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AUGUST 2026

LEARNING THROUGH PLAY THE BUCKS COUNTY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

SUMMER TREAT DILLY’S ROADSIDE STAND

Relentless on the River RACING DRAGON BOATS

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Contents AUGUST 2026

18 F EATU RES

Relentless on the River

New Hope’s Relentless dragon boaters find strength, friendship, and the perfect rhythm on the water. 18

Letting Kids Lead

At The Bucks County Children’s Museum, play, accessibility, and community shape every exhibit.

A Summer Treat

Dilly’s keeps a tasty New Hope tradition alive while creating a lasting sense of community for the next generation. I N TH I S I S SU E

PUBLISHER’S NOTE Savoring August

LOCAL PULSE Bite-Sized Updates

Q&A Anne Tamporello

LOCAL TASTES Summer Salad

LOCAL ARTS Bold by Design

LIFE OUTDOORS Find Your Stride

BOOK NOOK Summer Finale

PHOTO OP Break of Day

COVER

Dragon boats on the Delaware River Photograph by Jennifer Janikic Photography

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PUB LISH ER’S NOTE

I CAN’T BELIEVE this is our third issue! We have been so busy connecting with, writing about, and photographing incredible people and places that time is simply flying by. This issue is filled with many wonderful ways to celebrate the last days of summer. Our cover feature might have you heading straight for the Delaware River and picking up a paddle. Our team didn’t just learn and write about dragon boating—we experienced it. We were out on the water, witnessing firsthand the teamwork, challenge, and satisfaction of gliding down the river under the expert guidance of Relentless team captain and Team USA member Bill Heffernan. These club members embody passion, dedication, and camaraderie—and they’re always looking for new members. Looking for a little family fun? At

PHOTOGRAPH BY JENNIFER JANIKIC PHOTOGRAPHY

SAVORING AUGUST

The Bucks County Children’s Museum, Executive Director Kelly Krumenacker has created a thoughtful blend of learning and play, where children discover by doing. Whether they are shopping, operating, building, or driving, children—and the parents and grandparents who join them—have the chance to learn, laugh, and make lasting memories together. No New Hope summer feels complete without a stop at Dilly’s. Whether you’re grabbing a burger or an ice cream cone, passing through town or making Dilly’s your destination, everyone is welcome at this iconic roadside restaurant. Learn how owners Anya and Ted Distler are proudly carrying on the traditions that have made this one of our community’s most beloved gathering places. With art always in season, stop into Red Tulip Gallery to explore a captivating variety of artistic styles and creative works. We’re delighted to feature the beautiful portraiture and landscapes of Virginia Caccavella in this issue. If you’re making plans for a Labor Day weekend, Daniel Gallo, chef/owner of Thyme & Plate, shares a delicious late-summer side dish— one that’s sure to be a favorite at any gathering. Squeezing in one last vacation or staycation? Pick up one of the books recommended by Buffy Hastings to help you relax. However you choose to spend these last weeks of summer, I hope they’re filled with people you love and the things you love to do most. See you around town and back here in September. All the best,

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Local Editor Lela Casey Lela.Casey@wainscotmedia.com Writers Tom Corrigan Buffy Hastings Photographer Jennifer Janikic Photography WAINSCOT MEDIA Chairman Carroll V. Dowden President and CEO Mark Dowden SVP, Group Publisher Thomas Flannery VP, Content Strategy Maria Regan Creative Director Kijoo Kim Art Director Rosemary O’Connell Executive Editor Elaine Quilici Associate Editor Sophia Carlisle Advertising Services Director Jacquelynn Fischer Operations Director Catherine Rosario Production Designer Chris Ferrante Print Production Manager Fern Meshulam Advertising Production Associate Griff Dowden

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LOCAL PULSE

A MEMORABLE OPENING NIGHT

PAST MEETS PRESENT

Nicole Hackmann, Teresa Sanpietro, Alexander Fraser, and Josh Fiedler attended opening night of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” at Bucks County Playhouse on June 20. The performance carried extra meaning for the theater, as it marked the end of producing team Fraser, Roybn Goodman, and Fiedler’s time with the playhouse. Before the show, Fraser addressed the audience in a heartfelt farewell, reflecting on the team’s 12 years together helping to shape the playhouse into one of the area’s defining cultural pillars.

Parade marchers participate in the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, which ran from July 3 to 5. The weekend brought Revolutionary-era history into the present with a parade, live music, and a synchronized fireworks and drone show over the Delaware River.

GET READY FOR THE FAIR The Middletown Grange Fair returns Aug. 12 to 16 at 576 Penns Park Road in Wrightstown. This beloved Bucks County tradition features agricultural and livestock exhibits, amusement rides, live entertainment, contests, games, food, and family activities. The fair is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free; parking is $20 per car.

PRESERVATION CELEBRATED The New Hope Historical Society is excited to host its 2026 annual gala, Moonlight Over the Delaware, on Aug. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., at River House at Odette’s. The evening will feature dinner, an open bar, and live and silent auctions while honoring New Hope Celebrates founder Dan Brooks. Proceeds will support the preservation and digitization of the New Hope Gazette archives.

