In many places, the world population suffers in ways that most of us, especially here in the U.S., couldn’t imagine. Often, through worldwide politics and pressure tactics, many of the …
Robert Clymer (1872–1949) was raised in the Ottsville area and received his only formal education between the ages of 11 and 15, after which he began working in his uncle’s general store …
The land at the northeast corner of Bristol and Easton roads was part of William Penn’s land grant from King Charles II of England. In 1684 it was deeded to its first owner, John Gray. By the …
Owned by Frank Schultz (1908-1984), the Vogue Shoppe occupied stores in both Doylestown and Perkasie in the 1950s and 1960s.
Not many people today know the history hiding behind the walls of the James-Lorah Memorial Home, located at North Main and Broad streets in Doylestown. …
An article in the Feb. 9, 1905, issue of the Intelligencer announced “Stocking Factory May Be Located Here.” The firm of Drenk & Brewer chose for its mill the Hohlefelder Building (a …
“If one steps into the cultural district of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and into a graceful garden adjoining the main branch of the Bucks County Free Library, Lassie [star of books, film, radio, …
“This glazed earthenware vessel was used in the kitchen at the home of William Mercer. It was used to hold spring water for cooking and drinking and was refilled daily. It had a white canvas …
The Doylestown English and Classical Seminary, was established around 1867 by prominent businessmen of the community who were concerned about the education of the children of Doylestown.
The original Doylestown Farmers’ Market. The land was originally part of Judge Henry Chapman’s farm, at the end of Chapman Lane off N. Main Street.
The village of Edison in Doylestown Township was originally named Bridge Point, after a seven-arch stone bridge there. Built in 1800, the bridge carried the main highway from Philadelphia to …
Abel Atherholt Stover (1842-1915) owned and operated a livery stable near the present Doylestown train station. In the 1871 Business Directory & Gazetteer of Bucks County his advertisement …
During the first half of the 20th century, visitors to the county seat of Bucks could spend the night on the Lackawanna Trail (U.S. Route 611) in the States Tourist Cottages. Located at 300 S. Main …
The photo taken in 1937, shows the Leattor Funeral Home at 39 W. State St. in Doylestown. George R. Leattor attended the Doylestown High School and was on the first editorial …
We have been fighting the Quakertown compressor station in West Rockhill Township for over three years. We have followed the rules and done everything we are supposed to do. We filed our Motion …
Responding to the letter “Mother Nature will have the last laugh” from Oct. 22, the writer presents his opinion on “the key question” whether and why climate change takes place. He …
As we approach another holiday season of gift giving I’m realizing that the opening of the Headquarters Road Bridge will not be a present that I will receive this year. In a past issue of …
I lament the passing of Michael Gerson, an evangelical Christian and conservative journalist. He was an advisor and speech writer for Republican political leaders including President George W. …
The writer of “Democracy at stake,” states that the elderly and poor have no IDs to vote or would be disenfranchised from voting. What a farce! Everyone on Social Security has to prove …
The voter turnout in Bucks County this past November was 65.8% of the registered voters of Bucks County. This turnout was incredibly close to the percent of registered voters (65.0) who voted …
