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Local Artist Creates Juneteenth Piece at Mercer Museum in Doylestown
Bucks County artist Kevin Aster Young has partnered with 16 different community organizations and faith-based institutions to create a joint artwork for the annual Mercer Museum Juneteenth celebration in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. For the 160th anniversary of the holiday, Young is creating a piece that celebrates Juneteenth and highlights the history…
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Warrington’s Windtree Therapeutics Acquires Waste Management Company
Warrington-based Windtree Therapeutics continues to diversify its revenue streams with the acquisition of Titan Environmental Solutions, a waste management business, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move comes a month after the biotechnology company announced plans to enter the real estate business. Windtree said it has secured debt financing for the transaction,…
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Armstrong Middle School to Install Solar Panels Thanks to State-Funded Grant
One Bucks County school will receive a solar panel grant as part of the state’s Solar for Schools program, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania officials recently approved $22.6 million in state funding for energy projects in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware counties. With this additional funding, lawmakers and educational leaders hope…
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Fairways Golf Club in Warrington Finds New Manager in Spirit Golf Management
Spirit Golf Management has been selected to handle overall club operations at Fairways Golf Club in Warrington, including course maintenance, sales and marketing, player development programming, and food and beverage, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. This is the fourth premier public facility in Bucks County that is managed by Spirit Golf Management. Spirit Golf…
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Wawa in New Hope Reopens Its Doors After Six Weeks of Renovations
The Wawa in New Hope at West Bridge Street and Sugan Road has reopened after substantial renovations, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. New Hope Wawa lovers can finally purchase their freshly brewed coffee, hot Sizzlis, and delicious made-to-order items after six weeks of waiting for the renovations to finish. The old store’s interior…
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Doylestown Produced Horror Comedy Draculaw Premieres on Streaming
The horror comedy, Draculaw, filmed almost entirely in Bucks County, hit major streaming services this week. Pennsylvania native Scott Deschaine wrote and directed the movie. The film was produced by Glow Film and is distributed by Nacelle/Comedy Dynamics. Draculaw tells the story of a young lawyer, seeking redemption, who must confront the Counselor, a…
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Warminster Food Bank Braces for Potential SNAP Cuts From New Spending Bill
Warminster Food Bank fears that President Donald Trump’s spending bill, which includes cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will hurt Bucks County residents who are struggling with food insecurity, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. A partner agency provides the food bank with much of its supply. However, federal food grant…
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Podcaster Alex Cooper Reveals Passion for Content Creation Began in Bucks County
Alex Cooper, host of the acclaimed podcast Call Her Daddy, shares her life journey in a new documentary directed by Russo-Young called Call Her Alex, writes Kayla Webley Adler for ELLE. The documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 9 and aired on Hulu on June 10. In it, Cooper discussed her childhood…
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Pennsbury Manor Welcomes Retired Race Horse Norway Hanover
Pennsbury Manor in Morrisville, a reconstruction of William Penn’s country estate, is home to Norway Hanover, a retired race horse enjoying his golden years in comfort, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Rescued from a Colorado kill pen, the steed has become a beloved presence. Norway brings warmth and charm to its historic grounds. “Norway’s role…
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Centennial School District Bus Driver Rich Kutz Retires After 50 Years
After nearly 54 years behind the wheel of Centennial School District buses, Rich Kutz retired this week at almost 80, writes Kelly Rule for FOX 29 Philadelphia. On Monday afternoon, he walked to his bus at the transportation yard in Warminster for the last time. Many things have changed since he started driving for the…
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McConkey’s Market Returns to Washington Crossing for its Tenth Season
On Saturday, June 14, Washington Crossing Historic Park will host the annual McConkey’s Market for the 10th spring season, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Visitors will be able to walk around from 10 AM to 4 PM. Around 100 vendors set up stalls twice a year to sell their wares while customers enjoy live music…
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Coach Ben Luber Leaves George School for Penn, Bringing Big-Time Scouting Skills
Ben Luber, former head boys’ basketball coach at George School in Newtown, recently brought his eye for under-the-radar talent to the University of Pennsylvania, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Penn named the Bucks County native an assistant coach in April. His talent for finding hidden gems among players is undeniable. He was the…
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Levittown Couple Celebrating 80 Years of Marriage Shares Secrets to Success
Jim and Margaret St. Clair, a Levittown couple, recently celebrated a momentous milestone: 80 years of marriage, writes Dawn Timmeney for 6abc. They celebrated this milestone with their family on May 21. Their story begins in a local skating rink where Jim and Margaret met while attending Blairsville High School. The two learned to…
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Amazon Investing $20 billion in Pennsylvania: Creating AI Data Center in Falls Township
Amazon reported that it plans to invest $20 billion in Pennsylvania to develop its data center infrastructure, creating new campuses, including one in Falls, writes staff at Amazon. This campus is one of many in the state that will be used to support artificial intelligence and improve cloud computing technologies. This investment will generate around…
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Morrisville’s Pennsbury Manor Preserves History by Sharing Stories of Former Residents
Pennsbury Manor in Morrisville, which is dedicated to preserving the historical significance of William Penn, brings the past into the present with stories of people who once lived there, reports Hank Flynn for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The reconstruction of William Penn’s country estate offers numerous cultural and educational programs and events. Some take place in…
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Bucks Beautiful Hosting Annual Kitchen & Garden Tour for its 30th Year
On June 8 from 11 AM to 4 PM, Bucks Beautiful is hosting its 30th annual Kitchen & Garden Tour, featuring six homes in the county for tour goers to visit, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The homes on display are located in New Hope, Richboro and Doylestown, and feature stunning landscapes and remodeled…








