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CROSSING FOR A CURE Walk for Life: Crossing for a Cure is a 5K wellness walk that begins in Lambertville, New Jersey, crosses the bridge into New Hope, then returns to Lambertville for a brunch celebration. The event began in 2023 as an unexpected fundraiser that brought in $12,000 for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Since then, it has grown into a multievent fundraising effort. This year’s walk begins at 10 a.m. on Aug. 30 at Under the Moon in Lambertville. Tickets can be purchased and donations can be made at give.michaeljfox.org/event/2026-rivers-of-hope/e770901.

CHEERS TO SUPPORRTING FARMS After an April cold snap destroyed as much as 98% of some fruit crops in the region, Bucks County residents are rallying around local tree fruit farmers. To help raise funds and awareness, Roots to River Farm’s Amara Kitchen and Tasting Room is offering the Solebury Cocktail, made with fruit from Solebury Orchards, Manoff Market hard cider, and Amara’s house-made aperitivo, with 100% of the proceeds going to local farmers. The community can also support growers by shopping at local farm stands and by donating to Bucks County Foodshed Alliance at givebutter.com/BCFA-fruit-farmers.

ARTISTS CAPTURE AMERICA Artist Gary Schwartz recently shared a moment with a Ben Franklin impersonator at the “Celebrate America 250!” opening at Gallery Piquel. The exhibit marked America’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic collection of new works by the gallery’s artists. The show, which ran from June 4 through Aug. 2, reinforced the area’s connection to American history.

PRIDE STREET ART UNVEILED On June 25, New Hope Celebrates board members celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Progress Pride street mural on West Mechanic Street. The artwork is the culmination of more than five years of planning and persistence by New Hope Celebrates and its community partners. Designed by Paul Kokesh, the installation now serves as a permanent symbol of visibility and pride. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF AMY LEON

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All-Star Leader New Hope-Solebury School District’s athletic director helps student-athletes grow on and off the field. BY STAFF WRITER

What are you most proud of accomplishing during your first year? I am most proud of launching Lions Pride Athletic Performance. The program brings athletes from different sports together to work on speed, agility, conditioning, and strength while learning about nutrition, sports psychology, academics, and other areas that affect the whole student-athlete. When athletes train together, they begin to see one another as teammates, even if they play different sports. They support each other, attend one another’s games, and build a stronger athletic community. INTERVIEW WITH

ANNE TAMPORELLO ANNE TAMPORELLO has spent her life around athletics, first as a soccer player and later as a strength and conditioning coach at Texas A&M, Duke, and Baylor universities. In October 2025, she joined the New Hope-Solebury School District as athletic director, where she brings her experience to a community she has come to love. Focused on helping studentathletes grow both on and off the field, Tamporello is an integral part of the team. Here, she discusses her current role. What brought you to New Hope-Solebury? I moved to New Hope shortly after COVID. Although I did not initially plan to remain in Pennsylvania, I fell in love with the area. After having my son two years ago, I realized I wanted to put

How do you approach your relationships with New Hope-Solebury’s coaches? The best part of coaching is the direct connection you have with athletes. As athletic director, I view my role as taking care of our coaches and removing their stressors so they can take care of their athletes. I want to give them the resources, support, and tools needed to lead their teams and demand excellence.

Anne Tamporello works with teams on the field.

What do you hope students gain from participating in athletics? I want students to understand the connection between athletics, the classroom, and real life. Getting up early, maintaining a positive attitude, preparing the night before, and making healthy choices are not just athletic skills—they are life skills. Becoming stronger or faster is wonderful, but that is not the end goal. The end goal is developing the mindset and habits that will serve students throughout their lives. What has stood out to you most about the New Hope-Solebury community? In one word, the community is phenomenal. It is passionate, involved, and always willing to help. Our booster clubs are incredibly committed, and our community members regularly volunteer their knowledge, time, and resources without expecting anything in return. New Hope-Solebury may be a small district, but the support surrounding its students is enormous. There is sometwwhing very special here, and I am extremely grateful to be part of it.

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LO CAL TASTES

Summer Salad Keep cool in warm temperatures with a colorful tomato and peach salad that lets fresh, seasonal ingredients shine.

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Tomato and Peach Salad Makes one large salad, serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS • 2 pints local heirloom cherry tomatoes, assorted colors • 2 ripe peaches, diced • 1 teaspoon kosher salt •½ cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 lemon, zested and juiced • 2 teaspoons local honey • 1 cup torn basil, mint, and parsley •½ cup red onion, pickled or thinly sliced • 1 cup baby arugula • 1 ball burrata • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt • c rusty bread, optional DIRECTIONS Toss the tomatoes and peaches with the kosher salt and half the olive oil. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice, honey, herbs, and onion, and gently toss. Transfer the mixture to a platter. Scatter with the arugula, tear the burrata over the salad, and finish with the coarse sea salt and the remaining olive oil. Serve with crusty bread.

