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High Temps Require Seniors to Take Care, but in Ways That Go Beyond Shorts, Shade, and Cool Drinks
The Bucks County Agency on Aging warns that summer is not only the season for fresh produce, outdoor fun, and vacations. It’s also the time when scammers prey on senior citizens. Peter Blanchard detailed their seasonal fraudulent activities for the Newtown Patch. Record-breaking temperatures have Bucks County air conditioners humming. But they are also bringing out…
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As Coronavirus Delta Variant Spreads Nationally, Pennsylvania’s High Vax Rate Offers Protection
The COVID-19 Delta variant — a highly transmissible strain — continues to spread throughout the country. Pennsylvania, however, remains one of the most protected states, given its high vaccination rate. Erika Fry and Nicolas Rapp reported the statewide level of protection for Fortune. So far, studies show that vaccines are effective against this variant. Its…
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Local Winery Would Like to Expand, But There’s a Certain Fly in the Ointment of Its Plans
A hidden gem in the Chester County countryside, Wayvine Winery & Vineyard in Nottingham has been making wonderful wines for more than a decade, writes Paul Vigna for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The Wilson brothers, Zachary and James, started their vineyard in 2010 by planting 3,000 vines on their family’s farm. Since then, their grape plants…
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Lancaster County Auctioneer with ‘a Beat Like Shakespeare’ Wins Statewide Bid-Calling Competition
Brian Oberholtzer, rapid-patter bid generator for H&R Auctions in New Holland, Lancaster County, is Pennsylvania’s auctioneer of the year. Jason Nark covered the distinction for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After finishing in the Top 10 for several years, Oberholtzer won the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association (PAA) bid-calling competition. It was held in Harrisburg in May. The nearly…
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Phoenixville Native, Renowned Oenophile, and Expert in 19th-Century American Literature Dies at 65
Phoenixville native Paul Lukacs, a longtime professor of 19th-century American literature at Loyola University in Maryland and a renowned oenophile, has died at 65. He passed away from liver transplant complications, writes Frederick Rasmussen for The Baltimore Sun. “He loved wine and was a world traveler,” said Carol Abromaitis, a former chair of Loyola’s English…
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Bestselling Bucks County Novelist — Former Editor-in-Chief of ‘Glamour’ and ‘Cosmo’ — Releases New Thriller
Kate White’s new novel, The Fiancée, reflects the COVID-19 timeframe in which it was written. It’s a domestic thriller set on a sprawling vacation estate that is nonetheless isolated, reports Rosemary Feitelberg for Woman’s World Daily. White has spent a lifetime on the other end of the editorial process, evaluating submissions, reading galleys, approving photos as editor-in-chief of Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Redbook,…
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Oh, the Gaul! Interactive Who-Done-It, ‘Murder at the Moulin,’ Plays at Peddler’s Village
The cast of “Murder at the Moulin” may comprise only five actors. But they create enough collective intrigue to make for an entertaining romp under a tented stage at Peddler’s Village. The performance is part of an entire summer of programming in Lahaska, a welcome revival of a site that has been quietly awaiting health restrictions to lift. “Murder at the…
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Post-Pandemic SEPTA: Regional Rail Needs a Get-Moving Kick in the Caboose
As Philadelphia and its suburbs reawaken after a pandemic-induced slumber, SEPTA continues to lag behind. The regional rail system is specifically behind in its return to normalcy, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. While the transportation agency has brought back a bulk of its services, some notable gaps remain. They includes the rail options, which…
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Al Roker-Produced Documentary Depicts the Lengths to Which a Doylestown Nurse Went to Treat Her COVID-19 Patients
“American Nurse Heroes” — a televised documentary produced by the American Nurse Journal, NBC journalist Al Roker, and the American Nurses Association — spotlighted above-and-beyond COVID-19 caregivers nationwide. It included the exhausting, harrowing, frustrating, fear-filled, and emotionally wrenching first-person account of Shumi Mazzacano, an intensive care nurse at Doylestown Hospital. The 16-month pandemic forced Mazzacano, a 12-year veteran, to tap professional and personal reserves she wasn’t even…
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New Langhorne Brewery Takes Its Name from Greek Mythology, Hoping for Legendary Results
