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Bucks County Ranks Among Best Areas to Retire in Pennsylvania
Bucks County is among the best counties in Pennsylvania where seniors can settle down and enjoy their own private oasis after a lifetime of working, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. Stacker compiled the ranking of the best counties to retire in the Keystone State using data from Niche. This ranked the counties…
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Longtime Bucks County Judge, Former DA Set To Retire, But She Will Still Be On The Bench
A longtime Bucks County judge has announced her upcoming retirement, but she will not be leaving the bench for good. Jo Ciavaglia wrote about the judge’s plans for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks County Judge Diane Gibbons will be formally retiring on Oct. 2. However, she will be moving into a new position as…
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Here’s How Local Non-Profit Human Services Organizations Can Apply For Important Grants
Bucks County Innovation and Improvement Grants are being offered on a competitive basis to non-profit human services organizations providing services to children and youth in Bucks County. These grants, which range in value up to $15,000, will be awarded to eligible applicants that develop innovative ideas to improve the quality of life for children, youth,…
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Delaware Valley University To Host “Shark Tank”-Style Competition, Looking for Applicants
In collaboration with the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, Delaware Valley University will be hosting their third annual Spark Bowl in November. Spark Bowl is a competition set up in the tradition of the popular show “Shark Tank”. Entrepreneurs, innovative businesses and nonprofit organizations will be called to address social, consumer and business-oriented challenges in…
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Retiring Police Officer From Falls Township Honored With National Awards From VFW
A police officer from Falls Township and a firefighter from Levittown were honored by the VFW as they prepare to retire. Staff writers for the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent ceremony. The Levittown VFW Post 6495 nominated Falls Township police officer John Yeager and Levittown firefighter Brian Huber for the national award. Huber received…
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King of Prussia’s Qlik Shines in G2 Summer Reports for Embedded Business Intelligence Software
Qlik has performed extremely well in peer-based reviews over the years, but one peer-based review organization which sometimes flies under the radar is G2. They shouldn’t — G2 has been around for a decade and published over 1.7 million reviews covering thousands of software products. In G2’s most recent Embedded Business Intelligence software review (Enterprise Summer), gathered from…
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Media Strategy Firm MayoSeitz Sets Sights on Conshohocken
Media advisory services provider MayoSeitz is vacating its Blue Bell center of operations, where it had conducted business for 20 years, and moving to Conshohocken. Natalie Kostelni covered the relocation for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The space that the firm is vacating, Arborcrest, was the former U.S. headquarters of Unisys. The computing company remains nearby,…
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MCCC Pottstown Campus Opens STEAM-Related Learning Space That’s All About Space
Montgomery County Community College is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Pottstown Campus next week to unveil its new Challenger Learning Center. It is a first-of-its-kind-in-the-state opportunity for students in grades five to eight to engage in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) exploration in a unique way. The Pottstown version joins 40 other…
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Newtown Native, President of Local Homeowners Association, Remembered For Work in Community
A longtime pharmaceutical market researcher and active community member is being remember for her work within the Newtown area. Nick Vandal wrote about the Newtown native for the Bucks County Courier Times. Lisa Rayder passed away at the age of 65 on Aug. 19 at Chandler Hall Health Services Hospice. She went through a short…
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Human Relations Commission Created In Solebury Township After Local Supervisors Vote
Supervisors from Solebury Township are in the process of creating a commission to deal with discrimination complaints. Staff writers at the Bucks County Herald wrote about the recent developments. The Township will be creating a Human Relations Commission to deal with aforementioned complaints. The board of supervisors voted unanimously to create the panel. Board members…
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State Senator From Bucks County Announces $50 Million To Go Towards Prosecuting PA Gun Violence
State Senator Steve Santarsiero announced that $50 million will be used to prosecute gun crimes in Pennsylvania. Jeff Werner wrote about the recent measures for the Levittown, PA Patch. The funds will be used to improve and enhance federal, state and local law enforcement investigations involving firearms. The state’s Commission on Crime and Delinquency set…
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Lahaska-Based Fashion Retailer Partners With Environmentally-Friendly Clothing Company
A popular fashion retailer in Lahaska has partnered with an enviromentally-friendly clothing company for a good cause. Staff writers at the Bucks County Herald wrote about the local business’ sustainable practices. LSL Brands recently partnered with Tentree at two of their Bucks County stores; Fox & Holly and Village Outfitters in Peddler’s Village. A third…
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Bucks County Bank Partners With Cryptocurrency Organization, Doubles Legal Lending Limit
A Bucks County bank recently partnered with a cryptocurrency firm to significantly increase their legal lending limit. Jeff Blumenthal wrote about the recent partnership for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Huntington Valley Bank recently partnered with MakerDAO to convert cryptocurrency into real-world assets. This is big news for anyone involved in the world of cryptocurrency, and…
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New Britain-Based Girl Scout Troop Creates Free Libraries For Bucks County Residents
A Bucks County Girl Scouts troop used their skills to create little free libraries for all Bucks County residents. Staff writers at Lower Bucks Times wrote about the troop’s activities over the past year. Troop 2113 of New Britain was recently interviewed both all the activities they had participated in over the last few months.…
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Here’s What To Know About the Lower Makefield Township Community Day Returning This Weekend
The annual Community Day event will be returning to Lower Makefield Township this weekend, with lots of fun events planned for the day. The event will be held on Saturday at the Lower Makefield Township Community Park. The annual event is something that all local residents will be looking forward to as the week comes…
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Essential Utilities Appoints Kimberly Joyce as Corporate Secretary, Adding to Her Extensive List of Experience
Essential Utilities has announced that Vice President, Regulatory and Government Affairs Kimberly Joyce has added the role of corporate secretary to her responsibilities. As corporate secretary, Joyce adds critical responsibilities associated with the Essential board of directors, Securities & Exchange Commission filings, and the company’s legal entity structure. “Kim’s long tenure with the company as…
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Here’s Where the Bucks County Department of Health Will Be Spraying for Mosquitos This Week
The Bucks County government has released information on spraying for mosquitos in several townships throughout the area. The Bucks County Department of Health will be spraying for mosquitos in the townships of Newtown, Northampton, and Warminster on Tuesday. An ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation will be implemented to reduce larger-than-normal numbers of mosquitos down…
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Lauren Elizabeth Harris, Friends’ Central Alum, Adds Director to List of Accomplishments
Lauren Elizabeth Harris, the television and stage actress with a successful podcast under her belt, has added directing to her list of accomplishments. The graduate of Friends’ Central School, Wynnewood, was profiled in Wonderland Magazine. Harris started her career studying drama. She received a warm reception from critics for her role in the feminist web…
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