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Bucks County District Attorney to be Inducted Into William Tennent High School’s Academics Hall of Fame
Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub will be inducted into William Tennent High School’s Academics Hall of Fame on May 17, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Warminster Patch. He is one of the six inductees who will be recognized at the 7 PM ceremony. A welcome reception will take place at 6 PM. Weintraub, who…
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For Perkasie Singer, Saxophone Player Max Swan, His Latest Project is a ‘Spiritual Event’
Max Swan, a saxophonist, singer, songwriter, and producer who grew up in Perkasie, is working on his newest project he refers to as a “spiritual event,” writes Rahman Wortman for WXPN. The two-part project was recorded live in St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Kensington. The aim was to capture himself and his band performing live…
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New Britain Manufacturer’s Medical Tool Developed at Temple University, Approved by FDA
A manufacturer located in Bucks County recently created an important medical implement that was approved by the FDA. John George wrote about the technological advancement for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Thrombolex Inc., located at 75 Britain Drive in New Britain, will be marketing the Bashir Endovascular Catheter device, created by the manufacturer’s founder, Dr. Riyaz…
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Enjoy Dishes from Around the World With This Perkasie-Based Historic Organization
A historical organization in Bucks County will be hosting a culinary event that will feature food from around the globe. Pearl S. Buck International, located at 520 Dublin Road in Perkasie, will be hosting their “Taste of the World” Gourmet Gala on May 18 from 6 – 9 PM. “Local VIPs, dignitaries, and friends of…
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Learn More About Yardley’s History at This Upcoming Walking Tour of the Area
A popular town in Bucks County will see another walking tour being held this week, providing attendees with more information on the area. The Yardley Historical Association, located at the Old Library at Lake Afton, will be hosting a Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Yardley on May 21 at 2 PM. Historian Charlie Thomforde will…
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Fairless Hills Nonprofit Welcomes New Members of Their Board of Directors
A nonprofit in Bucks County is welcoming several new members of their board, who were voted in to help their operations. United Way of Bucks County, headquartered at 413 Hood Boulevard in Fairless Hills, just announced a plethora of new board members voted in to help maintain the mission of the organization. “United Way of…
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Bucks County Library Offering Programs, Services at Another Community Information Fair
A local library will be showcasing local businesses and services for residents at an annual event later this week. Connect with local community organizations at the Bensalem branch of Bucks County Free Library on May 20 from 1 – 3 PM. The library’s community information fair offers the chance to meet representatives from more than…
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Chick-fil-A Temporarily Closing Location in Richland Township for Building Improvements
Chick-fil-A, the popular quick-service restaurant chain, is temporarily shuttering its location in Richland Township for remodeling, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The fast food joint, located at 602 North West End Boulevard, just north of Quakertown, is expected to reopen sometime this summer. The location closed on May 10. According to Chick-fil-A officials,…
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Archbishop Wood High School Senior Building Inclusive Brand Supporting People with Special Needs
Nolan Slaweski, an Archbishop Wood High School senior, is using his differences to develop a business that supports people with special needs as well as raising money for people with Down syndrome, writes JoAnn Pileggi for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Two years ago, the 19-year-old Slaweski returned home from Tim Tebow’s Rising Light Ridge camp. he…
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Bucks County’s Langhorne Slim Pays Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot with Recent Cover
A musician from Bucks County recently covered a song to pay tribute to one of the most popular singers of all time. Sean Scolnick, better known by his stage name Langhorne Slim, recently paid tribute to the late Gordon Lightfoot by covering his hit song “Sundown”. The cover, accompanied by a music video by Joshua…
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Bucks County Graphic Designer Creates Celtic, Norse Apparel for Your Inner Viking
A designer in Bucks County is offering unique and artistic pieces of clothing for those interested in history and culture. Celtic Hammer Club, based in the Upper Bucks County area, offers clothes, glassware, leather goods and other products with a similar theme running throughout the line. Owned and operated by Doug Cavanaugh, a native of…
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Yardley Farm Property Continues to Aid the Community After Over 300 Years of Existence
One of the most historic farm properties in Bucks County is still being utilized to this day, helping the community in several ways. Patterson Farm was settled by Quakers in 1683, originally owned by farmer Thomas Janney, who grew several crops on the property. In 1998, Lower Makefield Township paid $7.2 million to purchase the…
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Come Watch the Stars with a Local Astronomical Group at This Bucks County Park
An astronomical association in Bucks County will be showing local resident show to properly star-gaze at an upcoming outdoor event. The astronomers of the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association will be hosting an open-to-the-public “Star Watch” at Tohickon Boat Launch in Quakertown on May 20. Pre-Star Watch activities begin at 8:15 PM, with stargazing beginning around 9…
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Falls Township Gives the Green Light to Three Upcoming Land Development Projects
Three major land development projects have advanced in their review process in Fall Township and are now getting much closer to a final vote, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. “The Falls supervisors have set the wheels in motion for the land development projects,” said the township. The projects are expected to bring new jobs…
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Archbishop Wood High School Basketball Player Plays in His First Nike EYBL Game
Archbishop Wood Catholic High School senior Jalil Bethea had a monster showing in his first game of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League’s third spring session on the AAU circuit, writes Neil Adler for Fansided. In 34 minutes of action, the 6-foot-4 combo guard put up 32 points and three rebounds. He scored 10-of-14 from…
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Learn About Bucks County’s History of True Crime at This Popular Museum
A popular museum in Bucks County will be hosting an event discussing the area’s history of true crime and other mysteries. The Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle, located at 84 South Pine Street in Doylestown, will be hosting a lecture on the area’s history on June 22 from 6 – 7 PM. Titled “Treasures from…
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Surgeon Utilizes Bucks County Farmland to Help Women Dealing with Breast Cancer
A surgeon from Bucks County is using a local farm property to help women who are dealing with breast cancer. John George wrote about the surgeon for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Dr. Monique Gary, a cancer surgeon at Grand View Health, recently gathered together with women in and around the Bucks County area who are facing…
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Washington Crossing National Cemetery Unveiling Statue of Namesake President Next Week
A national cemetery in Bucks County will soon see a large statue of one of the Founding Fathers keep watch over interred veterans. Peg Quann wrote about the statue for the Bucks County Courier Times. An 8-foot bronze statue of George Washington will be unveiled at Washington Crossing National Cemetery on May 20. The statue,…
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