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Federal, State Grants Expected to Plug the Holes that the Pandemic Poked in Bucks County Budget
In a recent meeting, the Bucks County commissioners expressed eagerness to inject an expected $122 million in federal funding — as well as financial help from Harrisburg — into the county’s COVID-19 response, reports Jeff Ward for 69 News WFMZ. “We’re still trying to get our hands around how we’re going to be able to spend that money,” Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo said. The comments were made at…
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N.Y. Times Recounts How the Immaculata Women’s Basketball Team Had to Self-Fund Its Way to Being Mighty
Before the advent of Title IX, Immaculata University was a national powerhouse in women’s college basketball, write Alan Blinder, Jeré Longman, and Gillian R. Brassil for The New York Times. At that time, players would find creative ways to finance their costs, such as selling pencils and toothbrushes to pay for travel costs. Their supporters…
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Tinicum Township Resident Advocates for a Hands-off Approach to Preserving the Devil’s Tea Table
Stephen Freeman’s home in Tinicum Township, Bucks County, has a distinctive vantage point. His property gives him a clear view of the Devil’s Tea Table, as 12-foot-high natural stone slab on the cliffs of the New Jersey side of the Delaware River, reports Bridget Wingert for the Bucks County Herald. Two legends surround the formation, one tied to the Jersey Devil and one associated…
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New York Times: Bucks County’s COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Has Shot Slightly Ahead of the Statewide Average
Bucks County has moved ahead of the Pennsylvania average in its share of fully vaccinated residents, according to The New York Times. The data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that as of April 5, Bucks County had fully vaccinated 19 percent of its entire population. This is slightly above the state average of…
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Before These Passengers Go for a Spin in Space, They’ll Go for a Whirl in Warminster
Before four civilian members set foot in the SpaceX rocket to leave earth’s atmosphere, they’ll undergo a rigorous amount of training, reports Kenneth Chang for The New York Times. Their pre-launch prep includes a wild time on a historic centrifuge at the Naval Air Development Center (NADC) in Warminster, one that helped put a man on the moon. As it did during the 1960s space race, the ride will strap passengers in…
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Langhorne Caregiver Opens both His Home and His Heart
Bob Reiss and Benjamin Tucker were caregiver and client, respectively, with the former working at Woods Services, a Langhorne support network for people with developmental and other disabilities. Tucker, the latter (mildly autistic with multiple sensory issues), was approaching a landmark birthday, one that would disqualify him for onsite living at Woods. So, Reiss knew something significant had to happen, reports Ronnie Polaneczky for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The solution: share Reiss’ home. “You form a…
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New Therapy for the Olfactory System: Regaining the Sense of Smell Taken by COVID-19
Among the well-known symptoms of a COVID-19 infection is the loss of taste and smell, which may be slow to return in the aftermath. Former COVID-19 patient Matt McBride of Holland is rehabbing his damaged nasal receptors with a specialized therapy regimen, reports Lynne Adkins of KYW Newsradio. McBride’s experience of anosmia — the medical term for the temporary loss of smell — is one of the strongest predictors of the presence of coronavirus in a…
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President Biden’s Proposed Infrastructure Package Intends to Pave the Way for Easier Commutes
The lion’s share of President Biden’s proposed $260 billion infrastructure spending plan will shore up the nation’s crumbling bridges, roadways and rail lines, reports Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal is of crucial importance to Pennsylvania and its transportation future. Even a cursory examination of the statewide bridge system reveals the current need: 3,353 deficient bridges in the Commonwealth need repair — 80 of them in Bucks County…
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Kismet Bagels Use of a Stone-Ground Doylestown Ingredient Has Their Bagels Selling Like Hotcakes
Quality in; quality out, goes the old manufacturing credo. But for the owner-operators of Philadelphia’s Kismet Bagels, the adage is true. The distinct flavor and texture of their product, a hot seller from Philly to the Jersey Shore, starts with dough made from whole wheat flour that is stone-ground in Doylestown, writes Hira Qureshi for the Bucks County Courier Times. Jacob and Alexandra Cohen…
