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2021 National Dog Show Tickets Will Be Scarfed Up Faster Than a Labrador Retriever Eats His Breakfast
Pent-up demand for tickets to the 2021 National Dog Show is expected to cause a run of early ticket sales. Fans of the show who want to ensure their place onsite for the annual convention of classy canines are advised to act now. The current weather may be all summer, shore, and hot dogs, but…
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The Cream of Bucks County Dairies Rises to the Top in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has the second largest number of dairy farms in the country. One of the best small-scale dairies and creameries is right here in Bucks County, writes Alexandra Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ely Farm Products in Newtown is a seventh-generation farm best known for its meats; however, the Ely family also produces outstanding cheeses. Varieties include a signature “Ely Farm…
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T-Wrecks: Vandals Mar Sign Marking Evidence that Dinosaurs Once Roamed Bucks County
The Upper Bucks Rail Trail hosts dozens of daily walkers. But geological evidence suggests that dinosaurs may have walked there as well. A sign explaining that possibility, however, is now gone, reports Drew Anderson for WFMZ 69 News. The signage was removed after it was vandalized. The posted data it contained came from Dr. Frank Pazzaglia, Professor of Geology at Lehigh University. Pazzaglia’s theory…
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Distillery Drama: Bankruptcy Filing Yields Betrayals, Tantrums, Threats, and Sketchy Fund Transfers
A recent Bucks County bankruptcy has taken on all the intrigue of a prime-time soap opera. Quakertown’s Midnight Madness Distilling LLC, producer of the popular Faber liquor line, filed for Chapter 11. Laura Smythe describes the aftermath for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midnight Madness was founded in 2012 by two Carnegie Mellon students in an entrepreneurship class, Anthony Lorubbio and Casey Parzych. It produces its own liquor and provides co-op…
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Help Fund Local Nonprofits with Penn Community Bank Social Media Contest
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce “Click for a Cause,” a social media and online community giving contest that invites the public to vote for nonprofits to receive donations from the bank. Three nonprofits will participate in the contest: Bucks County SPCA, Livengrin Foundation, and NOVA (Network…
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Bensalem Thief Swipes High-End Vacuum, But Video Surveillance Prevents Clean Getaway
It wasn’t a so-called “five-finger” discount. It was more of a 12-digit theft. A local Lowe’s supply store gave an unintended “discount” on an expensive vacuum cleaner, made possible by crafty use of UPC/barcode numbers. Michael Tanenbaum explains for PhillyVoice. The incident happened June 19 at the Lowe’s home improvement store on Horizon Boulevard in Trevose. A male approached a self-checkout register with a $400 Dyson vacuum cleaner.…
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Bucks County Employees at Center City Businesses: Get Ready to Start Shelling Out for City Wage Tax Again
Uncle Sam is about to start dipping into your paycheck again. Or, rather, Mayor Jim Kenney is. The moratorium on Philadelphia businesses collection of city wage tax from remote workers is ending, reports Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. With business offices in the city reopening, commuters from Bucks County will again notice a 3.5 percent drop in earnings. The withholding will occur even if…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: The Chance to Live Like Belgian Royalty in Doylestown
A unique home, like something out of a storybook, is available via this one-of-a-kind Doylestown home. It took two architects to create the desired impression of a castle, but the inside, with its six bedrooms and 5.5 baths, is nonetheless warm and inviting. The idyllic property provided a retreat for the original 1950s owners, as…
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Phoenixville Woman Designs Mental Health App to Help Ease Panic Attacks
Phoenixville’s Alexandra Dodge, a graphic and interactive design student at Temple University, has designed a mental health app that guides users through panic attacks, writes Bethany Ao for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dodge is one of the millions of Americans who are dealing with an anxiety disorder. She knows from personal experience how debilitating the symptoms…
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Sanctuary in Southern Chester County Cares for Animals That Can’t Find Protection Elsewhere
Chenoa Manor, which straddles the border between New Garden and London Grove townships, provides sanctuary for animals that were abused or facing slaughter, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. Most of its rescued animals result from inquiries triggered by the American Sanctuary Association or humane officers. They are often victims of various abuses…
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State Congressional Record Recognizes Big Heart, Generous Spirit of 13-Year-Old Bicycle Repairman
Eighth grader Damien Marion had a recent question for his grandmother, Theresa Knapp. He wanted to know if he could give his new bicycle — her 2020 Christmas gift to him — to someone else. Samantha Bambino covered the reason why for the Lower Bucks Times. Marion learned that the son of a single mother in his Levittown neighborhood lacked a bike. He made…
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Bensalem Athlete Compelled to Choose Between Who He ‘Really Is’ and the High School Sport He Loved
The “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which intended to preserve “biology-based eligibility standards for participation in female sports,” has become a personal issue for a Bensalem High School athlete. Christie Ileto tells his story for 6abc. Hunter Felice, when he was Hanna Felice, played girls basketball for Bensalem High School. His freshman year, however, he redefined himself to live more authentically. But in…
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As the Pandemic Ebbs, Bucks County Sports Association Calls ‘Game Over’ for Its Maskless Athletics Option
In an open letter to participating families, the board of directors of the Bucks County Sports Association (BCSA) announced the cessation of its operations. The group arose when the COVID-19 outbreak called an extended time-out for traditional intramural sports. The BCSA’s view was that cancelling sports competitions or requiring masks for participants were, respectively, unnecessary and impractical. In December 2020, to fill the county’s sport vacancy, it ran…
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For Local Tween, the ‘Butterfly Effect’ Is Something to Embrace, Not Fear
Twelve-year-old Abigail Krevolin calls it the “butterfly effect.” It is unrelated to the theory that small incidents can cause disastrous future changes. It’s more the idea that as pollinators, butterflies are good for the environment, reports Kate Fishman for the Bensalem Patch. Krevolin founded Mission: Monarchs in 2017. She has been raising, tagging, and releasing butterflies, trying to increase their numbers as a way…
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Barn-to-Brewery Renovation Will Swap Livestock for Live Music
Having gained approval to move forward, a proposed overhaul of Willows Barn will replace the cows and chickens it once held with the equipment and ingredients for crafting beer. It will also become a live-music venue, reports Stephen Althouse for WFMZ 69 News. East Texas Barn Co. LLC submitted a plan to renovate the 114-year-old East Texas…
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All Aboard! Three of the Nation’s 10 Best Scenic Train Rides Are Right in Our Backyard
While the nation is filled with gorgeous vistas best enjoyed by train, some routes stand out purely because of the stunning landscapes that they offer. Two of them are not nearby, according to new rankings by USA Today. The railroads cited were hand-picked by a panel of travel experts and then voted on by the…
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Beloved First Dog Champ Started His Life in Spring City and Spent Final Months at White House
Champ, a German Shepherd bought by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden from a breeder in Spring City in 2008, led a happy life with his family. He spent his final months as the First Dog at the White House, writes Maura Judkis for The Washington Post. The president announced on Twitter that…
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Gender-Based Salary Disparity Suit Alleges That Central Bucks School District Needs a Lesson on Fairness
Apparently, the educational and experiential value of male teachers at Central Bucks School District (CBSD) unfairly warrants a higher starting salary than that of their female counterparts. At least, according to a filed lawsuit designed to halt the policy, reports Freda R. Savana for the Bucks County Herald. The collective action states that CBSD violated the Equal Pay Act when it failed to credit two…
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