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SCORE Bucks County Mentor Gives Therapist Confidence to Launch Private Practice
Kristen Spear loved psychology since her senior year of high school, but the thought of operating her own therapy practice seemed too daunting. Until recently. Spear’s path to becoming a mental health practitioner began with a fork in the road as her initial degree and early profession was in the creative writing and editing field.…
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Delaware County High School Celebrates 75 Years of Being On the Air
A Delaware County high school radio station has the distinction of being the longest-running public high-school radio station in the country. Haverford High’s WHHS went live Dec. 6, 1949.and this year its celebrating its 75th anniversary, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. WHHS is run by a revolving group of 70 student DJs who…
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Covello’s Pizza in Trenton Serving Some of Best Pizza in Region
Covello’s Pizza is a Trenton staple that has been serving some of the best pizza in the region for almost half a century, writes L.A. Parker for The Trentonian. In addition to pizza, the third-generation shop is known for its mouthwatering cheesesteaks. The pizza place is run by Frank Covello Sr., his son, Giuseppe, and…
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Here’s What Life Plan Communities Offer Active Retired Adults
Think about the places you like to visit or go, and chances are they all have a couple of things in common: You feel welcomed, and you’re inspired by the people you meet. Everyone likes places that have things they like to do and people they like to do things with. A blend of familiarity…
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BUCKSCO Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine
Freedom Village at Brandywine is a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine and onsite care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care and rehabilitation services. Be part of their team as…
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This Upper Darby Record Collector Has a Store, But You Shouldn’t Stay Too Long
The owner of R&B Records in Upper Darby has an interesting customer approach: if you must come to his store, don’t stay long and know what you want, writes Beccah Hendrickson at 6abc. Val Shively prefers doing business by mail. “This is a landfill, not a record shop,” he said. The store, open since 1990,…
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Black Labrador Retriever Joins Bucks County Sheriff’s Office
After recovering from animal cruelty and malnourishment, a lively black labrador retriever named Zeke has lent his talented nose to the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Together with his handler, Christina Brewerton, Zeke is among the first members of their K9 Unit. “I have a dream assignment,” said Brewerton. “I have…
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Freedom Village Honors Resident Blanche McKee on Her 100th
Freedom Village at Brandywine celebrated an incredible milestone for one of its longest-standing residents, Blanche McKee, who turned 100 years old on Halloween. As she marks her centennial, Freedom Village is proud to share highlights from Blanche’s life journey, from her humble beginnings on an Iowa farm to her impactful career in nursing, and finally,…
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From an Abandoned Glen Mills Home, a Meadow and Rustic Rancher Sprung Up
The emphasis was on outdoor living and a Glen Mills meadow when Kevin Nolan and his wife, Mary Fran McLaughlin, decided to buy an abandoned house in 2009, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The home was unlivable but rested on seven acres of land, said Nolan, the retired owner of Nolan Painting in…
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Multiple Shipping Services in the Region Are on a Hiring Blitz
With shipping demand on the rise as the holiday season approaches, several shipping services nationwide, including those in the Philadelphia region, are on a hiring blitz, writes James Powel for the Bucks County Courier Times. The National Retail Foundation has found that 57 percent of people plan to do their shopping online during the holiday…
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Bucks County Receives Rare November Wildfire Warning
The National Weather Service issued a rare November wildfire warning for Bucks County on Friday morning, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The red flag warning started at noon and lasted until 7 PM. During the alert, it is recommended that residents avoid burning things outdoors. Friday’s weather recorded relatively high winds,…
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$40M Gift to Villanova University Second Largest in Its History
An anonymous donor has given a boost to Villanova University’s $1.25 billion fundraising campaign with a $40 million gift, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It is the second-largest gift received in the university’s history. The money will go toward the president’s Strategic Initiative Fund, which allows President Rev. Peter Donohue to “direct resources…
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Election Will Bring Bucks County Poll Workers Into Spotlight
On Nov. 5, approximately 45,000 poll workers will staff over 9,000 polling places across Pennsylvania, a role that is often thankless and dangerous. That will include Bucks County poll worker, writes Devi Lockwood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Soon the spotlight will shine on those poll workers in Bucks County, an area deemed a must-win for…
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Washington Post: See Which Presidential Candidate Are Getting Bucks County’s Online Contributions
A Washington Post analysis of online contributions to the Trump/Harris campaigns shows that in most U.S. states, more people donated to Vice President Kamala Harris than to former president Donald Trump, writes Clara Ence Morse, Kevin Schaul and Azi Paybarah for The Washington Post. Here in Bucks County, the 19020 ZIP Code covering Bensalem, with 56,746 residents, had…
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Bucks County New Age Shops Fulfill Your Metaphysical Needs
The popularity of all things New Age is on the rise in the Philadelphia region, with an increasing number of people exploring interests in tarot cards, crystals, witchcraft tools, and much more, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. The resurgence has been attributed to TikTok and people doing some self-discovery and looking to manifest…
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Jason Kelce Duets With Legendary Female Artist in Upcoming Christmas Album
For Jason Kelce, working with Stevie Nicks on his latest Christmas album was “unreal,” writes Escher Walcott for People Magazine. During an Oct. 30 New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce, the retired Eagles player and Haverford resident talked about recording a duet with Nicks, 76, for the Philadelphia-themed holiday album, A Philly Special…
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Lack of Rain Is Causing Problems for Bucks County Farmers
Farmers in Bucks County have been hit hard by drought conditions, leaving them hoping for the much-needed relief of a rainy day, writes Greg Payne for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “Every farmer in the area is definitely dealing with it, we do talk, it’s been a concern not just in the past couple of weeks, it’s…
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Life Plan Community Seniors Are More Active and Live Life With a Purpose
How do you know what will actually work and is there an easy way to live a healthier, more active lifestyle? In 2023, Mather Institute completed the Age Well Study, a five-year analysis of the impact of living in a Life Plan Community like Freedom Village at Brandywine. Designed in collaboration with Northwestern University, the…
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