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Abracadabra! Tune in to a Virtual Magic Show with Bristol Riverside Theatre

by Bucky on October 28, 2020

A mentalist show – much like the common “magic show” -- is a unique experience, unlike any other theater experience. Now, make it virtual and you are truly in for a ride. Like most industries, magicians and mentalists have had to resort to an online platform to cater to their consumers. We’ve seen experiences reimagined in ways beyond comprehension, but Mentalist Vinny DePonto’s show, Mental…

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Behind the Scenes: From the Locals Podcast - Black Bass Hotel

by Brooke Hillman on October 28, 2020

With the season for haunting stories and ghostly spirits ushering in, we knew that for this episode of ‘From the Locals’ we wanted to feature a place notorious for supernatural encounters. And the first place that came to mind, of course, was the Black Bass Hotel. Named to OpenTable’s 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America in 2018, the Black Bass Hotel is not only a top inn, but one of Bucks…

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How to Spend a Day in Perkasie

by Brittany Brown on October 23, 2020

Looking for something fun and safe to do this October? Bucks County’s many beautiful town and Main Streets are all lovely to walk around, it’s hard to choose just one! Here’s how to spend a day up in upper Bucks County in the charming town of Perkasie… Shop for fall at AGA Farms Take a trip AGA Farms for the ultimate fall spirit boost! Pick from more than 20 varieties of pumpkins straight from…

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Don't Miss out on the Halloween Fun at Sesame Place® Philadelphia

by Brittany Brown on October 22, 2020

Our friendly neighborhood monsters over at Sesame Place® Philadelphia are keeping their fall tradition alive – plus, doing something brand new this year to accommodate the strange times we’re living in – to celebrate the spirit of Halloween. The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, running through November 1 st , brings just the right amount of spook to the park to make it a fun holiday “must see” for…

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Behind the Scenes: From the Locals Podcast – Shady Brook Farm

by Brooke Hillman on October 14, 2020

With pumpkin picking and fall festivities in full swing, it only seemed fitting that for episode 3 of From the Locals, we talk to Dave Fleming, an owner of one of the most popular autumn destinations in Bucks County: Shady Brook Farm. Located in Yardley, Shady Brook Farm is run today by Dave, his sister Amy, and his brother Paul, but was actually started 4 generations earlier by Dave’s…

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A Sunny (and Safe!) Fall Day at Peddler’s Village

by Jennifer Rogers Burns on October 10, 2020

No matter the season, Peddler's Village is one of the most charming places in Bucks County. From the shops, to the dining, to the seasonal events that take place on its beautifully-landscaped grounds, Peddler's has something for everybody! Trust me — I love it so much, I had my wedding reception there last October! Peddler's Village is located in Lahaska just a few short miles from New Hope, is…

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How to Spend a Fall Day at Shady Brook Farm

by Brittany Brown on October 3, 2020

Memories await at Shady Brook Farm in Yardley! With different offerings each season, the farm is a must do numerous times a year, but most especially during fall. A few weeks back, I visited Shady Brook Farm to explore their pick-your-own fields. The wagon rides to the fields ran approximately every half an hour and were filled with guests at a limited capacity. A path was laid out through their…

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I Spent the Day at Sesame Place During COVID-19 & This is How It Went

by Brittany Brown on October 1, 2020

Sunny days await behind the gates of Sesame Place® Philadelphia in Langhorne! Based on Jim Henson’s popular educational children’s show, Sesame Street, this children’s amusement park has been making memories for families since 1980. Did you know Sesame Place is the world’s first autism certified theme park? Nothing less would be expected from their COVID-19 precautionary measures that were…

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