Bucks County
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Penn Community Bank Grant Supports Bucks County Housing Group Food Program
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has partnered with the Bucks County Housing Group (BCHG) to help provide critically needed items to area food pantries. The $5,000 contribution will support the ability to purchase both fresh and non-perishable food for the organization’s Food Program, including two community food pantries and two mobile…
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Bucks County Community College Launches 48th Annual Bucks County Poet Laureate Competition
The 2024 search is on for the 48th annual Bucks County Poet Laureate, according to Bucks County Community College professor and director of the program, Ethel Rackin, Ph.D. The Bucks Laureate Program is one of the oldest in the country. It also holds a High School Poet Contest every spring. The Bucks County Poet Laureate Program…
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Two Bucks County Towns Named Among Most Walkable in Pennsylvania
The World Atlas has named two Bucks County towns the most walkable in Pennsylvania, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Doylestown, ranking second on the list just behind Easton, is praised for its vibrant nightlife, historic mansions, and world-class museums. The downtown area, recognized as a “Distinctive Destination” by the National Trust for Historic…
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Where to Find Mouthwatering Lobster Rolls in Bucks County
La La Lobster in Bucks County and surrounding areas is considered one of the best places to get lobster rolls, according to Chloe Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. The family-run restaurant has locations in Yardley, Doylestown, Cape May, and Princeton. Known for its signature La La Roll, the restaurant offers four ounces of lobster dressed in…
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Bucks County Ice Cream Brand Owowcow Arrives in Cape May
Owowcow, Bucks County’s beloved premium ice cream brand, is expanding and is now available to buy at locations in Cape May, New Jersey, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The award-winning small-batch ice cream can now be purchased at three Jersey Shore locations operated by Cape Resorts. The ice cream brand already has five shops…
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Bucks County’s Best Pools and Splash Pads to Beat the Summer Heat
As Bucks County braces for an exceptionally hot summer week, residents are eagerly seeking relief from the soaring temperatures. Fortunately, Bucks County offers numerous pools and splash pads to help residents beat the heat, writes Adriana Herrera for the Bucks County Courier Times. One popular destination is the Fanny Chapman Memorial Pool in Doylestown,…
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A Guide to Bucks County’s Most Beautiful Gardens
Bucks County, part of Southeastern Pennsylvania, is a key contributor to the region’s reputation as the garden capital of America, writes Belinda Brusch for Fox 29 Philadelphia. While the famous Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square draws many visitors, Bucks County offers smaller, equally stunning gardens that deserve attention. One hidden gem in Bucks County…
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Bucks County’s Best Hot Dogs: Top Spots to Savor This Summer
As summer approaches, Bucks County’s hot dog scene is sizzling with unique offerings. Local eateries are serving up inventive hot dogs that delight both traditionalists and adventurous eaters, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Cheese Dawgs in Bristol offers over three dozen specialty hot dogs. Highlights include the Philly Surf &…
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SCORE Mentors Assist Client in Commercializing Software Program
As a fluent Spanish and English speaker, the late William R. Martin began interpreting at a young age. The son of Cuban parents, he frequently found it necessary to relay messages for his mother that were spoken in English, into their native tongue. “He helped my grandmother navigate the world,” Martin’s daughter, J. Nicole Martin…
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NOVA Marks 50 Years of Providing Lifeline for Crime Victims in Bucks County
Founded in 1974, NOVA or Network of Victim Assistance is celebrating its 50th year serving victims of all serious crimes, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Executive Director Penelope Ettinger emphasized that victims can access NOVA’s services without filing a police report. To date, NOVA has assisted over 100,000 victims and educated more than 800,000 through…
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Three Nonprofits to Host First-ever Forum on Education for Bucks County State House of Representatives Candidates
Three local nonprofits have partnered to host the first-ever forum on education for State House of Representatives candidates, according to a staff report from The Reporter. NAACP Bucks County Branch, the League of Women Voters of Bucks County, and Bucks County Community College have invited all 20 candidates running for the 10 state house districts…
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Bear-Free Bucks County: Tips to Keep Bears Off Your Property
Late spring and early summer is the time when bears usually start wandering into various neighborhoods looking for food, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. This means that even more densely populated suburbs like Bucks County can find bears getting onto people’s properties. However, there are ways to limit the chance of bears choosing your…
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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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Juneteenth Festivities: Explore Celebrations Across Bucks County This June
Juneteenth celebrations in Bucks County will span two weekends, starting on June 15 in Doylestown and concluding on June 22 in Langhorne, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Here’s a lineup of the much-anticipated events: June 15 The Mercer Museum will be celebrating the theme “Back To Roots.” From 10:30 AM to 4 PM it will…
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SCORE Bucks County Guides HR Executive Laurie Wajda in Entrepreneurship
Starting a business was always in the back of Laurie Wajda’s mind, but her satisfaction in the corporate environment kept her vision just that. After leaving her corporate Human Resource executive position to spend time with family and continue serving as a board member with Bucks County Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Wajda,…
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These Two Bucks County Buildings Older Than Pennsylvania Itself
As the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, Pennsylvania is home to many buildings that were built long before it became a state in 1787, including several in Bucks County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Court Inn in Newtown is among the oldest buildings in Bucks County. When…
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Bucks County Homes Among Priciest in State and Nation
Bucks County, along with other counties that make up the Philadelphia suburbs, has some of the most expensive home prices in both the state and the country, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to late 2023 data from the National Association of Realtors, the median home price in Bucks, Chester, Delaware,…
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Airport Just Outside of Bucks County Makes the Top of the List for the Worst Flight Delays in the Country
Just a stone’s throw from Bucks County, one major airport has recently made the list for having some of the worst delays in the country. Isabel Sepulveda wrote about the airport for Stacker. If there is one thing that commercial and international travelers can all agree on, it is that flight delays are the worst…
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