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Join Owner of Creative Capital Wealth Mgmt Group in Two Webinars at Accredited Investors Virtual Expo
Frederick Hubler, owner and president of Phoenixville-based Creative Capital Wealth Management Group, will share investment strategies and discuss financial advice firms during two webinars hosted by MONEYSHOW’s Accredited Investors Virtual Expo. Hubler is an accomplished entrepreneur with a decades-long successful career in financial services and technology. He also serves as the president of Retainer-Based Academy,…
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How Meta! Bensalem Cop Plays a Cop on NBC’s Law & Order SVU
Det. Chris McMullin of the Bensalem Township Police Department has a principal role as an FDNY captain in an upcoming episode of NBC’s Law & Order SVU, reports Daily Voice Bucks, citing a Facebook announcement. McMullin appears in Season 22’s Episode 10, “Welcome to the Pedo Motel,” airing April 8 at 9 p.m. EST on NBC. McMullin has been acting for nearly a decade. One of his most…
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Solebury Teen Wins Same Recognition Once Earned by Stephen King
Casey Epstein-Gross. Solebury School senior, has been awarded a National Gold Medal in the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by the Philadelphia Writing Project. The honorific has been bestowed since 1923 to recognize celebrated artists and writers while they were teenagers. Past recipients include horror-author Stephen King, novelist-poet Joyce Carol Oates and pop-art icon Andy Warhol. Epstein-Gross’ winning entry was…
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Lead Investor Commits to Venture Fund from Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County
Daiichi Sankyo, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Japan, has committed to a $10 million lead investment in the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center’s Hatch Biofund, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The fund was established in 2019 by the Doylestown-based Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, which manages the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, as a companion to the center’s incubator and bio-accelerator…
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“Open the Bod’s Bay Doors, Hal” St. Mary Medical Center Expands Robotic Surgery Program
The success of the robotic surgery program at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne has sparked hospital administrators to double down on the technology and install a second unit, reports the hospital. Call it RoboSurgeon 2. Actually, it’s a daVinci Robot Surgical System, featuring three-dimensional, high-definition visualization and allows for enhanced dexterity and greater precision and control. Robotic-assisted surgery…
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Hail the Trails! Two Bucks County Byways Gain Philly Mag Recommendation for Cyclists
Two Bucks County bike trails are among the 19 best trails in the Philadelphia region that have been cited as being the best. Conducting the research to arrive at the area “Schwinners” was Philadelphia Magazine. Cyclists looking to cover a sizeable distance with lots of changing scenery should head to the Delaware Canal Towpath. This route offers beautiful and constantly changing nature-filled views along its extensive 58.9…
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Taking a Toll on Travel Expenses: Cost of Delaware River Crossings to Rise
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) has approved its first toll in a decade, raising tolls for most passenger vehicles from $1 to $3, reports Sarah Cassi for Lehigh Valley Live. The increases were approved by an 8-1 vote. New Jersey Commissioner Lori Ciesla, who also serves as a Warren County commissioner, was the lone “no”…
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Lap-Dog Seniors Spend Retirement in the Lap of Luxury
Stacey Herrick works daily to meet the many needs of the 19 senior citizens who live with her in Morrisville. reports Stephanie Farr for The Morning Call. Her charges have various physical and emotional ailments, which is understandable, since they range in age from their mid-60s to their mid-80s. But they’re dogs — not people. So that’s 11-17 in canine years. Herrick started rescuing man’s best…
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New Airline Safety Legislation Bears the Name of a Bucks County 911 Hero
It’s been nearly 20 years since United Flight 175’s pilot, Victor Saracini of Lower Makefield Township, was overtaken by terrorists in his seat behind the jetliner’s controls. But this local hero lives on in a strengthened piece of safety legislation that bears his name, reports Bucks Local News. The Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act (S.119), introduced by U.S.…
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