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Four Statewide Agencies Warn Against Consumption of Fish from Neshaminy Creek Basin
Four Pennsylvania agencies have issued a joint warning about fish caught in the Neshaminy Creek basin that winds through Bucks and Montgomery Counties: Department of Agriculture Department of Environmental Protection Department of Health Fish and Boat Commission The ban resulted from evidence of extremely high levels of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS), a chemical once used to…
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Gov. Tom Wolf Announces Funding for FairyGene, Inc., Newtown Minority-Owned Business
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced the approval of funding for a minority-owned Bucks County business. The resource came through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA). Its design is to support the business in growth and job creation. “This funding is so critical in supporting the growth and…
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Engage Brands, Newtown, Has Boston Market Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum(Stick)
Jay Pandaya, head of Newtown’s Engage Brands, spent much of his 18-month ownership of Boston Market considering next steps for the chain. He now thinks he’s hatched a plan to move it forward, reports Ed Sealover for the Denver Business Journal. Since acquiring the quick-food brand, Engage Brands has been reconsidering its market strategies as…
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Bucks County Wineries’ Harvest Celebration, Which Starts Today, Is Sure to Give Attendees a Grape Time
Harvest Celebration 2021, running today and tomorrow, is one of the last opportunities to taste the fruits of the grape-growing season. The Reporter Online served up the information on this sweet opportunity. The event, coordinated by the Bucks County Wine Trail, offers the expected wine tastings. But it also enables visitors to try some of…
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Newtown Resident Dr. Michelle Burroughs Joins WSFS Bank as VP, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
WSFS Bank named Newtown resident Dr. Michelle Burroughs its new Vice President, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I). Dr. Burroughs will support WSFS in creating and delivering a work environment designed to foster a culture of inclusion and ensure the long-term sustainability of the company’s DE&I efforts. Of his new colleague, Michael L. Conklin,…
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Lawrence Schiller, Lensman for Iconic Marilyn Monroe Pix, Guides Digital Photographers from Newtown Home
Photographer Lawrence Schiller, now living in Newtown, has photographed some influential people in his day, including Paul Newman, Muhammad Ali, and Robert F. Kennedy. His images of a nude Marilyn Monroe, however, may be his most memorable. Bo Koltnow paged through Schiller’s work for WFMZ 69 News. Schiller, a Brooklyn native who moved to Southern…
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U.S. Department of Education Recognizes Three Bucks County School as 2021 Blue Ribbon Honorees
Three Bucks County Schools received national recognition from the U.S. Department of Education. Kate Fishman, Bensalem Patch, covered their achievement as 2021 Blue Ribbon Schools. The federal government launched the Blue Ribbon Schools Program almost 40 years ago. It celebrates high performance and achievement in education, determined primarily by test score data and students’ ability…
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Newtown Husband and Wife Ride in Long-Distance Bike Fundraiser, Looking Circumvent a Family Cancer History
Todd Franklin and his wife are through training. It’s time to ride. They are participating in a 6,000-mile trek from Oregon to New Jersey to raise funds for cancer. The Franklins’ motivation is altruistic — and personal. Stephanie Stalhl explains for CBS3Philly. Bristol Myers Squibb organized the massive, two-wheeled challenge, gathering 230 employees, including Franklin,…
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Levittown Girl Scouts Join Effort to Brighten the Memory of a Dark Day on 9-11 20th Anniversary
For first responders nationwide, 9-11 is a dark day. To brighten its 20th anniversary for local rescue personnel, a corps of volunteers, including Girl Scouts from Levittown, crafted a unique gift for them. Jeff Warner, for Bucks Local News, reported on the small token with a big impact. The idea of presenting fire, police, and…
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CenTrak, Newtown, Expands Real-Time Tracking Capability, Bolstering Its ‘GPS for Hospitals’
CenTrak — the Newtown-based provider of locating, sensing, and security solutions for the healthcare industry — has incorporated a cloud-based data platform into its product line. The integration of Cisco DNA Spaces’ next-gen indoor location platform will boost CenTrak’s data collection and analytic capabilities. The CenTrak Location and Sensing Services app is a real-time locator…
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Four Bucks County School Districts Make Top-Ten List for Highest Financial Investment in Teachers
Bucks County is home to four of the highest-paid school districts in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking by the World Scholarship Forum. The Council Rock School District ranked highest on the list, in fourth place. This school area spends over $12,000 every year per student, excluding special education students. Teachers earn an average salary…
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Bucks County Coffee Shops Brim with Charm, Appeal, and Plenty of Tasty Menu Items
Our area is filled with great places to get a caffeine fix, but some of them stand out from the crowd. Bucks County coffee shops distinguish themselves with something extra: the strongest espresso, the richest cappuccino, or something with a much-needed zing. Nicole Acosta filtered through the best for the Bucks Daily Voice. These local…
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After 30 Years, Becky’s Newtown Deli, a Neighborhood Lunchtime Favorite, Wistfully Says, ‘That’s a Wrap’
Becky’s Newtown Deli, a go-to spot on South State Street in Newtown for three decades, has closed. Jeff Werner covered its exit from the local quick-stop food service options for Bucks Local News. The decision to flip the “Open” sign to “Closed” for the last time came from its owner-operator, Becky Betz. Her onsite history…
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Citing ‘Costs and Effort,’ Newtown Medical Device Manufacturer Delists from the Toronto Stock Exchange
Newtown’s Helius Medical Technologies has decided to eschew the Canadian exchange and concentrate solely on trading domestically. John George covered the strategic move in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Helius is voluntarily delisting from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). In its explanatory statement, the company said that TSX trading volume no longer justifies the expense and…
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Bucks County Community College Takes Top Spot Among Best Community Colleges in Pennsylvania
Bucks County Community College took the top spot for the best community colleges in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released report by WalletHub. To determine where students can receive the best and most affordable education, WalletHub compared community colleges across three key dimensions, including the cost and financing, education outcomes, and career outcomes. These were…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A Newtown Estate That’s Exquisite for Exercise Enthusiasts
Homes are generally a family’s retreat, a spot to escape from the hurly-burly of 21st Century life, nestle in, relax, and renew. And this Newtown estate offers all that. But for those in search of maintaining an active lifestyle at home, especially outdoors, this property will set hearts thumping. . , This five-bedroom, 4.5 bath,…
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Bucks County Ranks High Among Best Counties for Public Schools in Pennsylvania
Bucks County is one of the best counties for public schools in Pennsylvania, according to a newly released report by Public School Review. The ranking is based on the percentage of schools within a county that placed in the top ten percent of all schools in the state. The schools were ranked based on their…
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Council Rock School District Decision to Forego Masks Has Serious Implications for Newtown Sixth Grader
Nine-year-old Carolyn Austin was eager to return to Goodnoe Elementary to start fifth grade. But her Leukemia diagnosis has cancelled her chances at in-person attendance without a mandated mask policy from Council Rock School District. Maggie Kent covered the Newtown family’s concern for 6abc. Elizabeth Austin, Carolyn’s mom, feared sending her into a school building…
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