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Wayne-Based Eastern Airlines Plans to Quadruple Its Fleet in a Transition from Frequent Flyers to Freight
Wayne-based Eastern Airlines plans to more than quadruple its fleet and focus on transporting cargo. The move is in response to the pandemic-driven boom in e-commerce, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Last year, the airline purchased 35 B777 aircraft. It intends to convert them to cargo-only vehicles to haul lightweight e-commerce freight.…
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Once a Lumberjack Pastime, Ax Throwing Cuts Through the Popularity of Other Bucks County Recreation
It’s a Friday evening. Your crew seeks something different to do. You’ve Painted with a Twist. Shot Topgolf. Escaped numerous escape rooms. What’s on the horizon as the Next Big Thing? In Bucks County, it may well be ax throwing. Ax throwing as sport started in the 1800s, when lumberjacks displayed their skill by thunking…
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New Hope Greyhound Dog Breed Rescuer Also Saved an Atlantic City Steel Pier Diving Horse
It may be hard to understand now, but at one time, the Atlantic City Steel Pier Diving Horse was a must-see attraction. Once it was phased out, however, the fate of those horses became murky. Kevin Riordan tracked one of them, with a Bucks County connection, for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of the many sturdy…
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National Weather Service: EF-1 Tornado That Ripped Through Bucks County Had a Long Wind-up Before It Threw Its Punch
Bucks County has had a rough summer weather-wise. This week’s remnants of Hurricane Ida were bad enough. But the damage associated with her came atop tornadic activity last month. Anthony R. Wood reported something quite unique about the August 19 dangerous cyclone for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the Storm Prediction Center, tracker of tornado…
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Father Reflects on Death of His Son and His Friend in Two Different Wars
Fletcher Slutman Jr. couldn’t help but notice the similarities between his U.S. Marine son Christopher, killed in Afghanistan April 8, 2019, and his friend from high school, Daniel John Jones Jr., killed in Vietnam, writes Mike Argento for the York Daily Record. Jones was a pole vaulter, a Marple Newtown High School graduate, who joined…
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Four Bucks County School Districts Make Top-Ten List for Highest Financial Investment in Teachers
Bucks County is home to four of the highest-paid school districts in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking by the World Scholarship Forum. The Council Rock School District ranked highest on the list, in fourth place. This school area spends over $12,000 every year per student, excluding special education students. Teachers earn an average salary…
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Former Eagles Wide Receiver Freddie Mitchell Comes Up Empty-Handed After Ida Rescue
Former Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell, whose house is up on stilts along the Schuylkill River, was in good spirits as he spoke with FOX29’s Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick about his experience quickly getting out of his Montgomery County home after Hurricane Ida flooded the area and having to venture to Walmart in nothing…
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BUCKSCO Escape: A Parents’ Guide to Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown
Whenever I pack up my two-year-old for a daytime adventure, I get excited knowing it will be a day full of relaxation and cooperation…. Said no parent ever. Instead, it takes about an hour to even get out the door. Snacks? Check. Diaper changed? Check. That day’s favorite mound of toys? Help. There are enough…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A Cliffside Contemporary Dwelling That Creates ‘Zen-like’ Serenity
This custom-designed and -built cliffside contemporary dwelling offers elevated views of a tree-lined meadow and sparking stream. The current owner of 228 Municipal Road, Pipersville, purposefully set out to capture the essence of this remarkable Bucks County site. The structure’s design reflects an intimate relationship between the interior’s soaring, sun-filled spaces the breathtaking landscape beyond.…
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Norristown Resident, Former Professional Baseball Player Develops Revolutionary Training Aid for Pitchers
Norristown resident and former professional baseball player Frank DiMichele — who, as The Pitching Pro, offers coaching services for players of any age and ability — has developed the VelCon Throwing Trainer. The portable, easy-to-use device allows pitchers to incorporate correct mechanics without overusing their arm. A revolutionary training aid that comes in three different…
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A (Chocolate) Chip Off the Old Block: Social Media-Savvy National Cookie Franchise Rises in Jenkintown
Crumbl Cookies — the sweet treat that has gained explosive social media attention — has officially opened the doors of its first-ever location in Jenkintown. The newest Crumbl Cookies store will be located at the Baederwood Shoppes on the Fairway in Jenkintown located at 1595 The Fairway. As the fastest-growing cookie company in the U.S.,…
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Bucks County Coffee Shops Brim with Charm, Appeal, and Plenty of Tasty Menu Items
Our area is filled with great places to get a caffeine fix, but some of them stand out from the crowd. Bucks County coffee shops distinguish themselves with something extra: the strongest espresso, the richest cappuccino, or something with a much-needed zing. Nicole Acosta filtered through the best for the Bucks Daily Voice. These local…
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After 30 Years, Becky’s Newtown Deli, a Neighborhood Lunchtime Favorite, Wistfully Says, ‘That’s a Wrap’
Becky’s Newtown Deli, a go-to spot on South State Street in Newtown for three decades, has closed. Jeff Werner covered its exit from the local quick-stop food service options for Bucks Local News. The decision to flip the “Open” sign to “Closed” for the last time came from its owner-operator, Becky Betz. Her onsite history…
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Roxy Therapy Dogs, Danboro, Blends ‘Two Favorite Things’ of Its President: Animals and Altruism
Sharon Fleck confesses to loving animals for “as long as I can remember.” The way the animal-human bond enriched her life led her to her desire to do the same for others. Jessica Boyington trotted through her story for 6abc. Fleck grew up in a home with five cats and one dog. This environment, she…
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Meridian Bank Named Top Lender
Meridian Bank was one of the nation’s most successful loan producers in 2020 in the area of mortgage and consumer lending, writes Ed Avis for the Independent Community Bankers of America. The ICBA, a trade group that creates and promotes an environment where community banks flourish, annually ranks the most successful loan producers in the…
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Pink Remembers Her Father After His Passing, Honoring the Man Who Taught Her ‘To Thine Own Self Be True’
Late last week, Pink told her fans of the passing of her father, Jim Moore. Mohid Moosani, in Screen Binge, covered the grief she openly decided to share with fans. Pink posted an emotionally charged picture on her Instagram page: a photo of her as a child, dancing with her dad. She captioned it Til…
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Swimply Marvelous! Local Homeowners Turn Their Splash into Cash by Renting Out In-Ground Pools
In the run-up to Labor Day, if you hoped to spend some time this summer poolside — without access to one — you’re in luck. Swimply, a kind of an aquatic Airbnb, allows people to rent backyard swimming pools from willing residents. Jamie Tucker dove into this trend for WFMZ 69 News. Homeowners list the…
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Healthcare Services Group Settles SEC Suit for $6 Million, Neither Admitting Nor Denying Charges
Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) action against Bensalem’s Healthcare Services Group has been resolved. The latter agreed to a $6 million settlement while neither admitting to or denying the SEC charges. John George covered the matter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The SEC alleged that the company’s earnings were inflated to meet research analysts’ consensus…
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