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Capital Health ‘Micro Hospital’ Project Near Oxford Valley Mall to Recover from Pandemic Halt
The Capital Health renovation of the former Forest Health Medical Center near Oxford Valley Mall is again progressing toward completion. John George reported the project’s revised timeline, delayed by COVID-19, in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 55,000-sq.-ft. building that once was a specialty hospital serving surgical weight-loss patients. It is again on track, after stalling,…
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Krimpets and Cryptocurrency in One Stop: Doylestown Store Gains Bitcoin ATM
The Global Gas Station at 3611 North Easton Road in Doylestown enables the purchase of most convenience-store merchandise: fuel, newspaper, Tastykakes, lottery tickets. But now, customers can also purchase (and sell) Bitcoin, using an onsite ATM. The functionality comes from supplier Hippo Kiosks LLC, located in Whitehall in the Lehigh Valley. The machine allows customers…
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DIY Network Cancelled Newtown Craftsman Jeff Devlin, But His New Career Hasn’t Left Him Pining
Although it has been about a year since DIY Network cancelled the Jeff Devlin reality series Stone House Revival, the Newtown native hasn’t been sitting around gathering (saw)dust. Lisa Arnett reported on Devlin’s career renovation for HGTV. Stone House Revival was a fix-it show that concentrated on the centuries-old homes in Bucks County. The work…
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Tallying the Towns: National 2022 Rating Reveals Best Bucks County Communities; One Ranks A+
Niche, the Pittsburgh data analysis firm, released the results of its 2022 assessment of U.S. towns and communities. The annual study considers quality-of-life factors such as public schools, housing, family friendliness, crime/safety, and diversity. The Bucks County location with this highest score for this year (A+) is Woodside, less than two miles southwest of Yardley.…
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EPAM Systems Officially Supports Ukraine; Will Cease Service to Russian Clients ‘Quickly’
Newtown-based EPAM Systems Inc. has clarified what was seen internally as a “neutral” stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Joseph N. DiStefano, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, covered the company’s latest messaging and related actions. The initial corporate response to Russia’s invasion came from EPAM founder and chief executive, Arkadiy Dobkin. The staff in Newtown…
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EPAM System’s Employees Express Outrage Over CEO Response to War in Ukraine; ‘I Am Furious,’ Posts One
Employees of EPAM Systems, the Newtown-headquartered tech firm, are responding sharply to posted comments from its CEO on the war in Ukraine. The international strife hits close to home for the staff, as 14,000 of them work in the now-war-torn country, with 18,000 more of them at risk in Belarus and Russia. Ryan Gallagher encapsulated…
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Amazon Freebies: Shipping, Cloud Storage, Streaming Trials, and a Bucks County Community College Degree
Amazon is helping its employees get the education they need to develop their careers by providing them with free college tuition for 180 colleges and universities, including Bucks County Community College. Sydney Lake cracked open the book on this program for Fortune. The online retailer made the move following a June 2021 poll it conducted…
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Acclaimed Poets Take Part in Bucks County Community College Spring Series
Bucks County Community College’s long-running Wordsmiths poetry reading series continues a proud tradition at 7:30 p.m. on April 29, with an event featuring two acclaimed poets: Jane Hirshfield and Luray Gross. The authors will read at the college’s Zlock Performing Arts Center on the Newtown campus. The reading will be preceded by a VIP reception…
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Debut Episode of Public Television’s ‘GardenFit’ Has Newtown Farmer Digging Deep
As any weekend gardener knows, maintaining a backyard plot can yield a host of sore muscles. Spread that small-scale effort across the acreage of a commercial farm and it’s easy to see that agribusiness professionals can easily overextend themselves physically. Preventing those injuries is one goal of GardenFit, a new show covered by Kim Douglas…
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Newtown Software Outsourcing Company EPAM Evacuates Engineers from Ukraine
EPAM Systems, the Newtown-based company with software engineers in Ukraine, is responding quickly to the international danger to both its workforce and its ongoing ability to conduct business. Joseph N. DiStefano, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, reported the corporate concern for the welfare of all. The software-outsourcing firm has about 14,000 employees in Ukraine. Several thousand…
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Want to Dine Like the Bridgerton Family? Bucks County Community College Can Show You How
Local chefs who are fans of Netflix’ Bridgerton can learn the secrets to creating its signature, sumptuous dishes. A Gilded Age culinary class at Bucks County Community College (Bucks) breaks down the grandiose meals of the late 1870s — the time frame of the series — and makes them accessible to home cooks. The Apr.…
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YMCA Bucks County Enters into Partnership to Augment Traditional Sports with Esports
YMCA of Bucks County has partnered with Metro Esports, an esports lounge and technology-based education center in Warminster, to open a gaming lounge at the YMCA’s Doylestown branch. The partnership will provide YMCA members, county residents, and the surrounding community with a welcoming and inclusive outlet to explore gaming, camps, and technology geared toward all…
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YMCA of Bucks County Seeks Applicants for Teacher/Childcare Positions
The YMCA of Bucks County has several jobs open across its various branches. It seeks applicants with teacher/childcare experience who are 21+ for lead positions and 18+ for aids and assistants. Childhood educational services through the YMCA of Bucks County are tiered: Therefore, the roles require some experience in caring for children who range in…
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The Birches at Newtown Recognized with ‘Best of Senior Living’ Award
Senior living community The Birches at Newtown has been recognized by A Place for Mom, a Seattle-based nonprofit senior care referral service. It was named a “Best of Senior Living” award recipient for 2022. The distinction is extended to only 1–2 percent of senior care providers nationwide and in Canada. A Place for Mom evaluates…
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Brutus the Centurion, Bucks County Community College Mascot, Celebrates Sixth Birthday
Brutus the Centurion, the Bucks County Community College mascot, turned six on Feb. 16. His outdoor party — attended by masked students — was marked with s’mores and cupcakes by a firepit, indicative of a February birthday. Given his Roman military background, however, he could have easily as toughed out a birthday dip in the…
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Bucks County Community College Dream Builder Awards Honor Four Local Leaders Who Built Upon MLK’s Vision
Bucks County Community College, which has been making the dream of higher education a reality for nearly six decades, will honor four individuals with its inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dream Builder Awards on February 24. President Felicia L. Ganther, J.D., Ph.D., and the Board of Trustees will present awards to leaders of corporate,…
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Council Rock High School Alum Launches Printfresh Pajama Brand, Whose Sales Are Anything But Sleepy
Leo Voloshin is living the dream. His co-owned pajama brand Printfresh has surpassed $10 million in revenue in two short years, enabling a fitful night’s sleep for the former Council Rock High School North student and his wife. Lisa Dukart uncovered the details of the business in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Voloshin’s wife, Amy, awoke…
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YMCA of Bucks County: Give Your 2022 New Year’s Resolution a Technological Kick in the Gym Shorts
According to Inc. magazine, the average lifespan of a New Year’s resolution is about three weeks, meaning that most Bucks County residents who committed to better fitness in 2022 probably parked themselves in front of Netflix’ Ozark (Season 4) on Jan. 19 and haven’t moved since. The YMCA of Bucks County, however, may represent an…
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