Awards & Recognition
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Bucks County Family Honored for Saving a Young Boy From Drowning
Members of a family from Bucks County were recently honored for their efforts in rescuing a boy who was drowning in a local pool. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the recent act of heroism fro the Bensalem Patch. Bensalem residents Veysal Badalov, Zhafar Badalov and Khamida Badalov were recently acknowledged and honored by the Bensalem Council…
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These Bucks County High Schools Are Competing For the Ranking of Best Marching Band
Several Bucks County high schools are neck and neck for the title of best marching band, and fans can vote for their favorites. Staff writers at 94.5 PST wrote about the local schools and their marching bands. Until Oct. 7, fans of several local high school can vote for their favorite marching bands on the…
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This Bucks County Elementary School Received a Donation From a Local Retirement Facility
A Bucks County elementary school recently received a donation from a local retirement facility and hospice care center. Manor Elementary School, a Levittown school that is part of the Pennsbury School District, recently received a donation from Artis Senior Living of Yardley, a local retirement facility, and Serenity Hospice PA, a Bensalem-based hospice center. The…
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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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This Bucks County High School Just Inducted Several New Members To Their Student Council
A local high school recently inducted several students to their students council based off of their merit and scholastic achievements. Archbishop Wood Catholic High School, a well-known school in the Warminster area, just inducted several students into the important council. The inductees will hold various positions int he council for the 2022-2023 school year. In…
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One of the Top Stem Students in the Country is From This Bucks County School
A Bucks County middle school student has been recognized as one of the top STEM student in the entire country. Ethan Benjamin Shlossberg, an 8th grader at Holicong Middle School in Doylestown, is one of the 30 finalists at the 2022 Broadcom MASTERS. His STEM related project, “Quail Egg Patterns: Unique to a Quail?”, observes…
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Bensalem Township Awarded $250,000 Grant For Upgrades to Local Park
A local township was recently awarded a large grant to fix up a community park that is used by a large portion of the community. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the grant for the Bensalem Patch. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has recently awarded Bensalem Township with a grant worth $250,000. The…
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Central Bucks Basketball League Raises $5,000 For Local Foster Children at Recent Tournament
A local basketball league recently raised a large sum of donations for a nearby foster care service through a major tournament. The Central Bucks Athletic Association’s basketball team recently raised $5,000 for Bucks For Kids, an organization that works with foster children in the area. The team partook in a tournament for charity, where their…
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This Bucks County High School Orchestra Was Just Selected to Perform at a Well-Known Music Conference
The orchestra for a Bucks county high school was recently selected to perform at a well-respected and revered music conference. Council Rock High School South’s orchestra was recently chosen to perform at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s Annual Conference in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. The conference will be held from April 20 to April 22 of 2023…
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This Bucks County School District Saw 18 Students Named as Semifinalists in Scholarship Program
A local school district recently saw 18 of its students come close to the end of a nationally-recognized scholarship program. Jeff Werner wrote about the academically-savvy students for the Doylestown Patch. Central Bucks School District has multiple students who made it to the semifinals of the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Several seniors from local…
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Bucks County Community College Will Be Celebrating Student Success During an Event Later This Year
The college’s Newtown campus will be celebrating its students with a fun event that is planned for early November. The evening event will be held in support of the Bucks Student Emergency Fund and Bucks Students. The 2022 Honorees include Gladys Mendieta White and Bob White. Held at the school’s beautiful Tyler Gardens, the evening’s…
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Morrisville Cigarette Outlet Sells One of Three Winning Lottery Tickets Worth $133,000
A Morrisville shop recently sold one of three winning lottery tickets, which will be split three ways by the ticket holders. Nicole Acosta wrote about the Bucks County store and its ticket sale for the Daily Voice Cumberland. Smoker’s Express, located at 813 West Trenton Avenue, sold a winning Treasure Hunt jackpot ticket for the Sunday…
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Bensalem High School Junior Earns Coveted Academic Honors from Respected College Board Programs
A student from the Bensalem Township School District has recently been awarded with academic honors for his success. David Diabene, a junior at Bensalem High School, earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. Having been on the principal’s list honor roll student throughout high school, Diabene has shown outstanding academic success when…
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Looking For a Liquor License? Bucks County is One Area Where You Can Get It At Upcoming Auction
Those looking to get a liquor license in the Bucks County area can now do so thanks to an upcoming auction. Sue Gleiter wrote about the upcoming opportunity for Penn Live. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will be auctioning off a stockpile of expired restaurant liquor licenses to people in several counties. While Bucks County…
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Delaware Canal Towpath To Be Recognized as the Pennsylvania Trail of the Year
Tomorrow, an event in New Hope will recognize the popular towpath as the Trail of the Year in Pennsylvania, a state known for its beautiful hiking trails. The ceremony will be held at the historic Locktender’s House, located at 145 South Main Street in New Hope, from 11 AM to 12 noon. Senator Steve Santarsiero will be present…
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See Which Bucks County Schools Are Among the 40 Top-Rated Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Suburbs
Five Bucks County schools are among the 40 top-rated high schools in Philadelphia and the suburbs, according to a new ranking by the Philadelphia Magazine. To determine the top-performing city and suburban public high schools, the Philadelphia Magazine used the latest available data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the National Center for Education…
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Warrington Liquor Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $1.3 Million
A liquor store in Warrington recently sold a a Pennsylvania lottery ticket worth $1.3 million to a lucky customer. Staff writers at WGAL 8 wrote about the winning ticket. The ticket, a Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 ticket, was sold at the Warrington Fine Wines & Good Spirits for the recent Thursday draw. It matched all…
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Warminster-Based Arbutus Biopharma Receives Key Patent in Decade-Long Pursuit of Hepatitis B Cure
Warminster-based Arbutus Biopharma has received a key patent in its ongoing pursuit of a cure for chronic hepatitis B infection. John George wrote about the Bucks County company for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that will provide Arbutus with exclusivity for its…
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