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Stand Up for Justice Band’s Together for a Cause
Posted by James Lamb
Published: Thursday, April 17, 2025
On Saturday, June 7th at the New Hope Winery starting at 6 pm, Stand Up for Justice in collaboration with Stage United will once again be holding a concert as part of their second annual fundraiser for local educators.
Featuring local musical acts Class Act, Pajammies, Colacore, and Helene, the event also serves as an awards ceremony for Central Bucks School District K-12 educators.
Organized by CBSD School Board Vice President Heather Reynolds (right), local realtor Shana Trichon (center), and Stage United founder Joe Montone (left), this year’s nominations include educators from CB East and West, as well as Holicong, Jamison, Lenape, and Warwick elementary schools. Nominees range from science, social studies, music, English, and elementary school teachers.
”The goal for Stand Up is to eventually branch out outside of Central Bucks to other school districts and we’ve had three very successful years so far,” said co-organizer of SUFJ Heather Reynolds.
SUFJ is a non-profit that raises funds for the educators who win one of the three awards every year.
”The Council for the Advancement of Public Schools has contributed and made a sizable donation the last two years to support Stand Up for Justice,” said Reynolds, and “We’ve awarded over $6,000 over the last two years.”
Last year’s winners were Allison Levin, a 23 year educator, fine arts instructor, and Jewish Student Union Advisor, and Jared Hottenstein, a 5th grade teacher with 25 years in education.
Montone calls the event “a celebration of the entire school district.”
With live music from four local acts, an awards ceremony, items to be raffled off that include gift baskets donated by local businesses as well as a bicycle, the second annual Band Together for a Cause is sure to be an uplifting and inspiring night for the Central Bucks community. With plenty of on-site parking available, attendees are invited to arrive early for a dinner at The Tavern from 5 - 8 pm. Doors for the event open at 6pm, with the show and awards ceremony happening from 7 - 10 pm.
The New Hope Winery is located at 6123 Lower York Rd., New Hope, PA 18938
Largest crowd to date in Doylestown turns out for “Hands Off” rally against trump and musk administration
Posted by James Lamb
Published: Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:45 pm
An estimated 1,300 “Hands Off” rallies kicked off on Saturday, April 5th across the country with a conservative total estimated 1,300 people attending the one held in Doylestown today alone.
People are startng to take to the streets in protest of the current administration’s policy changes in education, arts, heath care, social security, the firing of essential federal workers, and even coming after the press (EEP! “WHAT, ME WORRY?”)
In Manhattan for instance, their protest extended for nearly 20 blocks. Altlanta, Georgia packed in a police estimated 20,000. Chicago and Washington D.C. definitely had thousands in attendance…and our little purple county seat by capita matched if not exceeded expectations.
Peacefully and without incident, attendees took to the sidewalks and Bucks County Old Courthouse steps to hear from speakers in opposition of Trump and by proxy Elon Musk (or vice versa).
Democratic members of Congress, including our own Rep. Tim Brennan, joined in on calling out the breaks in conventional norms currently in flux. To quote Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-MD., “Our founders wrote a Constitution that did that did not begin with ’We the dictators’.”
Peaceful protests are guaranteed under the First Amendment, as are Freedom of Speech (also applicable), Freedom of Press (hello?), Freedom of Assembly (literally this!), and Right to Petitition the Government (don’t get it f*cked up!)
“Shut your eyes, but it won’t go away
Turn on, turn off, the news,
Far
I’m far
So far
From the front line
Quite the opposite,
I’m safe inside
But I worry and I give money
And I feel useless
behind this computer”
- Paramore
Trans day of visibility celebrated in doylestown
Posted by James Lamb
Published: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 5:02 am
The corner of East State and Main Streets in the Borough of Doylestown was a sea of light blue, pink, and white stripes as well as rainbows on Monday evening for a celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Many in the crowd held signs, such as “Trans People Belong”, Trans Rights Are Human Rights”, “Don’t Mess With Trans Kids”, and “You Wish You Could Be Like Us”.
International Transgender Day of Visibility was created in 2009 by Rachel Crandall Crocker as a celebration of living members of the transgender community. Until it’s creation, the only well-known trans day was Transgender Day of Remembrance, which mourns those murdered as a result of transphobia.