SIMPLE BUT FLAVORFUL Years of professional and home cooking have taught Daniel Gallo, chef and owner of Thyme & Plate, that the key to good food is simplicity. When tomatoes are sweet, peaches are ripe, and herbs are fresh, a dish does not need much to shine. He

believes the best meals begin with great ingredients and a light touch. Find what is fresh, figure out how to highlight it, and then get out of the way. Salads add just enough acidity, crunch, sweetness, and color to bring everything together. Gallo’s tomato and peach salad is flexible by design. The chef prefers heirloom cherry tomatoes for their firmness, but large

heirlooms work, too. While peaches are the star here, nectarines, plums, or even melon can work beautifully. With burrata, herbs, pickled red onion, honey, lemon, and olive oil, the salad can be served as a light main course or alongside a Labor Day meal. And don’t forget to add some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious juices. Thyme & Plate is a boutique catering company and sandwich shop located at the Original Carversville General Store, located at 6208 Fleecy Dale Road in Carversville. For more information, visit thymeandplatecatering.com.

Above: Tomato and peach salad Left: Brisket as a main course

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AS SUMMER winds down, Labor Day brings one more chance to gather, linger over a meal, and enjoy the season’s harvest at its peak. Rather than focusing on elaborate recipes, choose dishes that showcase ingredients’ natural flavors. Tomatoes, corn, and watermelon are especially flavorful this time of year. You might choose slow-smoked and shredded meats like brisket to anchor your meal, but a colorful tomato and peach salad (see recipe) will bring brightness and abundance to your table.

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LOCAL ARTS

Bold by Design Bucks County artist Virginia Caccavella uses variety and vibrant color to transform landscapes, still lifes, and everyday interiors.

VIRGINIA CACCAVELLA’S paintings are shaped by color, curiosity, and a deep sense of invitation. With the stroke of a brush, she quietly transforms ordinary spaces into scenes filled with warmth, movement and possibility. A Bucks County painter with more than 30 years of experience, Caccavella came to painting in her early 40s through continuing education classes. What began as a course of study soon became a daily practice and the foundation of her distinctive visual voice. PERSPECTIVE AND COLOR Caccavella chooses subject matter that is intentionally wide-ranging, encompassing still lifes; landscapes of

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ART AROUND TOWN New Hope Arts 2 Stockton Ave., New Hope “Liberty and Its Shadows” Aug. 29 to Oct. 4 This juried multimedia exhibition explores freedom, history, and the American experience. It includes “Men Without Shoes,” a student-led project honoring 14 Black Revolutionary War soldiers who fought in the Battles of Trenton and Princeton. Arete Gallery 122 S. Main St., New Hope “The Art of Becoming Humane” Opens Aug. 29 Louisville artist and author Abby Kamen explores generational trauma, cycles of harm, and the work of building a more compassionate future. The exhibition features pieces from her “Recording,” “Unlearning,” and “Expanding” series. New Hope-Solebury High School 180 W. Bridge St., New Hope New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival Sept. 26 and 27 This juried outdoor festival features work by approximately 160 artists and artisans, including painting, photography, jewelry, ceramics, glass, sculpture, woodwork and wearable art. Phillips’ Mill Community Association 2619 River Road, New Hope “97th Juried Art Show” Sept. 26 to Nov. 1 This juried exhibition features contemporary painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media selected by a panel of jurors.

Bucks County and Nantucket, Massachusetts; and variations on a theme. Rather than returning to a subject in only one way, she explores how an idea can shift through changes in color, angle, and mood. Color is central to that transformation. Whether she is painting a landscape, still life, or domestic scene, the artist aims not only to describe what is in front of her but to create a space viewers want to enter. Her current work often focuses on colorful moments in kitchen life, using vibrant palettes to

bring rhythm, memory, and energy to familiar spaces. A LOCAL FAVORITE Caccavella has participated in numerous local shows, including the annual exhibition at Phillips’ Mill. She received the solo exhibition prize from the former Golden Door Gallery and won second prize at the Tinicum Arts Festival. Her work has been represented by galleries in Bucks County; Nantucket; and Mystic, Connecticut. To explore her paintings and handcrafted jewelry, visit New Hope’s Red Tulip Gallery.

Sophia Stef Gallery 28 N. Union St., Third Floor, Lambertville, New Jersey “One Day, One Work” Aug. 8 to Sept. 12; opening reception on Aug. 8, 4 to 6 p.m. This juried exhibition features works created in a single day. Cross Pollination Gallery 3 N. Union St., Lambertville, New Jersey “Painted Visions and Earthen Forms” Aug. 8 to 21; opening reception on Aug. 9, 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery displays paintings by William Hogan and ceramic sculptures by Susan Hogan. These Bucks County residents.

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Relentless on the New Hope’s Relentless dragon boaters find strength, friendship, and the perfect rhythm on the water. BY LELA CASEY

IT WAS A PICTURESQUE late June evening in New Hope. White clouds drifted across a blue sky, and a light breeze carried laughter along the river. While diners relaxed at nearby restaurants, members of Relentless, New Hope’s first dragon boat team, were getting to work. From a motorboat running beside two 41foot dragon boats, head coach Bill Heffernan called across the Delaware River. “Racers ready! Attention! Go!” Forty paddlers plunged their blades into the water. The boats surged toward the New Hope-Lambertville Toll Bridge, their crews working to transform individual movements into one smooth, collective stroke, known as “the glide.” This elusive sensation of oneness requires immense concentration and work. “You can feel it,” says Heather Sullivan,

Dragon boat team members get ready to paddle.

