Archive for Category: "Features"

Life Lessons Learned From Man’s Best Friend

Life Lessons Learned From Man’s Best Friend

By Dava Guerin The bond between humans and dogs is undeniable. For thousands of years they have been used by man for hunting, protection and companionship. They traveled to America on the Mayflower, served in the military, defended our shores, rescued victims, and helped guide the blind. [...]

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Exploring the Brandywine River Museum

Exploring the Brandywine River Museum

A unique place for American art celebrates 40 years. By Shannon Collins Often called the “Wyeth Museum” for its extensive collection of works by the internationally acclaimed Wyeth family—grandfather N.C., father Andrew and son Jamie—the Brandywine River Museum is housed in a renovated 1864 grist [...]

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Outstanding Healthcare in Our Own Back Yard

Outstanding Healthcare in Our Own Back Yard

By Sharyl Volpe As The Affordable Care Act continues to spark heated debate in Washington, D.C., many Americans are simply trying to sort out the facts from politically charged myths. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) was recently quoted on NBC’s Today Show as saying, “We found out [...]

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It’s Good to be King

It’s Good to be King

Combining Shopping with History in King of Prussia By Maryanna S. Phinn A newcomer to King of Prussia may not realize the historic significance the booming Upper Merion Township community and home to the famous East Coast mega-mall represents to our nation. Upon first arriving [...]

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Give you and Your Home a Holiday Facelift

Give you and Your Home a Holiday Facelift

Ways to make the home and hearth come alive with the spirit of the season. By Dava Guerin With the warm, summer sun and leisurely walks on the beach now merely fleeting memories, most of us turn our attention to the holidays in an effort to cushion [...]

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Giving (back) at the holidays – and every day

Giving (back) at the holidays – and every day

Making communities better places to live Be part of the change you wish to see in the world. — Mahatma Gandhi By Brenda Lange A friend recently lost her only son and is surviving this devastating time in part thanks to the many kindnesses shown [...]

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Welcome to Lahaska

Welcome to Lahaska

Bucks County’s famous crossroads village. By Maryanna S. Phinn “Lahaska” originates from the Lenape Native American word “Lahaskeke,” describing a local village and stream. Lahaska means “the place of much writing.” Historians believe that a major event or treaty took place somewhere near Lahaska, a [...]

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Paint the Town Red — or Blue

Paint the Town Red — or Blue

Jenkintown Borough celebrates tradition. By Maryanna S. Phinn If you grew up in Jenkintown, chances are your favorite color is either red or blue. Generations of families in this tiny Montgomery County borough of about 4,500 residents have a cherished tradition called “Color Day,” a [...]

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Haunted Happenings

Haunted Happenings

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

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Judging D-Town

Judging D-Town

Cast your vote to enjoy autumn in Doylestown. By Maryanna S. Phinn Doylestown Borough As pumpkins and politicians re-emerge this fall, a summons to Doylestown Borough may rule in your favor. The historic borough, Bucks County’s action-packed county seat since 1812, presents a dichotomy to [...]

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