Henry Hohlbain (1788-1877), of New Britain Township, created this cutout valentine in 1812. It is dedicated to his valentine and childhood sweetheart Martha Thomas (1795-1868).
Last night I uncovered poemshid so well it took me fifteen years to find them,a ribbon tied around a packet of blue linenas if whoever bound those sonnetswanted whoever unwrapped themto appreciate …
Walking through Aquetong Spring Park in winter is like being in a living library; there’s a series of pleasant, slightly hushed rooms, brimming with history and life. Here is a landscape that looks …
NAMI Philadelphia’s mission is to provide education, advocacy, awareness, support and resources to those whose lives are impacted by mental illness. Together with other members of the community, we …
Every time I hear or read about people, especially Republicans, who question President Biden’s ability to perform the duties of his office because he is over 80 years old, my blood boils.I am 88 …
Court Street in Doylestown Borough is hopping. A new 1,200+-square-foot craft brewpub, an 84-seat restaurant and lower-level wine bar with additional tasting room for 20 (and residences above both) …
Battling addiction is a complicated matter that often involves many different pathways to recovery. Besides traditional clinical treatment, individuals are also strongly encouraged to seek support …
I am writing to express my appreciation for the exceptional work of Andy Holtzman and Brett Duffey in the “Trading Up” series in the Bucks County Herald. Their commitment to investigative …
I am the daughter of Steven Gidumal, and our family owns the land on which the abandoned Tinicum bridge sits. The protection and preservation of the (Headquarters Road) bridge is an issue I have been …
There is, for each of us, that time of day, hopefully, when we sit down with a pinch of time to burn, whether we’re too tired to do anything else or just need to wind down. I find myself surfing …
When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies? To surrender dreams, this may be madness...Too much sanity may be madness! But maddest of all is to see life as it is and not as it should …
Three weeks ago in this space, I made what I thought was a big ask. I called for a dozen volunteers to spend one evening a month with me throughout 2024 at the Bucks County Herald’s office in …
In August of 1889, a broadside was posted all over Doylestown, promoting a camp meeting “in Mr. Fisher’s Grove on East Street near the borough line.” It was sponsored by …
Swallows race to open-mouthed young in the cob-webbed rafters of the cedar boat house. The feeding frenzy takes a voyeuristic back seat as the birds watch lovers entwined on a park bench. Even birds …
I commend the Bucks County Herald and journalists Brett Duffey and Andy Holtzman for the outstanding “Trading Up” series. The three-part series was a comprehensive analysis focused on 21st-century …
In the his Jan. 18, State of the City address, Lambertville Mayor Andrew Nowick provided various types of information. Three points stood out.First, our city fiscal position shows some stabilization …
Pennsylvania, often celebrated for its rich history and diverse landscapes, harbors a dark secret that stains its reputation. We are the last state in the country to openly and legally permit live …
T.S. Eliot once wrote that April is the cruelest month. Anyone with a January birthday would vehemently disagree with his assertion. It is ironic that Eliot died on Jan. 4. The real cruelest month …
Prior to the recent Central Bucks School Board elections, if one had listened only to major media reports and certain candidates, one would have gotten the unmistakable impression that the four …
Everyone’s experienced the frustration of listening to the loud roar of lawn care equipment being used nearby, but most Pennsylvanians are likely unaware of the massive amounts of air pollution …
