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Parx Casino Hits the Jackpot in Statewide Casino Gambling Revenue
With the high-touch play in almost every game in a casino, it’s no wonder they were shuttered early in the outbreak of COVID-19. Many fans, however, took their chips online, continuing to wager on blackjack hands, virtual slots and sports events. In Pennsylvania, that led to $400 million in revenue, reported Megan Tomasik for Trib Live. …
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Inoculating Bucks County’s Homeless against COVID-19 Is a Boots-on-the-Ground Effort
Administering healthcare to the homeless is tough in a big city like Philadelphia. But it can be even more daunting in widespread geographies like Bucks County. Aubrey Whelen, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, examined the unique challenges of vaccinating a nomadic, suburban population. Homelessness in the suburbs tends to be more of a solo existence. That separateness complicates healthcare delivery — including COVID-19 vaccines. Success requires more diligence in…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Tuscan-style Doylestown Home Boasts Gasp-worthy Craftsmanship
A charming Tuscan-style home with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Doylestown. Set on more than three serene acres in the Stonymead community, this home grabs your attention from the moment you arrive. The exquisite craftsmanship is evident in each custom detail, from hardwood flooring to finishes.…
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SEPTA Lifting Capacity Limits on All Vehicles Next Month
Starting on June 1, SEPTA will eliminate all COVID-19 related capacity limits on trains, buses, and trolleys, writes Dan Stamm for NBC10. The decision was made due to the growing number of vaccinated people and the decreasing number of new COVID-19 cases. However, the transit agency will follow the recommendation of the Centers for Disease…
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Pennsylvania Eases COVID-19 Restrictions Further Two Weeks before Full Lift
Pennsylvania further relaxed state COVID-19 restrictions this week. In another 14 days, most coronavirus-related mitigation measures (except for masking) will also go, write Erin McCarthy and Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Keystone State has increased the capacity for indoor events to 50 percent from 25 percent, and the capacity for outdoor events to…
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Bucks County Salutes its First Female Eagle Scout
Yardley’s Sarah Elizabeth Hogan now soars as an Eagle — an Eagle Scout, that is. Hogan received her official badge at a recent Court of Honor ceremony, reported Jeff Warner for Bucks Local News. Hogan entered scouting in the first grade, with her twin brother. Since their mom was den leader, Hogan participated in the activities as well. She formalized her membership in 2019 and vaulted through…
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Doylestown Cancer Patient’s Spirit of Beneficence Will Carry on Far beyond Her Passing
When the Corinne Sikora Support and Wellness Center in Buckingham eventually opens, its ribbon-cutting will have one notable absence. Corinne Sikora herself. She inspired the center. But she unfortunately succumbed to brain and breast cancer while it was still an idea, reports Katy Zachry for NBC10. During her treatments, Sikora proposed a site to provide anyone fighting cancer with anything they may need, medical or nonmedical. She shared…
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May 28 Is Warrington Walking Day… But You’ll Have a Heck of a Commute If You Want to Attend
May 28 is Warrington Walking Day, a local holiday when roads are closed to traffic so that church congregations can stroll together. To participate, you’ll need appropriate foot ware, perhaps some sunscreen — and a passport and international airline ticket. Warrington Walking Day is held in Warrington, UK, more than 3,300 miles from Bucks County’s Warrington. There are, in fact, at least…
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If Picking Berries Is Your Jam, Here’s Where to Go in Pursuit of Summer Fruit
Greater Philadelphia is home to many farms and orchards that have fields bursting with seasonal berries. Gathering them is a fun, outdoorsy family activity, especially in Bucks County, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lovers of fresh blue-, straw-, black-, and raspberries can head to three notable local farms, ripe for a pick-your-own excursion. Shady Brook Farm (Yardley) hosts fruit harvesters from…
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Girl Born Without Rib Cage Continues to Defy Odds, May Be Going Home Soon
After being born two months early and without a rib cage, London Kelly, who is nearing her first birthday, may soon be able to leave the hospital. Her mom, Kristy Thompson, will be relieved of not only worry but also the difficult logistics surrounding her care, writes Kelly Rule for FOX29. Thompson is a single…