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president of the New Hope-based Relentless Dragon Boat Association. “When everyone is in sync, the boat is just booming, but it’s quiet. It’s gliding along perfectly.” FINDING THE RHYTHM That synchronization is central to dragon boating, a sport with roots dating back more than 2,000 years to ancient China. Locally, Relentless

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Heather Sullivan and her husband, John, with coach Bill Heffernan

was founded in 2009 and has grown to about 180 members across seven competitive and community-level teams. Each boat holds 20 paddlers, a drummer, and a steersperson, with paddlers facing forward and using single-bladed paddles. In dragon boating, no one succeeds by powering ahead alone. When even a few paddlers lose the rhythm, the difference is immediate—the boat may

rock or surge. But when 20 paddles enter and leave the water together, the movement becomes smooth, powerful, and almost meditative. “If you’re trying to power it all by yourself, you’re actually working against the rest of the team,” Sullivan says. “Everybody has to be in sync.” Beginners first learn the team’s stroke, practicing how to enter and exit the water together. The phrase paddlers use is simple: “In together, out together.” Only after they begin finding the rhythm does the group add power. Once the timing develops, paddlers refine their technique, learning to place the blade deeply in the water and draw strength from the center rather than relying on their arms. “You don’t want to arm it in a race,” Heffernan says. A LIFE ON THE WATER Heffernan’s wisdom is hard-won. His life has revolved around paddle sports, from whitewater racing to outrigger canoeing. He has competed

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Left: Bill Heffernan, Rene Perez, Jenna Bray, and Paul Meinville will compete in the Club Crew World Championships with the Philadelphia Dragon Boat Association in Hualien, Chinese Taipei.

internationally and serves as a Team USA steersman. However, when members of the brand-new New Hope team first approached him at a Philadelphia race and asked him to coach, Heffernan initially turned them down. “They pestered me and pestered me,” he says. He eventually agreed, and now he coaches from a motorboat traveling beside the dragon boats. His practices include short, demanding intervals with little rest. As races get closer, the workouts become more intense. Despite its rigor, Relentless is not only for elite athletes. Members range from their 20s into their 70s, and participants can approach the

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Bill Heffernan coaches dragon boat teams on the Delaware River.

sport at the level that works for them. Hefferman insists that new paddlers do not need experience or exceptional strength, only the ability to swim. “There aren’t too many sports that you can really do at every age,” Heffernan says. A SPORT FOR EVERYONE For Sullivan, that accessibility is part of what makes the organization special. She and her husband, John, moved from New Hampshire in 2011 and found it difficult to make friends. When someone suggested dragon boating, Sullivan tried it and fell in love immediately. Her husband joined soon after. “That is literally how we met all of our friends here,” she says. Practices often lead to shared dinners, while race weekends can become group vacations. The result is an organization that is built just as much on friendship as it is on competition. “We say we’re family,” Sullivan says. Kerry Toole joined Relentless in 2020 while pregnant with her daughter, who has since become a kind of team mascot. Relentless, she says, “has truly helped shape who I am today.” That sense of belonging is central to longtime dragon boaters such as Denise Bollenbacher, who says the team’s support extends well beyond the water. “We genuinely lift each other up and cheer one another on,” she says. BUILT ON RESILIENCE For many members, dragon boating offers both physical challenge and emotional grounding. Chris Amery values the mental focus of the sport and that magical feeling of a boat coming alive when paddlers find their rhythm. Judith Buday, a breast cancer survivor, says dragon boating has given her strength, confidence, and gratitude. On the water, distractions disappear beneath the sound of paddles, the rhythm of the boat, and the shared effort of teammates

working toward a common goal. “It’s where I feel most present, most grateful, and most alive,” she says. Jill Reising also found the team during a vulnerable period. For her, the sport became “a community, a source of strength, and a place where I rediscovered joy.” One of Reising’s most meaningful experiences came when she competed at the Club Crew World Championships and represented the United States alongside her Relentless teammates. “As a little girl, I dreamed of competing in the Olympics to represent the USA,” she says. “I never imagined that at 61 years old, I would experience something that felt every bit as meaningful by representing my country in club crew dragon boating and doing it as part of the Relentless family.” When asked what it takes to compete in a dragon boat race, Reising smiles and looks down. “Read the word on my shirt,” she replies. For her, being relentless means more than racing. It means showing up through difficulties and lifting up teammates. Relentless, she says, is not simply a team name but a mindset rooted in resilience, friendship, and adventure.

