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Montco Garden of Memories Serves as Site for Bittersweet Reunion of Long-Fractured Family
The reunion of two siblings at the Limerick Garden of Memories last week partly overcame decades of familial separation. Jo Ciavaglia reported the emotional story in the Bucks County Courier Times. The Cappetta family had nine members: father Michael, mother Dorothy, and children Harry, Michael, Helen, Diane, Pauline, Julie, and Millie. When the patriarchal Michael…
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C&N Bank Donates $30,000 to Area School Committed to Nondenominational, Faith-Based Education
C&N Bank has donated $30,000 to Plumstead Christian School (PCS), a nondenominational, faith-based institution with two Bucks County campuses: Plumsteadville and Chalfont. The support was awarded to PTS through the bank’s participation in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. PTS, founded in 1948, educates students from preschool to Grade 12, seeking to launch them into…
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Pennsylvania Uses a Fine Approach — Meaning Both Workable and Costly — to Tamp Down Lanternfly Infestation
State officials have enacted fines for businesses and organizations that do not adhere to quarantine rules in 34 counties to help mitigate the spread of the spotted lanternfly (SLF), writes Brian X. McCrone for NBC10. The measures are designed to keep the invasive insect from spreading from Pennsylvania to New England, Washington D.C., and as…
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Peddler’s Village in August: Peachy-Keen
This may come as a shock, but summer 2022 is elapsing. The time for outdoor fun is growing short, but fortunately, local event calendars are stocked, including Peddler’s Village’s, which is celebrating Peach Month. Highlights of all things Prunus persica (the genus of a peach) are: A sidewalk sale kickoff to the event (Aug. 5–7),…
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DeSales University’s New Business Analytics MS Degree Equips Students with Highly Job-Marketable Skills
In the age of information, data is king. But it isn’t enough for businesses to be able to collect data — users must know how to leverage it. The new Master of Science in business analytics (MSBA) program at DeSales University is designed to equip grads for just that kind of career. Fully online, this…
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Manor College President Views Ukraine War through Lens of Grief, Anger, and Divine Reliance
“Our Ukrainian Catholic identity has always been prevalent,” said Dr. Jonathan Peri, president of Manor College, Jenkintown, reflecting on the global strife unfolding in Eastern Europe. His outlook has driven the campus from the top down in countless ways, including its recent support for Ukraine, as reported by Gina Christian for Catholic Philly. Manor College…
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The Importance of Corporate Check-Ups for New Entrepreneurs
I love to work with entrepreneurs. It is impressive to watch an idea turn into a conversation, a business pitch, and finally, a fully-fledged enterprise. One of my favorite things about being an attorney is that occasionally I get to be a part of that process. Many successful entrepreneurs instinctively understand the importance of limited…
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Area Startups Receive Grant Funding from Penn Community Bank, Investments from IDA
Five high-potential, early-stage startups have been selected to receive a total of $125,000 in investment funded by the Bucks County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) along with 12 months of advisory support from Startup Bucks. New this round, seven additional applicants were awarded a total of $30,000 in business grants sponsored by Penn Community Bank. The…
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Penn Community Bank Foundation Seeks to Grant Grant Requests
Penn Community Bank is seeking applications from area nonprofits for grants, issued by its charitable arm, the Penn Community Bank Foundation. Each year, the bank donates five percent of its net income back to the community. The giving mission of the foundation is to make an unparalleled contribution to the region through sustaining annual donations…
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Alfresco Antics: The Roar of Laughter to Ring Across Peddler’s Village
The kid-friendly site at Peddler’s Village, Giggleberry Fair, provides a silly site for the younger set. But adults in search of belly laughs for themselves can take advantage of tonight’s show in the destination’s outdoor event tent. Three comics — Dwayne Dunlevy, Rob Epple, and Doug Karpf — are on the bill; their observations are…
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YMCA Camp Bucks Kids Sit Down with High-Profile Lunch Buddy: Sen. Bob Casey
The kids at YMCA Camp Bucks had an additional adult attending a lunch session last week. It wasn’t a supplemental food server, nor an extra pair of eyes monitoring behavior. It was Senator Bob Casey, as reported by John Berry in The Trentonian. Casey was at the Fairless Hills site to visit with the campers;…
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Just in Time to Defray Summer Expenses, C&N Bank Gives Away Four Franklins
Psst. Hey. Hey you. How’d ya like a quick $400? It’s all above-board, too. C&N Bank has a current promotion going on. It’s rewarding online applicants for a C&N Checking Account with $400. So, the financial institution not only gives out cash, but it also provides a place to put it. And a means to…
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DeSales Offers Prospective MBA Students a Chance to Take a Sample Class as a Test Drive
DeSales University continues its educational mission to be as accessible as possible, especially for post-graduates looking to bolster their careers. The DeSales MBA program, for example, is noted for its comprehensiveness and quality — so much so that U.S. News & World Report ranked it as a top performer among online programs. Best, eager career-advancers…
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Montco Boxing Champ Fights His Most Formidable Foe: Anxiety
As 2020 was waning, Pottstown boxer Danny “Swift” Garcia was riding high. His career stats were an impressive 36–3, with 21 knockouts. But a Dec. match in Arlington, Tex., had him battling both his athletic opponent and his emotional stability, as Ken Hissner reported in Boxing News 24. A high-profile loss seemed to mark the…
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Just in Time to Defray Summer Expenses, C&N Bank Gives Away Four Franklins
Psst. Hey. Hey you. How’d ya like a quick $400? It’s all above-board, too. C&N Bank has a current promotion going on. It’s rewarding online applicants for a C&N Checking Account with $400. So, the financial institution not only gives out cash, but it also provides a place to put it. And a means to…
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Pottstown Native Introduces Hoagies to Hoosiers
Hoagies & Hops, an Indianapolis restaurant conceived Pottstown-born Kristina Mazza, serves up plenty of Philly-area signature dishes. But the most compelling menu item might be nostalgia. Asha Prihar rolled out the story of a transplanted local and her unique restaurant in Billy Penn. Mazza, the business’ owner, crafted her Philly-meets-the-Midwest menu looking to address her…
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Conshohocken Sports Tech Center Puts Golfers on the Links of the British Open’s St. Andrews
Fairways & Dreams, Conshohocken’s new indoor golf center, is hosting its first annual Open Championship. The event celebrates the 150th British Open by enabling guests to “join” the tournament by playing 18 holes on TrackMan’s St. Andrews Old Course. This shot at something truly unique takes place July 11–17, 2022, — today through Sunday —…
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Doylestown Bridal Shop Says Yes to Success of YouTube Marketing Initiative
In a pop culture atmosphere where buying a wedding dress is fodder for reality TV, a Doylestown bridal boutique, L&H Couture, is smartly capturing customers’ delight on YouTube videos. The marketing initiative asks shoppers to speak candidly about the bridal gown, bridesmaids’ outfits, or mothers’ formal wear they have just selected. The resulting videos reside…
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