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Father’s Day Experiences in June

By Dakoda Carlson  • The Cardinal Contributing Writer June is here, and so are the Father’s Day activities. The month brings the early days of summer, along with a sudden urge to be outside, on the trails, or at the country club. Celebrate your father this upcoming Father’s Day with an unforgettable experience.  Main Street […]

Doylestown Pride Returns For Year Six

By Kris Boger • Discover Doylestown This year, the Doylestown Pride Festival celebrates its sixth year and welcomes more events to town. With festivities organized by the Pride committee and pop-up events hosted by local stores and restaurants, the borough offers plenty of celebrations from June 13 through June 29.  “The Doylestown Pride Festival is […]

Literary Corner March 2025

“Not If I Can Help It”: Memoir Calls for Justice for Domestic Violence Victims

By Natalya Bucuy • Cardinal Managing Editor As far as life-changing events go, a 3 a.m. bang on the door resides towards the top of the list. It certainly was so for Meg Groff.  The hysterical night-gowned woman at the door couldn’t even explain her distress until Meg wrapped her in a blanket and held her […]

How Our Emotions Contribute to Heart Disease 

By Jill Sonlin • Cardinal Contributing Writer We all are familiar with the common risk factors of heart disease – high blood pressure, high cholesterol, being overweight, smoking, poor diet, and of course, not keeping up with with daily exercise. But did you know that our emotions can also contribute to risks of heart attack and […]

Cozy Cupid: Valentine’s Day Dates

By Lauren Heine – Cardinal Contributing Writer Cozy by definition is a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation. It’s the vibes of plush seating, fireplaces, candlelight, intimate spaces, calm music, inviting colors, pizza (which can even be heart-shaped!) Are you looking for a cozy night with your love? Here’s your guide.  Skip the crowds and […]

“Life is for Living:” Organizational Wisdoms from Wingmoms

By Natalya Bucuy – Cardinal Managing Editor Nothing is for certain except death and taxes. And laundry. A loyal friend through life’s trials, Laundry will always be there for us.  When it comes to household chores they truly are neverending. With the fresh start of the new year, we all strive for cleaner kitchens, organized […]

Stage United Hosts A Night of Song at Tile Works

By Danielle Gannon  •  The Cardinal Contributing Writer Join in the history of the Tile Works in Doylestown for A Night of Song, a monthly songwriter showcase hosted by Joe Montone, a Bucks County music producer.  In the first performance of the year, on Jan. 24, two artists will perform in the Big Room. Dirty […]

Beyond Bucks: 10 Winter Road Trip Destinations

By Britt Around Town  • Cardinal Contributing Writer Winter is the perfect time to embrace the magic of the season with an adventurous road trip. Whether you’re looking to hit the slopes, explore indoor attractions, or just escape the winter “cabin fever,” these ten destinations – all within a roughly 3-hour radius from Bucks County – […]

How to Love Your People This Election Season and Beyond

By Natalya Bucuy, Cardinal Managing Editor High Conflict: Exit Strategy  “You don’t know what you’re talking about!” my friend, seated to my right screams. “Oh, and you do? What you’re saying is just crazy!” my other friend barks back from the left. “I can’t believe you’d even consider voting like that! What are you thinking?” […]

BC Cares Showcases Young Talents at Pumpkinfest 

By Natalya Bucuy – Cardinal Managing Editor Go big or go home, the saying goes, and at Pumpkinfest, no one goes home. The annual tradition continues at Tile Works on Oct. 26 and 27. The fall festival features unique oversized pumpkin art, showcases young people’s music and art talent, and serves as a major fundraiser […]

When Do You Give Your Kids A Smartphone?

John Liberatore • Special for the Cardinal Local Parents Organize Awareness Campaign for “The Anxious Generation” and “Wait Until 8th” By now many parents have heard about the #1 best-seller, The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt. This book is primarily about the negative impacts of a childhood where much of our kids’ lives are centered […]

Local Detective Publishes Memoir and Airs True Crime Show This Fall

By Dana Roberts • Cardinal Contributing Writer If you’re looking for a fast-paced book to cap off your summer reading list, add “3 Decades Cold”, by Chris McMullin, to your Amazon cart. This memoir tells the story of Detective McMullin’s impressive career, with a focus on his 30 years in the Bensalem Police Department, where […]

In Their Words: “Give it a Try!”: Tim Conniff Offers Clean Comedy with a Side of Motivation Talk. 

