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Bucks County Family Honored for Saving a Young Boy From Drowning
Members of a family from Bucks County were recently honored for their efforts in rescuing a boy who was drowning in a local pool. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the recent act of heroism fro the Bensalem Patch. Bensalem residents Veysal Badalov, Zhafar Badalov and Khamida Badalov were recently acknowledged and honored by the Bensalem Council…
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Philadelphia Among Most Foul-Mouthed Cities in Country
If you think Philadelphians swear more than most other city-dwellers each day, you know both the city and its residents well, writes Taylor Linzinmeir for the Newsbreak. Philadelphia has ranked among the ten most foul-mouthed cities in the country, according to a new survey by preply.com. The survey found that Americans are not shy when…
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Doylestown Jewish Deli, Restaurant Continues Operations to Create Namesake Dish for Recent Religious Holiday
A Bucks County delicatessen and restaurant recently continued operations to create a signature dish for a major Jewish holiday. Matzah Balls, a recent addition to the Doylestown dining scene, has seemingly come back from their recent shuttering to serve up their namesake dish for the recent holiday of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Chefs…
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These Bucks County High Schools Are Competing For the Ranking of Best Marching Band
Several Bucks County high schools are neck and neck for the title of best marching band, and fans can vote for their favorites. Staff writers at 94.5 PST wrote about the local schools and their marching bands. Until Oct. 7, fans of several local high school can vote for their favorite marching bands on the…
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Yardley Borough’s History to Be Center of Discussion at Historic Church
A local church will be the location of an upcoming talk on Yardley’s history in the Bucks County area, touching on its deep history. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the upcoming event for the Yardley Patch. The African Methodist Episcopal Church will host and upcoming presentation titled “Yardley Borough’s Hidden Figures and Fascinating Facts in Plain…
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Trevose Career Center Opens Its Doors, Offering Job Services to Local Residents
A Bucks County career center recently opened their latest location in Trevose, a huge help for those looking for jobs and careers. PA CareerLink Bucks County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new location on Wednesday. Shortly thereafter, this was followed by a large job fair to kick off the new center’s operations. The new…
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Prospective Art & Design Students Can Gain Hands-on Experience of the Major at Harcum College
Prospective Art & Design majors are invited to take part in a Harcum College preview of its coursework in an in-depth, personal way. The school’s Oct. 22 “Art & Design Experience” is a morning of hands-on workshops featuring current Harcum College Art & Design majors. The program takes place at the college’s Art & Design…
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Bensalem Builder, Historian Heading to Croatia To Search For Ancient Statues in Archaeological Expedition
A Bucks County builder and historian will be heading to the Adriatic Sea in search of rare and legendary bronze statues. Fred Hagen, owner of Hagen Construction in Bensalem, has been traveling the world in search of adventure for a very long time. In his latest expedition, he will be heading to Croatia in search…
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This Bucks County Park Just Re-Opened and Is Dedicated To All Children of All Abilities
The Miracle League of Northampton Township recently celebrated the reopening of the Miracle League Playground at the Northampton Township Municipal Park in Churchville, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The non-profit that supports more than 250 individuals with disabilities across Bucks County and neighboring communities through its high-quality facilities and sports programs noted that the…
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Morrisville Supermarket Celebrates Community With Food Samples, Fun Activities
In celebration of the communities that shop in their stores, a popular supermarket chain will be hosting events this week. GIANT will be hosting a series of Community Celebrations at their stores this month, with their next one being held in Bucks County this Wednesday. The celebrations are to mark Hispanic Heritage month, where the…
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Fallsington Library Offering Rare, Antique Items For Collectors of All Kinds
A Bucks County library is offering a collection of unique finds at a recent auction they held for they community. The Fallsington Library is hosting an online auction fundraiser to support their operations in the Bucks County area. Original art, pottery, instruments, and vintage goods will be offered through the event. “Stop by during open…
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This Bucks County High School Is Promoting STEM-Based Activities for Girls This Fall
A Bucks County high school is offering STEM-based activities for its female students this coming October. Staff writers at Lower Bucks Times wrote about the upcoming event. Archbishop Wood High School, located at 655 York Road in Warminster, will be hosting an event for local Girl Scouts who are at the Junior and Brownie level…
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Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Takes Home Awards for One of Their Old Trucks
A Bucks County fire company recently won awards for one of their antique trucks, a throwback to the area’s early years of fire safety. The Yardley-Makefield Fire Company took one of their Studebakers to the Relief Engine Co. Ahrens Fox 100th Anniversary in Moorestown, New Jersey over the weekend. Because of the quality of the…
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President of Manor College, Jenkintown, Offers Educator’s View on Student-Loan Debt Forgiveness
Student-loan debt forgiveness is a contentious national issue because of perceived fairness. Our nation is divided on partisan lines. On one hand is the relief needed by recent college graduates in a post-pandemic economy; on the other is the issue of undue taxpayer burden. Both arguments have merit, albeit unequal. Unfortunately, while one side argues…
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Internet Essentials Made All the Difference for This Bucks County Resident During Pandemic
A single Bucks County father of two turned to Internet Essentials during the pandemic when internet access proved to be a necessity for every household, writes Comcast’s Freedom Region Blog. Up until that point, Bilal did not believe the internet was something his family needed. His job kept him on the road for most of…
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These Bucks County COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Will Be Shutting Down Very Soon
After administering over 207,000 doses in the last two years, Bucks County is closing its COVID-19 vaccine clinics, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The Neshaminy Mall clinic already closed last week, and the clinic at Warwick Square shopping center in Warwick is scheduled to be shut down on Friday,…
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This Bucks County Elementary School Received a Donation From a Local Retirement Facility
A Bucks County elementary school recently received a donation from a local retirement facility and hospice care center. Manor Elementary School, a Levittown school that is part of the Pennsbury School District, recently received a donation from Artis Senior Living of Yardley, a local retirement facility, and Serenity Hospice PA, a Bensalem-based hospice center. The…
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Doylestown-Based Biotech Center Receives Backing From a Major Healthcare Equipment Company
A science center in the Bucks County area recently received backing from a major player in the healthcare business sphere. Jeff Ward wrote about the recent partnership for WFMZ. The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC) recently received assistance from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a maker of scientific and healthcare equipment. Through the backing, the Doylestown biotech…
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