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Joint Venture Transforms Pair of Former Catholic Churches into Multifunctional Event Spaces
A joint venture is transforming what was once a pair of historic Catholic churches in Coatesville into modern spaces for the community to use for a variety of functions, such as weddings, meetings, and other special events. The two properties – the former St. Cecilia’s Church on North Sixth Avenue and the former St. Stanislaus…
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How Friendly (or Not) Is Pennsylvania for Working Dads?
WalletHub has released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst States for Working Dads, ranking Pennsylvania in the middle of the pack. To determine the best states for men who are both parents and providers, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across four key dimensions, which were evaluated using 23…
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Retirement Home Employee Honored for Pandemic Service, Facing ‘Great Risk’ But with a Smile
Pine Run Retirement Community housekeeping associate Wilfredo “Willie” Macatantan was named Staff Member of the Year by LeadingAge PA, a nationwide nonprofit devoted to aging advocacy. The organization recognized Macatantan for his work excellence during COVID-19. More than his assigned duties, the honor cited his above-and-beyond actions. When the pandemic hit, Pine Run shift coverage became a challenge, as it did at senior homes nationwide. Macatantan volunteered…
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Retired Rutgers Biochem Professor Enjoys Second Career: Creating, Collecting and Selling Wonky, Offbeat Art
Biochemist Dr. Julie Fagan spent her Rutgers University career in lecture halls and laboratories, schooling students and peering into microscopes. Since retiring, however, she’s reset her vision. She now dabbles in art, rekindling a long-ago interest, reports Kathryn Finegan Clark for the Bucks County Herald. Fagan’s Haycock Township property overflows with eclectic sculptures, paintings, and statuary. Pieces are everywhere, stacked on furniture, balanced on…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Father’s Day Crunch
I almost bought the $200 pants. But that’s just because Father’s Day has always been a struggle. That struggle started with my dad, who is always perfectly content. He never wishes for anything. He never pines. He never longs. Well, except that one Father’s Day. I asked what he wanted, and for the first time…
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Philly Mag: As You Emerge From the COVID Bubble, Don’t Overlook Sightseeing in Your Own Backyard
The drop in COVID cases, concurrent with the rise in number of fair-weather days, means that getting out of your Bucks County house is now more appealing than ever. The best part? An enjoyable day is as close as Doylestown, writes Sandy Hingston for Philadelphia Magazine. Hingston recommends the “Mercer Mile,” three highly accessible sites (they’re walkable) related to the multifaceted Henry Chapman…
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From Bilingualism in Babies to Dogs and Language, Downingtown East Grad Renews Her Love of Research
Exton native Amritha Mallikarjun, a cognitive scientist and post-doctoral research fellow at Penn Vet’s Working Dog Center, was initially fuzzy about her future. But then, her studies took a turn for something even furrier, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mallikarjun, a Downingtown East High School graduate, originally studied bilingualism in babies for her…
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Grieving Girlfriend Seeks Road Safety Measures after Head-On Collision Takes Her 26-Year-Old Boyfriend
Megan McDyer is trying to ensure that her boyfriend didn’t die in vain. His tragic loss in a fatal accident on Mountainview Drive in Haycock Township has become her personal call to action. She’s advocating for better lighting around Nockamixon State Park, reports Joe Ducey for WFMZ 69 News. McDyer’s boyfriend, Nicholas Barruzza, was a passenger in a Lexus sedan that was hit in what investigators theorize…
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Warrington Student Wins Scholarship Merited by Less than One Percent of Applicants
To get a sense of how impressive Amy Liu’s 2021 scholastic recognition by the Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation is, just do the math: 90,000 applicants vying to be among the 150 honorees. Liu’s record at Central Bucks High School South was enough to get her in, reports Peter Blanchard for the Doylestown Patch. Liu received the foundation’s $20,000…
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Bellinis for Everybody! Local Inn’s Brunch Rated One of the Best in the U.S.
What’s better than brunch? Nothing! The mimosas, the Bloody Marys, the numerous food choices: sweet, savory, both! Open Table, the online restaurant reservation resource, has released its best-of assessment of brunch across the U.S. The rankings resulted from more than 12 million verified diner reviews of over 30,000 restaurants. Open Table received feedback from every state…
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Work of Harcum College’s First Photography Grads Shines Across Subjects, Styles
Members of the first class to graduate from Harcum College’s Photography program are enjoying the benefits of a new partnership with SmugMug to showcase their work. As a result of this corporate partnership, each student was gifted a professional account subscription resulting in a new platform for their photos, as well as a fully functional…
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Senior Girls — Convinced They Were Ineligible — Elected as High School Prom’s First Same-Sex Royalty
Pennridge High School’s 2021 prom committee had already decided they wanted this year’s event to be more general neutral and inclusive. The traditional nomenclature of prom king and queen was out, replaced by “prom royalty.” That shift opened the door for a history-making election, reports Trudy Ring for The Advocate. Courtney Steiner and Carly Levy are now the first female Pennridge couple to be elected as same-sex prom…
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Newtown Pharma Manufacturer Faces Food and Drug Administration Fraud Charges
The U.S. Attorney’s Office filed charges against KVK-Tech, Inc., a generic drug manufacturer in Newtown, reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The federal government alleges that the company — and two of its leaders — distributed unapproved drugs, sought to mislead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and concealed safety and efficacy details. It was also charged with one count…
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United Way of Bucks County Takes Off the Gloves in Answering the Needs of the Hungry
It’s almost hard to think of affluent Bucks County as even having food insecurity issues. But the truth is, pockets of locals have always struggled to meet their own daily nutritional needs and those of their families. The pandemic only worsened the situation. According to Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, Bucks County’s rate…
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Master Falconer Swoops into Bristol for Bird of Prey Demo
Predators from the sky will invade the campus of the Grundy Museum this Saturday (June 19). But don’t worry; they’re under control. The fierce flyers are part of the Bucks County Free Library’s falconry demonstration. Master Falconer Tom Stanton will introduce attendees to two raptors: a Peregrin Falcon named Clio and a Harris Hawk, Apache. Both…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Massive New Hope French Estate Is Très Magnifique
A spectacular French European mansion built into a hillside of Jericho Mountain with six bedrooms and seven full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. . . Set on 11 beautiful acres, this palatial residence offers unmatched details and amenities. They include intricate moldings and millwork, gold fixtures, dozens of crystal…
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Mother Nature’s Springtime 2021 Infestations in Bucks County: Cicadas, Lanternflies, and Yet More Bears
The great outdoors in Bucks County this time of year are as inviting as ever. But there are a few clunkers amid Mother Nature’s late-spring gifts. Another bear — or perhaps two — has been spotted locally, reports Dan Stamm for NBC10. Perkasie Borough police responded this week to several black-bear sightings. “The first was for two bears in the area…
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U.S. News and World Report Names Local Hospital Second-Best Hospital in America
For the third consecutive year, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has ranked second on U.S. News and World Report’s annual list of the country’s top children’s hospitals, writes Hannah Kanik for the Philly Voice. To determine these rankings, U.S. News and World Report gathered clinical data from close to 200 medical centers, measuring patient safety,…
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