Now is the time to take tried and true methods and some fresh new ideas to kick off your landscaping in time for Spring. By Kerri Penno As the last remnants of this winter’s record-breaking snowfall melt away, it’s time to stow away the snow shovels and rock salt, and turn your attention to rejuvenating...

Newtown, PA By Susan McDonnell Before our country was The United States of America – when it was just a hodgepodge of colonies and settlements – there was Newtown. This Bucks County borough, which is nestled in a larger township of the same name, is steeped in American history, and maintains the...

A classic town with a current vibe. Maryanna S. Phinn On the outskirts of Ambler, a welcome sign reads: “A hard-working, friendly community founded on harmony and commitment.” That sign reflects how this tiny borough reinvented itself from a declining old industrial town into a vibrant destination...

Enjoy an intimate experience at one of our ten favorite B&Bs in your own backyard. By Beth D’Addono Staycations are well and good, but really relaxing at home can be a challenge. Why not venture out at least a few miles from your abode and experience a refreshing overnight stay at a local B&B....

Unleash your inner athlete this season through these unique activities. By Susan Haine Come wind and snow and sleet and hail…oh, let’s face it. Most of us simply are not going to brave the elements this winter to go for a leisurely bike ride along the Delaware River, or a jog in Valley Forge...

More than meets the eye. By Susan Haine This past December, a dedicated troupe of Americans set off across the Delaware, braving icy waters and frigid winds. Like the troops who had crossed the Delaware on December 25, 1776, their cause had faced adversity—a lack of funding from the State triggering...

Relax, shop and dine among the best this holiday season at Skippack Village. By Susan Haine Driving to Skippack Village, located on Route 73 in Montgomery County, you’ll notice how the scenery quickly changes, shifting from strip malls and housing developments to sprawling countryside dotted with houses....

Doylestown museums add new luster to Bucks landmarks. By Gordon Hesse Like pearls that increase in size and beauty as they mature, the venerable Mercer Museum and its younger Cultural District neighbor, the James A. Michener Art Museum, are growing and maturing with expansions, updates and innovative,...

A Little of the Old, A Little of the New, A Lot of Heart By Susan Haine There are some who dub it one part New Hope, one part Manayunk, but the culture of Phoenixville, PA is distinctly its own.  New Hope is known for its quirky arts scene, and Manayunk is primarily defined by its hip, urban nightlife,...

From eerie historic castles to bloodcurdling storytelling around the bonfire, Bucks and Montgomery counties are no stranger to this magical month. By Shannon McLaughlin October rings in the time of the year when orange and black reign and widespread fascination settles on all things spooky. Brimming...