NAILING THE GLIDE Back at practice, the sun begins its descent toward the river, and the dragon boaters show clear signs of fatigue. Paddlers wipe their brows and take short, fast breaths between strokes. But Heffernan has one more request. He directs them toward the bridge and stands tall in the motorboat. “Racers ready!” he shouts. Twenty teammates in each boat prepare to make one movement. “Attention! Go!” The paddles enter the water together, and, instantaneously, 40 individual athletes are perfectly in sync, gliding forward as one team. The team has become a familiar part of the New Hope riverfront, where visitors often stop to watch and cheer. “These people love us,” Heffernan says. “They want to hear us call. It’s amazing.” Beyond competition, Relentless offers beginner clinics, corporate team-building events, and fundraisers. For additional information, visit relentlessdragonboat.com. Lela Casey has been writing professionally for over 15 years. She and her family live in Doylestown. AUGUST 2026 |

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Letting Kids Lead At The Bucks County Children’s Museum, play, accessibility, and community shape every exhibit. BY LELA CASEY

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Executive Director Kelly Krumenacker in front of an exhibit on wildflowers and pollinators

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IT’S 9:45 A.M. on a muggy Tuesday morning in early July, and outside The Bucks County Children’s Museum, excitement runs high. Toddlers wiggle in their parents’ arms while preschoolers race back and forth for one more peek through the window. These little ones may not be able to tell time yet, but they know this much: Any minute now, the doors will open and the fun will begin. By 10 a.m., that anticipation spills inside. Parents pause to check in, but the children are already moving ahead, scanning the museum for the place they want to begin. Some return to a favorite exhibit while others rush toward something new. In the hospital section, a child leans over a patient with a doctor’s tool in hand. Nearby, another works through the aisles of the child-sized market, fully absorbed in the work of play. Soon, there is a hum of conversation and make-believe in a place designed to let kids lead.

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SOMETHING FOR EVERY CHILD There is a sense of independence throughout the space that is intentional. Every exhibit is designed with young children in mind but also with attention to the different ways children move, communicate, and process information.

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Because New Hope is not on a public transit line, Krumenacker hopes the museum can eventually offer mobile or pop-up experiences across Bucks County.

“We look at wheelchair height, we look at reach,” says Executive Director Kelly Krumenacker. “We have water, we have air, we have sound. We try to hit all the major senses but not make it too overwhelming.” That balance matters especially for children with sensory sensitivities, autism, or other developmental or physical needs. The museum regularly hosts autism awareness open houses and special events during which staff adjust the environment by limiting sound or reducing the number of people in the building. “We adapt to whatever the kids need,” Krumenacker says. For Krumenacker, accessibility also means thinking beyond the children who are able to visit regularly. Admission is kept at $9 per person, and the museum participates

in Museums for All, which offers reduced admission to families who receive benefits such as EBT or WIC. The nonprofit also works with United Way of Bucks County to create hundreds of summer educational kits for children across the county.

A VISION TAKES SHAPE The emphasis on accessibility grows naturally out of Krumenacker’s background in education. Before founding the museum, she earned dual degrees in elementary and special education from La Salle University and taught K-5 special education. In the classroom, she saw how powerful hands-on, multisensory learning could be, especially when children were given different ways to participate and explore. Eventually, Krumenacker began to wonder how she could expand that vision beyond the classroom. She had long loved visiting children’s museums with her own family and dreamed of bringing something similar to Bucks County. “I was drawn to children’s museums because they are designed around this idea, to create environments where children can explore and discover in their own way and at their own pace,” she says. The Children’s Museum of Bucks County was incorporated as a nonprofit in 2006. By 2010, it had taken over a former Michener Art Museum satellite. Local artisans and community members spent what Krumenacker describes as “a furious summer” transforming the 5,000-square-foot site into an

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interactive play museum that opened in November 2011. “We thought that we would have maybe 100 memberships that year and maybe 10,000 guests,” she says. “Instead, we welcomed 20,000 visitors in our first year.” Today, the museum has grown to about 1,200 memberships and 10,000 square feet of exhibit space. COMMUNITY ON DISPLAY That growth has continued through the museum’s most recent renovations, funded by the Unplug & PLAY campaign, which focused on removing screens and giving children more opportunities for hands-on, imaginative play. Krumenacker and Assistant Director Gabrielle Kanter worked with designers and community partners to create exhibits that expanded on their larger vision. “We worked with an architect from Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh to create the flow,” Kanter says. Staff also looked at what continued to pique interest and what exhibits were no longer working as well. The children offered the most honest feedback simply by how they used the space. “We’ll create something to be looked at, and then the kids will say, ‘Oh, this is something we can climb on,’” Krumenacker says with a laugh. “And I’m like, ‘No, no, no, no, no.’ They’re always guiding us.” The result is a museum that feels both playful and deeply rooted in Bucks County. The town square invites children to move through a community built at their scale. The hospital area includes an ambulance, an X-ray viewer, an operating table, and Rescue Randy. The Fred Beans service station is modeled after the company’s first 1958 service station, while the Washington Crossing exhibit was developed with input from Washington Crossing Historic Park. For Krumenacker, the renovations reflect both community support and a common vision. “The museum’s

