There is no better view of downtown Lambertville than the view from the second floor of the 26Bridge Studio & Gallery. When Stephen and his business partner, Laura Pedrick, rented the place for their “underground” fine art photography gallery, they found the location irresistible. Their gallery’s large window hovers above the New Jersey side of the…
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Jeffrey Buckwalter, the Doctor who found Balance in Nature I spotted Jeffrey from two hundred yards away, just as one might spot a rare bird or flower in the wilderness. The group of workers and volunteers was busy setting up the display of native flowers and ferns for sale on the outdoor counters, trimming rough…
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Frankly, as I was entering the David Witchell Salon & Spa in Peddler’s Village, I was nervous. The idea of meeting David J. Witchell, the legendary hair & spa Prince of Bucks County, made my hair stand on end. For the renowned style and elegance expert, it could be painful to face a guy…
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Most people in town know Bear. Yet only a few people know the unbelievable story of the guy behind the colorful jewelry and tattoos. It’s a tale of a talented musician who had his brush with fame. And it’s a story of a Bear who got poked too much and too hard. When…
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Some towns have a mayor. Some towns also have a sheriff. But only New Hope, PA has its…
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When Wild Horses Settle by the River Close your eyes and picture a horse. Now imagine that horse situated alongside a river. What do you see? What do you hear? Is it a wild stallion galloping across rough waters? Or do you see a tame horse gently walking by a quietly flowing stream, grazing…
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Looking for inside information about New Hope? Meet Annette. I’ve seen Annette before. In fact, if you ever visited New Hope PA, like many others who seek the perfect weekend getaway, there is a good chance you have seen her as well. At her job, as the Visitor Center Coordinator, just like the monumental historic…
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You know how when you hear a story, sometimes you can almost hear the soundtrack playing in the background? John Beacher’s story is definitely one of those. We meet at 4:45pm. The venue, Karla’s Bar and Restaurant, a New Hope institution. In just a few hours, while diners enjoy their food and area musicians line…
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A tale that ends with a bang Justin Nawn really wanted to be a drummer. With a professional pianist grandmother classical music was in his genes, but this kid wanted to rock! However, with neighbors within earshot of his house, drumming was not a realistic option for expressing his musical side . . . and…
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When life gave her lemons, Iris made a lemon cake out of them. If life had not given Iris Lauber a bittersweet taste of challenges and hurdles, I may have met her somewhere else. Maybe in a café in Haifa, Israel next to the small town where she was born and lived until the age…
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