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Doylestown Medical Organizations Name Buckingham-Based Bank Executive as New COO
Three organizations in the biotechnology sphere, all based in Bucks County, have named their new chief operating officer. The Hepatitis B Foundation, Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, and Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, all headquartered in Doylestown, have named Philadelphia bank executive Robert Christmas as their new COO. A native of Buckingham, Christmas most recently served as executive vice president and…
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National Nonprofit Honors Various Military Enlistees in the Bucks County Area
Bucks County military enlistees were honored on Wednesday night during a ceremony organized by Our Community Serves at Brookside Manor in Feasterville, writes Liv DeMarco for the Broad and Liberty. The enlistees were joined by their family, friends, and community members to celebrate their commitment to enter military service. The guest speaker was David McCormick,…
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Owner of Newtown Book & Record Exchange Gets Vinyl Treatment for Her Musical Project
Dirty Dollhouse, the retro-pop project of Bucks County’s Chelsea Mitchell, will see two of its albums reissued as a combined release on vinyl, writes John Vettese for WXPN. Mitchell is a singer, songwriter, and record store proprietor. While her band took a break from recording once she acquired Newtown Book and Record Exchange, they have…
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New Co-Working Space Officially Opens in Yardley, Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
A new co-working center has opened in Bucks County, and the owners saw their whole community come together to celebrate the occasion. FZ Works recently opened their doors on the second floor of 9 South Main Street in Yardley. Centrally located in Yardley Borough, the co-working space offers individuals and companies a great place to…
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Fireworks Returning to Bucks County Farm This Summer. Read to Learn When and Where
A popular farm in Bucks County will be kicking off the summer with a bang as they begin organizing an annual event. Shady Brook Farm, located at 931 Stony Hill Road in Yardley, will be hosting their annual fireworks display on July 1 at 6:30 PM. A popular Bucks County tradition, people from in and…
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Foundations Community Partnership Launches New Series to Help Strengthen Nonprofit Sector
Foundations Community Partnership recently launched the #FCPresents professional development series to help strengthen the nonprofit sector in Bucks County. Complementing its FCP Conversations Online podcast, the series features nonprofit thought leaders who virtually share their expertise with their peers. Recent workshops feature Chad Barger, who discusses his “Favorite Free (or cheap) Fundraising Tools” to help…
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Bucks County Freemasons Continue Memorial Day Tradition with Upcoming Food Service
A Masonic hall in Bucks County will be continuing a longstanding annual tradition in order to celebrate Memorial Day in the area. Doylestown Lodge No. 245, located at 55 East Main Street in Doylestown, will be hosting a Memorial Day Sausage and Pancake Breakfast on May 29 from 7 AM – 12 PM. Adults pay…
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Township in Bucks County Sees Local Residents, Mayor Plant Trees Around the Area
Residents of a township in Bucks County recently worked together to plant a large amount of new trees in the area. Bensalem Township, along with volunteers from the Bucks County Conservation District and their own Public Works Department, recently planted trees around the area. Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo was present and helping volunteers. “These saplings were…
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‘They’re Here’: Returning to Pennsylvania, Here’s What To Do About Young Spotted Lanternflies
An invasive species will soon be returning to Bucks County, and officials are warning residents about what to do about the infamous insects. The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive planthopper native to Asia that was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014, when experts found the insect in Berks County. Over the past few years, Bucks…
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In Central Bucks School District Library Controversy, One Book is No Longer Being Challenged
Five new library books in the Central Bucks School District have been challenged over their content, but one complaint has already been withdrawn, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The person who challenged The Living Bible wrote in a letter the complaint was filed months ago but they did not realize it…
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Langhorne Nonprofit Opening Local Healthcare Centers to All Members of the Community
A medical nonprofit in Bucks County is opening their services to all members of the community in order to assist as many people as possible. John George wrote about the local organization for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Woods System of Care, headquartered at 40 Martin Gross Drive in Langhorne, will be opening their three local…
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Volunteers Place Flags On Graves at Doylestown Cemetery to Prepare for Memorial Day
Many volunteers, including children, gathered at Doylestown Cemetery over the weekend to place flags on veterans’ graves ahead of Memorial Day, writes Ed Doyle for the TAP Into Doylestown. Around 50 people, including 40 Brownies and Juniors from the local chapter of the Girl Scouts, got to learn a little about the veterans they were…
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Noticing a Hazy Sun Over Bucks County? A Local Astronomical Group Knows Why
A few recent sunsets in Bucks County have been highlighted by a hazy sky and a unique sun, and one local organization knows why. The Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association, headquartered at 411 Susquehanna Road in Ambler, recently discussed a peculiar sight in the Bucks County sky this week, as it might affect the quality of an…
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Council Rock High School North Wins the Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge
A high school in Bucks County is being acknowledged for having its students engage in a public safety challenge. Council Rock High School North, located in Newtown, was named the overall winner of the 16th Annual Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge while also achieving the greatest percentage increase. Student drivers from the school…
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Perkasie Native, Saxophonist Coming Back to His Hometown for an Upcoming Show
A musician from Bucks County is returning to his hometown to perform to local residents and visitors after the release of a new album. Max Swan, a saxophonist, singer, songwriter, and producer who grew up in Perkasie, will be performing at Free Will Brewing on June 2 from 7 – 10 PM. The brewery is located…
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Bensalem’s Rita’s Italian Ice Continues Expansion Out West, Opens New Location in Arizona
A popular water ice chain in Bucks County is continuing to move out West as they open another location in warmer climates. Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, formerly known as Rita’s Water Ice, recently announced their latest location opening in Tucson, Arizona. Located at 4210 North 1st Avenue, Suite 4210-100, the new water ice and…
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Come Learn About and Celebrate Juneteenth at This Historic Museum in Bucks County
A popular museum in Bucks County will be celebrating the country’s most recent federal holiday through history and education. The Mercer Museum, located at 84 South Pine Street in Doylestown, will be celebrating Juneteenth on June 18 from 10:30 AM – 4 PM. Along with the museum and Fonthill Castle, it is also being organized…
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Bucks County Commissioner Recognized for Work in Substance Abuse Prevention
Bucks County Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo has been recognized for his work in substance abuse prevention by the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance with its “Embodies Amazing” award, writes Jeff Werner for the Newtown Patch. DiGirolamo was presented with the award during a CPA event that was part of Prevention Week. “There may not be a more important…
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