The White House is currently and actively making it harder for transgender Americans to live freely and openly. Executive orders placing barriers in the way of things like access to federal identity documents, scrubbing trans history from schools and official government websites, and the looming potential of withholding federal funding from hospitals over gender-affirming care are just a few examples.
”When you have the nation’s commander-in-chief demonizing transgender people, it certainly sends a signal to all Americans,” legal director of Human Rights Campaign Sarah Warbelow has stated.
There are 3.3 million generally estimated transgender adults in the United States according to the Human Rights Campaign.
Celebrations, marches, and protests play a crucial part in countering the mounting cultural and legal threats to the rights of transgender people. Gatherings to raise awareness and allegiance for the trans community were not just held in Doylestown yesterday; multiple rallies were held in Pennsylvani, New York, Illinois, California, Texas, Washington D.C., Utah, and Oregon.
An empty chair marks a full occasion
Thursday, March 20, 2025 11:45 pm
Posted by: James Lamb
In order to have a proper community forum in respect to the current state of government and political policies being implemented, you invite two sets of people: the general public, and the politicians. Guess which set attended in full force and which one was a complete no-show.
People are angry, confused, and ready to take action, but where do they channel that energy? Phone calls, emails, standing outside the offices of state representatives, staging rallies, protesting Tesla dealerships, typing away on social media, deleting their social media accounts on platforms they no longer support (TWITTER!), all to no avail. When a general public that vastly outnumbers the elected officials “in charge” can’t have their voices heard, where do they turn?
They invite their elected officials to a sit down…face-to-face, old school-style: We’ve got a problem, let’s talk it out.
On Wednesday night, March 19th, local grassroots organizers did just that and invited 1st District Representative Brian Fitzpatrick to a community forum at Doylestown Borough Hall to ask questions. When he obviously didn’t show and we’re not sure what his excuse was or if he even had one (this event’s name was changed from being called a “Town Hall” to at least give him that out), the intended questions turned to statements.
For instance, organizer Larissa Hopwood stated that, “We can be the leaders we’re all looking for” and to “look to our communities” - an echoing that we as the public are stronger than those in power positions as elected government officials. Aren’t those in power as elected officials working for us? Can we not, as voters, take that power away from them in the next election cycle?
On the topic of eduction, speaker Tabitha Dell’Angelo addressed the programs the Department of Education gives funding to, but, as of this writing, does the Department of Education even exist anymore or is it just a co-op of the WWE (please get us off this timeline!)
Speaker Rebecca Hone was literally in tears when she spoke about her 20+ years as an employee of the Bucks County Library and the number of people who use the library system and those who may not have access to it soon.
Immigration rights and ICE in our area were also brought up, but that’s a more in-depth situation and a problem that we’ll address separately and later (stay tuned, we’re working on it).
Ann Ferguson educated those in attendance about how, yeah, it seems fine and not a problem to grab that secondary form of identification to go vote in the future (if that passes), unless you’re a senior citizen and don‘t have the bandwidth or resources to update that expired passport.
Are you starting to see the problem here?
This is a general summary. So many more topics and concerns were brought up. Did we mention the room was full to capacity? It was. Did we also mention that we did a general consensus of those in attendance, and let‘s just say a lot stayed out past their bedtimes…no disrespect, but, kids, where are you!? Don’t sit these things out! Maybe this event missed your awareness, so maybe/hopefully our writing about it will get you to attend the next one, because we want to hear your perspective on the current state of WTF too!
“Arsonists, they only start so many fires before they burn down their own house, and these motherfuckers in the White House, they’re gonna burn themselves down.” - Ian MacKaye, Minor Threat/Fugazi
New Restaurant coming to Doylestown in the spring
Posted by James Lamb
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 9:52 a.m.
Recently vacated by popular Quinoa Peruvian & Mexican Restaurant in Doylestown Borough, 54 E. State Street is about to spice things up soon. Get ready to “Experience the Heat, Savor the Flavor”!
Anticipated to open this spring, Red Rooster Hot Chicken will be coming to town with their variety of chicken combos, sandwiches, tenders, wings, and signature rooster bites.
In the meantime, check them out currently at 610 W. Street Road in Warminster, open 12:00pm - 12:00am seven-days a week. The Doylestown spot will be their second location.