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Three Current Needs of Bucks County Real Estate Buyers: Luck, Speed and a Generous Offer on the Table
Real estate metrics across Bucks County — including new listings and closed sales — are up. Way up. Damon C. Williams/Kim Strong investigated the burgeoning real estate market for the Bucks County Courier Times. “It is definitely a seller’s market on steroids,” said Joy Zwicker, manager of Berkshire Hathaway/Fox Roach’s Southampton office. Even sales of Bucks County’s luxury homes ($700,000+) are humming. Eager buyers commonly make offers well above asking prices. They’re…
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Think You Can Fill Big-Bird’s Huge Shoes? Sesame Place May Have a Job for You
Among the coronavirus concerns for Bucks County’s tourism industry was a visitor drought. The concern now is an employee shortage, reports Damon C. Williams in the Bucks County Courier Times. A recent Sesame Place job fair sought to fill more than 800 openings. Public relations manager Dana Ryan called the event successful, even though positions continued outnumbering candidates. One ongoing challenge for employers is overcoming applicants’ workplace COVID-19 comfort levels. Ryan characterized the official…
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With Steely Resolve, Female Student Wins Pennsylvania State SkillsUSA Welding Competition
A hand-crafted tribute to her grandfather earned a statewide honor for Abygail Jacobes, student at Upper Bucks County Technical School. Jacobes, a senior, won first place for her entry in the 2021 Pennsylvania State SkillsUSA Welding Sculpture Competition. “Flowers for David” is a study in contrasts. From a solid, boxy vase emerges a delicate floral arrangement composed of carbon steel. “I like flowers,” Jacobes said. “My grandfather, David…
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Pigskin Piccioti’s: Linebacker Recruited by Pitt Panthers, 20 Years after the Team Landed His Uncle
The University of Pittsburgh Panthers recently made an offer to 2023 linebacker Phil Picciotti of Pennridge High School, Perkasie. Two decades ago, the school landed his uncle, Dustin Picciotti, a fullback. Mike Vukovcan covered the familial connection for PGH Sports. Phil’s coach told him prior to a workout that Panther Coach Cory Sanders was on the phone. “He [Sanders] started telling me about Pittsburgh, what he liked about my film and…
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Newtown’s ‘Dogs and Cats Rule’ Takes Best in Show Among Bucks County Pet Stores
Americans spent more than $100 billion on their pets in 2020, much of that in chain stores. But the independents are doing well, too. Nick Vadala identified some of the best area dog and cat boutiques for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The listing highlighted Dogs & Cats Rule in Newtown. The shop, founded in 2001 by small businessman George Parente, has evolved into…
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Art Outdoors: Newtown and Yardley Boroughs to Be Captured on Canvas
Wandering artists will spend the next few weeks painting picturesque scenes of Newtown and Yardley. Their plein air creations will be viewable by the public as they’re captured on canvas, writes Jeff Warner for Bucks Local News. The open-air events, titled “Our Towns through Artists’ Eyes,” features 55 local and regional painters. They will tap their creativity by interpreting Bucks County in watercolors, pastels…
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Huzzah! After Decades of Decay, Washington Crossing Historical Park Gets State-Funded Makeover
Needed improvements are coming to 17 buildings at Washington Crossing Historical Park. The repairs are thanks to a $8.7 million grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, reports Jeff Warner for Bucks Local News. The work will concentrate in the “lower park” (Taylorsville village). The improvements apply to structures needing new windows, doors, roofs, plumbing and electrical systems. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and…
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Bucks County Opportunity Council Improves Lives, Sometimes One Teen at a Time
Plumstead Township’s Jacob Newman, 18, had three priorities: An advanced education A permanent home A reliable car Juggling all three with just a high school diploma and no permanent residence proved understandably difficult — very difficult, reports Chris Ullery for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Even though his job at a garden center paid more than minimum wage, Newman’s situation was no-win: Car payments knocked out college tuition and rent A decent…
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