Awards & Recognition
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Foundations Community Partnership Recognizes 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) annually recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Bucks County high school students by naming 2024 Partnership in Education scholars. In collaboration with each of the County’s 19 public high schools, FCP announces the 2024 Partnership in Education Scholarship recipients. School administrators and guidance counselors from every Bucks County public and technical…
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Herr’s Announces Winner of 2024 ‘Flavored by Philly’ Contest
After an exciting journey of taste testing and passionate voting in the Herr’s #FlavoredbyPhilly contest, the much-anticipated verdict is in! Earlier this summer, Pennsylvania’s beloved snack maker, Herr Foods Inc. unveiled its third Flavored by Philly collection – a unique selection of chips crafted exclusively for the City of Brotherly Love. With the power to choose…
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Morrisville Farm Receives Grant for Tree-Planting from GIANT Company
The GIANT Company, in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, announced the recipients of its 2024 Healing the Planet grant program, allocating $108,243 to support tree-planting initiatives across the state, writes Mac Bell for WHTM. Among the 32 grant recipients is Snipes Farm and Education Center in Morrisville, a nonprofit dedicated to sustainable farming and…
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Doylestown Hospital Earns Top Award for Excellence in Heart Health
Doylestown Hospital has been honored by the American Heart Association (AHA) for its exceptional care in treating heart disease and stroke, according to TAPinto Doylestown. The hospital received multiple awards through the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline programs, which recognize hospitals that adhere to evidence-based treatment protocols. Heart disease remains the leading…
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Check Out Which Bucks County Autos Won Big at Newtown’s Antique and Classic Car Show
Warm weather greeted over 170 cars and trucks that rolled into Newtown for this year’s Antique and Classic Car Show on Sunday, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The show, staged by the Newtown Business Association, took place along State Street between Centre Avenue and Jefferson Street. Thousands of people attended the show, which showcased…
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Bucks County Shines in Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly Awards
Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly awards celebrated their 50th anniversary by recognizing four standout destinations in Bucks County, highlighting the area’s unique attractions. At 140 North Pine Street, Langhorne, Game Gallery offers classic pinball machines and ’80s games alongside modern options, earning the title of “Best Retro Fun.” Enjoy two hours of gaming for $20…
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Doylestown Health Urgent Care Receives Prestigious Accreditation
Doylestown Health’s urgent care center, located on Swamp Road near Route 611/Easton Road, has earned top-tier accreditation from the Urgent Care Association, according to TapintoDoylestown. This recognition highlights the center’s excellence in patient care, quality improvement, health records management, and patient privacy. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sean Reinhardt expressed pride in this achievement, stating,…
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St. Mary Medical Center Wins Bronze at 2024 Digital Health Awards for Bariatrics Program
St. Mary Medical Center has earned a bronze-level achievement at the 2024 Digital Health Awards, according to The Reporter. The accolade, awarded for excellence in Web-based Digital Health, honors the center’s innovative campaign landing page for the St. Mary bariatrics program. Mary Wascavage, Regional Director of Marketing and Communications at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, expressed gratitude…
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Kannalife Sciences Receives $1.5M Award from Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Treatment
The Michael J. Fox Foundation has awarded a $1.5 million grant to Doylestown-based Kannalife Sciences, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This grant will support preclinical research on KLS-13019, a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Kannalife Sciences, based at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, is developing small molecule therapeutics targeting inflammation. The…
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Firstrust Bank’s Richard Green Wins Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Greater Philadelphia Award
Ernst & Young has named Richard J. Green, Executive Chairman and Owner of Firstrust Bank, a winner of its esteemed Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Greater Philadelphia Award. Green was celebrated, along with other esteemed business leaders, during a recent ceremony at Philadelphia Country Club. Green was one of 30 regional entrepreneurs selected as finalists…
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Elizabeth Billies Honored as One of Pennsylvania’s Top Family Law Attorneys
Elizabeth Billies, a distinguished family law attorney and certified mediator, has been nominated as one of the “10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Pennsylvania” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA). This prestigious recognition underscores her dedication, expertise, and the high regard in which she is held by both her clients and peers. …
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BC Cares Honors Local Students with Boomerang Awards and Scholarships in Doylestown
BC Cares, an independent nonprofit educational foundation, gave out 12 Boomerang Awards and five scholarships at a ceremony at Doylestown Borough Hall last week to local students who embody qualities such as kindness, empathy, and respect, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. The awards were presented to students ranging in age from elementary school to…
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Harry S. Truman High School’s Achievement in STEM Education Recognized Nationally
Harry S. Truman High School has been recognized as a 2023-24 Project Lead The Way Distinguished School for its STEM curriculum and career readiness, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The Bristol Township high school is one of only a few hundred nationwide to receive this national honor for providing students with broad access to…
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How Philadelphia Will Be Represented At the 2024 James Beard Awards
The 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony will take place in Chicago on June 10, and four Philadelphians will be representing the City of Brotherly Love, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Out of 10 Philadelphia semifinalists, one was named a finalist for the Restaurant and Chef Awards. Jesse Ito of Royal Izakaya, the lone…
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Middle Bucks Institute’s Sherry Appleton Named Finalist for Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year 2025
Sherry Appleton, a dedicated medical and health professions teacher at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, has been named one of the 12 finalists for Pennsylvania’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Award, according to TAPinto Doylestown. With over two decades of professional experience, Appleton transitioned to education eight years ago, bringing a wealth of knowledge…
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Unclaimed $1 Million Mega Millions Prize: Winning Ticket Sold at Langhorne Wawa
A Langhorne Wawa sold a Mega Millions lottery ticket that matched all five white balls in the Friday draw, landing a $1 million prize for an unclaimed ticket holder, writes Brianna Fallon for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Lottery disclosed that the winning ticket emerged from the Wawa located at 639 East Lincoln Highway,…
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Levittown ‘Rosie the Riveter’ Mae Krier to Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Mae Krier, a trailblazing “Rosie the Riveter” from Levittown, is set to receive the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The enduring image of the Rosies is captured in the iconic 1943 “We Can Do It!” poster by graphic artist J. Howard Miller. Krier was an actual riveter herself,…
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The Centurion Student Newspaper Wins Record 22 Keystone Media Awards
Bucks County Community College’s student newspaper, The Centurion, won a record 22 awards in the statewide 2024 Student Keystone Media Awards competition, including firsts in categories like general news, public service/enterprise reporting, sportswriting, and video news. Since 2010, The Centurion has won more than 180 awards, making it one of the most-honored student newspapers in Pennsylvania. This year’s…
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