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Langhorne Man’s Daily Walk for Coffee Nets Him a Shot of Caffeine and a Shot of Vaccine
For the past five years, Frank Ford, 87, has taken his daily walk to and from the Langhorne Coffee House, reports Hira Qureshi in the Cherry Hill Courier-Post. The four-mile round trip nets him a caffeine fix with a side of camaraderie. And those friendships may have saved his life. A friendly barista at the shop learned about the cancelled vaccine appointments at a nearby hospital. She connected Ford and his wife with the healthcare provider, encouraging them to…
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Degree from Bucks County’s Cairn University Takes Former Addict from the Slums to the Sanctuary
Minister Vito Baldini’s life in his 20s was more about pushers than pulpits. But after hitting rock bottom, he rebounded gloriously, writes Alfred Lubrano in The Philadelphia Inquirer. An undergrad degree from Cairn University was one of his first legs up; a seminary master’s degree followed. He is now an ordained cleric in the Protestant Reformed Church in America. Baldini has become…
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Ailing Trevose Flyers Fan — Who Never Missed a Home Opener — Watches 2021 Faceoff Onsight
A 78-year-old Philadelphia Flyers Fan in hospice care for end-stage heart failure was in danger of breaking his decades-long tradition of attending the team’s 2021 home opener. But when his Trevose family lobbied on his behalf, he got the royal treatment, reported Trish Hartman of 6ABC. Russell Thompson, 78, decked in orange and black, watched from a suite with an attending nurse…
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Feasterville Gym Unveils Statue Marking 50 Years Since Frazier-Ali ‘Fight of the Century’
A seven-foot-tall bronze statue commemorating the 1971 Frazier-Ali “Fight of the Century” sits impressively outside of a Feasterville gym, wrote Damichael Cole for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The statue was the brainchild of a South Jersey sports memorabilia collector who commissioned it without an appropriate site to put it. Joe Hand, Jr., president of Joe Hand Promotions, heard about the homeless sculpture and offered a spot outside his family’s Feasterville gym. The 1,600-pound,…
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Most of What the Modern World Knows about Cold Storage Originated in Bristol
Given the special handling required by COVID-19 vaccines, cold storage is now a hot topic. But few know that the industry was redefined forever in 1867 in Bristol, writes Ann Marie Linnabery of the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal (New York). In those pre-refrigerator days, Nathan Hellings, a produce dealer, bought apples from upstate New York. But he needed a way…
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Holland Construction Contractor Rolls Up Sleeves to Help Needy Neighbors
Chris Munz, a Holland-area general contractor, saw neighbors struggling with COVID-19 and its long-term woe. He also knew plenty of friends, neighbors and customers that he believed would be willing to help, writes Michelle Durham for KYW Newsradio. He connected the two in a Facebook Group, “Pay it Forward People.” Less than a year later, 400 online Good Samaritans are offering help — everything from donations to transportation. They’re serving people as close as next door and as far away as the…
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With Many Destination Marathons Sidelined, Bucks County Offers a Nearby Alternative
Most destination marathons — running courses with interesting settings like the Great Wall of China, Paris’ Champs Elysee or Walt Disney World — have been affected by COVID-19. But there are convenient Bucks County alternatives, writes Kristin Schott writes for Philadelphia Magazine. A challenging run bookended by pampering in nearby hotel is as accessible as New Hope. No flights. No long drives. No crowds. Not even an entry fee. “Unless you’re an ultra-runner, the thought of jogging the nearly 60-mile…
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Bucks Restaurants Benefit from Community Kindness Served on a Silver Platter
Bucks County Courier Times reporter Hira Qureshi cited Bucks restaurants whose sense of community eased some of the financial burden of Covid-driven downturns in the hospitality industry. Piccolo Trattoria received not only monetary donations but also mailed notes of encouragement and support. Parent-Teacher Organization of Hopewell Valley Central High School, for example, sent a message that after 15 years of the restaurant supporting…
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Newtown Mom Shares Pointers for Being a Pro at Pandemic Parenting
