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Employers Invited to Advertise Open Positions and Support Local Restaurants at the Same Time
The Philadelphia Inquirer, in partnership with Monster.com and a number of other popular platforms, is now offering special rates to employers who are looking to hire. Advertise the following: 3 positions for a total of $245 ($81.36 each) 5 positions for a total of $336 ($67.20 each) 10 positions for $591 ($59.00 each) 25 positions…
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With 25% of U.S. Malls Expected to Close Within Five Years, How Will Bucks County Shopping Meccas Adapt?
Everyone is well aware that the circumstances of the last year have caused shopping malls to struggle, but analysts now have data to ascertain just how much damage has been done. Likely to the surprise of few, some of the predictions are bleak. Shawn Baldwin of CNBC discusses this, explaining how data from Coresight Research…
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Following Contentious Election, Pennsylvania Officials Turn to Utah for Voting by Mail Advice
Pennsylvania found itself embroiled in controversy during the last election, mostly revolving around the newly instated voting by mail and unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud by former President Donald Trump, writes Dennis Romboy for the Deseret News. This has prompted the Pennsylvania Senate to create a bipartisan Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform. It…
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Historical Marker to Celebrate Area Doctor Who Aided Wright Brothers in Achieving First Flight
A new marker in West Brandywine Township will recognize George Spratt, a Coatesville doctor who helped the Wright brothers achieve the first flight, writes Marlene Lang for Phoenixville Patch. Spratt was a pioneer in aviation design who chose farming and amateur aeronautics over practicing medicine. He was a good friend of the Wright brothers, and…
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Lansdale Family Food Truck ‘Egg’ Rolls to Help Those in Need
Jennaphr Frederick of FOX 29’s Good Day Philadelphia visited the Lansdale family whose food truck, Roll ‘M Up, sells egg rolls and helps those facing food insecurities. “One of the main aspects of our food truck is this idea of giving back to the community,” said Kate Lynch. “So we’ve decided to try to partner…
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Pickleball’s Popularity Continues to Grow
Pickleball, a combination of badminton, ping-pong, and tennis, is exploding in popularity across the Delaware Valley, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In fact, the sport played with a modified Wiffle ball and a large version of a ping-pong paddle is currently the fastest-growing participation sport in the nation. “It’s been sweeping the country,”…
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Career Corner: Continue to Advance Your Career While Working from Home
For many people, living through the pandemic has felt like life has been put on pause and they’re just waiting for everything to get moving again. Unfortunately, in terms of when it’s safe for life to return to normal, that really is out of most people’s hands. However, you absolutely have the power to prevent…
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Ex-Wife of World’s Richest Man, Marries Former Montgomery County High School Science Teacher
Following her much publicized divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott remarried Dan Jewett, a former science teacher at Bryn Mawr’s Harriton High School, writes Julie Coleman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The marriage was announced over the weekend, when Jewett posted a letter on the website of the nonprofit Giving Pledge,…
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Ambler Man Lived at Veterans Stadium in Secret, Tells All in His New Book
Walt Disney had his secret apartment in the Disneyland firehouse. Tom Garvey had his at Veterans Stadium, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I was like a kid with a Willy Wonka golden ticket,” he said. The Ridley Park native who now resides in Ambler details his life from 1979 to 1981 living in…
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Wiser Wealth: Is Bitcoin a Good Investment Right Now?
Thanks in part to Tesla CEO Elon Musk who recently announced that his company bought $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency has surged by over 370 percent over the past 12 months, writes Katie Brockman for The Motley Fool. While that makes it seem like an attractive investment, it is necessary to also look…
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How to Increase Your Video Quality in Zoom
Are you tired of seeing your 1080p webcam image show up in SD in Zoom? That’s because, by default, Zoom is actually SD right now, but there is a way to enable HD, and most people don’t know about it. In this post, you will learn how to enable HD mode in Zoom and get…
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Already Slammed By Pandemic, Lansdale Gym-Mat Manufacturer Fights Cheap Chinese-Made Mats Sold By Amazon, Walmart
Already battered by the pandemic when schools and gyms closed, removing its wholesale market, Lansdale-based Mancino Manufacturing was then slammed by cheap, Chinese-made mats being sold to families stuck at home by Amazon and Walmart, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company is owned by Bob Mancino, whose father, Angelo, founded it in…
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Bucks County – Along with Delco, Montco and Chesco – Takes State to Task over COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
County commissioners, county council members, and state legislators representing Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties met for an hour on Sunday with Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam and other Wolf Administration officials regarding the state’s allocation of COVID-19 vaccine to the aforementioned four counties. The meeting, long sought by elected officials, was arranged…
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BUCKSCO.Today Exists to Grow Our Affiliate Partners’ Businesses, Strengthen Communities
Since launching BUCKSCO.Today in December, we have carved out an important niche as a vehicle for sharing positive, upbeat stories that affirm why Bucks County is routinely ranked as one of the most desirable places to live in all of America. While we are flattered when someone calls us a “news site” or “online newspaper,”…
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Not Even a Fire Could Keep Springfield Couple From Their Blue Bell Wedding Day
A Springfield wedding couple and guests certainly weren’t expecting a fire before the wedding. Luckily, there were no injuries and firefighters were able to save the wedding dress, writes David Chang, Dan Stamm and Deanna Durante for NBC Philadelphia. Caitlin Kerezsi and groom Kevin Pace were at dinner when they learned the historic guest house…
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Tech Tips With Margaret: Which is Better for Remote Collaboration, Microsoft Teams or Slack?
By Margaret Wilman Whether a team of employees is scattered around the country, or just so large that it makes communication challenging, a lot of companies have turned to team collaboration software to keep everyone connected. Two of the most prominent examples of this software are Slack and Microsoft Teams. Both chat services are highly…
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Career Corner: 4 Strategies for Job Seekers Looking to Bounce Back During the Pandemic
While many have been fortunate enough to have their jobs transition to working remotely, writes Anne Fisher in Fortune, the reality is many people weren’t that lucky. A lot of employees were laid off as the Coronavirus got bad, and mass layoffs plus a pandemic makes an extremely difficult job market to crack. Some who…
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Bensalem-based Airline Hydraulics Corporation Donates More Than $100K Worth of Clear Safety Barriers to Local Schools
While the CDC is recommending students return to the classroom for as long as the required safety measures are in place, implementing the required measures can be pricey for many local schools, writes Erin O’Hearn for 6abc. To help, Bensalem-based Airline Hydraulics Corporation has been offering its services to schools to offset the costs. The…
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