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‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ Was Written in Philadelphia
The well-known Christmas carol, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” was divinely inspired at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square right here in Philadelphia, writes Jennifer Lin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The carol was created by two friends, a rector and his organist, in 1868, built on procrastination and an angelic visit. Church…
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Madison McEntee Pens Unique Cookbook for Those Cooking Alone
Do you burn cornflakes? Live at Wawa? Have enough empty pizza boxes to build your own clubhouse? We’ve got a cookbook for you. Madison McEntee has created a book of recipes for those who may be out on their own, possibly for the first time, and are a little lost in the kitchen. McEntee draws…
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Kelce Family Holiday Card Brings You Love and Chaos
Jason, Kylie, and the children sent out their Kelce family holiday card via Instagram and Minted, an online marketplace that offers design goods created by independent artists and designers. This is their fourth holiday season with Minted. Rounding up everyone to get the card made was a challenge, according to Jason and Kylie. “It’s going…
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FCP Board Awards $166,350 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Local nonprofits awarded $166,350 in grants for programs and facility work during this season of giving. Foundations Community Partnership’s (FCP) Board of Directors awarded the grants to 21 non-profit organizations serving Bucks County, including 13 Bucks Innovation and Improvement Grants (BIIG), seven Capital Improvement Grants, and one Nonprofit Growth Grant. BIIGs recognize innovative programs and…
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This Kelce Love Story Has a Happy Ending Despite a Rough Start
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie are proof that love can blossom even from a simple Tinder swipe and a bad first date, writes Tierney Bricker for E-News. This Kelce love story began together on the dating app in 2015, but their relationship has grown into a partnership marked by five…
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General Recreation: Community Build Gives Everyone a Stake in a New Playground
School and community playgrounds don’t always have to be built just by professional contractors. Community and school volunteers can lend a hand as well. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provides “Community Build” services. Community Build playgrounds utilize a group of volunteers to organize and install a commercial playground. A Community Build will be built…
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Freedom Village Manager, Life Care Services, Tops Satisfaction Rankings for 5th Year
Life Care Services, an LCS Company and the management firm behind Freedom Village at Brandywine, has once again been recognized as the leading provider in resident and customer satisfaction among independent senior living communities in the U.S. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the company has received this prestigious accolade from the J.D. Power…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Eyes a Third Delaware County Location
Delaware County’s getting another PJ Whelihan’s Pub but the company isn’t saying where just yet, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. PJW Restaurant Group is opening at least two new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia in 2024, the Delaware County site and another in South Jersey. There are also plans for a new P.J. Whelihan’s…
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Delaware County Libraries Receive Solar Charging Equipment from General Recreation, Inc.
Solar equipment, including solar-powered charging benches and poles, provided by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, was recently installed at various libraries in Delaware County. This solar equipment allows residents to charge mobile devices while sitting outside the library and pairs perfectly with outdoor Wi-Fi access. The project was financed by a grant from the…
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SCORE Mentor Helps Bookkeeper Become Her Own Boss
After working for 15 years as a staff accountant and bookkeeper, Lea Rankin realized what had been holding her back from business ownership: Her own insecurity. In April, Rankin took the plunge, launching her Doylestown-based business, Rankin Bookkeeping Solutions, and has since lost count of how many clients she has onboarded. “It’s really important to…
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Chad Barger Continues #FCPresents Series with Fundraising Workshop for Nonprofit Teams and Board Members
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) welcomes nationally-known speaker Chad Barger to Bucks County on Jan. 24 at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit in Doylestown from 9 to 10:30 AM. Barger will discuss “Simple Fundraising Tactics for Nonprofit Board Members” during his workshop to help non-profit board members and leadership teams fundraise more effectively. “Our commitment to…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Earns Best Nursing Home Recognition
Freedom Village at Brandywine has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious recognition is testament to the high-quality care and services provided by the nursing home. Since 2009, U.S. News’ annual Best Nursing Homes ratings have been a trusted resource for consumers seeking short-term rehabilitation…
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Kelce Brothers Christmas Duet Was an Emotional Experience
“Fairytale of Philadelphia,” a localized version of the Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York,” that topped the Billboard charts, was also an emotional experience for Jason Kelce, writes Katie Bowlby for Country Living as reported in Women’s Health. The Kelce brothers Christmas duet was sung by Eagles center. Jason Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs tight end…
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Drexel Hill’s Zoe Erianna, 6, Performs on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Zoe Erianna kicked her singing career up a notch when she auditioned Tuesday evening for “America’s Got Talent”, writes Deb Kiner for Penn Live. Zoe plays piano, writes and composes her own original music, and already has 11 copyrighted songs under her belt. Her debut single, “All We Need Is Love” was released this month.…
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SCORE Bucks County Entrepreneurs Claim Top 2 ‘Spark Bowl’ Awards
What does the creator of a baby sound machine designed primarily to soothe colicky babies have in common with the maker of vegan and gluten-free granola and related products? Both female entrepreneurs who received mentoring services from SCORE Bucks County, Samantha Myers, founder of ByeByeCry, and Rochelle Berg, who founded Living Smart Granola, nabbed the…
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Revitalizing Hanover Borough’s Wirt Park Playground: A Community-Built Vision
Hanover Borough residents are embracing the renovation ofWirt Park Playground. This community-driven rejuvenation project, under the guidance of General Recreation in Newtown Square, is enhancing recreational spaces for families and fostering a vibrant community spirit. Wirt Park, nestled in the heart of Hanover Borough, has long been a cherished space for familiesand children. But the…
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Foundations Community Partnership Seeks Grant, Intern Applicants
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofits for its General Operating Support Grant cycle (GOS). In addition, Foundations Community Partnership’s acclaimed Summer Youth Corps program (SYC) is accepting applications from college students for a paid internship experience with a non-profit organization serving Bucks County. Foundations Community Partnership’s GOS Grant was first…
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Why You Should Tour a Retirement Community During the Holiday Season
Think of all the reasons you enjoy the holidays: the decorations, the food, coming together with family and friends. These are also the very reasons why touring senior living communities like Freedom Village at Brandywine during the holidays is a great idea. Retirement community holiday visits give you a chance to experience their lifestyle (including…
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