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Safely Dispose of Unused Medication at These Bucks County Locations This Weekend
Several Bucks County businesses and establishments are collecting unused medications as part of a national safety initiative this weekend. Ed Doyle wrote about the take-back locations for TAP into Doylestown. If you were looking to clean out your medicine cabinet and get rid of your unused medication in a safe way, then National Prescription Drug…
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Fairless Hills Elementary School Honors Local First Responders With Snack Baskets, Fun Interactions
A Bucks County elementary school recently collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to honor their work in he community. Oxford Valley Elementary School, located at 430 Trenton Road in Fairless Hills, recently celebrated School Safety Week by honoring first responders that keep their communities safe. Students and staff of the elementary school, a part of…
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Abington Native Ash Carter— Harvard Professor, Physicist, Former Defense Secretary — Dies Aged 68
Ash Carter, an Abington native and Harvard professor with a degree in theoretical physics who served as Defense Secretary under the Obama administration, died of a heart attack on October 24 aged 68. Nancy A. Youssef and Michael R. Gordon reported his loss in The Wall Street Journal. “President Obama and I relied on Ash’s…
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Gwynedd Mercy’s School of Business and Education Presents 6th Annual Aspiring Educator’s Leadership Symposium
On Nov. 3, Gwynedd Mercy University will host a virtual symposium from 5 PM until 9 PM on the topics of Neurodiversity, Brain Health, and Student Success for PreK-12 and Higher Education. Educators, counselors, students, Administrators, parents, and anyone interested in the presentation’s topics are invited to attend. The event will include virtual workshops focusing…
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Trevose-Based Manufacturer Celebrates 75 Years of Local Business
A Bucks County manufacturing company just celebrated a major milestone in their long and productive history within the area. Theresa Hegel wrote about the local company for the Advertising Speciality Institute. Penn Emblem, located at 2577 Interplex Drive in Trevose, recently celebrated 75 years of business in the Bucks County and Philadelphia areas. The company…
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Bucks County Resident, Israeli Native Appointed Leader of Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
An Israeli native, who now calls Bucks County his home, was recently made the leader of a major organization in Philadelphia. Jarrad Saffron wrote about the new business leader in the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. Ravid Butz was just named as the new executive director of the Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce, an organization that connects business…
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These Two Bucks County Municipalities Are the Latest Local Areas to Enact Earned Income Tax
After the majority of the Bucks County area has adopted an earned income tax, two local municipalities are following suit. Peg Quann wrote about the recent financial news in the Bucks County Courier Times. Langhorne and Morrisville are the latest areas to enact an earned income tax. Morrisville’s began in July and Langhorne’s will begin…
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Holy Family University To Host Inaugural Interfaith Symposium at Philadelphia Campus
Holy Family University will be hosting an event that will bring leaders and worshippers of all faiths together to find common ground. Holy Family University Interfaith will proudly present its Inaugural Interfaith Symposium, “Honoring our Neighbor’s Faith: How Interfaith Conversations Build Community,” on Nov. 17 at 5 PM at the University’s Northeast Philadelphia campus. The event will present…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Secluded Farmhouse Property in Upper Black Eddy
A gorgeous house in the Upper Black Eddy area, with a large property and historic architecture, has recently gone up for sale. . . Once used as the summer residences of the Guggenheim family, this farmhouse property is a historic masterpiece of a home. . . With a perfect view of the Delaware River, the…
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Bradford White Corp. Remains Fired Up in Its Advocacy of Skilled Trade Careers in HVAC and Plumbing
Bradford White Corp. — the manufacturer of water heaters and boilers — continues its ongoing initiative to promote the trades to the workforce of tomorrow. Under a charitable giving initiative titled Industry Forward, the Ambler-headquartered manufacturer promotes the wide variety of skilled labor opportunities available in the plumbing and HVAC industry that can lead to…
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New Owners of Bristol Axe-Throwing Center Are Excited to Bring Fresh Offerings to Bucks County Residents
A Bucks County couple recently became the new owners of a popular axe-throwing center, with new plans to make it even more fun. Samantha Bambino wrote about the new owners for the Lower Bucks Times. Stumpy’s Hatchet House Bucks County has found its new owners in Alisa and Scott Kuppe who are excited to bring…
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Doylestown Nonprofit Working to Make Area Even More Beautiful by Planting 80,000 Daffodil Bulbs
A Bucks County organization is working to make one of the most popular towns in the area even more festive with flowers. Ed Dolye wrote about the flowery event for TAP into Doylestown. Bucks Beautiful is planning on making Central Bucks even more beautiful by planting 80,000 daffodil bulbs at eleven locations this fall. The…
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Langhorne Judge Marries Couple in Their Late 80s, Celebrates Their Long-Awaited Decision
A Bucks County judge recently had the pleasure of marrying a couple who proved that it is never too late to follow your heart. Magisterial District Judge Daniel Baranoski recently married Edward Klopp, an 89-year-old USMC Korean War Veteran, and Lily Eppinger, 87. The couple has been together for almost 40 decades. “Congratulations to the…
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1950s-Era Public Housing Site in Glenside Relaunched as Affordable Housing Community
North Hills Manor, a redevelopment project in Glenside, has transformed a a 1950s-era public housing unit into a high-quality 50-unit affordable housing community. Located at 3115 Walnut Avenue, the site also includes a new 2,6380-sq.-ft. community building. North Hills Manor’s 17-building site includes apartments with one to four bedrooms, as well as townhomes. The high-quality…
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Two Financial Consultants Celebrate Their Grand Openings in Newtown, Will Work Next Door to Each Other
Two financial consultants just celebrated their new offices opening in Bucks County, and they will be working literally side-by-side. Diener Money Management and Oak & Stone Capital Advisors just celebrated their new locations opening to the public this past weekend. With several local companies attending the event to provide food and drinks, the two financial…
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Doylestown-Based Marketing Agency Sets Industry Standard with Three Major Awards
Sagefrog Marketing Group — a Doylestown-based marketing agency with offices in Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, and Princeton, N.J. — is quickly setting the gold standard in its industry. Specializing in B2B healthcare, technology, industrial, and business services, Sagefrog has won three awards this year: Philadelphia Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia Business…
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Bucks County Kids Will Get Special Treat Over Halloween Weekend with Concert, Party in Newtown
With Halloween fast approaching, Bucks County children will have the chance to celebrate in style with a big concert and party. Jeff Werner wrote about the Halloween festivities for the Newtown, PA Patch. The high-energy, interactive YoYo’s Halloween Concert and Costume Party for kids is coming to Bucks County for one show only on Oct.…
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Perkasie Museum Offers Holiday Crafts, Other Festivities as the Christmas Season Approaches
A popular Bucks County museum and organization will be offering holiday crafts for visitors in the near future as the season approaches. Pearl S. Buck International, located at 520 Dublin Road in Perkasie, will be hosting their Holiday Craft Show from Nov. 25 – Dec. 4. Organized by the Pearl S. Buck Volunteer Association, the…
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