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Pineville Tavern Replaces Its COVID-Era, Utilitarian, Outdoor Seating with Eye-Popping ‘Garden’
Over the course of its 280-year existence, the Pineville Tavern has certainly weathered a lot. Its latest survival of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, became the springboard to its newest dining experience, The Garden. Marilyn Johnson, of Philly Grub, assembled a menu of reasons to experience it. The Garden is a fully enclosed greenhouse that has…
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WCU to Host First-of-Its-Kind Production of Lincoln vs. Douglass Debate That Never Was … But Should Have Been
The complicated relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and famed Abolitionist/Statesman Frederick Douglass will be brought to life during the world premiere of a heated debate that never was but should have been. Charles Cook, an Emmy-nominated documentarian who resides locally, has reached back in history to create a riveting stage production that draws from the…
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Philadelphia Magazine Names One Bucks County Community as Perfect for Pedestrians
Walkable suburbs and neighborhoods are currently all the rage in the real estate world, as developers rush to add foot-friendly amenities to car-centric places. Meanwhile Phila.-area towns — including those in Bucks County — were built with pedestrians in mind from their very beginnings, reports Philadelphia Magazine. Walk Score, a real-estate industry standard, rates locations’…
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500+ Jobs Available at March 29 Bucks County Spring Job Fair at Oxford Valley Mall
Bucks County job seekers can get a jump-start on a new career at the Bucks County Spring Job Fair. The hiring event is March 29, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Oxford Valley Mall. Hosted by RecruitmentQueen, a Bucks County-based digital job board, the career fair features more than 500 positions from 17 employers, a…
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EPAM System’s Employees Express Outrage Over CEO Response to War in Ukraine; ‘I Am Furious,’ Posts One
Employees of EPAM Systems, the Newtown-headquartered tech firm, are responding sharply to posted comments from its CEO on the war in Ukraine. The international strife hits close to home for the staff, as 14,000 of them work in the now-war-torn country, with 18,000 more of them at risk in Belarus and Russia. Ryan Gallagher encapsulated…
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Has ACME Hit Its Nadir? Bucks County Locations of the Legacy Grocery Chain May Be Sold
Albertsons, the owner of Malvern-based ACME Markets, may be looking to sell some of its grocery chains as it launches a review of its business strategy. Joseph DiStefano bagged the story for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Selling some of the pieces in the company would reward the two large investment firms that own nearly half of…
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‘Illegal and Unethical’ Practices at Parx Racing Elicit New Regs from Pa. Horse Racing Commission
Years of “illegal and unethical” practices at Parx Racing in Bensalem have Pa. state regulators tightening the reins on the sport. Gregory Vellner reported the increased scrutiny for Community Voice. The Pa., State Horse Racing Commission’s recent observations at Parx yielded evidence of: Violation of a rule against riders themselves betting on horses they are…
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Langhorne WWII Veteran, 102, Passes Hours After Watching a Birthday Parade in His Honor
Eugene Edwards of Langhorne — a WWII veteran who spent the entirety of the conflict in North Africa and Europe — passed away at 102 at St. Mary Medical Center. Just hours before, he was watching a birthday parade out his window, a large-scale celebration of his 102nd year. Noah Zucker recorded the bittersweet day…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Single Family Home in Ottsville That Nature Lovers ‘Ott’ to See
Hey, outdoor fans. If you’re looking to relocate to a site with plenty of breathing room, 1751 Mink Road, Ottsville, is an ideal choice. The four-bedroom home has 11.5 acres of its own. Further, the lot occupies a niche between scenic Lake Nockamixon (with direct trail access to the park) and Tohickon Creek. The home…
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Americans Idle: Family Quarantine Results in ‘Totally Soap Company’ Natural Beauty Products
During the pandemic, Claudine Piechotta kept herself and her family busy with projects: making homemade pasta, self-styling the kids’ hair, engaging in sessions of dress-up. But one activity — crafting soap — sparked a new business: The Totally Soap Company. The Business & Arts Journal of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce floated her story…
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Hospital to Hospital: Doylestown Health Employees Send Thousands of Medical Supplies to Ukraine
Seeing the images and hearing of the suffering in Ukraine, Doylestown Health medical staff wanted to do something meaningful to help. When the Bucks County medical professionals learned of a Ukrainian hospital asking for donations of medical supplies, they jumped into action. Hospital-wide, a collection of new and gently used medical supplies was assembled for…
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Amazon Freebies: Shipping, Cloud Storage, Streaming Trials, and a Bucks County Community College Degree
Amazon is helping its employees get the education they need to develop their careers by providing them with free college tuition for 180 colleges and universities, including Bucks County Community College. Sydney Lake cracked open the book on this program for Fortune. The online retailer made the move following a June 2021 poll it conducted…
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Wiser Wealth: How to Invest Without Panicking Over World Events
World events always have had the possibility to impact stocks and investments, but that has been magnified given the incredibly tumultuous last two years. From the pandemic, to a heated presidential election, and now the attacks on Ukraine, it all has had severe ramifications for businesses, industries, and investments. It has left people wondering, how…
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Career Corner: 5 Tips for Avoiding Distractions at Work
In a world that is more connected than ever, it can be hard to stay on task. Emails, texts, coworkers, and calls can all easily pull you away from whatever you are trying to get done. To an extent, you need those things for the job now. But if you can’t manage them effectively, they…
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‘Butt First,’ Local Pharma Company’s Cellulite Treatment Product, Is Cheeky, Clever Marketing
Endo International, which has its U.S. headquarters in Malvern, has decided on a unique tagline for its latest marketing program for cellulite treatment Qwo: “Butt First,” writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Butt First campaign will consist of more than 200 patient events throughout the country that will aim to “excite and…
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As COVID-19 Cases Decline, Delaware County Says Goodbye to Loved Ones Lost
“Today, we remember each precious life lost and we vow to unite as a community to do everything we can to end this deadly pandemic,” Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor said. Dr. Taylor spoke at a Tuesday afternoon vigil on the steps of the Media Courthouse to remember those in the county who…
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Adopted Teen Awaits Extraction from Ukraine to Lower Southampton Family That Fears His Wartime Inscription
Dmitriy and Maryana Kravchenko, both Ukrainian-Americans, have adopted a 16-year-old son in their homeland and were awaiting his 30-day processing time to leave the country. In the interim, however, war broke out. Their new son, Maksym, is now biding his time in a bomb shelter, awaiting authorization to come to his new, Lower Southampton home.…
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Local Dogs Prove Just the Antidote for Licking Countywide Winter Blues
Winter hangs on in Bucks County for only about two more weeks. But that doesn’t mean everyone couldn’t use a little pick-me-up now to navigate this last push. A leashed walk through Bucks County–tagged Instagram posts shows local dogs that are sure to produce a smile even on the grayest March days. For example, could…
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