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‘Kindness and Hope Even in Dark Times’: Chester County Hospital’s Donation Drive Aids War-Torn Ukraine
Not long after Russian forces invaded Ukraine and initiated the largest military assault on a European country since World War II, the staff at Chester County Hospital knew it wanted to help the Ukrainians in any and every way it could. Senior leaders and other hospital employees immediately launched a donation drive that local doctors’…
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Lankenau Medical Center Named One of America’s Best Hospitals For Cardiac Excellence, Third Year Running
Cardiac excellence again was the primary driver as Lankenau Medical Center, part of Main Line Health, received recognition as one of the 50 best hospitals in America in the nation in a Healthgrades survey, reports Main Line Health. Lankenau was recognized with America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ as well as the America’s 100 Best…
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Bucks County Gas Stations See Recent Gush of Inaccurate Pump Reports
Buying gas is a rote chore that most drivers don’t pay much attention to. But as NBC10 Philadelphia reporter Matt DeLucia points out, it may be worth being alert on details related to pump reports. The Bucks County Department of Consumer Protection/Weights and Measures oversees local gas pumps. Its director, Michael Bannon, demonstrated the scrutiny…
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Levittown Fire Company Reminds Drivers Why Those ‘No Parking’ Signs at Fire Hydrants Matter
An illegally parked car interfered only momentarily with firefighters of Levittown Fire Company No. 2 during a call earlier this week. The responders devised a quick solution to the issue of how to connect their hoses to the nearest hydrant, albeit in a manner the car owner may regret in numerous ways. 94.5 PST unraveled…
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DIY Network Cancelled Newtown Craftsman Jeff Devlin, But His New Career Hasn’t Left Him Pining
Although it has been about a year since DIY Network cancelled the Jeff Devlin reality series Stone House Revival, the Newtown native hasn’t been sitting around gathering (saw)dust. Lisa Arnett reported on Devlin’s career renovation for HGTV. Stone House Revival was a fix-it show that concentrated on the centuries-old homes in Bucks County. The work…
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Weekend Wanderer: Dressed for Success — with Rope and Ribbon
I didn’t want to speak with a stranger in my gynecologist’s waiting room. But adventure follows me wherever I go. So yes. I spoke with a stranger in my gynecologist’s waiting room. I was minding my own business. I really was. I sat down next to a charging station. I plugged in my phone. I…
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Activist Investor Questions Kohl’s About Its Area Real Estate Portfolio, Including Bucks County Stores
Activist investment firm Macellum Capital Management, a shareholder of Kohl’s, is raising questions about the department-store chain’s real estate portfolio, including its properties in Montgomery County, writes Ashley Fahey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jonathan Duskin, CEO of the investment firm that is currently locked in a battle with Kohl’s to gain control of its…
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New Hope Chef Smokes Bobby Flay in His Titular Food Network Cooking Competition
Michael O’Halloran, chef at Stella at New Hope, undertook a high-profile challenge that about two-thirds of his colleagues fail: emerging victorious on Beat Bobby Flay. Kate Fishman lifted the dome on O’Halloran’s Food Network episode in the Doylestown Patch. The show, which has lasted 29 seasons and counting, pits two unknown culinarians against each other,…
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Local Film Collector Maintains Long-Term Dedication to Real Reel-to-Reel Movies
Jay Schwartz, dedicated fan of the retro style of film projection (big reels on big screens), has been showing bits and pieces of his Secret Cinema for 30 years, writes Shaun Brady for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He maintains a 1,000 square-foot workshop and warehouse in Kensington piled high with more than 4,000 canisters of unique…
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Truman High School Mourns Loss of Former Assistant Lacrosse Coach Martin Mack III, Struck Down on I-95
Pa. State Trooper Martin Mack III, once a member of the lacrosse coaching staff at Truman High School in Levittown, was killed in an early Monday morning traffic accident on I-95. He was just 33. Philly Lacrosse had the tragic story. Mack, from Bristol, was on patrol with another local trooper. They were aiding a…
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West Chester’s Artillery Brewing Company ‘Steers Clear of Fad Brews’ with Its Patriotic Take on Craft Beer
Artillery Brewing Company, only the second small-batch brewery on the western side of downtown West Chester, offers a patriotic take with its craft beer and food items, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Hidden in an alleyway, the 2,800-square-foot space can seat up to 60 people, with additional outdoor dining available during the warmer…
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Legislative Push for Kayden’s Law: ‘Although We Can Never Right That Wrong, We Are Advocating for Reforms’
Two Bucks County Democrats continue to urge Harrisburg to pass Kayden’s Law. The legislation is named for Kayden Mancuso of Lower Makefield Township. At the age of seven, she was tragically killed by her father during a 2018 scheduled custody visit. John Fey covered the progress in the Yardley Patch. The measure, now championed by…
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Trial of Cheerleading Mom Raffaela Spone Opens in Doylestown with Downgraded Charges. UPDATE: Verdict Reached
The trial of Raffaela Spone, the Chalfont mom accused of launching an online vendetta against her daughter’s cheerleading squad, opened Tuesday. The proceedings began, however, under a revised set of charges against the defendant. Vinny Vella provided courtroom coverage in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spone’s original charge of cyber harassment stemmed from 2020 reports of her…
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Big Bucks for Bucks County: $6.5M in Funding: Who’s In for a Windfall?
Last week’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act is bringing $6.6 million in funding to Bucks County communities. The dollars will fill needs made known through the Community Funding Request process, which U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick championed for the betterment of the county. Nine community projects are getting a shot in the…
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Bucks County Places with Names Like Smoketown Rekindle Memories of the Area’s Varied Past
Bucks County communities currently sport several unique names: Kintnersville, Applebachsville, Eddington. But at least these have stuck. A deep dive into the area’s past, led by Carl LaVO in the Bucks County Courier Times, reveals some area labels that, for better or worse, faded into history. In the 18th Century, for example, a segment of…
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Bedminster Township Police Plug Into Virtual Crisis Intervention Team Training for Real-World Success
Bucks County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) use of virtual training has already reshaped law enforcement for officers in Central Bucks, Buckingham, Doylestown, and Plumstead. The initiative is now on its way to Bedminster Township. Julie Edinger plugged into the program’s proliferation for Government Technology. The CIT introduced virtual reality training last fall. The 40-hour course…
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Warrington’s Windtree Therapeutics Succeeds in Trial of COVID-Related Lung Distress Treatment
A Phase 2 test by Windtree Therapeutics of its drug treatment for Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) may hold hope for patients with damaged lungs. The trial results from the Warrington biopharma company could represent progress in healing lungs affected by COVID-19 and other conditions that cause a build-up of fluid that compromises breathing.…
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Penn State Laureate Shara McCallum to Speak at Penn State Great Valley on Tuesday
Shara McCallum, 2021-22 Penn State Laureate and Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of English, will discuss her creative process and read from her works on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 PM at Penn State Great Valley. According to McCallum, her latest book, No Ruined Stone, is a “novel in verse” based on a thread from the life…
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