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Jamison Camp Director Passes, Leaving a Legacy of Youths He Promised to ‘Put in a Better Place’
The career of Jamison’s Stephen M. Taylor was formed nearly 70 years ago. His entry as child number five in an eventual clan of 10 siblings imbued him with deep family connectivity, a gift he, in turn, bestowed on needy kids. Taylor passed away May 28 of complications related to Parkinson’s Disease, reported Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Family was everything to…
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As Homebuyers Increase Their Desire to Sidestep Staircases, Bucks County Options Climb to the Top
Single-story living is becoming a hot real estate trend across multiple purchasing segments. Downsizing baby boomers are often eager put the mobility issues associated with staircases behind them. Open-concept decorators like the airiness and flexibility of low and flat versus tall and segmented. And decluttering Millennials prefer simple floorplans without bedrooms and closets that will…
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Local Trans Pro Athlete Just Won the Biggest Wrestling Match of Her Life
Chester County native and pro wrestler Edith Surreal once wrestled under the name Still Life with Apricots and Pears. Newfound confidence in her sport led to a new moniker for her and a fundamental shift for the sport, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When she originally entered the professional wrestling scene three years…
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Pottsgrove Teenager Among World’s Top Ten Highest Earning Esports Players
Thanks to his Fortnite prowess, Pottsgrove teenager has found his place among the top ten highest earning esports players in the world, writes Andrew Boggs for Esports Bets. Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf is fourth on the list of the highest-ranking players from around the esports world – discounting some of the winners of The International competition…
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Despite Pandemic, New Lahaska BBQ Smokehouse Has Been Doing Brisket Business
Six months ago, as COVID-19 restrictions ran roughshod over the restaurant business, it seemed a little ill-advised to open a new eatery. But Tom Peters went ahead anyway, cutting the ribbon on Holy Que Smokehouse in Lahaska. Since then, he’s been thrilled at the sticky-fingered, multi-napkin-using customers who have been gobbling up his Texas-style meat. “Given the circumstances,”…
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As High School Graduates Process, One Doylestown Student Marches to the Beat of the Social Justice Drum
Sarah Zhang, Central Bucks East High School class of 2021, has made a name for herself already. At 18, she’s a standout, leadership voice in the struggle for area social justice, reports Emily Rizzo for WHYY. In response to incidents of racism and targeted violence, Zhang started her own Doylestown activism organization, Youth 4 Unity. Through it — and her other initiatives — she campaigns…
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Credit Union Union: Warminster’s Viriva Merges with American Heritage
The joining of Viriva Community Credit Union with American Heritage Credit Union nests the nearly century old Warminster institution solidly within a larger counterpart, reports Jeff Blumenthal of the Philadelphia Business Journal. Viriva brings to the partnership about $83 million in assets, $33 million in loans, three branches, 8,100 members, and 25 employees. American Heritage, of Northeast Philadelphia, is the third largest credit union in the region…
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Quakertown School Board Votes to Expand Kindergarten Without Raising Property Taxes
Full-day kindergarten will be phased into the Quakertown Community School District. Its inclusion is meant to counter the present parental tactic of accessing this early education elsewhere. Better still, the curriculum comes with no associated rise in property taxes, reports Jeff Ward for 69 News WFMZ. The passage of the proposal to expand the district’s kindergarten program came after the consideration of teacher salaries analysis of several implementation options. The…
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Sellersville Car Dealer Tosses in Funds to Help Perkasie Little League Catchers Avoid Injury
A&T Chevrolet continues its commitment to the community and the teamwork taught through youth sports. Its recent $500 donation to Pennridge Little League will purchase necessary gear, including safety equipment for catchers. The donation was covered by Michelle Kane for the Doylestown Patch. The gift was part of the Chevy Corporation’s Youth Baseball and Softball program. This national effort includes equipment donations and educational…
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Building a Local Public Relations Campaign Requires Using the Right Tool for the Right Job
