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There's a new way to get to Musikfest — and avoid parking hassles
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — There will be a new way to get to Musikfest when the massive music festival opens in 10 days. ArtsQuest, in partnership with Trans-Bridge Lines and Penn State University, on Monday announced a new satellite parking lot will be established at Penn State Lehigh Valley. The...
16x Grammy Award-winning musician going on tour: Where to get tickets to his Pa. show
Jerry Douglas, a 16-time Grammy-Award winning musician, is going on a tour that includes a stop in Bucks County, Pa. Douglas is a recording artist, band leader, producer, composer and member of Alison Krauss and Union Station. He will release his first album in seven years, “The Set,” on Sept....
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center to Host Historic Exhibits This Weekend
The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg is part of the Lehigh Valley’s Passport to History program this weekend, Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. As a free event for all, it is a great opportunity to explore the rich history of our region. This weekend features activities for all ages and interests: a new model train exhibit as well as quilt exhibits, crafts for young and old, a special concert on Sunday, and guided tours of an 1826 barn. Hours are 10 AM to 4 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 4 PM on Sunday.
Raising Cane’s to Open Two New Montgomery County Locations
Raising Cane’s is planning on opening twelve new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia over the next three-and-a-half years, and two will be in Montgomery County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chain has been rapidly expanding and has opened ten locations in the Philadelphia...
Olivet Boys & Girls Club enjoys free screening of "Twisters" thanks to generous gift
READING, Pa. -- Members of the Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading were treated to a special screening of the new "Twisters" movie on Wednesday night. The group was invited to the Reading IMAX theater to enjoy the screening for free, thanks to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Tom White...
Rock band Wheatus to headline benefit concert in Quakertown
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. -- Wheatus will be rocking the greater Lehigh Valley in the fall. The band behind the hit "Teenage Dirtbag" is scheduled to headline a benefit concert at the Univest Performance Center on Sept. 28. They will be joined by supporting acts Away Message and Kitty Rotten. Wheatus performed...
ARL appoints Stacey Cole as Chief Development Officer
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) announced the appointment of Stacey Cole as Chief Development Officer. Cole will spearhead the fundraising initiatives to support the life-saving work at the shelter. Cole comes to the ARL from the Reading Hospital Foundation where she served as the Director of Stewardship...
Berks Book Bonanza returns Sept. 20 - 22
MOHNTON, Pa. - The Berks Book Bonanza will once again open its doors to the public for its annual gently-used book sale. This year's sale is scheduled to run Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22 at the County of Berks South Campus, located at 400 E. Wyomissing Avenue in Mohnton.
Dublin’s Boiler Room Transforms into High-End Dining Restaurant
The Boiler Room has ignited excitement in Dublin with its grand reopening and transformation into a full-service, fine-dining restaurant. The Boiler Room has ignited excitement in Dublin with its grand reopening and transformation into a full-service, fine-dining restaurant, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Previously a wine...
Furry Friends: Preston and Sophie
CUMRU TWP., Pa. - This week's Furry Friends come from the Animal Rescue League in Cumru Township. First up is "Preston." He's a two-year-old American Pit Bull. This lucky pup got to do a photo shoot with first responders as part of an adoption initiative. The shelter says he's a sweet boy who will usually roll over for a belly rub and loves going for walks.
Bucks County’s Mike Daley is the Man Behind America’s Grandest Private Whiskey Collection
Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States. Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States, writes Brad Japhne for Food & Wine. His expansive estate,...
Bucks County, PA’s Owowcow Ice Cream Now Available in Cape May, NJ
Ice cream from a very popular ice cream shop in Bucks County, PA is now available down the shore (spoken like a true Jersey Girl). Owowcow is expanding (sort of) to Cape May, New Jersey, according to Philly Voice. The sweet treat shop was founded in Ottsville. It has four...
Bucks County Officials Share Thoughts, Concerns Related to Expansion of Nearby Airport
Several officials from the country have raised concerns of potential environmental and sound-based pollution from the airport. Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield Township officials have joined the protest against the expansion of Trenton-Mercer Airport over concerns of a negative impact on air, water, and noise quality, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
PCFLV campers enjoy smiles aplenty
Camp Smile brought a week full of joy to campers at the annual event hosted by the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley at Muhlenberg College’s Moyer Hall. Held June 24-28, the day camps provided local kids battling cancer and their siblings, along with children who have lost a sibling to cancer a chance to play games, work on arts and crafts, swim, as well as participate in theater.
Theatre Horizon Reveals Its 20th Anniversary 2024-25 Season Schedule
Theatre Horizon's 20th anniversary season features two regional premieres, a sold-out musical encore, community programs, and more. Montgomery County’s Theatre Horizon is preparing for its 20th anniversary by announcing the 2024-25 season of programming, which includes two highly-anticipated regional premieres, the return of a popular musical after a previous sold-out engagement, a variety of community programming, plus an all-star birthday cabaret celebration that will honor Horizon’s past while looking forward to the future.
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