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Bucks County Community College’s Hicks Arts Center Unveils New Exhibit This Week
Bucks County Community College will soon host an art exhibit that features the work of several artists working with a singular concept. The college’s Hicks Art Center Gallery is pleased to present a group exhibition of new and historic art works featuring U.S. and internationally based artists. “Code Number Safe [Un]Safe” will be on view from Jan. 18 through March 4. The group exhibition will feature sculpture, painting, drawing, collage, assemblage, photography and video works by various artists. Miriam Carpenter, Paul W. Evans, Helen Rebekah Garber, Hand Drawn Map Association (KrisHarzinski), Daniel Healey, Edward Ellis…
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Bensalem Township Works With Local Cleanup Crew to Keep the Andalusia Area Spotless
A township in Bucks County is working with a community cleanup group in order to keep the area free of unwanted aesthetics. A Litter Crew from the Towns Against Graffiti (T.A.G.) Program, a group that works with Bensalem Township, arrived on a busy road in Andalusia to keep debris. Activities like these help to keep…
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Several New Establishments Coming to Long-Empty Land on Veterans Highway in Bristol Township
A town in Bucks County is set to have a few new businesses built in the local area, with an empty space being put to good use. Damon C. Williams wrote about the developments for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bristol Township is about to get a new hotel, storage facility, and a Starbucks. Developer…
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Where Does the Name ‘Lahaska’ Originate From? One Bucks County Historian Has the Answer
Like many places in Bucks County, Lahaska’s name and origins are steeped in the rich history of the Native Americans that once inhabited the area. In his book “Place Names in Bucks County”, published by the Bucks County Historical Society in 1942, local historian and author George MacReynolds discussed the origins of the town’s name.…
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Bensalem High School Students, Cadets in JROTC Program Work to Honor Fallen Heroes in Bucks County
Several members of a Bucks County JROTC program worked to honor the area’s fallen heroes through a symbolic gesture. Students from Bensalem High School that are enrolled in the school’s Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps program made their way to Washington Crossing National Cemetery last month as a part of the Wreaths Across America event.…
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Author Who Popularized Eastern Spirituality, Yoga in the West Gave a Talk in Bucks County in the Late-60s
One of the most influential leaders in the world of spirituality gave a talk in Bucks County that later became part of his breakthrough book. Ram Dass, a former Harvard professor who became one of the leading promoters of Eastern spirituality and yoga, gave a talk at the Seminar House in Erwinna in the late…
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Here’s How Bucks County Ranked for Employment, Wages of Fitness and Sports Centers Last Year
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has calculated how all counties in the country rank for wellness, and Bucks County’s numbers are now available. The government bureau was able to gather the information in order to show which counties prioritize the employment and the pay of employees at wellness centers. “Location quotients are the ratio…
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After 50 Years of Helping Her Fellow Residents, Executive Director of Doylestown Health Clinic to Retire
A leader in the Bucks County health and wellness community has announced her retirement after decades of helping others. Michele Haddon wrote about the figure for the Bucks County Courier Times. Sally Fabian-Oresic, the executive director of the Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, is retiring after 50 years of service to the Bucks County community.…
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Yardley Middle School Teacher Nominated for ‘Most Valuable Teacher’ Award
A Bucks County teacher has been nominated as one of the best educators in the area, and local residents can now share that sentiment. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the teacher in the Yardley Patch. Sandra Metzger, a 7th-grade teacher at Charles Boehm Middle School in Yardley, has been nominated for the Most Valuable Teacher award,…
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This Bucks County Township is Getting Ready for a Busy Programming Schedule This Year
As the new year is now in full swing, one township in Bucks County is preparing for a very fun and busy schedule to kick off 2023. Staff writers from the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the schedule. Bensalem Township’s Parks & Recreation Department has released a busy programming schedule for the 2023 season that…
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Did the Earliest-Born Person Ever Photographed Cross the Delaware with Washington? Here’s What We Know
Known for being the earliest-born person ever photographed, one man from Maine may also have had an important Bucks County connection. Colin Schultz wrote about the famous American for Smithsonian Magazine. Conrad Heyer, a farmer from Maine, has become famous for being the earliest-born person ever photographed. Born in 1749 in Waldoboro, Maine, Heyer was…
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Popular Smoothie and Juice Chain Opens Their Latest Location in Langhorne
A township in Bucks County is now home to a new smoothie and juice bar, offering healthy food options to both locals and visitors. Middletown Township is celebrating the opening of a new Smoothie King location in the area. The new food spot opening in Lincoln Plaza, with township officials attending the grand opening this…
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Bucks County Community College Receives Donation from Major Company, Uses Funds for Job Opportunities
Bucks County Community College recently received a major donation from a nearby company, which will be used to benefit the community. The Estée Lauder Companies recently donated $200,000 to Bucks County Community College, a public community college located nearby ELC’s long-held manufacturing and distribution operations in Bristol. This donation, which marks the largest single corporate investment…
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These Bucks County Middle Schools Just Entered Into the Semifinals for a Major Basketball Tournament
The basketball teams of three Bucks County middle schools have just entered into the last rounds of a major tournament. The teams from Charles Boehm Middle School, Pennwood Middle School, and William Penn Middle School have all entered into the semi-finals of the Lower Bucks County South Basketball League Middle School Tournament. Their recent victories…
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This Bucks County River Is Being Affected by Rising Sea Levels. Here’s What to Know
One of Bucks County’s most important rivers may soon see its shores affected by the climate and other factors. Samantha Maldonado wrote about the river for The City. Experts are now predicting that rising sea levels will have a major impact on local bodies of water, with the nearby Delaware River being one of them. The…
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Just Over the Bridge from Bucks County, This Small Town is a Great Place to Visit
A town very close to Bucks County has become a regular stop for both locals and visitors to the area, considered a companion to a popular town. Staff reporters for NJ.com wrote about the nearby town. Lambertville is connected to Bucks County by the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge, where locals and visitors can either drive or…
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Popular Fast Food Chain Officially Opened Second Bucks County Location After Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
A popular food chain has just opened another location in Bucks County, and local residents are excited about their new dining spot. Bensalem’s Raising Cane’s location, situated at 3617 Horizon Boulevard near the Neshaminy Mall, recently opened its doors to local customers after a ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place on Tuesday. The new spot is…
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Doylestown Medical Nonprofit Names Physician, Advocate as Recipient of 2023 Community Commitment Award
A major medical nonprofit in Bucks County has just named an influential physician as their recipient for their yearly advocacy award. Staff writers for NewsWires wrote about the recent award. Dr. Su Wang, the medical director of Viral Hepatitis Programs and the Center for Asian Health at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, has been awarded the 2023…
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