renovations are a testament to what can happen when the community comes together with a shared commitment to invest in our children,” she says. “Seeing the wonder on kids’ faces when they enter the new exhibit areas and hearing their excitement and laughter is the greatest reward we could have received.” LEARNING THROUGH PLAY Bryan, the father of 4-year-old twins, says his family has been visiting The Bucks County Children’s Museum for years yet the museum still feels fresh. “No matter how many times we visit, my kids always find new things to do,” he says. “What an incredible spot for kids right here in our backyard.” Jackie, a first-grade teacher from Bucks County, calls it “the best learning

by playing place around,” adding that “the kids soak up so much information without even knowing.” While adults may understand the educational importance behind the exhibits, perhaps the smiling faces of children rushing through the door every morning ready to choose the day’s adventure are the best mark of the museum’s success. “This is very much open-ended play, and we want them to choose their own way of learning,” Krumenacker says. “We don’t direct the kids.” At The Bucks County Children’s Museum, the message is simple: Come in, explore, and let the children lead. Lela Casey has been writing professionally for over 15 years. She and her family live in Doylestown. AUGUST 2026 |

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i Noah, Anya, and Ted Distler stand by Dilly’s roadside sign.

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A Summer Treat

Dilly’s keeps a tasty New Hope tradition alive while creating a lasting sense of community for the next generation. BY LELA CASEY

These scenes have played out in one form or another for generations, as Dilly’s has been in business for over 70 years. Before current co-owners Anya and Ted Distler bought the business in 2016, Tom and Nancy Massa ran it for more than three decades. For residents and visitors alike, this seasonal roadside stand has become part of the fabric of summer. ON THE WAY TO EVERYWHERE Part of Dilly’s appeal is its location. Tucked along River Road near the Centre Bridge-Stockton Bridge, the eatery may seem remote, yet for the tens of thousands of customers who visit every year, it’s in just the right place. “It’s out of the way as a destination, but on the way to everywhere,” Anya says. With

Above: Manager Owen Roberts with ice cream from Dilly’s takeout window

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JENNIFER JANIKIC PHOTOGRAPHY

IN A WORLD THAT is constantly changing, there is comfort in places that feel timeless. Visit Dilly’s at Centre Bridge on any given summer evening, and you’ll instantly feel transported to a simpler time. Grandparents treat curlyhaired grandchildren to an ice cream cone after a walk along the Delaware Canal towpath. Motorcyclists stop for a Dilly burger and fries on their way toward Stockton, New Jersey. Teenagers put aside their phones long enough to order chocolate milkshakes and catch up with friends. The tantalizing smell of freshly grilled burgers fills the air as customers wait their turn to place an order and collect a playing card, which they will momentarily exchange for their favorite Dilly’s treat.

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the Delaware River just beyond the road and the bridge a short walk away, a quick stop for burgers or ice cream can easily become part of a summer outing. Dilly’s mix of customers adds to its character. Older couples come for their usual orders on quieter weekdays, families arrive with children still in bathing suits after a day at the pool, cyclists roll in from the towpath, and couples cross the bridge for a cone and a river view. Anya loves when people linger. “It’s really nice to have that sense of community,” she says.

PRESERVING A LOCAL INSTITUTION The Distlers were living next door to the stand at the time they were looking to purchase a business of their own. Ted’s father suggested buying Dilly’s, which they already knew and loved. With Anya’s background in finedining bartending and Ted’s history as a classically trained chef, the couple originally imagined they might do something in line with that experience. But shortly after the Distlers took over Dilly’s, they understood that they were

inheriting more than a restaurant— they were becoming stewards of a beloved New Hope institution. Customers were protective of the Dilly’s they knew. When rumors circulated that the new owners planned to turn it into something entirely different, Anya and Ted quickly realized that the stand’s appeal came from its consistency. “We figured, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” Anya says. As custodians of the stand, they now protect the traditions people associate with Dilly’s. Customers tell them stories about working there as teenagers, visiting with their parents, and later bringing their own children or grandchildren. One couple, who had their first date there, named their son Dylan—who goes by Dilly. Anya says she hopes people remember not only the atmosphere, but the quality of the food. “I want people to remember how they felt when they were here,” she says. Top Customer Clara Alger picks up her Dilly’s order. Bottom left: Customers chat over their treats from Dilly’s.

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SIMPLE, BUT NOT ORDINARY While keeping the Dilly’s tradition alive, Ted still hoped to bring more creativity to the menu, and during the first few seasons, he experimented with barbecue dishes and other specials. But customers made it clear that, for the most part, they wanted the Dilly’s they remembered. “To come in and essentially do burgers and fries was a bit of a shock,” Ted says. “The pulled pork was the one new thing that people seemed to like, so we decided to focus on that.” Dilly’s offerings may be simple, but the owners take the food seriously. They are selective in where they purchase their meat, and they keep ingredient quantities small so they stay fresh. The ice cream follows the same philosophy. Dilly’s has mostly stuck with vanilla, chocolate, and twist soft serve, along with milkshakes and simple flavor additions. MORE THAN A SUMMER JOB Anya and Ted wanted to create the kind of workplace they wish they had when they were young. Many employees begin working at Dilly’s at 14 or 15, often as their first job. Some stay through high school, return during college breaks, and eventually take on leadership roles. Anya sees those years as an opportunity to instill lessons that extend well beyond a summer job. She encourages employees to ask questions, speak honestly, and feel comfortable saying no. She wants them to

