Awards & Recognition
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Inn at Freedom Village Recognized Among Best Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania
The Inn at Freedom Village has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for short-term rehabilitation in 2022-2023 by U.S. News & World Report, according to MyChesco. “We are proud to achieve this best-in-class rating from U.S. News & World Report,” said Danielle Geyer, executive director of Freedom Village Brandywine. “At The Inn at Freedom…
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Penn State Abington Historian Honored for Book on German Soldiers in the Revolutionary War
Distinguished scholar Friederike Baer won the the 2023 Society of the Cincinnati Prize for her book “Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War”. Baer leads the Division of Arts and Humanities and is an associate professor of history at Penn State Abington. The prize is given annually to an author who advances understanding of the…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Named Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus
Gwynedd Mercy University received the Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus designation from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Gwynedd Mercy’s designation will remain in effect for two years. The Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus designation grants a certificate from the PA Department of Education, public recognition indicating the campus is committed to supporting students’ health and well-being, and use of…
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Fairless Hills Nonprofit Receives ‘Community Champion Award’ from Local Hospital
A nonprofit in Bucks County has been acknowledged for the impact they are having on members of the community who are in need. United Way of Bucks County, located at 413 Hood Boulevard in Fairless Hills, was presented with the “Community Champion Award” by St. Mary Medical Center, a hospital in Langhorne. Those present to…
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Two Bucks County High School Students Have Been Nominated for Major Theater Awards
Two students from Bucks County have been nominated for a major acting award, showcasing their talents on the stage. Anna Shea Safran and Jackson Manning, both students at Central Bucks High School West in Doylestown, will represent Philadelphia as the female and male nominees of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as…
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Doylestown Nonprofit Dedicated to Empowering Young Girls Announces 2023 Award Winners
A nonprofit in Bucks County has named several young residents who have proven themselves to be active in their communities. Girls Empowered, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls from elementary through high school, has announced the winners of their 2023 Girls Empowered Award. The organization sought girls who emulated their definition of empowered: possessing…
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Associate Executive Director of Warrington Nonprofit Awarded for Work in Community
A man from Bucks County is being acknowledged for his work in the mental health field, and his former school is the one awarding him. Nicholas Emeigh, the Associate Executive Director of NAMI Bucks County, will be the first recipient of the ROAR Alumni Award. Presented by both the Bristol Township School District and Bristol Cares,…
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Tour Coordinator of Perkasie Organization Receives ‘Guest Service Excellence Award’
A staff member from a Bucks County historical organization was recently recognized for the services she offers to her guests. Jill Dansereau, the tour coordinator for Pearl S. Buck International, a nonprofit in Perkasie, was presented with the “Guest Service Excellence Award” at the recent National Travel and Tourism Week Event. The event was hosted…
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Bedminster Bridge Renamed, Dedicated in Honor of Veteran Killed in Vietnam War
A bridge in Bedminster, which crosses the Tohickon Creek, was dedicated in honor of William James Erkes Jr., a United States Army 2nd lieutenant who was killed in Vietnam in 1970. Staff writers at WFMZ 69 News wrote about the dedication. Erkes was a graduate of Palisades High School. During his junior and senior years,…
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Vietnam War Hero from Levittown Inducted Into National Military Officers Hall of Fame
A veteran from Bucks County was recognized for his service, and two towns have decided to honor him with local ceremonies this week. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the local veteran for the Bensalem Patch. David A. Christian, a resident of Levittown, was inducted into the National Military Hall of Fame recently for his service in…
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Falls Township Community Yard Sale Raises Over $1,300, Funds Donated to Local Library
A recent community yard sale in Bucks County raised money that was donated to a local library and will be used to fund their operations. Falls Township’s Parks and Recreation Director Brian Andrews presented a check worth $1,310 to the Fallsington Library representatives at a recent Falls Supervisors meeting. The funds raised came from the…
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Senior Living Center in Newtown Announces Local Couple as Winners of Annual Car Raffle
A couple from Bucks County were the lucky winners of a new car they received from an annual raffle event in a nearby town. Jeff Werner wrote about the lucking couple for the Newtown, PA Patch. Pickering Manor, located at 226 North Lincoln Avenue in Newtown, held their 10th Annual Car Raffle on Friday. The…
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Bucks County Opportunity Council Receives Donation Worth $10,000 from C&N
C&N, a financial services company, has donated $10,000 to Bucks County Opportunity Council through the Neighborhood Assistance Program. For more than half a century, Bucks County Opportunity Council has been serving the area’s low income families by providing them with assistance when in crisis. To this end it garners resources to help them achieve a…
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Bucks County Students Return from SkillsUSA Pennsylvania Competition with Medals
Several students from Bucks County won big at an event where they showed off their skillset for the workforce. Ed Doyle wrote about the students for TAP Into Doylestown. Ten Central Bucks students who attend Middle Bucks Institute of Technology returned from the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania competition held last week in Hershey with medals. Overall, 26…
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Doylestown Borough Recognizes Local Board, Commission Volunteers for Services
A popular borough in Bucks County recently recognized the efforts of several local residents who have volunteers their time. Doylestown Borough, along with Mayor Noni West, recognized a number of volunteer board and commission members for their service at a recent board meeting. Those who were honored included Evelyn Rodriguez and Linda Quinn of the…
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Perkasie-Based Nonprofit Names Their ‘2023 Woman of Influence’ Honoree
A nonprofit in Bucks County is acknowledging a local businesswoman for her contributions to the community and business world. Pearl S. Buck International, located at 520 Dublin Road in Perkasie, acknowledged Yvette Dapremont Bright as their 2023 Women of Influence honoree. Bright is the founder and President of the Brighter Horizon Foundation, an organization that…
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Chief Financial Officer of Bucks County School District Awarded for Impact on Community
A staff member of a school district in Bucks County is being commended for his work towards students and staff. Chris Berdnik, the Chief Financial Officer of Pennsbury School District, received the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials’ (PASBO) 2023 Gary Reeser Memorial Award. The award is the highest honor bestowed upon a school business…
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Bucks County Postal Carrier Recognized for Recent Heroism with Postmaster General Hero Award
A man from Bucks County his being honored for his recent act of heroism while delivering mail to his fellow local residents. Staff writers at CBS Philadelphia wrote about the local man. Eugene Petrucci, a Bucks County postal carrier, was recognized with a Postmaster General Hero Award for his bravery in forcing his way into…
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