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National Dog Show Eagerly Welcomes Back the Public, Reminds Attendees of Vaccinated-Only Policy
It’s that special time of year again: The Nov 2021 National Dog Show. And the best part of this year’s edition is that spectators are again welcome to view the canine extravaganza onsite at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. It’s a far cry from 2020, when the show — like so many other events around…
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‘High Cs’ Hijinks: Bucks County Country Gentlemen Barbershop Chorus Nov. 13 Concert Has Pirate Theme
After navigating through 18 months of a pandemic, the Bucks County Country Gentlemen barbershop chorus is again performing for live audiences. Its comeback concert, November 13, has a pirate theme, as the singers set sail on a tuneful voyage on the “high Cs.” Audience members will be required to meet state and CDC guidelines, which…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Attention Bibliophiles! Space Enough in Bensalem Home to Store Hundreds of Books
This custom built home in Bensalem encompasses three separate units, all with their own entrances and full appointments. It’s ideal for a homeowner in need of an in-law suite. Or an entrepreneur launching a side business in welcoming overnight guests à la Airbnb. But if you’ve got an extensive book collection, this is the place…
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In a State Where Locals Can Spell Schuylkill and Conshohocken, Pa.’s Most Commonly Misspelled Word Is Surprising
When it comes to locations, Pennsylvanians can navigate spelling names that would stop most Americans in their tracks: Passyunk. Monongahela. Punxsutawney. But a real toughie in the Keystone State is the proper spelling of sauerkraut. Google Trends came up with a state-by-state list of words whose correct spellings were searched online. Pennsylvania’s turned out to…
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Bucks County Police Departments Turn to Virtual Reality Training to Practice De-escalation Tactics
Four Bucks County Police Departments — Central Bucks, Buckingham, Doylestown, and Plumstead — will use virtual reality training to diffuse potentially confrontational situations. Funding for the initiative comes from a $150,000 federal government grant aimed at de-escalation measures. The resource is part of a $13 million nationwide investment from the Department of Justice’s Office of…
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Warminster’s Oat Haus Shark Tank Pitch: A Granola Spread That Tastes Like ‘Liquid Teddy Grahams’
Company leaders of the food brand Oat Haus, operating out of Warminster, pitched their spreadable granola butter on the October 22 edition of Shark Tank. Alicia Vitarelli of 6abc covered the reaction of the sharks to this “groundbreaking product.” Ali Bonar, a company principal, created the flavorful spread after her struggle with eating disorders. She…
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Truman High School Health/Phys Ed Teacher Wins National Award for Remote Instruction
Harry S. Truman High School health/physical-education instructor Suzanne Denny was one of six educators nationwide recognized for teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. The honor came from Instructure, a Salt Lake City supplier of education technology. Instructure recognizes “outstanding U.S. educators working to embrace remote learning, prepare students for the workforce, and support student success and…
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Retiring in Pennsylvania, Part 2: The Downsides
The other side of the coin of advantages in retiring in Pennsylvania is its negatives. Retirepedia tallied the aspects of Keystone State life that may have retirees thinking twice. Winter Pennsylvania winters are cold, with low temperatures often dropping into the teens. That bone-chilling air, when mixed with moisture from the state’s proximity to vast amounts of water…
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Jail Time Issued for Attackers of Dillon Mays, Theme Park Employee
Bucks County President Judge Wallace H. Bateman sentenced Bronx native Troy McCoy to 5-10 years in prison for his attack on theme park employee Dillon Mays. Vinny Vella covered the litigation, stemming from an August 2020 incident at Sesame Place, for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The encounter began when Mays reminded McCoy of the park COVID-19…
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Bucks County Police’s Successful Use of Social Worker Advocates Has Bethlehem Adopting the Policy as Well
In December 2020, police departments across Bucks County overlaid their response tactics with an eye toward incorporating human services and social worker advocates. Its success — measured by statistics that include a drop in 911 calls — has Bethlehem police implementing the same policy. Martina Albin provided the details for The Brown and White. The…
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Jamison’s Twilight Wish Foundation Counters the Notion that Only Kids Enjoy Having Dreams Come True
Stories abound of ill children and youth being granted wishes by philanthropic individuals and institutions. And deservedly so. But the Twilight Wish Foundation, in Jamison, takes that concept and applies it to senior citizens, answering desperate needs and fulfilling life-long bucket-list items. Local resident Cass Forkin established the outreach. In 2003, she watched a trio…
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Pennsylvania Sunshine Act Amendments Protect Your Access to Forums Like Local School Board Meetings
Have you ever considered attending a municipal or school board meeting to voice your opinion about a controversial topic or to watch deliberation before a decision is made? Pennsylvania law protects your right to do just that. Under recent amendments to the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act (Open Meetings Law), you have greater rights to know what…
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From Dragon Boat Races to Oktoberfests, This Newtown Woman Creatively Raises Funds for Pancreatic Cancer
Christine Edmonds of Newtown sees fundraising potential in just about every event you can name. In her effort to raise money for pancreatic cancer research, she’s transformed numerous local outings into charitable events. Todd Haas reported her creative and heartfelt efforts for 6abc. Pancreatic cancer is, for Edmonds, a disease that cuts to the quick.…
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Plumstead Township Family, Aligned with U.S. Trend, Embarks on Pandemic-Inspired Home Renovations
Stuck inside because of the pandemic, millions of Americans (57 percent of them) took hammers, paint brushes and ladders and spruced up their homes. Terri Akman profiled one nearby family and its projects for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The home of Plumstead Township resident Jessica Vogler and her family needed work. Its interior was being plagued…
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Retiring in Pennsylvania, Part 1: The Upsides
Over two million retirees call Pennsylvania their home in their golden years. Retirepedia tallied 10 factors that contributed to why they chose to spend their retiring years here. Cost of Living/Housing Overall, the cost of living in Pennsylvania is eight percent less than the national average, driven mostly by the fact cost of housing is 25 percent…
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United Way of Bucks County Panel: Child Care Holds the Key to Pandemic Economic Recovery
The United Way of Bucks County recently gathered a panel of Bucks County women gathered to discuss the effect of COVID-19 on female employment. The event was cohosted by ReadyNation, a national organization centered on career education. Their findings are compelling: In 1Q2021, female workforce participation nationwide was at its lowest rate in more than…
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Leveling the Playing Field: Not Counting California, Bucks County Vineyards Stand Out
A national resource for backyard gardeners looked at the best wine producers nationwide, absent the heavy hitter of California. Its assessment of Bucks County vineyards was very favorable, reports Brenda Ryan for LawnStarter. The company ranked the 1,048 best U.S. wine producers — county by county. Its 18-metric scoring system looked at the following metrics:…
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National Retail Federation Consumer Survey Shows Spirited Sales for Halloween
Consumer spending on 2021 Halloween-related items is expected to reach an all-time high of $10.14 billion, up from $8.05 billion in 2020, according to the National Retail Federation annual survey. “Americans plan to spend more than ever to make this Halloween a memorable one,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Retailers have implemented a…
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