Director of Operations, arrived at Mt. Fuji Hibachi and Asian Bistro in Summit Square [...]

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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Our Favorite Seasonal Recipes With Chef Barry Sexton Throw a fiesta this May 5th with these delicious South of the Border bites. Shrimp & Chorizo Skewers marinated in beer, honey, smoked chipotle & lime  2lbs         shrimp, de-shelled & deveined 8=1/2lb    chorizo sausage, cut into ½” [...]

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Rockin’ Music Fests

Rockin’ Music Fests

Our guide to this season’s music festivals you won’t want to miss. By Beth D’Addono It’s not formally documented, but the first music festival may have been celebrated around a cave fire by a bunch of wild painted dancers chanting and raising their voices to [...]

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A Jewelry Maker’s Haven

A Jewelry Maker’s Haven

Step Inside Potomac Bead Company By Samantha Wynne From the outside, the facade of 137 South Main Street is really quite modest, just smooth off-white stucco walls, and a glass door set between two large windows. There are no distinctive features, not a bit of [...]

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