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5 Thoughts for Keeping Your Motivation on Hazy, Hot, and Humid Days
“Our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.” M. Scott Peck – The “Road Less Traveled”…
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NYT: Legal ‘Outlaw’ from Cheltenham Marries Girlfriend, Thereby Becoming an In-Law
Kara Naseef and her wife, Hunter Davis met at the University of Michigan Law School, both as members of the Outlaws – a student LGBTQ organization. That connection deepened to a lifelong commitment as wife and wife, reports Tammy LaGorce for The New York Times. As a first-year student, Naseef signed up for volunteer work,…
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Yes, You Can Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve, But This KoP Firm Enables You to Wear Your Coffee on Your Wrist
A German watch manufacturer whose U.S. headquarters is in King of Prussia is making wristwatches out of recycled coffee grounds. Franki Rudnesky filtered through the details in PhillyVoice. The offshore maker, Lilienthal Berlin, developed the product with $90,000 in Kickstarter funds, donated to develop an eco-friendly timepiece. Coffee grounds were targeted for usage by factors…
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Falls Township is Currently Reviewing Options for Estate with William Penn Ties
Falls Township is currently weighing options for what to do with a home built in the late 1600s. Ella Castronuovo wrote about the home and its potential sale for the Bucks County Courier Times. Three Arches Historic Home, a 300-year-old residence with ties to William Penn, was put on the market for potential buyers back…
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Coppa Rage, with Key Player from Fairless Hills, Is the First Area Youth Soccer Club with National Title Since 1967
Bucks County athletes were key in the recent 2022 U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship. Andrew Robinson reported on the sports updates for PaPrepLive. Coppa Rage, the victors, becomes the first Philadelphia-area players to take that title since 1976. In the final, Taylor Mays (Pennsbury H.S., Fairless Hills) and Samantha Ridler (North Penn H.S., Lansdale) led…
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Bristol Coffee Shop Owner Discusses Upcoming Newtown Location, Bucks County Roots
The popular Bristol coffee shop Calm Waters Coffee Roasters has announced an upcoming location in Newtown. John Fey wrote about the new coffee shop for the Levittown Patch. The coffee shop, located at 242 Mill St., will be opening its new location in Newtown in September. They will be opening their second location at 15…
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Philanthropists Vow to Match Bucks County Food Donations if Certain Amount Reached
Longtime Bucks County philanthropists Gene and Marlene Epstein have announced that they will increase their matching donation to a Bucks County food program if a certain amount is reached. Jeff Werner wrote about the donation on the Newtown, PA Patch. The couple said that they will increase their donation to the Bucks County Opportunity Council’s…
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Legal Matters: The Importance of Corporate Check-Ups for New Entrepreneurs
by Celso Lucas Leite, Jr., Esq. I love to work with entrepreneurs. It is impressive to watch an idea turn into a conversation, a business pitch, and finally, a fully-fledged enterprise. One of my favorite things about being an attorney is that occasionally I get to be a part of that process. Many successful entrepreneurs…
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Bucks County Acknowledged in Philly Mag’s Lists of Great Shopping and Fun Spots
Shops and unique spots in Bucks County recently made appearances in Philadelphia Magazine’s lists of the best local places for Shopping & Style and Fun & Games. On the lists were businesses and establishments in Yardley, Warminster, and Doylestown. 2022 New Boutique – Krysset Located at 45 East Afton Avenue in Yardey, shoppers support the…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park Receives Donated Sword from the Revolutionary War
A family from New Jersey recently donated a Revolutionary War-era sword to the Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County. Jeff Werner wrote about the rare find on the Newtown, PA Patch. Lisa Thorndike, a resident of Pennington, New Jersey, was accompanied by her two sons when she brought the sword to the Bucks County…
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TreeTrails Adventures, a Fun New Ziplining Attraction, Opens in Trevose
Visitors to and residents of Bucks County have a brand-new fun destination to experience, as TreeTrails Adventures opened its ziplining activities on Friday. Michele Haddon wrote about the exciting activities for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new ziplines are located at the Phoenix Sports Club on Bristol Road in Lower Southampton. It is owned…
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Tinicum Arts Festival Sees Massive Success After Return Following a Two-Year Hiatus
The popular Tinicum Art Festival in Bucks County made their return in July following a two-year hiatus. Andy Holtzman wrote about the festival’s return in the Bucks County Herald. Hosted by the Tinicum Civic Association, an estimated 6,000 visitors attended the event over the course of the festival weekend, which was held from July 9…
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Weekend Wanderer: I Rebelled on Vacation
What should we talk about this week? The guy dressed like Michael Jackson – single glove and all – I pass on the way to tutoring? My underwear? I don’t have a lot to say about the King of Pop’s doppelgänger. But I do have a lot to say about my underwear. I left my…
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General Recreation: Learn More About Inclusive Playgrounds and How to Build One
Well-designed inclusive playgrounds and parks welcome people and especially children of all abilities to play, learn and grow together, writes General Recreation Inc. of Newtown Square. But more than that, an inclusive playground can be multi-generational, meaning adults can actively engage with children in their care, and become a true community gathering place. They are…
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Area Pet Rescue Welcomes Beagles Liberated from Virginia Breeding, Research Facility
Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester is the first in the region to step up and help some of the thousands of beagles that were rescued from an Envigo breeding and research facility in Central Virginia earlier this month, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. The Humane Society of the United States is currently securing…
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Bristol Native Mike Missanelli Connects with Local Media Partner, Scores New Show at the Shore
Bristol native Mike Missanelli has found a new perch for his sports radio content, just in time for the Phila. Eagles Sept. 11 home opener. The new gig comes via a business connection with JAKIB Media Partners, Jenkintown. Michael Potter suited up to cover the story for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Missanelli’s new show will…
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After Years of Trying, Baby Brings Unbridled Joy to Bristol Couple
For years, Bristol couple Janelle and Matt Cannon had been trying to add a baby to their family, but all attempts resulted in disappointment, writes Anndee Hochman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dealing with repeated heartbreak, the pair decided to use cells donated by an anonymous couple. “I thought something must be wrong with me,” Janelle…
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Bristol Craft Brewery Named One of the Top 4 in the State
Home to an array of bars, breweries, and distilleries, Bristol has once again caught the attention of beer fans around the world, as Second Sin Brewing Co. has been recognized for its incredible brews. The brewery, owned by Temple alum Mike Beresky, was recently covered by the university’s Temple Now website. Second Sin Brewing Co.,…
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