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Bucks County Community College to Host Financial Aid Information Night Later This Month
As the cost of higher education keeps climbing, Bucks County Community College can help you reach your goals with Financial Aid Information Night on Feb. 28, at 6:30 OM in the Linksz Pavilion of the Newtown campus located at 275 Swamp Road in Newtown. “At the free information session, parents and students will learn how to…
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Popular New Jersey-Based Deli to Open Latest Location in Newtown
A well-known delicatessen from New Jersey will be opening their latest location in one of Bucks County’s most popular towns. Jeff Werner wrote about the new eatery for the Newtown, PA Patch. The Borscht Belt, with its main location at 19 Bridge Street in Stockton, NJ, will be opening their first Bucks County location in…
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Foundations Community Partnership’s #FCPresents Features Acclaimed Author, Speaker Joan Garry
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) welcomes internationally recognized champion for the non-profit sector, Joan Garry, to Bucks County on March 15 at Bucks County Community College’s Zlock Performing Arts Center from 9 – 11:30 AM. Sponsored by Comcast, Garry will discuss the “Key Attributes of Thriving Nonprofits” during her keynote address. “We are thrilled that the…
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Holy Family University Awarded It’s On Us PA Grant from the Governor’s Office
For the sixth consecutive year, Holy Family University has been awarded the It’s On Us PA grant. The Pennsylvania Governor’s Office announced on Jan. 10 that Holy Family University is among the 39 Pennsylvania institutions of higher education that will receive grants to combat sexual violence on campus. The University will be awarded $40,000 that…
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An Influential Abolitionist Once Made a Speech at a Bucks County Theatre. Read to Learn When and Where
One of the most important abolitionists in the country once made his way to Bucks County in order to spread his message of freedom and liberation. Frederick Douglass, the influential social reformer whose writing and speeches made a significant impact in American history, once made a stop at the Newtown Theatre to give a speech…
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Bucks County Community College Encourages High School Scribes to Enter 36th Annual Poetry Contest
Bucks County Community College, which has been nurturing writers for more than 50 years, calls on creative young people to enter the 36th annual Bucks County High School Poet of the Year contest for the chance to win $300. Students have until Friday, March 10 to submit three original poems, according to Dr. Ethel Rackin, director…
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George School Sophomore, Member of School’s Basketball Team Stands Out in the Friends Schools League
A Bucks County basketball player is helping his school’s team head to the upper echelons of a local private school league. Jared Leveson wrote about the young player for City of Basketball Love. Luke Melniczak, a sophomore at the George School in Newtown and a member of the school’s basketball team, has been aiding his…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Colonial Farmhouse With Spectacular Private Garden in Newtown
A uniquely historical and scenic Bucks County residence has just hit the market, and it is the perfect spot for those who love the outdoors. . . Hortulus Farm is arguably one of the most spectacular private gardens on the American East Coast. Built in 1793, it is one of the most antique homes that…
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Holy Family University to Host 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Debate at Main Campus
Holy Family University will host a 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Debate, sponsored by the Northeast Times and the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee. The event is scheduled for April 18 at the Campus Center Gymnasium, located at 9801 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia. Doors open at 6 PM, and the event will begin at…
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PA Fish & Boat Commission Authorizes Grant to Remove Spring Garden Dam on Neshaminy Creek in Newtown
Bucks County will soon see a change to one of its bodies of water as state authorities move to make changes to the environment. Staff writers from Explore Venango wrote about the impact on local waterways. During its quarterly business meeting, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission authorized a Fish Passage and Habitat Restoration Grant for…
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Veterans from Various Parts of Bucks County to be Laid to Rest in Newtown This Week
A ceremony is scheduled to be held in Bucks County this week in order to honor several local heroes who will be laid to rest. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the upcoming ceremony for the Warminster Patch. The local community is invited to attend Unattended Veterans Service at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, located at 830 Highland…
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Pennsylvania Game Commission Begins Testing Deer in Bucks County for Dangerous Chemicals
The deer population in Bucks County is being tested for traces of chemicals, which could be detrimental to both animals and humans. Aaron Moselle wrote about the testing for WHYY. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has been focusing on testing the local deer population for PFSAs and PFSOs, a type of chemical that can make its…
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Singers, Songwriters Coming to Famous Bucks County Theater for a Night of Music and Conversation
One of Bucks County’s most well-known theaters will be hosting a night of music and conversation in the very near future. The Newtown Theatre will present “Singer-Songwriters in the Round: The Stories Behind the Songs” on Feb. 4 at 8 PM. Part concert, part conversation, this special evening will bring together five singer-songwriters to play their…
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Newtown Rail Trail Project Receives $2.5 Million in State, Federal Grants
A Bucks County trail recently received a large amount of funds through major grants, allowing further updates to the popular outdoor spot. The construction of Newtown Rail Trail received $2.5 million in federal and state grants, which will help fund the second phase of the project as it extends into Northampton Township. The receipt of…
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Bucks County Community College’s Hicks Arts Center Unveils New Exhibit This Week
Bucks County Community College will soon host an art exhibit that features the work of several artists working with a singular concept. The college’s Hicks Art Center Gallery is pleased to present a group exhibition of new and historic art works featuring U.S. and internationally based artists. “Code Number Safe [Un]Safe” will be on view from Jan. 18 through March 4. The group exhibition will feature sculpture, painting, drawing, collage, assemblage, photography and video works by various artists. Miriam Carpenter, Paul W. Evans, Helen Rebekah Garber, Hand Drawn Map Association (KrisHarzinski), Daniel Healey, Edward Ellis…
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Holy Family University Appoints Wendy K. Parsons as Vice President for Advancement
Holy Family University named Wendy K. Parsons as the new Vice President for Advancement, charged with leading the university’s fundraising efforts in support of its ambitious strategic plan. Wendy Parsons, an advancement leader with more than 25 years of experience, comes to Holy Family from Albright College where she served as vice president for advancement.…
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Newtown Resident, Former ‘Good Morning America’ Producer, Remembered for Her Long Career in Television
A Bucks County woman is being remembered for her contributions to the worlds of news and entertainment, as well has her amazing backstory. Frederica Gaffney, a Newtown resident, passed away on Jan. 6. A longtime resident of the Bucks County town, she also lived in Washington Crossing for many years. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts in…
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Second Location for Árdana Food and Drink Opening in Newtown
A second location for Árdana Food and Drink is opening in Newtown. Inspired by the small village of Árdana in Cyprus — as well as influences from across the region, including Italian and Middle Eastern flavors — Árdana’s menu offers a meze style of dining, perfect for sharing, and with bright flavors created with fresh…
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