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Delaware Valley University Gains New VP of Finance and Administration
A national search has yielded Randy Barfield as the new VP for Finance and Administration at Yardley’s Delaware Valley University. “Randy is an accomplished CFO with expertise ranging from financial planning/modeling to capital structure and IT systems,” said DelVal President Dr. Maria Gallo. She lauded his excellent leadership and projected confidence in his ability to “…help DelVal achieve its strategic goals as we head into the…
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Second-Hand Doylestown Store Does First-Class Job at Restorations
Boomers joke that if you want to confuse a Millennial, ask him or her to make a call on a rotary phone. Or play an LP on a record player. But at Vintage Vibe in Doylestown, Millennials may fare just fine with these retro tasks, reports Freda R. Savana for the Bucks County Herald. That’s because this shop’s…
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Bucks County Residents Get COVID Clarity from Direct Questioning of Officials
In response to confusion regarding the who-where-when of COVID-19, a group of Bucks County residents took their issues directly to county leaders, writes Peter Blanchard of the Patch. Answering questions phoned in from residents were: Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie County Health Director David Damsker County Interim Director of Emergency Services Audrey Kelly Expressions of confusion and exasperation were common,…
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New York Post: Among the New Hope Sights to See, a Celeb or Two Can be Added to the List
Daylight Savings Time is here, winter is backing off and with any luck, COVID-19 restrictions will be following suit. It’s time to emerge and rediscover places like New Hope, which, writes Christopher Cameron for the New York Post, celebs are doing in increasing numbers. In search of a COVID-cautious nearby getaway, famous New Yorkers are discovering, or rediscovering, New Hope. Recent sightings have included Tina…
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Rating Area Distilleries: Local Producer Gets a Firm Recommendation of “That’s the Spirit!”
Brewers have long reaped the advantages of producing product using locally sourced ingredients — in which the Philadelphia region is plentiful. But local distilleries are also hopping on those resources, going farm to kettle in producing liquors. One has risen to the distinction of one of the best in the area, notes Nick Vadala in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hewn Spirits of Peddler’s Village got a…
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As Federal Eviction Protections Expire, $37 Million in Assistance becomes Available to Bucks County Renters
Just in time, as federal protection against evicting behind-on-rent tenants runs out March 31, Bucks County announced a $37 million safety net, reports Peg Quann in the Bucks County Courier Times. Word about the Bucks County Emergency Rental Assistance (BERA) spread fast among tenants and landlords. Within hours of the announcement, it already had 900 applicants seeking assistance. “Whether it’s a…
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Huge Environmental Threat to Bucks County Is No Bigger than a Grain of Rice
Three Bucks County waterways — Delaware River Canal, Neshaminy Creek and Tohickon Creek — tested positive for harmful levels of microplastics, reports the Bucks County Herald. The testing done by the PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center didn’t reveal bad news just for Bucks County; every one of its 53 statewide testing sites showed at least one type of microplastic contamination “The…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Custom-built Colonial in Newtown
A beautiful custom-built Colonial home on a one-acre lot with five bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This magnificent home is a new construction offering more than 5,000 square feet of living space. The property also features a three-car garage with an additional storage area and a huge walk-out basement. The…
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Bucks County Borough One Step Closer to Being Designated a National Historic District
Perkasie Borough’s downtown area is taking steps to become a National Historic District, as determined by the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office. “The Borough has worked for the past five years to ensure Perkasie takes its rightful place among the most cherished hometowns in Pennsylvania,” said Scott Bomboy, chair of Perkasie Borough Council’s Historical Committee. “It is an…
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Bucks County WWII Vet Surprised by Star-Spangled Honor
It’s not every March birthday boy who is serenaded by 50 family members, neighbors and friends on a birthday, especially one requiring social distancing. But not every March birthday boy is a World War II veteran who has made it to 95 years old, reports Jeff Werner for Bucks Local News. Ed Torres emerged from his Lower Makefield garage to find his driveway crowded with well-wishers who…
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One of Lower Bucks Hospital’s “Hidden Heroes” Receives High-Profile Recognition
COVID-19 has ramped up the requirements for cleanliness throughout the healthcare industry. But despite the higher standards, Ike Irby at Lower Bucks Hospital has gotten the job done. His diligent efforts earned him personal thanks from U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, writes Peg Quann in the Bucks County Courier Times. Irby, whose tenure goes back 21 years, is part of the behind-the-scenes crew that ensures…
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Pennsylvania Gives Green Drivers a Helpful Jolt by Installing Electrical Vehicle Chargers in Quakertown
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is using nearly $1 million in grants to install fast chargers in the area, including a site in Quakertown, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two charging stations are heading to 100 N.W. End Boulevard in Quakertown, along busy Route 309. Officials said the chargers are intended to serve local residents of single homes and apartments. They are…
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Falls Township Wawa May be at the Forefront of a Complete Overhaul of Traditional Convenience Stores
COVID-19 has caused Bucks County residents to rethink everything from car purchases to weddings. It may now redefine how we get our grab-and-go morning coffee and Tastykakes, writes Ashley Gurbal Kritzer for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Falls Township Wawa is the first in Pennsylvania to offer drive-through service. Its grand opening makes it the second in the market to serve up sandwiches, beverages,…
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New York Times: Rajie Cook, Washington Crossing Designer of Worldwide Pictogram Symbols, Dies at Age 90
Rajie Cook, the Washington Crossing designer who, together with Don Shanosky, developed the pictogram symbols used around the globe to identify public spaces, died on February 6 aged 90, writes Neil Genzlinger for The New York Times. Cook & Shanosky Associates won a contract in 1974 to develop a set of symbols that could be universally understood to provide information…
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No-Cost Nuptials: Get Married for Free in New Hope this Weekend
Couples that arrive at River House at Odette’s in New Hope this Sunday — with marriage licenses in hand — can unite in a free civil ceremony, reports Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. To partake of the wedding glam without the financial slam, participants must be ready. A Bucks County wedding license takes approximately five days to obtain and relies…
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Quakertown Colonel Delights in Two Daughters’ Following in his Bootsteps
As a 20-year National Guard veteran, Quakertown Colonel Craig Maceri is certainly a serious serviceman. But he’s also a proud pop, reports Jamie Stover for WFMZ. Maceri, who has been assisting COVID efforts in Rhode Island for the past year, has a daughter currently attending West Point, his alma mater. But his family is about to double-down on Army life with…
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Legislation Proposed to End Systemic Racism in Agribusinesses in Bucks County and Elsewhere
Decades-long policies, both formal and informal, blocked people of color from making a living in the agribusiness industry in Bucks County and across the U.S. Those impediments may be rectified by an act of law, reports Damon C. Williams in the Bucks County Courier Times. The Justice for Black Farmers Act, introduced last year but sidelined by COVID, is being revived. It is…
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Last Call, a Movie Based on Growing Up in Upper Darby, Gets Released on Friday
You could say that Greg Lingo’s life lessons make up the script for his movie, “Last Call” being released Friday, March 19, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The movie tells the story of a successful real estate developer who returns home for a funeral, reconnects with his old blue-collar Irish neighborhood, then must…
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