A 7-acre field of boulders that ring like bells

In the summer of 1890, Dr. J.J. Ott gathered some rocks from a boulder field in Bridgeton Township, PA, arranged them in a particular order, and then beat them with a hammer. Instead of a dull thud, the rocks produced strange, bell-like tones. Accompanied by a brass band, Ott used the rocks, positioned by octave, to play several musical selections for the Buckwampum Historical Society of Bucks County.

The rich architecture of Bucks County dates back as far as the late 1600s and continues to remain central to our landscape. We invite you to explore the past, present and future through these dramatic buildings and historical collections.

Local Venues, Local Bands, National Attention

Big sound is coming from a small record label out of Schwenksville, PA, and for the past few years, it’s been garnering attention nationwide. Dr. Dog, a Philadelphia-based rock group (don’t be confused by the name, it isn’t hip-hop music this group performs; the band’s style has been compared with that of The Beach Boys and the Beatles) will release its fifth album this summer through the local studio Park the Van Records. 

Passed Up or Present?

Let me start off by saying I was wrong. (Amazing what you can learn in six months of marriage.) I was planning a jaunt to Skippack, in search of the perfect birthday gift for my BFP (Beloved Female Perspective) and when I found the village on the map, I had some serious doubts about how worthwhile this trip would be. I mean, the main part of town barely covered a few paltry miles of road— how interesting could it be? I figured that this would be a quick trip—an hour at most—followed by me running to the same old soulless mall stores, not to mention trying to find a way to fill up an entire article with something that would hold valued readers’ interest. 

Waterfront casino plans seem like a done deal, but the unending arguments over them may prove otherwise

In late January, as one of his first and more newsworthy orders of business, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter revoked a building license given to the SugarHouse Casino. Issuing the license was one of former mayor John Street’s last orders of business, quite nearly at the 11th hour of his tenure. As such, Mayor Nutter viewed the action as “rushed and not properly vetted.”     

Travel Tips for the Perfect Vacations

It was a travel nightmare.

I’d flown to Rome with a dear friend. The plan was simple: Spend three weeks touring the Italian countryside. We were meeting her cousin—whom I imagined to be similar to my pal in temperament—and the three of us were going to have the time of our lives.

Walking Around the Next American Neighborhoods

World War II changed America in profound ways. It created Rosie the Riveter, the Baby Boomers, the GI Bill, personal wealth, the Interstate Highway System, automobile ownership, cheap gas and home heating oil and, ultimately, suburban developments. 

Just as the colors of nature shift from the bleak, somber tones of winter to the invigorating colors of spring, so, too, do the shades of fashion. This is the season of metamorphosis, as we shed winter coats and accessories and move toward airier fabrics and lighter looks. This month, Lifestyle Magazine has teamed up with Saks Fifth Avenue and the Morris Arboretum to bring you the season’s most classic, wearable styles.

Enjoying Public Art in Bucks County

Public art is intriguing, frequently inspiring and sometimes misunderstood. It evokes interpretation, debate or competition or it may symbolize unity and peace. Sometimes it acts as a way to build consensus and bring harmony within a community.  

Dynamic and Daring, Local Architects and Interior Designers Reveal Their Secrets to Success

There is no more tangible expression of your personality and lifestyle than your surroundings. Get to know six diverse and exceptional local design experts as they share their philosophies, design fantasies and tips to help you bring out your true colors.