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Newtown Natives Open Cosmetics Company in Bristol
Two business partners from Newtown have been operating a successful cosmetics company in Bristol, with their products making waves in the area. Nancy Rokos compiled pictures and told their story for the Bucks County Courier Times. Dr. Yong Liu and Angie Li are co-owners of Fairy Gene, a manufacturing company of cosmetics and skincare products,…
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Bensalem High School Field Hockey Team Dedicates Recent Game to Late Coach
A local field hockey team recently dedicated a game they played to the memory of their beloved coach, who passed away in late 2020. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the game and the coach for the Bensalem Patch. Bensalem High School’s field hockey team, in collaboration with the school’s athletics department, dedicated their recent home game…
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Bucks County Is Now Opening Collection Boxes for Syringes, Needles to Promote Safety
In an effort to keep the area more safe, Bucks County will now have collection boxes for used syringes and needles readily available. Emily Rizzo wrote about the health update for WHYY. “It’s really a great day that we’re able to do this,” District Attorney Matt Weintraub said. “Sharp collection has been taboo. And that’s…
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Food Truck Festival to Be Held In Falls Township. Read To Know When and Where
Looking to find a new favorite food spot? A food truck festival is set to be held in Falls Township this week, with tons of options for hungry locals. Staff writers for the Lower Bucks Times. The food truck festival is set to be held on Sept. 16 at Falls Township Community Park, located at…
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Jamison-Based Victim Advocacy Nonprofit Looking To Grow Their Operations To Help Local Women
A Bucks County organization is looking to increase their staff in an effort to help local women who have and currently are being victimized. The Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) is currently looking to hire more employees and interns so they can continue assisting victims in the Bucks County area. Found in 1974 as Women…
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Project Runway Star Joins Faculty at Harcum College
Harcum College welcomed Philadelphia-based fashion designer and Haitian native Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste, a Project Runway season 19 contestant, to the adjunct faculty ranks this year. He taught his first class on the first day of the new academic year on August 29 on the garden floor terrace of the campus Art & Design Center. Jean-Baptiste…
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Tullytown 9/11 Memorial Utilizes a Piece of Steel From Tower 2 To Commemorate Those Lost in the Tragedy
A Sept. 11 memorial in Tullytown contains a piece of the felled Tower 2 as its centerpiece, bringing a piece of history to Bucks County. Alicia Roberts wrote about the local memorial for CBS Philadelphia. As mourners gathered at memorials around the country, residents of and visitors to Tullytown were able to see a piece…
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Levittown Native, Known for Unicycling His Way Through Town, Brightens Locals’ Days With His Kindness
A Bucks County man has become known for riding through Levittown on his unicycle, befriending countless residents on the way. Matteo Iadonisi wrote about the local man and his unique ride for 6ABC. Robert “Bob” Duffy, a lifelong Levittown resident, began riding a unicycle over four decades ago when he had a route as a…
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Yardley Photographer To Showcase Area’s Unique and Historic Beauty
A photographer from Yardley will be showing the natural beauty of Bucks County through his craft this week. The Yardley Historical Association, in collaboration with local photographer Josh Friedman, will be hosting an event titled “Bucks County’s Beauty and History” on Wednesday. The event will take place at the Old library at Lake Afton, an…
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Jamison Brewery Showcases Famous “Bucks County” Sign on Beautiful Outdoor Property
A Bucks County brewery will be housing a well-known sign on their outdoor property for the next several weeks. Warwick Farm Brewing, located in Jamison, will be showcasing the famous red “Bucks County” sign outside for their popular brewery. The sign is moved throughout the county every few weeks so that a new business can…
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Bensalem High School Junior Earns Coveted Academic Honors from Respected College Board Programs
A student from the Bensalem Township School District has recently been awarded with academic honors for his success. David Diabene, a junior at Bensalem High School, earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. Having been on the principal’s list honor roll student throughout high school, Diabene has shown outstanding academic success when…
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Weekend Wanderer: Please Don’t Make Me Scuba Dive
I told you a few weeks ago I’m about to get scuba certified. I told you this certification is a whole new level of horror. Before I explain, let me just say I love the water. While watching, say, a sunset or birds might be fascinating to some, I could never sit still. But put…
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Home Sellers Start Dropping Prices in July Amid Cooling Housing Market
Home sellers nationwide and in the Philadelphia region started dropping asking prices in July amid signals of a cooling housing market. Dana Anderson, Redfin, put out the welcome mat on the observation for interested readers. Many buyers have become hesitant to pay sky-high prices that have persisted throughout most of the pandemic. That bullish period…
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Upper Black Eddy Native, Paranormal Investigator Searching for the “Beast of Bryn Athyn”
A paranormal investigator with Bucks County roots is now on the hunt for a creature believed to be in the Bryn Athyn area. JD Mullane wrote about the creature and its hunters for the Bucks County Courier Times. Eric Mintel, a paranormal investigator from Upper Black Eddy, has joined forces with two other investigators to…
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New Hope Restaurant, Overlooking The Delaware River, Expanding Dinner Services This Week
A waterfront restaurant in New Hope will be updating its menu for locals and visitors looking for a great meal and view. Jeff Werner wrote about the eatery’s updates for the New Hope-Lambertville Patch. Stella of New Hope is located on the second floor of the Ghost Light Inn, overlooking the Delaware River right near…
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Fairless Hills-Based Nonprofit Packs 200 Backpacks With Snacks, Treats for Local Students
A local nonprofit recently worked with a major food market chain to supply Bucks County children with snacks and supplies for the new school year. United Way of Bucks County, headquartered in Fairless Hills, partnered with Giant Food Stores to pack 200 backpacks for local students. The organization is known for these back-to-school events that…
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Popular Quakertown Butcher To Sell Location, Looking For The Next Person To Take Over His Business
A longtime butcher in the Quakertown area is looking to hang up his smock soon, and he is looking for the next person to take his place. James McGinnis wrote about the change of hands for the Bucks County Courier Times. Marvin Frederick, owner of Frederick’s Family Meats in the Quakertown Farmer’s Market, is looking to…
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Megabus Expands Its Services to 11 Cities, Including Quakertown
Megabus is expanding its Philadelphia service by adding eleven more routes, including to and from Quakertown. Rodrigo Torrejón wrote about the transportation news for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The expansion is the result of a partnership between Coach USA’s intercity bus service and Fullington Trailways, a service with a number of central Pennsylvania routes. The partnership…
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