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Foundations Community Partners To Host Professional Education Workshop In Doylestown Later This Month
A Bucks County nonprofit organization will be hosting a workshop to educate locals on child safety and best practices for families. As part of its commitment to professional development and the behavioral health community, Foundations Community Partnership will be hosting a workshop titled “Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse: Knowing Your Role in the Protection of…
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As One of the Nation’s Top SBA Lenders, Meridian Bank Helps Music-School Franchisees Hit the Right Notes
Bucks County natives Annie Morton and Michael Morpurgo manage two School of Rock locations that provide music education for all ages. They have been teaching a rock-and-roll curriculum since 2005 and are known for bringing an authentic experience and sense of community, creating a unique learning environment. After successfully growing the business for years, in…
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Citadel Credit Union Helps to Raise More Than $2 Million for Cancer Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Citadel Credit Union, the presenting sponsor of the CHOP Parkway Run & Walk, has announced an additional contribution for CHOP’s Cancer Center. Presented to CHOP at the 20th annual Parkway event, Citadel doubled its annual total to $300,000 to help CHOP raise a record-breaking $2 million to fund critical childhood cancer research and care. Citadel…
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Understanding Current Tax Implications for Real Estate Investing
With stock market volatility continuing, many investors are looking for alternative strategies. Limited supply and Americans looking for more space or new locations during the pandemic led to red-hot housing markets, leading many investors to consider real estate. But increasing headlines of tax reform and tax legislation change can make it hard for ordinary Americans…
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Bristol Township To See Major Watershed Restoration To Combat Corrosion Near Creek
A watershed restoration project will soon take place in Bristol Township, with several politicians securing state grants for the endeavor. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the much-needed project. State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Representative Tina Davis recently secured $225,000 in state grants for the project, which will improve the existing swales…
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IRS: What the Inflation Reduction Act Means For You
2022 has been a year of major change, and taxpayers are going to start seeing some of the financial impact of that in the coming tax season. Fortunately, as the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service outlines, a lot of those changes could actually be good news for taxpayers. The new law includes a lot of tax…
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Newtown Offers Quality Modern Living in Charming Historic Setting
Newtown, founded by William Penn in 1684, offers its residents high-quality modern living with numerous amenities in a charming historic setting, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. As one of Bucks County’s oldest communities it boasts a rich treasure trove of historic and natural attractions. Among them is Tyler State Park, which is ideal…
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Refresh Your Small Business’ Approach for the Rest of 2022 and Beyond
With the summer vacation and Back to School seasons in the rearview, many small businesses are turning their attention to the upcoming holiday season to close out the year on a high note. However, with inflation stubbornly lingering and supply chains still experiencing ups and downs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the status…
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Investing in Hedge Funds Isn’t For Amateurs. Here is What You Need to Know
Hedge funds can be a great means for investors to see significant gains in their assets if they perform well. However, one major key to seeing that kind of success is not going into the experience blind. Lacking research can also lead to investing in hedge funds being a costly learning process. That is why…
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President of Manor College, Jenkintown, Offers Educator’s View on Student-Loan Debt Forgiveness
Student-loan debt forgiveness is a contentious national issue because of perceived fairness. Our nation is divided on partisan lines. On one hand is the relief needed by recent college graduates in a post-pandemic economy; on the other is the issue of undue taxpayer burden. Both arguments have merit, albeit unequal. Unfortunately, while one side argues…
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Doylestown-Based Biotech Center Receives Backing From a Major Healthcare Equipment Company
A science center in the Bucks County area recently received backing from a major player in the healthcare business sphere. Jeff Ward wrote about the recent partnership for WFMZ. The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC) recently received assistance from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a maker of scientific and healthcare equipment. Through the backing, the Doylestown biotech…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer, Penn Community Bank
Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer for Penn Community Bank, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Conshohocken and Trooper with three siblings. She started working at a bank part-time as a teller in her senior year of high school and loved it so much that she pursued it as a career. Jaworski described why she chose…
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C&N Donates $16,000 through EITC to the Bucks County Historical Society
C&N announces its recent donation of $16,000 to the Bucks County Historical Society under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). The mission of the Bucks County Historical Society, a private nonprofit organization, is is to educate and engage its many audiences in appreciating the past and to help find stories and meanings relevant to…
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Why The Popularity Of Alternative Investments Like Cryptocurrency Is On The Rise
It is no secret that the digital age has created a greater number of alternative investment opportunities, perhaps most notably cryptocurrency. However, other alternative investments have long existed, yet traditional options such as stocks, bonds, and cash have typically been the popular choices. Now, Nasdaq now reports that alternative investments are starting to eclipse the…
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Bucks County to Receive Part of $1B Settlement Pennsylvania Made with Pharmaceutical Companies
Bucks County will receive part of the more than $1 billion settlement between Pennsylvania and three major pharmaceutical distributors regarding their roles in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic. John McDevitt wrote about the settlement for KYW Newsradio. All 67 counties are eligible for part of the settlement. The factors that determine how the settlement…
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New Census Bureau Data Shows How Work Life Has Changed in Bucks County During Pandemic
New data from the Census Bureau revealed how much changed in Bucks County during the pandemic, including how people worked and commuted, write Kasturi Pananjady and Aseem Shukla for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The American Community Survey samples a representative group of U.S. residents annually and extrapolates those results to the entire population. The latest numbers…
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How and Where to Spot Electric Vehicle Investment Opportunities
Electric vehicles have gradually been gaining a larger foothold in the country and that looks poised to continue. California is so confident in the trend that they have approved a mandate to phase out the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Other states are considering joining that initiative too. For investors, this means opportunity, as…
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Popular Yardley Salon Moves To Larger Location, Looking To Serve More Customers
A local politician just helped a popular Yardley salon celebrate their new location, a change that will allow them to see more customers. Salon Millan recently moved their operations to 27 E. Afton Avenue in Yardley, a larger location when compared to their previous spot. Their new spot is located near the Delaware Canal Towpath,…
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