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Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer and Support Local Organization Pine2Pink in Doylestown

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Pine2Pink is a Doylestown-based nonprofit organization that helps local breast cancer patients in a variety of extraordinary ways.

Every October Pine Street in Doylestown is turned into Pink Street and the organization hosts a wide array of fundraising events with help from sponsors, such as the Thompson car dealerships, and volunteers in the local community. The money raised goes directly to help local breast cancer patients in a variety of ways, such as providing funds for treatment transportation and offering an array of integrated services through Unite for HER.

Here are some ways you can lend a hand and help Pine2Pink achieve its goal of helping breast cancer patients in the local community:

  • Take part in Pine2Pink fundraising events, such as the upcoming silent auction where you can bid on a wide array of fabulous items.
  • Buy Pine2Pink-inspired beer at Doylestown Beer Authority. The Pine2Pink beer is a pale ale created by Moss Mill Brewing Company with a portion of sale proceeds going directly to Pine2Pink!
  • Dine and shop at Doylestown businesses and purchase Pine2Pink specialty items, such as the salmon burger at Penn Taproom and the Pine2Pink tote bag at Monkey’s Uncle.
  • Make a $100 donation and receive a Lavazza coffee brewer and six-month supply of coffee.
  • Host a birthday fundraiser or other type of fundraising event to raise money for Pine2Pink.
  • Give a donation directly to the Pine2Pink organization.

Lending a helping hand to Pine2Pink through any of the ways listed above will help local patients in the battle against breast cancer.

Although Pine2Pink started in Doylestown and does an extraordinary amount of work in this community, there’s no stopping this awe-inspiring nonprofit. The organization has already branched out to help individuals in surrounding communities, such as Carversville, Peddler’s Village, and New Hope.

And the organization doesn’t want to stop there! Pine2Pink wants to increase its visibility and positive impact to help breast cancer warriors in towns across the country. The goal is to turn 5,000 Pine Streets across America into Pink Street for the month of October and raise money to help individuals in their fight against breast cancer.

Find out more about Pine2Pink by visiting their website, Facebook, and Instagram pages, and help Pine2Pink assist local patients in the battle against breast cancer.

Festive Fall Fun Awaits You at Hellerick’s Family Farm

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The air is getting crisp and the leaves are starting to fall, which means it’s the perfect time to gather the family together and head to Hellerick’s Family Farm in Doylestown for fall-inspired fun.

From picking out the perfect pumpkin to enjoying a wide array of activities at the Fall Festival, there’s something for everyone this season at Hellerick’s Family Farm.

Here are a few things you can do when you visit Hellerick’s Family Farm:

  • Sign up for a reservation and attend the Fall Festival. Hellerick’s is offering time slot reservations to ensure proper social distancing. Some of the Fall Festival activities include hayrides, walks through the five-acre corn maze, access to the pumpkin fields, 100-foot slide, tractor tire climb, and so much more.
  • Shop at the Hellerick’s Family Farm Market and peruse the large selection of pumpkins, gourds, fall decor, and fall-inspired food items.
  • View the friendly goats from outside their enclosure or sign up for Goat Yoga or a Goat Experience session.
  • Embrace your adventurous side by reserving a time to try the Aerial Adventure Park, where you can climb, zipline, and more.

Whether you’re looking for a fun fall activity to enjoy or want a spot to pick up some pumpkins to decorate your home, Hellerick’s Family Farm has it all!

Enjoy the First Weekend of Fall in Doylestown

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It’s the first weekend of fall and there’s plenty to see and do in Doylestown to start the season off right. From the weekly Doylestown Farmers Market, filled with all your favorite seasonal fruits and veggies, to the Pedestrian Zone setup on South Main Street, you’re going to want to fill your weekend calendar with as many events as possible.

Here’s what’s happening in Doylestown this weekend:

Pedestrian Zone on South Main Street (September 25-26)

On Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26, from 5-11 p.m., South Main Street, between State Street and Oakland Avenue, will be closed to vehicle traffic to provide an expanded outdoor area for Doylestown residents and visitors to enjoy. Restaurants and shops in that area will be able to offer dining and shopping options to the public in this larger setting. It’s a great time to get out and support local businesses while having a fun time doing so.

Doylestown Farmers Market (September 26)

Visit the Doylestown Farmers Market on Saturday, September 26, for all your favorite farm-fresh produce items and artisan goods. The farmers market will take place on Hamilton Street, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Masks are required, so be sure to grab yours before heading out the door.

Volunteer Cleanup Event at Fonthill Castle (September 26)

If you want to lend a hand to a great cause this weekend, help Fonthill Castle keep its woodlands looking beautiful by taking part in the volunteer cleanup event on Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m.-noon. Visit the Mercer Museum/Fonthill Castle website to sign up to volunteer.

