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Talk About Overkill: Pennsylvania Residents Are Incinerating a Seasonal Pesky Pest with Propane Torches
Lanternflies. Yes, they’re annoying. And yes, they affect agribusinesses. But some mitigation techniques against them are getting a bit extreme, writes Abigail Gruskin for The Atlantic. In fact, the entire issue of the need to actively eliminate the critters is being questioned. Spotted lanternflies were predicted to decimate local trees, farms, and vineyards since they…
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Covered Bridge Artisans Studio Tour Trades Its Fall Umber and Russet for Spring Saffron and Aqua
For 27 years, Bucks County’s Covered Bridge Artisans Studio Tour has been a Thanksgiving-weekend staple. This year, however, it’s jumping back seven months to the weekend of Apr. 30 to May 1. The new timeline was covered by NJ.com. The self-guided driving tour comprises more than 20 artists straddling the Delaware in New Hope, Pa.,…
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Education Nonprofit ‘Destined for a Dream’ Shows Its Grit: ‘We’re Not a Sob Story; We’re a Success Story’
Erica Waller-Hill, CEO of the education-advocacy nonprofit Destined for a Dream in Bristol, knows all about overcoming obstacles in pursuit of long-term goals. Ashley R. Williams chronicled her ongoing passion and optimism for the Bucks County Courier Times. Waller-Hill has aided numerous students through her educational outreach. She champions 5–22-year-old learners in any district, boosting…
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Doylestown Health: Giving Patients a Voice or Finding One for Them
Who is the most important person in a patient’s wellness journey? Who is his or her most devoted advocate? Is it immediate family? The healthcare team? Some other advisor? It turns out, according to Doylestown Health, it’s the patient him- or herself. Having an engaged, informed recipient of healthcare services increases outcomes and patient satisfaction.…
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Bucks County Community College’s Short Fiction Competition Honors Novice Novelists
Three local high-school authors earned recognition for their short fiction from Bucks County Community College. The annual literary competition is funded by the college, including its Department of Language and Literature, which also supplied Professor Joseph Shakely as judge. The three winners are: Maria Kesisoglou, ninth-grader, New Hope-Solebury High School Bethany Conover, sophomore, Council Rock…
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Back for 2022: The Bucks County Duathlon, a Run-Bike-Run Competition at Washington Crossing
After a four-year standstill, the Bucks County Duathlon (BCD) is in the move again for Sept. 4, 2022. The announcement of the end of its COVID-19 hiatus was in FlyingFishHockey. The BCD comprises two two-mile runs with a 10-mile bike ride sandwiched between. The Sept. 4, 2022, event will make the 11th edition of the…
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Beautiful Blooms Will Soon Beckon at Bucks County’s Flower Farms
The early-bird daffodils are sagging, yet tulips are still slumbering, currently making the most pickable flower in Bucks County the dandelion. But prime flower-picking days are nearing. Candis McLean listed three local go-to spots in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The best way to ensure long-lasting, fragrant flowers is to pick them right from the source. Among…
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Volumes of Veggies: In-County CSAs Connect Purchasers with Steady Access to Farm-Fresh Produce
Consumers who participate in community-supported agriculture (CSA) arrangements to access fresh produce gain dual advantages: They access a steady stream of picked-at-prime fruits and vegetables. And they support nearby agribusinesses, a vital part of area economics. Lillian Gerczyk, of Philadelphia Magazine, harvested information on two standout CSA opportunities in Bucks County. CSAs are crop-sharing arrangements…
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New Penn Community Bank Messaging — ‘Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here’ — Highlights Its Long Game
Penn Community Bank has a new, multichannel marketing campaign that highlights its position as a trusted financial partner for individuals, families, and businesses at any life stage. “No matter where a customer is on life’s journey — just starting out, well on their way, or planning for the future — Penn Community Bank is right…
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Bucks County STEM Nonprofit, Founded by High School Pair, Gains Board of Directors to Further Its Goals
Girls Code the World, an educational nonprofit founded by two Bucks County high-schoolers, is stepping up its game. The program — advocating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for female students — is establishing a Board of Directors and strengthening its ability to access funding sources. John Fey discovered the developments for the Yardley Patch. Girls…
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Quakertown Basketball Coach Fred Richter Enters Pa. Sports Hall of Fame; Taught Basics the ‘Right Way’
Fred Richter, player for and coach of the Quakertown High School basketball team, has long been called a legend. But later this month, he’ll officially be bestowed the title. Karen Sangillo reported his induction into the Pa. Sports Hall of Fame in the Bucks County Herald. Richter was a three-year starter for Quakertown’s basketball team…
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Newlin Township Land — the Only Native American Burial Ground in Chesco — Returned to ‘Rightful Owners’ for … $1
A half-acre Native American burial site in Newlin Township is returning to its “rightful owners” after previous owner Carol McCloskey closed a $1 deal with the Delaware Nation in Anadarko, Okla., writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McCloskey first purchased the land in 1987. As the only officially recognized Native American burial ground in Chester County,…
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Yardley Couple Pleads Guilty to Car Thefts; The Pair of Grinches Also Burgled a House on Christmas Night
Yes, it’s Easter Bunny season, but a Yardley couple — Keith Johnson and Jessica Fletcher — is being jailed for crimes that include a decidedly Grinchy act on Christmas night 2010. On a more widespread basis, they also stole more than 250 motor vehicles in Southeastern Pa. The case’s resolution was announced by the office…
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Cryodon Mobility Tricycle Firm Donates ‘Liberty Trikes’ to Physically Challenged Kids, Freeing Them for Fun
Electric Bike Technologies, Inc. (EBT), Croydon, is donating 20 battery-powered bikes to youngsters diagnosed with Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and other physical challenges. Each recipient received a model from the company’s Liberty Trike line. The donation outreach started in 2019, at the request of a mom wanting to give her daughter a…
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Bucks County Free Library User, Having Rediscovered Its Value during COVID, Now Gives Back as Volunteer
Avid reader Pat Dunn had few choices for accessing literature when the Bucks County Free Library shut down as a cautionary move during COVID-19. She could scale back her reading. Or purchase books rather than borrow them. She made do. And in a case of “absence makes the heart grow fonder,” when the library reopened…
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Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Joins YMCA Leadership for Fairless Hills Branch Ribbon Cutting
YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties — along with more than 350 volunteers, donors, elected officials, staff and members of the community — celebrated the reopening of the fully renovated Fairless Hills branch during a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), in his remarks to the crowd, congratulated the Y and its donors for…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Rushland Reproduction Farmhouse Sure to Be Gone in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…
3135 Rushland Road, Rushland, is a stunning, custom-built reproduction farmhouse built in 2005. The home’s 9,168 sq. ft. provides a countdown of plusses: Five bedrooms Four levels of living space Three fireplaces Two laundry rooms One idyllic in-ground pool The family room, with its impressive two-story design, contains one of the triple-play of fireplaces. .…
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Bensalem Boy Embodies ‘It’s a Small World,’ Donates Disney Theme Park Fund to Ukraine
A seven-year-old Disney theme park fan in Bensalem has proved by his selfless act that it is, indeed, a “Small World After All.” 6abc reported his global-scale kindness. For the past two years, Nicholas Perrin has been squirreling away funds for a Walt Disney World trip. Tucking away his change and bills, he amassed $250…
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