Above: Manager Owen Roberts and co-owner Anya Distler discuss the day’s schedule. Bottom left: Ted, Noah, and Anya Distler sit at a Dilly’s picnic table.

feel part of a supportive community. “I want to send out sturdy little people into the world who are comfortable in themselves, who have confidence, and who feel good about themselves,” she says. These goals are part of the longtime business partners’ family values, too, as they co-parent their 7-year-old son. Noah, who has grown up around the restaurant, proudly brings friends behind the counter to show them the ice cream machines and asks when he can work there himself. Manager Owen Roberts began working at Dilly’s at 19, first in the kitchen and then in nearly every part of the operation. Over the years, the job has helped him grow more confident and connected to the community. “I feel like this place really brought me out of my shell,” he says. “I learned a lot here, not just about cooking or serving, but about being a person.”

Nineteen-year-old Cameron Beldorf felt socially uncertain when he first joined the staff. By the time he returned for a second season, that had changed. “These are my people,” he says. “I’ve always felt kind of placeless. And then I found a place.” College student Cole Torres, who has returned to Dilly’s for four seasons, brings playful energy to the register where he plays music, raps, and sends customers off with a wish to “have a Dilly good day.” Together, their stories suggest that Dilly’s has remained a local institution not only because of its burgers, fries, and soft serve but because each generation finds its own place there. In an era when so much feels temporary, this simple roadside stand offers something increasingly rare: a place people can return to year after year and a reminder that sometimes simple really is best.

A PLACE TO COME HOME TO For many young employees, Dilly’s is much more than a paycheck.

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REAL ESTATE REPORT

2026 HOME SALES New Hope & Solebury Township – 06/15/26-07/15/26 Address

Area

Bed

Bath

List Price

9 W Bridge St

New Hope

$999,000

175 N Main St #UNIT 1

New Hope

135 Equestrian Dr

Solebury

27 W Mechanic St

New Hope

64 N Main St

Sale Price

Style

DOM

$999,000

Mixed-Use

$2,995,000

$3,010,000

Transitional

$1,015,000

$1,025,000

Colonial

$3,999,999

$3,550,000

Contemporary

172

New Hope

$5,750,000

$4,900,000

Colonial

426 Fairview Way

Solebury

$700,000

$685,000

Traditional

3697 River Rd

Solebury

$749,900

$640,000

Colonial

191

28-A Riverhill Way

New Hope

$375,000

$350,000

Contemporary

29 Juniper Ct

Solebury

$1,749,500

Transitional

904 Filly Cir

Solebury

$850,000

Colonial

6677 Upper York Rd

Solebury

$7,200,000

Farmhouse

419 Riverview Cir

New Hope

$1,750,000

$1,800,000

Traditional

3 Waterwheel Ct

Solebury

$1,095,000

$1,160,000

Colonial

2119 S Sugan Rd

Solebury

$910,000

$850,000

Contemporary

117 Greenbrook Ct

Solebury

$695,000

$700,000

Traditional

23 Tahoe

New Hope

$550,000

$555,000

Contemporary

3363 Windy Bush Rd

Solebury

$1,450,000

$1,585,000

Ranch

3054 Comfort Rd

Solebury

$2,000,000

$1,776,000

Contemporary

The accuracy of the statistical data in this table is not guaranteed by New Hope & Solebury Magazine. 06/15/26-07/15/26.

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LI FE OUTDO OR S

Find Your

STRIDE More than just exercise, running helps to build community close to home. BY TOM CORRIGAN IN AN AREA LIKE New Hope and Lambertville, New Jersey, it doesn’t take much to find a beautiful road or trail to run, but finding your people can be the real game changer. For many local runners, that starting point has become the New Hope Run Club, a free, welcoming group built around a simple idea: Just show up and run your run, no fees, no signups, no pressure. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or lacing up for the first time, there’s a place for you. GET INTO A ROUTINE If you’re looking to get into running, the key is to keep it simple and consistent. The New Hope Run Club follows an easy rhythm: Tuesday and Wednesday evening 5K runs and a Sunday morning long run, typically six to eight miles. All routes offer shortcut options, so runners of all levels can participate comfortably. Routes and meeting points are posted on social media the day before or the morning of, making it easy to join whenever it fits your schedule. Flexibility is what makes it work. Some runners push the pace, others take it easy, and many come for the

Members of New Hope Run Club cross over the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge.

miles and conversation. Around here, you’ll hear it often: Run your run. That mindset removes pressure and creates space for people to build confidence at their own pace. CHOOSE YOUR TERRAIN Of course, where you run matters too. The Delaware Canal towpath offers flat, scenic miles—perfect for newer runners and ideal for

experienced runners looking to incorporate speed work and interval training. Just across the river in Lambertville the street grid allows for fully customizable routes. This allows you to shorten your distance or get creative, like mapping runs that spell “PRIDE” in June or “BOO” around Halloween. For those looking to challenge themselves, the hills around town

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deliver. Routes often include climbs through Goat Hill Preserve on the Lambertville side of the river or the infamous Village 2 hill in New Hope, proving that even in a small river town, you can find terrain that pushes you.