Explore Artwork Displays Throughout Doylestown

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There are so many wonderful reasons to appreciate art, from applauding the talent of the artist to embracing how it makes us feel simply by looking at a piece of artwork. Doylestown is filled with many art appreciation avenues, including being home to the extraordinary Michener Art Museum. In addition to visiting the Michener, which has reopened with timed visitation tickets, there are other ways to appreciate art throughout Doylestown.

Paint Dtown Outdoor Art Exhibit

The Michener Art Museum, with funding through Art Bridges, has installed an outdoor art exhibit, Paint Dtown, at 16 locations around town. The exhibit features reproductions of 16 pieces in the permanent collection at the Michener Art Museum. Art aficionados can view the map of where the art pieces are located around Doylestown borough and enjoy the visual presentations in person. You can also refer to the QR code on each piece and listen to an audio presentation about the artwork at the various locations. The exhibit will be available for viewing through the end of October.

Art Installation at Nomad Supply Company

You’ll also find that Doylestown shops and restaurants display a wide array of unique and eye-catching artwork on their walls. Nomad Supply Company, located at 137 South Main Street, recently added a new artwork piece created by local artist Matthew R. Volpe. This beautiful piece of artwork is sure to be appreciated by Nomad Supply Company shoppers. Don’t miss out on seeing this impressive art creation in person. Visit Nomad Supply Company for must-have men’s, women’s, and kid’s clothing and accessories and be sure to check out the artwork while you’re there!

 

Pop-Up Pedestrian Zone and Sidewalk Sale in Doylestown (July 24-26)

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A few weeks ago, Doylestown borough explored setting up a pop-up pedestrian zone on West State Street in keeping with the recent Operation Doylestown initiative. The program was developed to help local businesses during these uncertain times. The results were so positive for business owners, residents, and visitors, that the borough officials have decided to do it again.

Doylestown sign

On Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, North Main Street will be closed to vehicles between State Street and Court Street, from 5–11 p.m. Businesses located along this route will be able to put out vendor tables and set up outdoor seating along the sidewalks and parking lanes. The center of the roadway will remain clear for pedestrian traffic to provide optimal social distancing.

Another Doylestown event set to take place this weekend is the Doylestown Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, during the day and evening hours. Participating stores will offer items outside their storefronts and special deals throughout the weekend. Some of the stores taking part in the weekend sidewalk sale include The Doylestown Bookshop, Monkey’s Uncle, The Yellow Door, and so many other fabulous Doylestown shops. 

Doylestown Sidewalk 2

Head out in Doylestown this weekend for dining and shopping options galore! And, don’t forget to bring your mask to have on hand when you head inside stores and to wear while in restaurants and not seated at your table.

Heirloom Doylestown Grand Opening Set for July 22

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Doylestown is filled with sensational restaurants and shops and now there’s one more fabulous option to add to the list: Heirloom Doylestown!

Heirloom exterior

Heirloom held its soft opening this past week and diners were treated to a tempting glimpse of what they can expect when the restaurant celebrates its grand opening on Wednesday, July 22.

Heirloom co-owners include executive chef Tim Pervizi and his wife Aly who will be introducing an expansive menu at the newly redecorated eatery located at 54 East State Street when the restaurant officially opens on July 22.

Visit Heirloom for indoor and outdoor dining with breakfast and lunch served on the weekdays, brunch featured on Saturdays and Sundays, and dinner offered on Friday and Saturday evenings. Plus, weekday takeout will be available, so be sure to keep this option in mind as well.

Heirloom entree

Some of the enticing items you’ll find on the Heirloom menu include the Heirloom Benedict; open face focaccia sandwich; Heirloom caprese salad; stuffed zucchini; crab cake sandwich; vegan burger; and the H burger.

The hours of operation for Heirloom will be as follows:

  • Tuesday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; 5–9 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; 5–9 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
  • Monday: Closed

Heirloom interior

Starting Wednesday, head over to Heirloom to show your support for the newest restaurant in town and indulge in a wide array of must-try culinary bites at the same time.

Congratulations to the Heirloom Doylestown team on your upcoming opening!

Photo credit: Heirloom 

Doylestown Museums to Reopen to the Public July 23

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Doylestown museums have been closed for the past few months due to the coronavirus pandemic. But, good news! The Mercer Museum and Michener Art Museum will be opening their doors once again and welcoming in the public on Thursday, July 23.

Mercer Museum

Starting July 23, the Mercer Museum will be open to the public daily from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. There will be ticketed, timed entries, so that all guests can safely explore the museum with social distancing in mind. Plus, for the added health and safety of guests and staff, the Mercer Museum will be closed each day between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. for cleaning.

As an added bonus, if you’re a member of the Mercer Museum, you can get advance admission to the museum Monday, July 20, through Wednesday, July 22.

Ready to reserve your tickets for the Mercer Museum? Visit the website and reserve your spot today!

Michener Art Museum

If you’re an art lover and can’t wait to explore the lovely collection at Michener Art Museum again, you’ll have your chance starting on July 23. As with the Mercer Museum, there will be timed tickets that you must reserve in advance. Each ticket will allow a two-hour visitation period.