Poco’s in Doylestown listed for sale
Posted by James Lamb
Monday, March 3, 2025 7:00pm
Popular dinner and late night spot Poco’s Mexican and American Restaurant & Bar is up for sale after over 30-years with the same owner. Known for their tacos, chips and salsa, chimichangas, and fresh margaritas, it’s a rare ccasion not to see its parking lot full. Boasting a renowned upstairs Comedy Club, this Main Street restaurant could be yours…for the right price. Currently listed at an asking price of $475,000 and with a monthly rent of $10,500, this combined over 300 seating could be the prime opportunity for the right person or persons. For more information and details see the attached business posting. Note: Business only is listed for sale, not the property.
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Missed brant bjork at John & Peter’s Friday night, check out these shows happening tonight
Saturday, March 15, 2025 1:42pm
Posted by: James Lamb
Legendary desert rock musician Brant Bjork (Kyuss, Fu Manchu, Mondo Generator) played to a packed house at John & Peter’s in New Hope Friday night. We posted some video on our stories and main feed on Instagram (linked below).
If you’re in the mood for some live music, check out some of these shows happening tonight!
Nomad Supply Company in Doylestown is hosting local musician Christina Ward, Flatwaves, The Blackburns, and Civil Rats starting at 6:30pm.
John & Peter’s in New Hope is doing it again with favorites Reeder Station, Anderson Council, and The Make Three. Doors open at 9pm but stop by early and grab a bite to eat. We recommend their turkey burger!
Don’t “Breakdown” on the way to Broken Goblet in Bensalem to see Pure Petty: The Ultimate Tom Petty Tribute. Doors open at 7pm (21+)
Oak, Ash, & Thorn are playing Dharma Bums in New Hope from 8:00 - 11:00pm. Go dance upstairs after grabbing some vegan cauliflower tacos before they’re off the menu!
Sellersville Theater is hosting Glengarry Boys with doors opening at 7:30 and the show at 8:00pm
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International Women’s Day Rally Brings Call to Action
Posted by James Lamb
Sunday, March 9, 2025 4:30pm
On the corner of East Court and Main Streets in Doylestown Borough Saturday afternoon, a large crowd gathered in support of International Women’s Day.
Organized by local activist Lolly Hopwood and Bucks County Anti-Racism Coalition co-leader Kevin E. Leven, signs in support and solidarity of women’s rights were in abundance as gatherers stood on the sidewalk. Passing cars beeped their horns, passengers and drivers waved, and some even rolled their windows down to cheer.
Attendees waved with their signs that said things like “Women Should Rule the World”, “Stronger Together”, “Men of Quality Don’t Fear Equality”, and “Women’s Rights are Human Rights”.
Other Signs called out the current presidential administration’s discriminatory policies and questioned the whereabouts of Pennsylvania Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.
Over the megaphone, Hopwood spoke with the crowd and invoked the names of activist and feminist rights champions Shirley Chisholm, Judy Heumann, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, Nina Simone, and Ruth Bader Ginsberg to the cheers and applause of the crowd.
Leven stated afterwards that he was “encouraged to see a lot of men in the audience at the women’s day rally.” He further acknowledged that “it takes all of us standing up for one another and coming together under common cause to maximize our impact.”
In speaking with Hopwood about the inception of the event, she shared that, “At a time when things feel like they’re spiraling out of control, having a space for our community to gather in solidarity is essential. It’s not only important to be able to use our voices and our talents to rise up and speak out. Connecting with the network of established organizations and newer activists is what will help us to move forward towards a better future.
“So many people are looking for ways to help. Here are some actions that can make a difference:
- hold our representatives accountable. The 5 Calls App & Website is a streamlined way for people to locate & contact their representatives. There are also basic talking point prompts in the app if you need help to figure out what to say.
- Shop local, independent, and direct. At a time when billionaire business men are using their money and political influence to increase their riches even more while the government chops away at protections for the most vulnerable in our country, we need to stop supporting the massive businesses that are doing the most harm. Shopping local, independent and direct benefits our small businesses, our communities and our environment.”
Keep an eye out for more action! There are several local grassroots organizations that are working in tandem to create spaces for people to stand up and speak out! Doylestown Action League (a recent group that you can find on Facebook currently) is working to post events from several organizations so you can keep informed on what actions are being planned.