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FROM THE LOCALS BLOG

Night Freight: Is the New Hope Railroad Haunted?

by Eric Mintel on June 28, 2021

Watch as the Bucks County Paranormal Investigations team of Eric Mintel, Dave Antonow and Dominic Sattelle head to the New Hope Railroad to investigate the strange paranormal occurrences for the first time ever on this historical railroad line that dates back to the turn of the 20 th century. Listen to staff discuss its history, current excursions and creepy encounters of their own. Then, watch as…

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Circling The Square: Explore Dublin’s Creative Marketplace

by Brittany Brown on June 21, 2021

Located in the heart of Dublin is a Bucks County hidden gem called The Square. The building was built back in the 1920s and was originally the Dublin Pants Factory. It then grew into a facility that provided a place where small businesses could start and grow their business. The building’s most recent renovation took place in 2019 and lead to the birth of “The Square” and now is home to roughly 30…

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Behind the Scenes: From the Locals Podcast - Crossing Vineyards and Winery

by Brooke Hillman on June 18, 2021

Tom Carroll Jr. was only 10 years old when he told his parents, Tom and Chris Carroll, that their historic farm and estate in Washington Crossing, PA would make the perfect vineyard. Although Tom Jr. was a bit too young to fully understand what that meant, he was onto something. Almost 20 years later, the property that is now known as Washington Crossing Vineyards and Winery, grows over a dozen…

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Whatever Floats Your Boat - A Guide to Kayaking in Bucks County

by Alexandra Lashner on June 16, 2021

Bucks County has a handful of parks and nature centers that offer varying kayaking opportunities for novices and boating enthusiasts alike. If you own a kayak, you’ll want to make sure you have the following items handy in your boat: An appropriately sized life jacket A rescue whistle, in case of emergency A current boating permit In most Bucks County parks, you will need to show a launch permit…

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How to Spend the Weekend with Dad in Bucks County

by Christina Cordaro on June 7, 2021

Father's Day is quickly approaching, so why not plan a weekend getaway with your main guy from day one? Bucks County is the perfect place to spend time with dad – Father’s Day or any old weekend! You are guaranteed to find an activity or event that will brighten up your Dad’s day and instantly put a smile on his face. There are three main aspects that my Dad and I connect with each other the most…

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Peek Inside the Janet L. Mintzer Conference and Event Center at the Pearl S. Buck House

by Jennie Porter on June 1, 2021

Driving up the driveway through the sweeping fields of the Pearl S. Buck International campus, it is no wonder why Pearl S. Buck - author, humanitarian, and first woman to win both the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize - made it her homestead decades ago. The estate shows off Bucks County in all its glory, complete with manicured lawns and award-winning gardens. But the grounds are alive with…

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