By Dana Roberts • Cardinal Contributing Writer “In Their Words” is our monthly feature in which we get to know members of our community better as we ask them to finish sentences we provide; in any way they see fit.  We tapped into one of Doylestown’s somewhat hidden gems, Comedy Cabaret at Poco’s, to interview […]

Non-Toxic Skin & Body Care Products: Best Summer Swaps

By Jill Sonlin• Cardinal Contributing Writer One of the toughest parts about making the switch to clean non-toxic skin and body care products is knowing where to even start. With the plethora of products on the market claiming they are clean and green, how can one figure out the best options to choose? Remember that many […]

Ask Birdie: July 2024

Dear Birdie,  Since we live in a relatively small town, it’s pretty easy to bump into people you know when you’re out (the farmers market, the pool, restaurants, summer concerts). How can I keep my interactions short or inconspicuously avoid someone I spy without seeming rude? Also, any spots that I can fly under the […]

Local Artist Nancy Taylor Shares Healing Powers of Art

By Natalya Bucuy – Cardinal Managing Editor  12 pieces of Taylor’s FreeHand PaperCuts are on display and available for sale at Native Cafe through July (12 S. Main Street) A few months ago a tragedy of minor significance occurred in my kitchen. My favorite coffee mug – a gift from a dear friend, which reminded […]

Local Spotlight with Danielle: Bridge Acupuncture

By Danielle Gannon – Cardinal Contributing Writer I have always been very open and interested in alternative ways of healing the mind and body. The idea that our entire system is connected has always intrigued me. I believe that our emotional health plays a big part in our physical health. I first became interested in […]

Indigenous Ingenuities Offers Summer Garden Advice 

By Dakoda Carlson  – Cardinal Contributing Writer Have you ever come across a garden with a sign that reads “Indigenous Ingenuities habitat” and wondered what exactly it was? Our friends over at Indigenous Ingenuities are known for their informational approach to planting and prioritizing native species in gardens. They work with an abundance of clients […]

The Living Earth Brings the Gifts of Nature 

By Emma Williams – Special for the Cardinal  Found just before crossing into the bustling town of New Hope between Union and Main Street is the heart of gardening and gift giving, The Living Earth. Established by husband and wife, Sue and Jim Fagnani in 1974, the center embraces the experience of discovering a plant […]

In Their Words: Local Filmmaker Kevin Lapsley

“In Their Words” is a monthly feature in which people of interest help us get to know them better by finishing sentences we provide; in any way they see fit. To honor summer’s much anticipated Shark Week, which starts on July 7 on the Discovery Channel (and is hosted by John Cena!), we interviewed local […]

Summer Must Does in Bucks County 

By Emma Williams, Special to the Cardinal  July brings Bucks County the brightest and hottest days with the most highly anticipated events for everyone looking to enjoy quality time with friends, family, and other members of the community. From seasonal to annual events, theaters, organized runs, festivals, and parks many welcoming opportunities from great to […]

Immigrant Heritage Month: “People Are People Everywhere”

By Natalya Bucuy • Cardinal Managing Editor  “Unity is the rock on which the entire edifice of a nation is built.  Without it, the strongest of structures will collapse into rubble.”  Nelson Mandela  At 4 a.m., Cristina woke up to an emergency siren blaring through the pre-dawn city. Fog covered the buildings outside. “Everything stood still, with […]

JIGJAM Brings Irish Americana to Sellersville Theater’s Stage

By Jamie Bucuy • Special for the Cardinal In May, in celebration of international talent and musical prowess, Sellersville Theater welcomed the beloved Irish Blue Grass fusion band JIGJAM for a night of unforgettable entertainment. With a repertoire that blends traditional Irish melodies with contemporary blue grass flair, JIGJAM took the stage with an electrifying energy […]

Dave Sports Center Celebrates 70 Years in Business

By Natalya Bucuy • Cardinal Managing Editor In the late spring of 1954, Dave Windholz had $900 and a dream in his pocket.  Two years out of the Air Force, the 25-year-old graduate of Doylestown High School, lived on Harvey Avenue and worked for a neighbor in a sporting goods and auto supply store. As the […]

Local Spotlight: It’s in the Family – Like Father Like Son(s)

By Danielle Gannon • Cardinal Contributing Writer Dave Scannapieco opened his brokerage in 1992, in the Drexel University area with the intention of providing property management services. Soon after, he sold two properties to investors, saw the money they made, and thought, “Why aren’t we doing this?” His brokerage quickly expanded and began to focus […]

Happy Father’s Day from Local Dads

By Dana Roberts • Cardinal Contributing Writer Five local dads share tips, reflections, and hopes that will make you laugh aloud and tear up. Wishing a wonderful Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures out there! Adam Gilbert-Cole Profession: Public Librarian Resident of: New Britain Borough Children: Oliver, 13; Auggie, 10 Age you […]

