Blogs

2023 BCTCB Appleseed Events

Published: May 26th, 2023 - by: Jeff Martinelli

Mars New Year FestivalIn June, Becker and Appleseed will be presenting a workshop, “Event Planning 101,” for members of the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau.


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Novel Bread Co.: A Story of Passion and Partnerships

Published: April 12th, 2023 - by: Jeff Martinelli

There are many great stories in Heather Sprague’s Novel Breads Co. in Mars, PA. There’s “Cinnamon and Gunpowder” by Eli Brown. And “The Perfume Collector” by Kathleen Tessaro just to name two. Perhaps the best story in this tiny bread and bookstore is Sprague’s.


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Much Traveled Jay Bee Circus Looking For A New Home

Published: March 29th, 2023 - by: Jeff Martinelli

The exciting days of the circus coming to town, when a train pulls in with tents, clowns, acrobats, and exotic animals and unloads before parading through town to the circus grounds, have long passed.


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Butler County’s Great Outdoors!

Published: March 24th, 2023 - by: Jeff Martinelli

Butler County has so much to offer when it comes to outdoor activities! Hiking, biking, kayaking, paddleboarding… the list goes on and on. They are among the leading factors in Butler County’s post-pandemic resurgence. this NextPittsburgh article highlights how outdoor recreation and business combine to help contribute to the economy.


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