Awards & Recognition
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Bucks County Poet Laureate Competition Seeks Contemplative, Deep-Thinking, Creative Crafters of Verse
The search for the 45th Bucks County poet paureate is on. The longest-running program of its type in Pennsylvania, Bucks County Poet Laureate Competition, is again ready to evaluate submissions from local wordsmiths. Bucks County Community College oversees the competition. Each entrant must submit 10 original poems of any style or length, along with an…
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Baker’s Dozen of Bucks County Businesses Shine on 2021 Inc. Magazine List
Inc. Magazine’s 2021 list of the 5,000 Fastest Growing Private Companies spotlights 13 Bucks County businesses whose revenue growth warranted notice. The following Bucks County businesses were among the top performers. Rank Company Percentage Growth Rate2020-2021 Line of Business Location 675 TapeManBlue 720 Business Products & Services Newtown 710 A-Team Home Care 690 Health Feasterville…
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Soaring 76: Bucks County Companies Recognized for Being Booming Businesses
The 2021 “Soaring 76” — local companies that the Philadelphia Business Journal reports are booming — includes six firms from Bucks County. PBJ‘s Sharon Oliver reports the list. The publication assembled its “best-of” field from privately owned and publicly traded companies in the region. It spotlighted businesses that recorded the highest two-year percent change in…
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Levittown’s Superwoman Who Helped Beat Both the Nazis and COVID-19 Gets Space Travel Industry Honor
Mae Krier, 95, is Levittown’s Superwoman. Alfred Lubrano catalogued her high-profile life, which shows no signs of flagging, for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Consider Krier’s achievements: During World War II, Krier was “Rosie the Riveter,” posing for artwork that celebrated women who entered the workforce as men went off to fight For her work and her…
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Independent Ranking Service Identifies Where Bucks County Residents Are Living Their Best Lives
Niche, a nationwide data-collation service, has culled federal government information with thousands of online community reviews to rank Bucks County’s communities. Two neighborhoods are tops in the county, earning A+ ratings: Woodside and Newtown Grant. Woodside was cited for its rural feel and high levels of home ownership. It also benefits from well-regarded schools and…
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Lancaster County Auctioneer with ‘a Beat Like Shakespeare’ Wins Statewide Bid-Calling Competition
Brian Oberholtzer, rapid-patter bid generator for H&R Auctions in New Holland, Lancaster County, is Pennsylvania’s auctioneer of the year. Jason Nark covered the distinction for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After finishing in the Top 10 for several years, Oberholtzer won the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association (PAA) bid-calling competition. It was held in Harrisburg in May. The nearly…
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Family, Friends and Pols Honor 97-Year-Old World War II Vet from Newtown
Surrounded by friends, families, and political dignitaries, Frank Fuoco marked his 97th birthday at his Newtown assisted-living facility. The occasion became an opportunity to thank him for his historic service, reported Jeff Werner for Bucks Local News. U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick presented Fuoco with a Capitol flag that flew over the Washington, D.C. Mall. State Senator Steve Santarsiero…
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Check Those Pockets, Handbags, and Sofa Cushions for Tickets: Somebody in Bucks County Is a Half-Billionaire
What started as a purchase of a lottery ticket at a convenience store on Levittown’s Trenton Road is going to mean a new resident on Millionaire’s Mile somewhere, reports NBC10. One lucky player matched all five white balls — and the yellow Megaball — in the May 21 draw. Lottery officials estimate a payout of $516 million, the largest in the history of the Commonwealth. …
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Montco Home to One of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies
IKEA, the home furnishings giant with a U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is one of the 2021 TIME100 Most Influential Companies. The list highlights businesses that are making an extraordinary impact around the world. To compile the list, TIME evaluated companies based on several key metrics, including relevance, impact, innovation, leadership, ambition, and success. The chosen…
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Bucks County Salutes its First Female Eagle Scout
Yardley’s Sarah Elizabeth Hogan now soars as an Eagle — an Eagle Scout, that is. Hogan received her official badge at a recent Court of Honor ceremony, reported Jeff Warner for Bucks Local News. Hogan entered scouting in the first grade, with her twin brother. Since their mom was den leader, Hogan participated in the activities as well. She formalized her membership in 2019 and vaulted through…
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As the New Miss Philadelphia, Downingtown STEM Academy Grad Sets Sights on Becoming Miss America
Elaine Ficarra, a Downingtown STEM Academy graduate, has taken home the title of Miss Philadelphia. Her win comes during the competition’s centennial anniversary, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. “I plan to serve Philadelphia this year as a representation for the diversity of the city and an ambassador for the people,” said Ficarra.…
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