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New Hope Organization Hosts Talk, Discusses Japanese Design and Artist Who Called Bucks County Home
A Bucks County nonprofit organization recently worked with a Philadelphia museum to teach the history of Japanese-style design. The Raymond Farm Center for Living Arts & Design, located at 6370 Pidcock Creek Road in New Hope, recently held a joint event with the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden that discussed the long and storied history of…
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For Many Students, Popular University of Pennsylvania Course on Ghosts and Afterlife Took on Deeper Meaning During Pandemic
Justin McDaniel, a professor of religious studies who teaches the popular University of Pennsylvania course called “Gods, Ghosts, and Monsters,” has long been intrigued by ghost stories and why they are fascinating to people, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After the pandemic started, he noticed that people’s interest in ghosts and the afterlife…
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Chalfont-Based Roofing Company is One of the Philadelphia Phillies’ Top Business Partners
A Bucks County company has been receiving more recognition now that they are a business partner of one of Philadelphia’s biggest sports teams. John George wrote about the company in the Philadelphia Business Journal. CP Rankin, a Chalfont-based roofing company, recently became a rooftop sponsorship at Citizens Bank Park. The Bucks County company has a…
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Foundations Community Partnership Awards Grants That Will Serve More Than 6,200 Bucks County Residents
Foundations Community Partnership recently awarded an annual grant to several non-profit organizations in the Bucks County area. The Partnership in Youth Services Grant was awarded to 13 different organizations that serve children, young adults, and families in the local area. Collectively, these organizations will help address the behavioral health and human service needs of 6,224…
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Unclaimed Bucks County Veterans to Be Honored in Ceremony this Week
An upcoming ceremony in Bucks County will honor a select few veterans who never received a proper funeral after their ultimate sacrifice. Jeff Werner wrote about the event for the Newtown, PA Patch. An n Unattended Veterans Service is set to be held at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, located at 830 Highland Road in Newtown,…
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Are You Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness?
40 million indebted Americans are awaiting their financial fates after a federal appeals court temporarily halted Biden’s student-loan forgiveness program. The online portal for the program has already seen 22 million applications. While the future is unclear, here’s what those eligible should know in the meantime: How to apply The application to get…
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Doylestown Looking for Volunteers to Help Decorate the Town for the Christmas Season
Event organizers in Bucks County are looking for volunteers to help them decorate one of their most famous towns for the holiday season. Discover Doylestown, a local organization that is headquartered at 63 East State Street in Doylestown, will be organizing the annual decoration of the town with Christmas and holiday decorations. The event will begin…
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Warminster Organization Receives $10K Grant to Build Affordable Housing in Morrisville
A Bucks County nonprofit recently received a needed grant from a local organization that will allow them to create more affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County, located at 539 Jacksonville Road, Ste. 100 in Warminster, recently received a $10,000 grant from the Bucks County Foundation. The funds will be used to build new,…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Ranked as National University for the First Time in Institution’s History
For the first time in its history, Gwynedd Mercy University has been ranked as a national university on U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges Rankings. Previously listed on the publication’s “Best Regional Universities” list, GMercyU has now ranked among top national institutions reflecting its full range of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs and…
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Two Bucks County Field Hockey Teams Make Large Donations to Local Cancer Nonprofit
In an effort to help combat breast cancer in the Bucks County area, two local field hockey teams worked together to raise funds for a major nonprofit. The field hockey teams of Central Bucks High School East and Central Bucks High School West recently sold t-shirts to raise $1,000 for local breast cancer patients. The…
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Yardley Cosmetics Company Collaborates with Bensalem Animal Shelter to Help Locals Find Their Next Pets
A Bucks County cosmetics company and animal shelter are working together to make pet adoptions more accessible to local residents. Staff writers at the Bucks County Courier Times wrote about the collaboration. Doll 10 Beauty, a cruelty-free cosmetics company based out of Yardley, will be working with the Women’s Animal Center, located at 3839 Richlieu…
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Longtime Coach of Girl’s Soccer Team in Warminster Remembered for Winning Over 300 Games
The coach of a major girl’s soccer team in Bucks County is being remembered for his love of the sport and for his players. Rick Woelfel wrote about the coach for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bill Cappo, a beloved longtime Archbishop Wood High School girls’ soccer coach, passed away on Oct. 20 at 75.…
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Plan to Raze Trees at a Villanova Estate Causes Environmentalists to Fervently Bark in Protest
A century old arboretum on a Gilded-Age era estate is the battleground between preservationists, environmentalists, and Lower Merion School District. Activists say that the school district wants to fell hundreds of trees on Villanova’s Oakwell Estate to make room for auxiliary playing fields for Black Rock Middle School. Stacia Friedman got to the root of…
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Peddler’s Village Offers Incredible Shops, Food, and More for the Holidays Starting in Mid-November
As the Christmas season is fast approaching, Peddler’s Village is gearing up for one of their most memorable times of the year. Peddler’s Village, a countryside shopping, dining, lodging, and family entertainment destination in the heart of historic Bucks County, PA, will celebrate the holiday season this year with free displays and events, including a…
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Gwynedd Mercy University President Deanne H. D’Emilio Named PBJ Woman of Distinction
Gwynedd Mercy University’s President Deanne H. D’Emilio earned the title of Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2022 Woman of Distinction. The publication’s program celebrates women who are trailblazers and tenacious leaders with a vision at their respective institutions. D’Emilio was selected from a pool of almost 300 nominees and joins 35 women from the region. This year’s…
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Get the Latest Strategies and Tips in RKL’s 2022 Year-End Tax Planning Guide
The year is almost over, which means it’s time to start thinking about your taxes. While the thought of filing your taxes may inspire stress or overwhelm for many, a painless tax season is possible, if you take the proper time to prepare. To help you get ready, professional services firm RKL, which has an…
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New Hope Shop Offers Tie-Dye Clothing Items, Other Designer Fashion Goods for a Charitable Cause
A store in Bucks County has become known for their unique style used in the vast majority of the clothing items that they sell. Staff writers at Bucks County Magazine wrote about the local shop. New Life Art, LLC, located at 6618 Lower York Road in New Hope, offers a wide variety of clothes with…
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Harcum Professor Publishes Guide to Engage Online Learners, Highlights Dozens of Virtual Teaching Tips
When Early Childhood Program Director Dr. Joanne Ricevuto had to take a few classes online toward her doctoral degree, it wasn’t always the best experience. Often, she felt disengaged from her instructors. While the desired outcome (earning her doctorate degree in education) was attained, she knew there had to be a better way to reach…
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