America's Oldest Community Christmas Tree Lighting in Perkasie

Perkasie, Pennsylvania is home to the oldest community Christmas tree in the United States and will be celebrating it's 100th tree lighting this year. Since the first lighting of the tree in 1909, thousands of communities across the nation have followed in Perkasie’s footsteps. This years celebration is set for December 5th, where there will be fireworks, food, music, and Perkasie Mayor John Hollenbach will recite "The Night Before Christmas" on the steps of the borough building. Santa Claus will be escorted through town on a fire truck, before the historic lighting of the Christmas tree at 7 p.m.

America's Oldest Community Christmas Tree Lighting in Perkasie

The Signs of a Repeat End: Philadelphia Phillies

The 2009 World Series has come to an end. It was a tough loss for the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans to swallow, but the team gave us a great season once again. The future looks very bright in Philadelphia for the next several years and this should prove to be the golden era of baseball in our city. In the words of manager Charlie Manuel, "We will be back."

The Signs of a Repeat End: Philadelphia Phillies

Back to Back: Philadelphia Phillies

As the Philadelphia Phillies await their World Series opponent, after wrapping up a thrilling NLCS on Wednesday night, I thought I would take the time to recall the incredible run they had to become the 2008 World Series Champions. Stay tuned for more photos in the coming weeks!

First, fresh off their second straight National League Championship:


Below is a collection of photographs throughout the 2008 Championship run, including the parade through the streets of Philadelphia and the home of the defending World Champions, Citizens Bank Park...

Back to Back: Philadelphia Phillies

Solebury Orchards

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity of going to Solebury Orchards in New Hope, Pennsylvania with some friends to pick delicious apples. The orchard is settled in the middle of beautiful Bucks County and grows a wide variety of fruits, including peaches, apples, blueberries, and raspberries. We had a great time and I found myself picking far too many apples, but the result was well worth it...a delicious apple pie!

Solebury Orchards

Scarecrow Festival at Peddler's Village

This past weekend I took a trip over to Peddler's Village in Bucks County, Pennsylvania to take in the sights at the 32nd annual Scarecrow Competition & Display.

People come from all over the area to have their own unique scarecrow creations displayed outdoors in hopes of winning over $5000 in cash prizes. There are six categories that contestants can enter: The Keystone Krow, Traditional/Whirligig, Extraordinary Contemporary, KidsOnly!, Quite The Character, and Group Crow. As you can imagine, there is quite the assortment of scarecrows to view...

Scarecrow Festival at Peddler's Village