Bucks County
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Bucks County Partnership with Collar Counties Aims for Affordable Electricity
The Bucks County partnership with surrounding counties aims to keep the power on in an efficient and cost-reductive way, writes Peg Quan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks and Montgomery counties are joining Chester and Delaware counties to purchase electricity wholesale in 2025. The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has been working with the…
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Going Against the Grain: These Gluten-Free Bucks County Bakeries Offer Flourless Favorites
While wheat is an essential ingredient in baked goods, not everyone can stomach some flour. Luckily, baking has evolved to use alternative ingredients accessible to all dietary restrictions. These gluten-free Bucks County bakeries have delectable treats that are sure to satisfy the celiac soul, according to Emily Kovach in PA Eats. Haasis Gluten-Free Bakery…
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SCORE to Offer 5 Free Biz Webinars in November
In a continued effort to keep the local business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer five free webinars in November. On Nov. 8, SCORE will offer “IRS: Tip Reporting and Other Tax Resources.” Led by Leslie Chambers and Richard Furlong, Internal Revenue Service senior stakeholder liaisons, the webinar will offer essential tax insights for…
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Bucks County to Receive Millions from Opioid Settlement
Bucks County has earned millions of dollars in opioid settlement money in 2022 and will receive millions more for 2023, write Ed Mahon and Kate Giammarise for Spotlight PA. According to data from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust, Bucks County received over $4.6 million in…
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Parts of U.S. 1, I-95 in Bucks County to Be Reconstructed in Massive Project. Here’s What to Know
As the new year begins, two major roads that go through Bucks County are set to see a large reconstruction take place in the near future. Kenny Cooper and Emily Rizzo wrote about the reconstruction for WHYY. Both U.S. 1 and I-95 will see major reconstruction take place in 2023, with the Pennsylvania Department of…
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These Two Bucks County Towns Are Among the Most Unique in Pennsylvania
Two Bucks County towns earned the top spots for the most unique small towns in The Keystone State, writes Luana Ferreira for The Traveler. The towns were ranked based on their potential for a weekend getaway based on tourist attractions, local cuisine, green spaces, hiking trails, retail outlets, historical sites, and cultural hubs. …
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Startup Bucks Seeks Bucksco-Based Leader with Experience in Fundraising
Startup Bucks is seeking a new executive director as co-founder, Jon Mercer has decided to step back from his role, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded in 2019, Startup Bucks has been a cornerstone for local startups, providing invaluable advice and resources. Mercer’s tenure saw the inception of innovative programs like…
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Push to Expand National Wild and Scenic Rivers Designation to Delaware River Tributaries
The Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River Partnership is making strides to add Delaware River tributaries into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS), writes John Best for Lehigh Valley Live. Recently, the National Parks Service undertook a study pinpointing several tributaries flowing from Pennsylvania and New Jersey into the Delaware River that…
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Visit Bucks County Reports Strong Year for County Tourism Industry with $1.2 Billion Economic Impact
Visit Bucks County shared visitation data and marketing strategies with nearly 200 tourism professionals and local organizations at its 2023 Annual Meeting held earlier this week, writes Megan Connelly for Visit Bucks County. According to Visit Bucks County’s data, Bucks County welcomed 8 million visitors in 2022, which generated $1.2 billion in economic impact. The…
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Beneduce Vineyards in Nearby New Jersey Gets Excellent Scores from Well-Renowned Wine Critic
Beneduce Vineyards in nearby Pittstown, New Jersey, which is already known as one of the top East Coast producers, has now been provided with even more credibility after receiving excellent scores from reviewer Stuart Pigott, who is a member of wine critic James Suckling’s highly regarded staff, writes Paul Vigna for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Beneduce…
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Largest Modern-Era Hindu Temple Outside of India Opens Near Bucks County
The largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era opened this week near Bucks County, in Robbinsville, New Jersey, according to a staff report from WHYY. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham was built using four varieties of marble from Italy and limestone from Bulgaria. It was hand-carved by artisans in India and then shipped more…
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Bucks County Startup Using AI to Help Students Prep for SAT Exams Raises $1.5M in Seed Funding
Bucks County startup MentoMind, which wants to use AI to change how students prep for SAT exams, has managed to raise $1.5 million in seed funding, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has already had a successful pilot in India and is now looking to gain traction in the United States.…
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Warm Spell Slows the Changing Colors of Local Foliage. See How Bucks County’s Trees Are Faring
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has shared a chart showing the changing color of leaves in the state. The chart shows how a recent warm spell is slowing down the natural color changes of Pennsylvania trees, a common and beloved sight in the state every fall season. Green areas indicate that the…
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Delaware Valley University To Offer Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant
Delaware Valley University has partnered with Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development (WED) to offer the Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant program that provides a pathway for individuals who had to pause their college or career training programs. The grant will pay for tuition and other expenses for qualified individuals who re-enroll…
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Penn Community Bank Deepens Relationships with Customers, Local Businesses
Penn Community Bank has hired a new cash management leader and expanded treasury and merchant services to strengthen relationships with customers and local businesses. Michelle Brennan is a graduate of York College and has over a decade of industry experience. She will serve as the Cash Management Sales Team Leader. “I’m excited to be a…
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Five Bucks County Towns Rank Among Places with Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Pennsylvania
Five Bucks County places are among the fifty cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, according to a new report from Stacker. Langhorne ranked highest at No. 28 with a 1-year price increase of $23,830 (4.7 percent) and a five-year price increase of $154,075 (41.1 percent). A typical home value in Langhorne is now …
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Bucks County Officials Remind Residents to Stay Alert When Signing Heating Contracts
With the cold weather approaching, the Bucks County Government is warning residents to stay on top of the fine print in their heating contracts. Now that the weather is cooling down, Bucks County residents are getting ready with heating companies to ensure that they have proper temperature control in their homes. This means that contracts…
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Penn Community Bank CEO One of 2023’s Most Powerful Women to Watch, According to American Banker
Jeane M. Vidoni, president and CEO of Penn Community Bank, has been named one of the Most Powerful Women to Watch by American Banker. The Most Powerful Women initiative recognizes individuals and groups who have shown exceptional leadership skills and successful performance in financial services, and who are committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion…
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