My dad was an engineer for the U.S. Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia; he was part of a team that designed aircraft carriers. As such, his brain worked in a very methodical, precise way — even at home. When he would embark on a domestic improvement project or car repair, a go-to mantra to his sons was:…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: “Can We Tawk?” Joan Rivers’ Warminster Mansion Is Available
Joan Rivers and her husband Edgar Rosenberg had big plans in 1989 for Northampton Township, reported Nick Vadala in The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2020. The centerpiece property associated with her local real estate venture is now on the market for the first time since 1993. The comedian, at the peak of her career, sought an East…
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Best Scoops Statewide: A Five-Star Ice Cream Brain-Freeze, in All Its Delicious Agony, Is Close By
Humidity’s up. The sun is strong. Days are getting hotter. It’s ice cream season. Sue Gleiter of PennLive Patriot News scoured the Commonwealth for the best combinations of chilled dairy, sugar, and flavors. Bucks County’s solo appearance on her best-of list is Uncle Mike’s Homemade Ice Cream in Warminster. It’s been recognized on a national level as well, scooping its way to the #1 2019 spot of USA Today‘s nationwide assessment. Uncle Mike dishes…
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Author-Actress Candace Bucknell, Excited About Her BCP Opening, Shares How Her ‘Sex’ Life Evolved
On the cusp of its June 22 Bucks County opening, Is There Still Sex in the City‘s Candace Bushnell shared its backstory with Chloe Rabinowitz of Broadway World. Bushnell found the author-to-performer transition relatively smooth. “I was always in little plays in high school,” she said. “I used to do a lot of lectures. I’ve done a lot of public speaking.” The Bucks County Playhouse atmosphere has…
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Commonwealth Court of Pa.: Neshaminy School District’s Native American Imagery Isn’t Necessarily Discriminatory
The nationwide debate over the appropriateness of mascots and team names is resonating on the local level, reports Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Neshaminy School District’s use of the term “Redskins” came under fire from the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. Without actually forbidding its use, the Commission cited it as harmful and discriminatory. The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed the order to cease using the…
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Fight Against Spotted Lanternflies Intensifies as Invasive Pest Starts Hatching
The state Department of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to contain the spread of spotted lanternflies. The timing is apt, as the invasive pest hatches throughout the region, writes Pat Ralph for Philly Voice. The department is treating rights-of-way, such as railways and interstates, with an insecticide spray. The measure kills spotted lanternflies on contact. Contact spraying is currently…
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‘Mare’ Actress from Kintnersville Has the Acting Chops to Tackle Both Sassy and Sweet
Mare of Easttown creator Brad Inglesby worked hard on the authenticity of his HBO crime drama. The push for verisimilitude included his casting of local actress Kassie Mundhenk, reports Ellen Gray for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pre-Mare, Mundhenk, 19, already had television (New Amsterdam) and movie experience (Spider-Man: Homecoming). She also excelled at Palisades High School, where she made the National Honor Society. Mundhenk’s mother Jeanette recalls the 2019 Mare of Easttown audition: Her daughter instantly captured the…
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Park Bench Becomes a Tranquil Tribute to a Young Life Taken By a Tragic Accident
A memorial bench was recently installed on the banks of Lake Nockamixon. Its peaceful location contrasts starkly to the way the life of its honoree was taken, reports Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The hand-crafted seat is there to honor Jason Kutt, 18, who was accidentally shot by a mistaken hunter last fall. It was built by Kutt’s father, Ron, a welder. He made it a distinctive green…
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Cairn University Shuts Down Social Work Program Over Disagreement on Values
Cairn University, Langhorne, halted its social work courses, citing a disconnect between its religious underpinnings and the values of its accreditation agency. Claudia Lauer, Associated Press, covered the contention in The Morning Call. The school’s board of trustees claimed that funding and enrollment shortfalls primarily caused the pull-out. The accreditation issue was only tangentially related, according to the members. The accreditation agency,…
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