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Warrington Man Tapped to Lead New Healthcare Vertical Within WSFS Bank’s Commercial Banking Division
Warrington resident Kevin McKeown has been named WSFS Bank’s Senior Vice President, Director of Healthcare Banking and will lead the new healthcare vertical within the company’s Commercial Banking Division. McKeown will report to Jim Wechsler, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Banking. The Healthcare Banking group will be focused on providing financial services solutions…
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Annual Rubber Duck Race Returning to Warrington in Late September
The Warrington Lions Club will host its third annual rubber ducky race fundraiser during Warrington Day on Sept. 24 at 5:00 PM. The vent will be held in the Neshaminy Creek at Lower Nike Park. Everyone is invited to adopt one or more of the 3,000 rubber ducks that will race for chances to win…
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Bristol-Area Museum To Host Games, Music at Historical Event in September
The Grundy Museum will be hosting an entertaining evening of games and music called “That’s Entertainment” in early September. Staff writers for Lower Bucks Times wrote about the upcoming event. Curatorial consultant John Whitenight and museum staff will be hosting the event on Sept. 9 from 7:30 PM to 9 PM. Of all the activities…
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Bucks County Police Departments Lay Out Plans to Keep Students Safe for Upcoming School Year
Several Bucks county police departments are their police chiefs have begun to lay out their plans to keep students safe this school year. Damon C. Williams wrote about the Alcoa law enforcement’s efforts for the Bucks County Courier Times. Chiefs from police departments in New Hope Borough, Lower Southampton, Hilltown, Morrisville, Richland, and Bedminster have…
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2022 Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire: Weekends of Minstrels and Merriment, Jousting and Juggling, Frolicking and Feasting
Attend, lords and ladies! The 2022 Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is underway at Mount Hope Estate & Winery in Manheim, Pa. Take a trip of fun and fantasy to a 35-acre English Village where colorfully costumed characters take visitors on an adventure of jousting knights and royal delights. Music, stunts, theater, magic, comedy and live jousting…
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Creating Transformations at Qlik and Beyond, Kehinde Barkley Is a Diversity in Business Award Winner
As a professional services solution lead at King of Prussia-based Qlik, Kehinde Barkley has been recognized as a Diversity in Business Awards 2022 winner, according to a report by Lisa Dukart from the Philadelphia Business Journal. Over the years in the computer and mathematics industry, Barkley has seen disparities that Black and African Americans have…
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Mon Dieu! Was Wawa Really Looking for a Sommelier for its King of Prussia Store?
Wawa careers have been predictable for decades: manager, register help, food preparer, clean-up crew. But a recent job posting to Seasoned, a hospitality-industry job app, looked like the area’s go-to quick-stop brand was taking its menus in a different direction. Hanna Albertine served the story for Philadelphia Magazine. A recent tweet indicated that Wawa was…
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Former President of Newportville Fire Company Remembered for His Service to the Community
The former president of the Newportville Fire Company is being remembered for his lifetime of service and safety to the Bucks County community. His obituary and life story was recently published in the Bucks County Courier Times. Frank J. Farmer III passed away this past Sunday. A Levittown native, he was a lifetime member of Newportville Fire…
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This Bucks County School District Just Cancelled $20,000 in Student Lunch Debt
A school district in Bucks County recently made headlines for cancelling over $20,000 of student lunch debt, a significant move for the children involved. Emily Rizzo wrote about the recent cancellation for WHYY. Bristol Borough School District just cancelled the large debt in order to start the new school year on a clean slate. The…
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House Built By Middle Bucks Institute of Technology Students Finds Home in Jamison
Students at the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology recently built a moveable house, and it has found a new spot in the Jamison area. Jeff Werner wrote about the new home for the Doylestown Patch. Students in the tech school’s Construction Carpentry program built the house for one-off their recent classes. The semi-mobile home can…
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Pipersville Brothers Build Up Dog Treat Business During the Pandemic, Eyeing Multiple Kitchens By 2030
Two Bucks County brothers have been building a dog treat business since the beginning of the pandemic, and they are just getting started. Lisa Dakar wrote about the family business for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kolby and Kaleb Rush started Saint Rocco’s Treats while both were Penn State and Temple University students. Crafting dog treats…
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Quakertown Firefighters, Rescue Team Awarded Medal of Valor for Rescues During Hurricane Ida
Several members of Haycock Fire Company No. 1 have been awarded the Medal of Valor for their heroic efforts during Hurricane Ida. Kathryn Finegan Clark wrote about the recent honors for the Bucks County Herald. Harry Grim IV, son of Chief Harry Grim of Haycock Fire Company No. 1, was one of several people recently presented…
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Local Philanthropist Wins Best Of Show Trophy at Newtown Antique & Classic Car Show
A Bucks County philanthropist took home the gold at the Antique & Classic Car Show in Newtown Borough over the weekend. Jeff Werner wrote about the winning car and event for the Newtown , PA Patch. Gene Epstein, who has been donating money to Bucks County events and infrastructure for years, won the Best of…
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Warminster Native Remembered For His Love of Basketball, Playing Passed the Age of 100
George W. Scott, of Warminster, known affectionately as Scotty, led a long life filled with love, friendship, and enjoyment of his favorite sports nearly up until his death at 101 on August 7, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. Scott, who previously lived in Doylestown, fell in love with basketball when he…
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Manor College Will Use PLCB Grant to Raise Awareness on Risks of Underage Drinking
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has awarded Manor College a grant for the July 2022–2024 grant cycle. Manor College, with the support of the grant, will work to educate the college community about dangers of underage and dangerous drinking and provide barriers to underage drinking, The initiative has three goals: Increased staffing Continuation and…
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Pa. Farmers: What Profits Do Their Fields Yield?
While farming represents the backbone of Pennsylvania’s economy, some crops are more valuable and provide higher returns for farmers, according to a recently released report from Stacker. To determine which are the most valuable crops grown in the state, Stacker ranked them based on their total annual value of production as of July 16, 2022.…
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Meridian Bank Among Top Workplaces 2022 in Philadelphia/Delaware Region
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces has recognized Meridian Bank as a Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplace. The list is based on a 24-question survey administered by Energage and completed by the company’s employees. It measures 15 cultural drivers that are crucial to the success of any organization. These include alignment, execution, and performance, among others. This year,…
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Yardley Resident Returns from Overseas Service With the Peace Corps
A Yardley resident is one of the first Peace Corps volunteers to return from her overseas service that was put on pause by the recent pandemic. Staff writers at the Bucks County Herald wrote about the Bucks County resident’s journey back home. Carolyn Brady, a graduate of Bowdoin College, was working with the corps when…
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