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Archbishop Wood High School Senior Addresses Local Schools to Discuss Important Scholarship
A Bucks County high school student addressed several nearby schools to discuss the impact and importance of a major scholarship. Megan Mayro, a senior at Archbishop Wood High School and a Neumann Scholar, recently took to a video conference where she addressed all of the parochial school candidates who qualified to receive the same scholarship…
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St. Mary Medical Center’s Heart Lab Receives $1 Million Grant from Major Biopharmaceutical Company
One of Bucks County’s biggest hospitals was just given a large grant for their new heart lab, allowing patients to have access to lifesaving treatments. Staff writers at the Bucks County Courier Times wrote about the grant. St. Mary Medical Center was just gifted a $1 million grant that will go toward the improvement of…
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A Pennsylvania Sports Association Will Be Recognizing Horse Caregivers at the Parx Racetrack in Bensalem
The people behind the popular horse races of Bucks County are being recognized for their hard work by a major sports association. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the recent recognition in the Levittown Patch. The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association will recognize over 200 grooms, hot walkers, and exercise riders who tirelessly work behind the scenes throughout…
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Yardley’s ‘Chanukah Village’ is Returning to the Area This Weekend. Here’s What to Know
A major holiday celebration will be held in Bucks County this weekend, with an important tradition being the centerpiece of the event. Yardley’s “Chanukah Village” will be held on Main Street on Dec. 18 at 3 PM. Celebrating one of the most important religious holidays this time of the year, the Village will host a…
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Glenside Pub Crawl, Sidelined by Other Priorities in 2016, Returns
Chuck Dougherty’s idea for a mobile party that would travel from one Glenside watering hole to another started small. But over the outing’s ensuing 20 years, it surged in popularity and gained an official title: the Glenside Pub Crawl. Dougherty’s familial responsibilities eventually made it unsustainable. But, as reported by Ryan Genova in the Glenside…
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Bucks County Board of Commissioners Approves $5.5M For Local Emergency Services
One of Bucks County’s most important branches of public safety is being awarded a generous amount of funds to help them in their efforts. The Bucks County Board of Commissioners allocated $5.47 million in federal COVID-relief dollars to the county’s nonprofit emergency medical services providers this week. Approved by a unanimous vote of the Commissioners,…
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Jamison Nonprofit Visits Local Elementary School to Teach Students About Important Safety Practices
A Bucks County nonprofit has partnered with a state crime prevention organization to teach local children important safety practices. The Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA), located at 2370 York Road, Ste B1 in Jamison, recently worked with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency on “Project Safe and Smart”, an educational program that brings safety…
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Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in the U.S.
In the age of inflation, it’s hard to stretch your cash and keep a steady savings. Sometimes even with a stable salary it can be difficult to make ends meet. If you’re looking to pivot towards a higher-paying field or are pursuing a lucrative degree, here are the top ten highest-paying careers in the U.S.…
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Fallsington Library Receives $2,000 Grant for Popular Science, Art Program
A Bucks County library just received a prestigious grant so that they will be able to continue one of their most popular programs. The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance has awarded a $2,000 matching grant to support Fallsington Library’s popular Science Meets Art program in 2023. The library’s signature monthly program features unique themes that appeal…
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Domestic Tourism Boost Philadelphia’s Center City Retail Scene
Retailers in Philadelphia are getting a major boost from the recovery of domestic tourism back to its pre-pandemic levels, but lagging international travel is dampening a further surge, writes Jack Rogers for Globest.com. A new report from JLL on prime urban retail corridors found that domestic tourism is currently above the pre-pandemic levels in six…
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Langhorne-Based Craft Ice Company Projecting Growth by Factor of 40 Next Year
A Bucks County company is bringing their luxury products to customers across the country, offering an icy creation for a fun time. Lisa Dukart wrote about the company for The Business Journals. Langhorne-based Lux Ice, a craft ice startup, is undergoing a rapid expansion and is expecting to grow by a factor of 40 next…
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Bucks County Police Chief Investigated Recently-Solved ‘Boy in the Box’ Case Decades Ago
After decades of wondering what would come of an infamous case he investigated, a Bucks County police chief’s involvement is being remembered. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the police chief for the Bensalem Patch. Kenneth Coluzzi, the Police Chief for Lower Makefield Township, has a special connection to the infamous “Boy in the Box” case that…
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Neshaminy High School Senior Creates a New Lending Library for His Eagle Scout Project
An Eagle Scout from Bucks County just completed his final project, which will allow local residents to have access to incredible books. Tim Fisher, a resident of Feasterville and a Neshaminy High School senior, recently created a new Free Little Lending Library, which he built in order to fulfill a requirement of becoming an Eagle…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States To Start a Business in 2023
A new Forbes Advisor report places Pennsylvania among the top five states to start a business in 2023, writes Kelly Main for Forbes. To rank the best and worst states to start a business in 2023, Forbes Advisor looked at 18 key metrics across five categories that impact businesses and their ability to succeed, including…
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A Fitness Director for the YMCA of Bucks County Was Recently Named ‘America’s Favorite Instructor’
A well-respected Bucks County health and wellness director has been voted as the best fitness instructor in the entire country. Megan McCuen, the Director of Group Wellness for the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties, was recently voted as “America’s Favorite Instructor” by Burnalong. A popular instructor on the online program Y Wellness 24/7, McCuen has more…
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Recent Winner of ‘Beat Bobby Flay’ to Serve Guests at Year-End Dining Experience in New Hope
One of Bucks County’s most popular restaurants will be hosting a memorable years-end dining experience with a top chef. Stella of New Hope, located in the Ghost Light Inn at 50 South Main Street in New Hope, is ending 2022 on a high note with a special New Year’s Evemulti-course prix fixe menu from acclaimed Executive Chef…
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Bristol-Based Philanthropist Donates $100 Bills to Around 500 People in Recent Food Line
A well-known Bucks County philanthropist recently offered a unique helping hand to those struggling this holiday season. Staff writers and photographers covered the event for the Bucks County Courier Times. A community member dressed up as Santa Claus had an extra holiday surprise for people who had come to pick up fresh produce from the…
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Bucks County Politician Announced as New Member of Governor-Elect’s Advisory Board
A Bucks County politician was recently named as the most recent addition to one of the Governor-Elect’s new boards. John Cordisco, the former Chair of the Bucks County Democrats, will be joining Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro and Lt. Governor-Elect Austin Davis’ incoming administration on the transition advisory committee on economic development. “I am honored and humbled…
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