Bucks County
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FCP Board Awards $166,350 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Local nonprofits awarded $166,350 in grants for programs and facility work during this season of giving. Foundations Community Partnership’s (FCP) Board of Directors awarded the grants to 21 non-profit organizations serving Bucks County, including 13 Bucks Innovation and Improvement Grants (BIIG), seven Capital Improvement Grants, and one Nonprofit Growth Grant. BIIGs recognize innovative programs and…
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StoneBridge Healthcare Eyes Facilitating Tower Health Acquisition With Nonprofit
Bucks County-based StoneBridge Healthcare is in the running to potentially negotiate an agreement with a nonprofit interested in acquiring Tower Health, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal between nonprofit WoodBridge Inc. and the Berks County-based health system calls for a cash payment of $550 million, the takeover of all finance…
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Bucks County Father Michael Valliere Plans His Second Climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, But This Time with His Son
Michael Valliere, a Bucks County father, is preparing for his second trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro, and this time he plans to take his 12-year-old son, Pierce, with him, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. When he first reached the summit of Africa’s tallest mountain over a decade ago, Valliere did not…
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How Bucks County’s jsolomon Rose from Injury to Indie Music Fame
Bucks County native Jesse Moldovsky, known professionally as jsolomon, became a musician after an injury ruined his original plans of becoming a professional soccer player, writes Tristan Weisenbach for The Signal. In his junior year in high school, he sustained an injury that kept him home for the majority of the school year. And while…
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Get Your Reading On With These Recommendations from Bucks County Free Library
Staff at seven branches of Bucks County Free Library have once again assembled a great lineup of recommendations of recently published books for you to enjoy reading or listening to during the holidays and beyond. Adult Fiction ‘He Who Drowned the World ‘ by Shelley Parker-Chan tells the story of Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King,…
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Bucks County Woman’s New Recipe Book ‘The Chutney Life’ Celebrates Indian Cuisine
Bucks County resident Palak Patel recently released her debut cookbook, The Chutney Life, which is an homage to her Indian heritage, writes HM Ang for Bucks Happening. Making a name for herself in the field of food blogging, Patel’s recipes have offered an array of traditional meals with a modern edge among a blend of…
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SCORE Mentor Helps Bookkeeper Become Her Own Boss
After working for 15 years as a staff accountant and bookkeeper, Lea Rankin realized what had been holding her back from business ownership: Her own insecurity. In April, Rankin took the plunge, launching her Doylestown-based business, Rankin Bookkeeping Solutions, and has since lost count of how many clients she has onboarded. “It’s really important to…
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Chad Barger Continues #FCPresents Series with Fundraising Workshop for Nonprofit Teams and Board Members
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) welcomes nationally-known speaker Chad Barger to Bucks County on Jan. 24 at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit in Doylestown from 9 to 10:30 AM. Barger will discuss “Simple Fundraising Tactics for Nonprofit Board Members” during his workshop to help non-profit board members and leadership teams fundraise more effectively. “Our commitment to…
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How Barstool’s David Portnoy Put Bucks County Pizzerias on the Map
Bucks County is usually not the first place that pops in mind when it comes to pizza, but that might be changing thanks to David Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports and One Bite Pizza, write Michele Haddon and Damon C. Williams for Bucks County Courier Times. Portnoy, also known as “El Presidente,” has over…
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Discover Bucks County’s Mocktail Hotspots
For those seeking a sober alternative to alcoholic drinks, there is a selection of Bucks County restaurants and bars offering zero-proof libations, writes Kristen Kwiatkowski for Eater. Here are the best Bucks County spots for mocktails. Nestled in Doylestown, the enchanting Terrain Café awaits with a treasure trove of seasonal mocktails, perfectly complementing its ever-evolving…
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Out of Gift Ideas? Here Are Several Unique Items You Can Get Right Here in Bucks County
Bucks County is home to many curated shops, skilled vendors, and a vibrant arts scene, all of which are a great source of unique gifts, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. One beautiful option is the annual Mercer tile ornament from The TileWorks in Doylestown. This limited-edition Christmas ornament honors one of…
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New Task Force Aims to Enhance Flood Insurance, Mitigate Damage in Bucks County
Following the tragic floods that swept Bucks County this summer, Pennsylvania’s government is taking action to mitigate the natural disasters, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. As a result, it led to the creation of the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force, which is designed to help property owners navigate…
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Bucks County Responds to Blood Donation Need: Find Local Red Cross Blood Drives
The American Red Cross is urging individuals to give the gift of life this holiday season and hosts many blood donation locations in Bucks County, according to For the Advance of Bucks County for The Reporter. During the holidays, the national blood supply typically faces challenges due to seasonal illnesses, bad weather, and lower…
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SCORE Bucks County Entrepreneurs Claim Top 2 ‘Spark Bowl’ Awards
What does the creator of a baby sound machine designed primarily to soothe colicky babies have in common with the maker of vegan and gluten-free granola and related products? Both female entrepreneurs who received mentoring services from SCORE Bucks County, Samantha Myers, founder of ByeByeCry, and Rochelle Berg, who founded Living Smart Granola, nabbed the…
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Bucks County Community College Cited as Top Two-Year Institution in Pennsylvania for Supporting Student Transfer Success
A recent U.S. Department of Education report highlighting the top two- and four-year colleges and universities supporting student transfer was released earlier this month with groundbreaking data. Nearly 40% of students transfer at some point during their collegiate journey, and they lose more than 40% of their credits on average when they transfer from one…
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Foundations Community Partnership Seeks Grant, Intern Applicants
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofits for its General Operating Support Grant cycle (GOS). In addition, Foundations Community Partnership’s acclaimed Summer Youth Corps program (SYC) is accepting applications from college students for a paid internship experience with a non-profit organization serving Bucks County. Foundations Community Partnership’s GOS Grant was first…
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Washington Post: Here’s How Bucks County Compares in the National Housing Market Amid Soaring Prices
Home prices in the country are continuing to skyrocket, and Bucks County is no exception, according to a report by Andrew Van Dam for The Washington Post. However, despite peak highs in home prices, there is a record low of available homes nationwide. Some states have seen more units permitted per 100,000 residents. …
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Bucks County Short Fiction Contest Announces Fall 2023 Winners
The Bucks County Short Fiction Contest has announced its Fall 2023 winners. Jennifer Fritch of New Hope won first place for her story, “Hungry.” LWC Allingham of Doylestown captured second place for “Cellar Door.” Lonn Braender of Washington Crossing took third place for “Red Spinny Dress.” Philadelphia writer Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of the nonfiction…
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