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF TOM CORRIGAN FROM NEW HOPE RUN CLUB; GETTY IMAGES

MAKE CONNECTIONS What keeps people coming back isn’t just the terrain, it’s the connection. Running alongside others has a way of turning strangers into friends. Conversations come easier on the move, and over time, a group of runners can become a true community. That sense of connection is at the heart of what the New Hope Run Club has built. Each February, the club hosts the annual Zebra 5K for Rare Disease Day—now entering its 10th year. What started as a local event has grown into something much larger, with hundreds of runners filling the town and virtual participants joining from each

of the 50 states and 13 countries. Together, the event has raised tens of thousands of dollars for patient assistance funds at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The club also finds ways to give back closer to home. On Earth Day,

members take part in “plogging,” or jogging while picking up litter, helping keep local roads and trails clean. In the warmer months, the club partners with Animal Alliance of New Jersey, bringing shelter dogs along on select runs to give them exercise, visibility, and a better chance at adoption. If you’re looking to get started running, don’t overthink it. Find a group, show up, and take that first step. Because in the end, running isn’t just about distance or pace, it’s about connection, community, and finding your stride together. Tom Corrigan is a driving force behind local running initiatives and charitable events, including New Hope’s Zebra 5K. By profession, he is a finance executive, but if you ask him, he’s simply someone chasing the next horizon and bringing others along for the miles.

Members of New Hope Run Club gather for post-run drinks.

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BOOK NOOK

Summer Finale Here’s a list of end-of-summer books to linger over long past sunset. BY BUFFY HASTINGS this modern classic is as original as it is nearly flawless.

The Theory & Practice of Rivers

By Jim Harrison This lyrical collection of poems explores rivers, wilderness, mortality, and humanity’s place in the natural world. It is a great book to tuck into a backpack for the trail or hide away with in the sand dunes. Jim Harrison wrote in multiple genres at the highest levels, and this stands among his best.

Runaway

As summer begins to wind down, these books offer something to carry into the season ahead—from poetry and sweeping fiction to essays and stories for kids.

wizard conventions, it’s a moving story with great characters and prose to match.

CHILDREN Flora & Ulysses

By Peter Matthiessen Peter Matthiessen’s sweeping saga of Florida outlaw E.J. Watson at the end of the 19th century is an absolute marvel. With stellar prose, unforgettable characters, and a story that will leave its mark, “Shadow Country” is one of the high-water marks of American letters.

By Kate DiCamillo This gem of a story, which tells the tale of a girl who finds a squirrel with superpowers, focuses on what it means—and takes—to be yourself. Kate DiCamillo writes with heart and verve, and the book is as funny as it is serious.

YOUNG READERS A Wizard of Earthsea

By Ursula K. Le Guin The first in the Earthsea series, Ursula K. Le Guin’s novel upended the fantasy genre and showed what was possible. Moving away from old

ADULTS Shadow Country

Housekeeping

By Marilynne Robinson This is a quiet, subtle novel about two sisters raised by a highly eccentric aunt. It is as much about finding oneself as it is about the intense bonds of family. Quietly defying storytelling conventions,

By Alice Munro This is a masterful collection of stories about women confronting love, loss, escape, and the unexpected turns that shape a life. Alice Munro won the Nobel Prize for her short fiction, and “Runaway” may be her best book. Each story is sharp as a razor and as beautiful as an immaculate gem.

The Unsettling of America

By Wendell Berry Wendell Berry’s book-length essay on American culture and agriculture is one of the profound intellectual achievements of the 20th century. Written in 1977 (though he may just as well have been writing about 2026), it offers a warning, a declaration of promise, and a way out.

Wild Plant Culture

By Jared Rosenbaum An accessible primer on bringing native plants into the home landscape, this guide encourages replacing conventional lawns and cultivars with ecologically valuable plantings. For those new to native gardening, it is an excellent place to begin. Buffy Hastings is co-owner of Farley’s Bookshop in New Hope.

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BREAK OF DAY BY STAFF WRITER LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER Josh Friedman enjoys the diverse seasons and weather conditions in Bucks County. Foggy mornings are particularly enticing to him. He took this photograph of the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge in September 2023. A dense, early morning fog covered the area, significantly reducing visibility and dramatically altering familiar landscapes. After about 30 or 40 minutes, the fog began to slowly lift and the early morning sunlight broke through, creating interesting sunbursts in the sky. This is the view from the middle of the bridge looking toward Lambertville, New Jersey. Friedman took this photograph on a tripod with a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV digital SLR camera and a 24-105mm lens. It is a high dynamic range photograph composed of four separate exposures that the photographer merged together. His settings were ISO 800, aperture f/16, and shutter speeds ranging from 1/50th to 1/400th second.

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