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Class-Action Suit Against Malvern Pharma Giant Refiled as ‘Bucks County v. Endo’
The Bucks County Employees’ Retirement Fund is now the lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action case against Malvern-based pharma giant Endo International plc. The case’s tactical swich was covered in the Bucks Local News. Two factors caused the reshuffle: Dissatisfaction with the prior lead plaintiff and counsel The reality that the potential $800,000 loss to the fund outweighs the exposure of every other plaintiff The lawsuit alleges that Endo…
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Mucus to Hikers’ Ears: ‘Elephant Snot’ Helps With Bucks County Trail Maintenance
With pandemic recommendations to avoid closed-quarters settings, the past 18 months led to a regionwide increase in outdoor activities. Most of that enjoyment was benign. But some people took it as an opportunity to leave their mark, reported WFMZ 69 News. Incidents of graffiti rose during the pandemic on trails throughout Pennsylvania. “Artwork” has defaced rock formations on…
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Recovering from Pandemic, King of Prussia Mall Owner’s Stock Value Rising Back to Fair Value
To few people’s surprise, malls were heavily impacted by the COVID restrictions of the last year and a half, which caused real estate groups connected to malls to take a hit financially. However, with more high-end properties than many of their competitors, Simony Property Group, owner of the King of Prussia Mall as well as…
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Warwick Township Teen to Rep the U.S. in Tokyo in One of the Newest Olympic Sports
Warwick Township native Payton Ridenour has fulfilled her longstanding dream of earning a place on Team USA for women’s BMX racing, writes Caitlin Rearden for WFMZ 69 News. The Owen J. Roberts High School graduate wished for this distinction since BMX first became an Olympic sport in 2008. However, the 19-year-old had a busy several…
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Newsweek: Doggondest Coincidence Leads to Tearful Reunion After Three-Year Separation
After a three-year absence from her home, Aisha Nieves of Allentown knew that her Pitbull-Rottweiler mix, Kovu, was gone for good. The one-in-a-million coincidence that proved her wrong was covered by Daniel Villarreal for Newsweek. Kovu was a happy member of the Nieves family from his puppyhood in 2014 until an unusual accident in 2019. A car hit the Nieves fenced-in yard, and…
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Bucks County Says ‘Yes’ to the Return of Large-Scale, Family-Packed, Glitzy, Indoor Weddings
The big-time, indoor Bucks County wedding business is on its way back. But couples on a budget may need to rethink finances, reports Christine M. Johnson-Hall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lindsay Albert, event specialist with Catering by Design, describes the present activity as “the opening of the floodgates.” In staging ceremonies at the James A. Michener Art Museum, she’s seeing guest lists swell to prepandemic lengths. The…
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Pandemic Gap Year: Students Reluctant to Advance a Grade Gain Legislative Permission to Stay Put
Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously approved legislation that lets parents opt for a pandemic-related scholastic repeat year for their children. The arrangement was described in a staff report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal also allows special education students to return to school for an additional year, even if they have reached the cut-off age of 21. …
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Child Protection Law, Named for Seven-Year-Old Victim from Lower Makefield, Passes PA Senate
Legislation that will make Pennsylvania’s child custody stature safer has passed the state Senate. It now heads to the House, reports Bucks Local News. It is on the docket as Bill 78. But it is more compellingly known as Kayden’s Law, named for the seven-year-old Lower Makefield Township victim who inspired it. Jeffrey and Kathryn Mancuso, divorced, were engaged in a bitter, drawn-out…
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Quakertown Meeting House Is Apt Setting for Youth Choir’s Sung Call for Racial Understanding
When Bethlehem’s Bel Canto Youth Chorus sought local Underground Railroad-centric sites for its video performance of African American music, Richland Friends Meeting House was an easy add. The former Quakertown slavery safehouse proved wholly appropriate to the performance’s message, reported Michelle Merlin for The Morning Call. The choir’s concert piece, “Singing the Underground Railroad,” wasn’t just about learning notes. It became an opportunity to weave an academic component into the rehearsals. Assigned research raised the young…