The museum will be open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, noon–5 p.m.; and closed on Mondays. If you’re a Michener Art Museum member, you can obtain timed tickets for a special members-only preview, Monday, July 20, through Wednesday, July 22, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Don’t delay! Reserve your tickets today and get ready to explore the Michener Art Museum once again.

And if you’re eager to get back to Fonthill Castle, you’ll get your chance when it reopens on Monday, August 3!

 

Doylestown Introduces Pedestrian Area Pilot Program

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The Borough of Doylestown just launched its pedestrian area pilot program last night, Friday, June 26, in the center of Doylestown.

The borough closed West State Street to vehicle traffic between Hamilton Street and Clinton Street and opened it up to pedestrians as an area for individuals to stroll, dine, and shop. The borough put the initiative into motion to help local restaurants have more space to offer seating for outdoor dining and enable stores to offer outdoor shopping opportunities.

This pilot program will run Friday and Saturday nights of this weekend and next weekend, 4 p.m.–midnight, to see how it works. This will allow Doylestown residents and visitors to have an expanded place to enjoy outdoor dining and shopping while supporting the local businesses.

The borough will assess how this pilot program goes, along with input from local businesses and the public, and then possibly continue and/or expand the program. During the pilot program and beyond, social distancing practices should still be followed.

Head out to West State Street tonight to explore the latest program set up by the borough and show support for local Doylestown businesses!

Doylestown Outdoor Marketplace Event Begins Tonight (June 13)

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With stores starting to open up for in-store shopping, Doylestown is helping the process along by organizing an outdoor marketplace event under their Operation Doylestown plan. Operation Doylestown is a Doylestown borough initiative put into motion to help local businesses regain their momentum and offer new ways for customers to enjoy their offerings.

The Operation Doylestown initiative includes helping businesses find ways to offer expanded outdoor seating, sidewalk shopping, and outdoor marketplaces. All of these offerings will help businesses get on the path to recovery after the COVID-19 shutdowns.

The first outdoor marketplace will take place tonight, Saturday, June 13, from 5–8 p.m., at the Hamilton Street parking lot. Shops will be offering a wide array of products for shoppers to purchase. Participants at tonight’s outdoor marketplace include:

Additional upcoming outdoor marketplace events are currently on the schedule, including Thursday, June 18, 4–7 p.m., and Sunday, June 21, 1–3 p.m., with participants to be announced for each event.

When you attend the outdoor marketplace, just note that current health guidelines will be in place including designated entrance and exit and safe social distancing practices. All participants and shoppers must wear a mask when they attend and there will be hand sanitizing stations available.

Come out to Hamilton Street parking lot tonight from 5–8 p.m. to support our local businesses and pick up some excellent products in a safe, outdoor shopping environment.

In-Store Shopping and Outdoor Dining Underway in Doylestown

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Now that we’ve entered the yellow phase of Governor Wolf’s reopening plan, in-store shopping and outdoor dining options are in full swing in Doylestown. Yesterday, store owners were able to open their doors and welcome in shoppers eager to buy items from local stores and show support for the area businesses that have been on a hiatus since March. In addition, local restaurants who have access to outdoor dining space welcomed in diners for alfresco offerings.

Dining in Doylestown: What You Need to Know

Jules Thin Crust

For those individuals who can’t wait to be seated at the table of their favorite Doylestown eatery, here are some details to keep in mind as you make your way to the restaurant of your choice:

  • Make sure the Doylestown restaurant offers outdoor dining options: Not all restaurants have the space for outdoor dining, so not all eateries will be offering this option. However, many Doylestown restaurants have been offering takeout and delivery services and will still continue to do so.
  • Ask about reservations: Since outdoor seating is limited for most restaurants, call your dining spot of choice to see if you need to make a reservation to enjoy a meal there.
  • Ask about menus: Some restaurants will be offering full menus while others will have a limited menu at this time.
  • Additional restrictions: Each restaurant may have individual restrictions in place, such as wearing a mask when waiting for a table or time limits for dining, so be sure to ask in advance.

Some of the Doylestown restaurants that are offering outdoor dining include:

Shopping in Doylestown: What You Need to Know

Lotus Apparel and Home

Shop owners in Doylestown enthusiastically threw open their doors yesterday, welcoming in shoppers to peruse and purchase. With safety precautions in place, Doylestown businesses are making it possible for patrons to support the business, purchase what they want and need, and do so safely. Masks are required inside of the establishments and rules regarding the maximum number of in-store shoppers are in place.

Ready to visit your favorite Doylestown shop? Here are some of the stores that are now open for in-store shopping:

Support Local Doylestown Businesses

As more and more stores and restaurants reopen to the public, it’s a great time to show support for local Doylestown business owners. Let’s show these fabulous individuals that we’re behind them 100% and ready to buy their products and enjoy their food!