Celebrating the American worker on Labor Day
For many of us, Labor Day marks the traditional end to summer, much as Memorial Day marks its beginning. In times past, Labor Day even had a sartorial importance, as those of higher caste wouldn’t dream of wearing white clothing or accessories past the date of its celebration. But, of course, as the U.S. Government itself points out, “Labor Day—the More...
Rep. Helen Tai to host senior fair Aug. 14 in New Hope
State Rep. Helen Tai will host a senior fair from on Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the New Hope Volunteer Eagle Fire Company building. The event offers older area residents useful information about about health care, property More...
Brook Trout Population Growing in Aquetong Creek
Birds do it. Bees do it. Even the trout in the creek do it, according to recent research by a local nature group. Surveys conducted by the Bucks County chapter of Trout Unlimited in June and July confirmed that More...
One day hot, next day rainy. Here’s some safety tips for both.
It’s been a summer of strange weather — oppressive heat, punctuated by sudden downpours, often in the same day. Tuesday has seen overcast skies and cooler temperatures, but it’s still hot enough More...
PHOTOS: New Hope dragon boat team competes in Hungary
Bucks County Dragon Boat Association (BCDBA) participated in the 11th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) Club Crew World Championships held July 17-22 in Szeged, Hungary. The BCDBA’s Fusion team competed More...
Prallsville Mills Presents ‘The Illustrated Delaware River’ July 13
For better or worse, the Delaware River served as the original Route 1, a watery highway that brought modern civilization to formerly pristine wilderness. The Prallsville Mills Speaker Series continues with More...
Family Fun this Weekend at Peddler’s Village Summer Food & Music Festival
Looking for something to do this weekend? Peddler’s Village in nearby Lahaska is hosting its Summer Food & Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, and it’s jam-packed with live entertainment, kid’s More...
More than You Ever Wanted to Know about the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge
Many of us use it daily without any excitement, but the bridge spanning the Delaware River between New Hope and Lambertville has a 200-year-plus history that includes an illegal bank, state receivership, tolls on More...
Does Expecting the Worst Make it Less Likely to Happen?
Does expecting, or even preparing, for the worst make it less likely to happen? An illogical question indeed, but nonetheless, it sometimes seems that the terrible snow storms we expect never actually happen, and More...
‘Christmas Carol’ at Music Mountain Theatre is a Must-See
Photo: Kasey Ivan By John Dwyer Though many are familiar with “A Christmas Carol” (music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Lynn Ahrens), I’ve stayed away from it over time. Boy, was I wrong! It is delightful More...
