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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]