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Author: Alexandra Lashner

Alexandra (Alex) Lashner was born and raised in Bucks County and she currently resides in Bensalem. She is a Senior Account Executive at Frank Advertising, which is a public relations and marketing firm that specializes in the kitchen and bath industry. In her spare time, Alexandra enjoys working out at her friend’s gym, playing with her cats, painting her nails as a form of self-care, reading and bonding with her son and husband.

Newtown Through the Ages: From the 1960s to Today

by Alexandra Lashner on January 6, 2020

It’s been seven years since I’ve been a resident of Bucks County. I was born and raised in Bucks. Both of my parents were born in Northeast Philadelphia and raised in Bucks. My grandparents lived in Philadelphia as well. Even my husband, who was raised in Bucks, has family roots in Philadelphia. So when I went to college in Lancaster County seven years ago, I didn’t think I would be away for so…

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The Bucks County Covered Bridge Tour: Fall 2019

by Alexandra Lashner on November 4, 2019

October leading into November is the best time of the year to view fall foliage in Bucks County. And what better way to view the lush red, orange and gold leaves than a scenic drive through Upper Bucks and down the Delaware River on the Bucks County Covered Bridge Tour? My husband and I set out on our journey early on a Sunday morning. It was cloudy and rain was in the forecast, but we made the…

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The Best Fall Drinks for Non-Coffee Drinkers

by Alexandra Lashner on October 25, 2019

“But how can you hate coffee?! How do you survive?!” said everyone I knew since my college days. Yes, I’m not a coffee drinker. I love the smell of it, but there’s something about the taste that I don’t prefer. If you’re like me and you don’t drink coffee, it can be daunting to go to a café. And with the cooler weather on its way, you’ll likely want to find a nice, warm drink to sip on that isn’t…

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