Education
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This Bucks County High School Golf Team Just Made History During a Major Tournament
A Bucks County high school golf team recently made their mark on the sport in a major tournament that took place this week. Staff writers at Suburban One Sports wrote about the recent victory by the local team. The Bensalem Owl’s gold team, featuring four players fro Bensalem High School took part in the District…
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This Bucks County High School Student was Recognized for Her Academic Excellence by a Major Scholarship Program
A student at a Bucks County high school was recently recognized for her academic achievements by a well-known scholarship program. Kelly Donnelly, a senior at William Tennent High School in Warminster, was recently recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program for her academic achievements while at then school. “Congratulations to 12th grader, Kelly Donnelly, who…
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Philadelphia Among Peer Cities Most Heavily Reliant on Eds and Meds Economy
A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found that higher education institutions and hospitals power close to 13 percent of the economy in the Philadelphia region, write Mike D’Onofrio and Isaac Avilucea for Axios. This means that the City of Brotherly Love is one of the most heavily reliant on eds and…
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Delaware Valley University Supplies Flavorful Peppers for Local Brewery’s Latest Creation
Warwick Farm Brewing, in Jamison, continues to collaborate with Delaware Valley University to create delightful libations brewed with ingredients grown and harvested by DelVal students and faculty. The unique relationship, which first began in 2021, resulted in a collaborative beer brewed with DelVal’s barley. The beer, named Jay and the Hop Bine after Warwick’s head…
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This Bucks County High School Student is Being Honored for Her Work in the STEAM Field
A Bucks County high school student will be honored by a local women’s organization for her work in the STEAM field later this month. Keira Seidman, a junior at Bensalem High School, was recently recognized for her community work that many see as exemplifying the hard work of women of all ages in the Bucks…
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Respected Professor, Newtown Resident Remembered for his Contributions to the Field of Microeconomics
A well-respected economics professor, who called Bucks County his home, is being remembered for his work in his field of choice. Roy Radner recently passed away at the age of 95. A resident of Newtown, he was a well-known and widely respected teacher and researcher in the field of microeconomics, of which he was a…
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Mary Van Brunt Named Next President of Spring Hill College
Gwynedd Mercy University is proud to announce that Mary Van Brunt has been named the next president of Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala. Dr. Van Brunt has served as Gwynedd Mercy University’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs since 2018. She will assume her new role in January 2023. A search for a…
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Bensalem Elementary Students Learn To Dance in Honor of Latin American Heritage Month
A Bucks County elementary school recently took part in a unique cultural celebration with several students from a nearby high school. Students at Benjamin Rush Elementary School recently learned Latin dances to celebrate Latin American Heritage Month, otherwise known as Hispanice Heritage Month. With students from a nearby high school there to help, the young…
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Bucks County Community College To Host Local Artist’s Glasswork Pieces In Art Gallery This November
A unique artist’s work will be on display at Bucks County Community College later this year, with all welcome to come and see the exhibit. “Karl Carter: A Retrospective”, the first major gallery survey of Mr. Carter’s work, will open at Hicks Art Center Gallery on Nov. 2 and will continue through Dec. 16. An accompanying exhibition of Karl’s renowned students’ works will be installed in the Atrium Gallery in…
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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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This Bucks County Middle School Just Announced Their New Assistant Principal
A local middle school just recently announced the most recent addition to their staff: a brand new assistant principal. Robert K. Shafer Middle School, part of the Bensalem Township School District, recneryly named Joseph Crane as their new Assistant Principal. Crane was chosen for the position after a meeting of the Bensalem Township Board of…
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This Bucks County Private School Breaks Ground on Largest Construction Project in Its History
Last week, Buckingham Friends School, an independent Quaker school in Lahaska, broke ground on the largest construction project in its history that will include new learning spaces and a new, expanded gym, writes Zack Boyd for the Bucks County Courier Times. The multimillion-dollar project that includes both the new construction and renovation of existing facilities…
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Wynnewood Lanes Bowler Saves Youth Program from Clunking into the Gutter
Philly Youth Strikers, a youth bowling program housed at Wynnewood Lanes in Ardmore, teaches kids how to score strikes and scholarships, reported Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The program is led by Timmothy Bolden, who grew up watching his parents bowl in a league. They later encouraged him to start playing and join a youth league…
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Amidst Declining Enrollments Nationwide, Eastern University’s Soars by ‘Focusing on What Students Need’
It’s no secret that enrollment in higher education has dropped across the country. Initiated by changes in the economy and accelerated by a disruptive pandemic, colleges nationwide have been experiencing disappointing declines. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported a 7.4 percent decline in college enrollment over the last two years, or nearly 1.3 million…
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Bucks County Nonprofit Works With South African Preschools To Better Students’ Lives and Education
A Bucks County nonprofit is working to ensure that children in South African have access to better education and living conditions. Adopt a South African Preschool (ASAP), founded by local resident Nancy Schongalla-Bowman and based in Yardley, is working to bring awareness to the poor conditions of preschools in the namesake African country. “After visiting…
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Bucks County Community College Hosting Forum To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Bucks County Community College is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting a roundtable discussion of “The Puerto Rican Experience in Bucks County & Beyond.” Five panelists will share perspectives on Puerto Rican life as it relates to business, politics, media, arts, and culture. They will also address disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane…
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Pennsbury Thespian Troupe Celebrates Popular Television Program Through Unique Production
A Bucks County high school’s theatre program will be remaking a popular television show’s program for their latest project. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the upcoming event. Pennsbury High School’s Thespian Troupe 830 will be presenting their latest production, “Thursday Night Live!”, at the event of the month. A tribute to “Saturday…
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Bucks County School Board Hosts Spirit Week To Raise Funds With Local Cancer Survivor
A young cancer survivor recently collaborated with a Bucks County school district to raise money for cancer research. Sara Harvey was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma at a young age back in 2014. As a result, her eye had to be surgically removed to prevent the cancer from spreading. Last year, she approached the Neshaminy School District…
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