6ABC reported that a Newtown mom has become quite adept at raising her young children while working from home during the pandemic. She’s gotten so good at it, in fact, she’s sharing her secrets. Last March, Emily Advani — along with the rest of the nation — found herself in pandemic lockdown. She quickly had to juggling the shifting priorities of her husband Reuben and four girls (three under…
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Holy Redeemer Health System Gets New Name
Holy Redeemer Health System, now known as Redeemer Health, has announced a rebrand, including an updated name and new logo. “This rebrand is part of broader strategic initiatives to grow and expand the system to meet the changing needs of the communities we serve in Pennsylvania and New Jersey,” said Mike Laign, President and CEO of…
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Bucks County “Points Guy” Advises Millions on Flying Economically without Flying Economy
The travel career of Bucks County’s Brian Kelly, a.k.a. The Points Guy, has seen a rapid takeoff, reports The New York Times. Kelly’s savvy at maximizing credit-card airline miles (“points”) has taken him from his roots in Solebury Township to the four corners of the world. As a 13-year-old, Kelly’s businessman father — recipient of numerous frequent flyer miles — tossed him a stack of airline…
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New York Times: Bucks County Cases Continue to Dip, But Risk Level for COVID-19 Remains Very High
While the number of cases continued to go down over the last two weeks it still remains very high, maintaining Bucks County at a very high risk level for the coronavirus, according to The New York Times. The numbers of hospitalized patients and COVID-19-related deaths have fallen compared to two weeks ago, but the test…
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Doylestown Students Sweep Singing Contest at Oscar Hammerstein Museum
Three Doylestown students sang their way to victory in the International Youth Solo Contest held by the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center. First place went to Sierra Safran, 18, a student at Central Bucks West High School, who sang “All the Things You Are” from the musical Very Warm for May. Safran’s selection held a strong…
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Bensalem Seeks to Rehome Massive Displays of Local History from Shuttered Neshaminy Mall
A set of five historic dioramas — near life-sized models with detailed backgrounds — must be rehomed, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. The artwork was originally installed in the Neshaminy Mall at its opening in 1968 as part of the now-defunct Strawbridge & Clothier’s. Macy’s took over that anchor spot (as well as the display) in 2006. But the dioramas’ future began to get shaky…
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COVID-19 Precautions Make Bucks County SPCA Pet Adoptions Healthy but Still Heartfelt
Just as COVID-19 safety measures have altered just about everything else in Bucks County, it has also affected pet adoptions. To keep interactions as safe as possible, the Bucks County SPCA has moved to an all-appointment method of uniting adoptable dogs and cats with interested pet lovers. Cindy Kelly, BCSPCA Director of Communications said, “The appointment schedule…
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Boston Globe: In a Polarized GOP, State Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Walks a Tightrope
Despite Democratic attempts to paint him as aligned with QAnon and other right-wing conspiracy theorists, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has deftly walked a rather thin tightrope, according to Jess Bidgood, Liz Goodwin and Jasmine Illoa of The Boston Globe. Fitzpatrick has carefully distanced himself from his party’s fringes without ever truly seeming to take a stand against…
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Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Proposes Tripling Some Tolls This Year to $3
Due to Reduced Traffic During Pandemic Months, Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Proposes Tripling Some Tolls This Year to $3 Due to the significantly reduced traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic months, New Hope-based Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission is proposing on tripling some passenger vehicles tolls to $3 this year, writes Sarah Cassi…
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Cement Sailboat Abandoned in Tullytown Marina Gets Makeover Series on YouTube
A cement sailboat abandoned at D&S Marina in Tullytown has a new owner who is documenting the rehabilitation in a YouTube video series, Float Jawn, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Amede Bennett got the 1974 sailboat that is docked in the Delaware River from Craigslist. The price was the main driving point for…
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