What makes a “Happening” community? A bustling downtown? Creative, committed locals? Awesome events? No matter what your check-list includes, it's likely that Doylestown will check-off every single box.
This month, we're spotlighting a town that is arguably at the heart of Bucks County- geographically, economically, and culturally. As the county seat of Bucks County, the home of several world-class museums and parks, and the beginning of the Lansdale/Doylestown Septa Line, Doylestown serves as a crossroads for thousands of people each and every day.
Since the Borough of Doylestown was incorporated in 1838, it's played an vital role locally. Notable residents have included architect and archaeologist, James A. Michener, lyricist and playwright Oscar Hammerstein II, the Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, anthropologist Margaret Mead, and pop-rock star Pink.
Attractions including The Mercer Museum, Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, the art deco County Theater, and the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa bring in a regular stream of tourists. In fact, several U.S. Presidents have paid visits to Our Lady of Czestochowa. A feast for the mind as well as the tastebuds, Doylestown is also home to dozens of acclaimed dining establishments – from innovative tapas at Honey's to cocktails at 86 West to coffee at Zen Den. This unique combination of notable history, rich culture, and delicious dining brought Doylestown national attention last year when it was named one of America's Quirkiest Towns by Travel & Leisure Magazine.
While these highlights are no doubt impressive, what truly keeps a “Happening” community afloat are the everyday stories – the people, places, businesses, and events bubbling to the surface. It's the untold stories, the everyday interactions, that are so often driving a community forward.
Celebrate the amazing community of Doylestown by browsing through the below photo spread, capture by talented Doylestown photographer and lawyer Michael Brooks, Esq. Plus, dig deeper by reading about a few of the local businesses that help make Doylestown such a “Happening” community:
Behind the Scenes with Top Local Stylist- Elizabeth Benke
Doylestown's Dynamic Doctors: A Husband & Wife Team
Generations of Style: Dressing the Men of Doylestown
A Visit to Doylestown's Newest Fitness Studio: barre 3
The Lawyer Behind the Lens- Michael J Brooks Esquire
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- A view from the street- 7 W Oakland Ave in Doylestown
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- Fonthilll Castle
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- Doylestown Art Days
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- Elizabeth Benke & Associates Salon
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- Keeping up with the trends at Ventresca Ltd.
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- Salon owner Elizabeth Benke helping a client
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- Salon style at Elizabeth Benke & Assoc. Salon
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- Buinewicz Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Medicine & Le Med Spa
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- Accessories from Ventresca Ltd.
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- Bowties at Ventresca Ltd.
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- Helping locals looks their best at Elizabeth Benke
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- Doylestown celebrating Memorial Day
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- Achieving the perfect fit at Ventresca Ltd.
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- Fonthilll Castle
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- barre 3 class in Doylestown
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- Doylestown celebrating Memorial Day
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- Salon owner Elizabeth Benke helping a client
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- Doylestown Art Days
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- Doylestown celebrating Memorial Day
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- Elizabeth Benke & Assoc. Salon
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- Dr. Brian Buinewicz advising a patient
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- Achieving the perfect fit at Ventresca Ltd.
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- Accessories from Ventresca Ltd.
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- barre 3 in Doylestown
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- Patterned tuxedos from Ventresca Ltd.
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- barre 3 in Doylestown
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- Doylestown Fire Company
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- Feeling great after a barre 3 class
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- barre 3 in Doylestown
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- Doylestown's go-to boutique for tuxedos- Ventresca Ltd.
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- Mercer Museum
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- barre 3 class in Doylestown
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- barre 3 class in Doylestown
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- Dr. Annie Buinewicz helping a patient
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- barre 3 class in Doylestown
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- Dr. Annie Buinewicz helping a patient
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- barre 3 owner Lauren Ziel & students
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- Jack Frost in Doylestown to welcome Spring
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- Downtown Doylestown at sunset looking down East State Street
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- Brightening up big days from Ventresca Ltd.
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