All hail Aristaeus! A craft brewery bearing the Greek god’s name is opening in Langhorne. Kate Fishman heralded the news for the Levittown Patch. Harry Arnold, the brewery’s founder, recently held a successful soft-opening. “We appreciate your help in testing out how the taproom operates, and we had a great time meeting so many new people.” Arnold said afterward. One significant asset…
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New Hope Climate Tech Firm Donates Electric Vehicle to Ease Seasonal Strain on New England Power Grids
Electric Frog Company, New Hope, a climate-tech startup, provided a Nissan LEAF electric vehicle (EV) to the Burrillville Wastewater Treatment Facility in Rhode Island. The vehicle features technology that enables it to uniquely support the New England electric grid. When not in use, the EV is plugged into a state-of-the-art bidirectional charger. In times of regional demand peaks, it can transfer power back to the grid. “This is…
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Trevose M&A Advisory Firm Joins Forces With Pittsburgh Consulting Company For Market Expansion
Stony Hill Advisors of Trevose is looking for new market exposure in Pittsburgh. For solid boots-on-the-ground insight, it has partnered with a CEO who is very familiar with the territory. Patty Tascarella reports the collaboration in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Stony Hill is linking up with SmallDotBig LLC and its CEO, Laurie Barkman, to widen its merger-and-acquisition advisory services. Barkman has headed SmallDotBig for the past decade, providing insight…
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Pennsylvania Teen Drivers: How Worried Do Parents Need to Be When They Ask, ‘Keys, Please?’
Pennsylvania landed in the middle of the pack among the best and worst states for teen drivers, according to a new report recently published by WalletHub. To determine which states are safer for young drivers, WalletHub analyzed the teen-driving environment in each of the 50 states across three key dimensions: safety, economic environment, and driving…
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Disparate Guidelines on Medical Marijuana Funding Prove Fatal for Bensalem Resident
Opioid withdrawal held Tyler Cordiero in its tight grasp. Despite a lack of health insurance, his treatment provider had authorized him for medical marijuana usage. But a federal-state disconnect ultimately led to his death, reports Ed Mahon for The Daily Item. Cordiero, a Bensalem 24-year-old, accessed treatment for his addiction from the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. Federal funding for this local…
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Unwinding Local Threads of African American History: Seniors’ Fabrics Course Becomes Sharing Point
Quilting has always been about capturing family history, those multigenerational stories of the past, good and bad. Cynthia Marone, for Bucks County Magazine, uncovered one local quilter’s cache of personal accounts. Linda Salley, president of the African American Museum of Bucks County, taught fabric design and creation at a local senior center. As the residents gathered around her craft table,…
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Conwell-Egan High School Principal Assesses COVID-Tinged School Year in Virtual Educational Roundtable
Matthew Fischer, Conwell-Egan Catholic (CEC) High School principal, looked relieved on camera. As part of a virtual roundtable discussion on the 2020-2021 school year across Philadelphia and its suburbs, he appeared glad it was over. Fischer recapped his experience for WHYY. COVID-19 drove CEC to hybrid learning early. Room capacities were halved. Facilities staff installed cameras quickly and beefed up classroom air conditioning. “We were fortunate to have the resources to make…
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Kindness to Kestrels: Lehigh Valley Avian Advocate Helps Local Bird of Prey
The kestrel is akin to a falcon, sharing its feeding habits of swooping up small game. Kestrel populations are down locally, leading one advocate to help. Drew Anderson covered his efforts for WFMZ 69 News. Paul (last name withheld) is a federal- and state-licensed bird expert who has been tracking American kestrels for decades. He bands them to ease…
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Rain, Sleet, and Dark of Night Still Won’t Stop the USPS, But a Restructure May Slow It in Bucks County
The U.S. Postal Service’s strategic restructuring plan proposed by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy may bring some unwelcomed changes to the speed of mail delivery. Jacob Bogage and Kevin Schaul reported the impact, including for parts of Bucks County, for The Washington Post. The new delivery regimen for which the agency is seeking regulatory approval represents the biggest…
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