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FBI Investigators: Pennsylvania’s Legend of Buried Civil War Treasure May Well Be a Tale of Fool’s Gold
An alleged cache of Civil War gold buried somewhere in Pennsylvania may lead to a serious case of gold fever. But its location remains unknown, even after an FBI search, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In March 2018, the Philadelphia FBI spent several days digging for gold in Dents Run, located in Elk…
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County Correctional Officer, Once a Cook in the ‘Pine Street Hotel,’ Retires After 39-Year Career
Just out of his teen years, Chris Pirolli entered the Bucks County Correctional system in 1982. He’s now walking out, 39 years later. He was never an inmate; he was an employee, and Peter Blanchard covered his lengthy career for MSN. Pirolli was a cook at the old Bucks County Prison in Doylestown, known as the…
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Jamison Elementary’s Autistic-Support Playground Honors Special Ed Teacher Taken by Cancer
The nonprofit organization Sauers Cares organized volunteers to construct an autistic-support playground at Jamison Elementary School. Designers laid out the space to reflect sensitivity toward students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), reports WFMZ 69 News. The playground memorializes Renee Ford, a Jamison special needs instructor who was particularly devoted to the students in her care. Ford passed away from complications related to…
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Philadelphia Skateboard Gurus Roll Out Instructional Summer Camp in Warminster
Brett Williams is bringing skateboard instructors from his Philadelphia organization, Skate The Foundry, to Warminster. They hope to inspire the next generation of skateboarders (especially girls), reports Kate Fishman for the Warminster Patch. Williams describes skateboarding as a “tool.” He sees it as a method of building meaningful relationships and developing life skills. “It’s really about connecting people through skateboarding: getting to know one another [and]…
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Hotel Concierges Are Fonts of ‘Hidden Gem’ Knowledge; This One from New Hope Is No Exception
Ah, the hotel concierge, that font of expertise on everything from theater seats to signature cocktails. Matthew Hoffer, at River House at Odette’s, carries in his brain an encyclopedia of New Hope best-ofs. His vast knowledge is only a guest question away, writes Barry Hoy for Passport Magazine. When asked about the best nook for cocktails, Hoffer cites an in-house destination: Roof, the members-only lounge…
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Renowned Devon Golf Writer Rounds Out a Trilogy of Books About His Golf-Mad Travels
Devon resident and renowned golf writer Tom Coyne’s latest work rounds out a trilogy of books about his golf-mad travels, writes Tom Bedell for Sports Illustrated. Coyne’s new book, A Course Called America, continues to explore the same subject as his previous two: A Course Called Ireland and A Course Called Scotland. As part of…
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Holland Pharmacy — Not a TV Boston Bar — Cited as a Place Where ‘Everybody Knows Your Name’
COVID-19 dampened business’ abilities to provide customers with a personal touch. But a Bucks County pharmacist didn’t let the mandate for physical distance affect her long-term commitment to connecting, reports Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Bonnie Millman has owned Village Shires Pharmacy, Holland, for more than a decade. She’s spent that time managing inventory, scheduling staff, and getting to know her customers on…
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On the Streets in Bensalem: The Nation’s First Self-Cleaning Ambulance
Bensalem EMS has deployed the nation’s first self-cleaning ambulance. The high-tech rescue vehicle saves both time and lives, reports Shawnette Wilson for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Battalion Chief Robert Elliott cites one of the vehicle’s primary advantages, saying, “The concept of a highly infectious disease ambulance allows us to protect our providers.” The rescue transport is appropriate for patients showing symptoms of “…a…
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Central Bucks School District Reverses Decision on Funding for Gender Inclusiveness Training
Parental pushback against a Central Bucks guidance counselor’s denied training request has resulted in several notable policy shifts, reports Shawnette Wilson for FOX 29 Philadelphia. First, the Central Bucks School District approved the one request to attend a transgender-inclusion seminar that sparked the controversy. Then, it opened the coursework districtwide to any educator who wanted it. The reversal is especially heartening for students like Daniel Mautz, 16. He easily recalls the early-age pain of feeling like…
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