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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. Freedom Village is currently hiring for…
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Here’s the Level of Climate Change Risk for Bucks County Homeowners
While climate change poses a major risk to homeowners across the country, both in terms of safety and home value, Bucks County is among the areas that have an overall low climate risk, write Michael J. Coren, Naema Ahmed, and Kevin Crowe for The Washington Post. A new analysis by AlphaGeo, a climate modeling group,…
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National Geographic: Philadelphia Cheesesteak Origins Can be Traced to Hot Dog Cart
The Philadelphia cheesesteak origins, which has become, a beloved symbol of the City of Brotherly Love, was born out of boredom with hot dogs rather than from a great culinary revelation, writes Tom Burson for National Geographic. In 1930, Italian-American Pat Olivieri owned a hot dog cart in South Philly. One day, he decided he…
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Science Could Solve 1962 Bucks County Murder of Carol Dougherty
One of the oldest and most disturbing unsolved cases in Bucks County – the murder of Carol Ann Dougherty – could finally be solved if science provides investigators with a break, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania State Police and the Bucks County District Attorney’s office will send DNA believed…
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SS United States Leaves Philadelphia Home of Nearly Three Decades
The SS United States hosted a small event over the weekend to bid farewell to its Philadelphia home of nearly three decades as it heads to Florida for semi-retirement, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The SS United States Conservancy and Florida officials from Okaloosa County marked the occasion with a small transfer-of-title ceremony…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts Third Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Freedom Village at Brandywine recently hosted its third annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a significant community event aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. This year, the community raised over $3,700 for the cause. Recognizing that many of its residents and staff are passionate about supporting the Alzheimer’s Association but may face transportation and…
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Master Fundraiser Chad Barger is Back to Host Workshop for Nonprofit Teams and Board Members
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) brings nationally-known speaker Chad Barger back to Bucks County on November 4 as he leads his workshop, “Cutting Through thee Noise: What’s Working NOW to Spur Donor Engagement.” The workshop takes place at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit in Doylestown from 9 to 10:30 AM, with a focus on proven ways…
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Phoenixville Organist Helps Phillies Create Unforgettable Atmosphere
Brian “Maestro” Anderson, the official organist of the Philadelphia Phillies, helps the team create an unforgettable atmosphere during games at Citizens Bank Park, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sean Rainey, the Phillies’ director of video production, first contacted Anderson to record a Dr. Dre song on his organ. That song turned out great…
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Reporter Creates Wawa Oral History Looking at Brand Obsession
Adam Clark, an enterprise reporter for New Jersey Advance Media, is not a Wawa fan, and wasn’t brought up around the convenience store chain. But he wondered about other people’s Wawa obsession and decided to tell that story by compiling an oral history, writes Amaris Casttillo for Poynter. In November 2023, NJ Advance Media published…
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Former Central Bucks South Rivals Join for a Dramatic Win
Danny Gies and Owen Pinkerton, two former Central Bucks South rivals, were once vying for the starting quarterback position on tthe junior varsity squad, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last week, the duo joined forces for a dramatic, game-winning touchdown against visiting rival Central Bucks West that secured their team the coveted Central…
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Newtown Couple Turns Former Schoolhouse Into Modern Home
Loredanna and Matt Shapson fell in love with their current Newtown home the first moment they saw it partly because it was a former Newtown schoolhouse, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They were charmed by the character of the building that was a schoolhouse in the 1860s before becoming a private home in…
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College Students Spend Their Summer Helping Local Nonprofits
Since 2008, Foundations Community Partnership’s Summer Youth Corps (SYC) has been giving college students a chance to find out what it’s like to work at a nonprofit serving Bucks County children, young adults, and families. The Summer Youth Corps is a 10-week paid internship. This summer, thanks to a partnership between Foundations Community Partnership and…
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Meat Returns to Guru’s Indian Cuisine Menu, Pleasing Former Customers
After a switch to a meat-free menu that caused a customer rebellion, Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown has a new owner who has decided to bring back non-vegetarian dishes, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a vegetarian herself, Priya Guru, the restaurant’s original owner, had grown increasingly concerned about animal welfare and environmental…
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SCORE Bucks County Has 13 Free Business Workshops in October
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer more than a dozen educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in October. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including developing financial projections for your new business;…
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13 College Students Learned About Community Service at Summer Youth Corps
A group of Bucks County students participated in this year’s Foundations Community Partnership’s Summer Youth Corps, which offered them a 10-week, paid internship experience at the nonprofit that serves local children, young adults, and families, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Thirteen students got the chance to gain practical experience over the summer and made…
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Microsoft Deal Could Bring Three Mile Island Reactor Back Online
After closing five years ago due to financial troubles, the nuclear reactor at the Three Mile Island plant in central Pennsylvania could restart under a new Microsoft deal, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owner of the plant, Baltimore-based Constellation Energy, has signed a 20-year agreement with Microsoft under which the software giant…
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Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Is Rebranding, So Eagles Stadium Gets New Look
Lincoln Financial Field is going to look slightly different at the start of the Philadelphia Eagles’ next season. Radnor-based Lincoln Financial, who has the naming rights to the Eagles stadium, has created a new logo and a refreshed tagline, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The goal is to sharpen the purpose of the…
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2 Local Spots Make Philadelphia Magazine’s List of 19 Area Wineries Worth a Day Trip
The Philadelphia region is home to many stellar wineries where you can spend a relaxing day sipping a refreshing glass of wine, including two Bucks County wineries, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. That’s a bit of luck for local oenophiles, with the two wineries making a list of the 19 best that are…
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