Healthy Hometown: Gaining Control Over Allergies

By Jill Sonlin• Cardinal Contributing Writer Many adults and children suffer from mild to increasingly serious allergic reactions that can hinder their daily lives. Allergies are a chronic condition that one in three adults and one in four children experience according to the Center for Disease Control. Allergic responses can range from simple nuisances to […]

Doylestown Pride Festival Celebrates Five Years – June 15 – 23

The multi-day Doylestown Pride Festival returns with film screenings, Pride Music Day, pop-up events, drag brunch, and the popular Block Party. The event celebrates the many diverse sexual orientations and gender identities in Doylestown and the surrounding communities.  This year, the event kicks off with two flag raisings on June 1. At 5 p.m. on […]

Ask Birdie June 2024

Dear Birdie,  I struggle with being a goal-setter and micromanaging my life vs. surrendering and living in the present moment. How can I create a more balanced life where I’m still accomplishing goals, but living in the now?  Dear Struggler,  I first realized that Doylestown was a very hilly place when I started to ride […]

A Chat with Faye Meyer

A central Pennsylvania native, Faye grew up a theater kid. She studied musical theater at The Boston Conservatory, later relocating to Bucks County. Faye taught at The Conservatory of Doylestown and School of Rock and worked on professional theater productions, eventually opening a vocal studio in New Britain.  After the birth of her children, Faye […]

LITERARY CORNER JUNE 2024

‘94 Grads: 30 Years Later

By Dana Roberts • Cardinal Contributing Writer There must have been something special in the water in 1994. That, or the extra time at home from snow days due to the ice storms that year sparked something in the minds of the graduating teenagers. That’s the conclusion I came to after observing several ‘94 graduates […]

Artifact Brewing Opens in Doylestown Borough

By Dana Roberts • Cardinal Contributing Writer This summer, Doylestown borough residents and Bucks County’s beer aficionados have a new place to enjoy the season’s charms, as well as a delicious brew: Artifact Brewing.  The brewery’s second location, which opened earlier this spring at 19 West Court Street, halfway down the block from Lilly’s Gourmet […]

Doylestown Music Fest Brings New Faces to the Scene

By Natalya Bucuy• Cardinal Managing Editor With the consistent presence of musical talent throughout the year, Doylestown kicks it up a notch the first week of the month with the annual Music Fest from June 1 to 8. For an entire week, local restaurants, bars, cafes, merchants, churches, and museums host an array of musical […]

Doylestown Memorial Day Parade: May 27

The Doylestown Memorial Day Parade is conducted annually for the sole purpose of honoring those American Veterans whose sacrifices in defense of our nation and its democratic ideals are responsible for the freedoms we enjoy today. Having celebrated its 155th anniversary in 2023, it is the oldest Memorial Day Parade in the United States.  Last […]

Unlocking the Blue Zones: Secrets to Living Longer  

By Jill Sonin• Cardinal Contributing Writer What are the secrets to living longer healthier lives?  The Blue Zones have set the gold standard. This is the term that refers to the geographical locations around the world with people who are the healthiest and longest-living individuals. In fact, many live well past ninety or more. These […]

When You Just Can’t “Wing It” Anymore, Call Wingmom

By Danielle Gannon • Cardinal Contributing Writer Carla Altomare, a cardiovascular perfusionist and epidemiologist and a mom of three maintained her sanity by hiring “Wingmom” in Delaware back in 2017, at the company’s inception.  “I am meticulous with my life,” Altomare says. “My house, my laundry, it all has to be done. And done right. […]

Help! Where’s My Village? A Holistic Community for Modern Moms

By Amanda Vilar • Special for the Cardinal Over the past few years, many individuals, especially moms, the gatekeepers of our homes, have experienced a sense of isolation. While we have gained independence and strength as individuals, we are missing the sense of community that our traditional support systems provided.   To address this need for […]

Life Lessons from Local Moms at All Stages

By Dana Roberts • Cardinal Contributing Writer For the third year in a row, we chatted with different local moms on all things motherhood. We are so grateful for their willingness to share their perspectives and the lessons each of their journeys as moms have taught them. Happy Mother’s Day to all! Aesha Tahir Wellness Consultant […]

Picnics on Pine Create Accessible Events for All Audiences

By Natalya Bucuy • The Cardinal Managing Editor What makes a good picnic? Food. Friends. Music.  Picnics on Pine offers all three in a welcoming, spacious, and scenic setting. With a red barn on Pine Street as a backdrop, the event is designed with the entire family in mind – attendees of all ages and […]

What the Locals Do: Spring Loose and Explore Some Hidden Food Finds

By Kim Petrillo • Special to the Cardinal If you’re anything like me, by the time spring rolls around, you’re more than ready for longer days, brighter skies, and putting those dreary days of winter behind. This season also awakens the travel bug in me – it’s the month that I eagerly plan out our family […]