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Regional Medical Center Earns Spot on Newsweek’s Best-of List both Locally and Nationally
Doylestown Hospital has been ranked eighth in Pennsylvania and 142nd in the U.S. as part of Newsweek’s 2021 list of World’s Best Hospitals. “Doylestown Health is dedicated to continuous improvement in quality care and patient safety,” said President and CEO Jim Brexler. “Achieving regional and national rankings is not our goal, but we humbly accept this prestigious recognition of our amazing health…
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The Sweeter Side of Spring: Local Artists Create Displays Using Heaps of Peeps
For the second year in a row, Peddler’s Village is hosting a peep show. But this one is much more family friendly that that label may suggest. It comprises artwork made from the sugar-coated marshmallow treats made in nearby Bethlehem, Pa., writes Peter Blanchard for the Doylestown Patch. More than 90 creations — mainly made from PEEPS — are on display in…
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“Arrested Development” Star Passes; Her 60+ Year Hollywood Career Started at Bucks County Playhouse
Actress Jessica Walter, who played TV matriarch Lucille Bluth on Arrested Development, passed away March 24 at age 80. Her career started gaining traction in the late 1950s, boosted by an appearance at Bucks County Playhouse, reports Mike Dougherty for KYW Newsradio. Walter spent much of the 1950s and 1960s playing small parts on network television, evidenced by extensive once-and-done IMDB listings for shows such as The Fugitive and Mission: Impossible. In 1971,…
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¿Cómo obtengo una vacuna? St. Luke University Health System Offers COVID Vaccine Information in Spanish
Shot-Line, St. Luke’s over-the-phone vaccination scheduling system, is now in Spanish — facilitating and expediting outreach to Spanish speakers who have yet to register for a COVID vaccine appointment. The health system is providing vaccines to Bucks County residents via its Quakertown campus. This unique outbound-dialing system, developed by and exclusively for St. Luke’s, enables those whose preferred…
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After the Pandemic Put an Intermission in its Renovations, the County Theater Flickers Back to Life
If the multimillion-dollar renovation of the County Theater were a list of coming attractions, it would read something like this: Nestle in the new seats! Gaze at the gigantic screen! Marvel at the state-of-the-art projection technology! And bask in the glow of the refurbed neon sign! Opening… soon? That’s TBD, writes Freda R. Savana for the Bucks County Herald. John Toner, the arthouse cinema’s founding director…
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Navigating the Murky Waters of a Parent with Alzheimer’s Leads Local Daughter to Write First Book
Maryanne Scott didn’t start out to be a published author. She set out merely to chronicle the emotional rollercoaster she and her family navigated when her once-vital father, Sam Valenti, succumbed to Alzheimer’s Disease. Sam’s descent — typical in these cases — was gradual. A repeated question here. An off-base comment about sunny weather during a rainstorm there. The slips presaged a long slide for this WWII veteran who was so…
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Influential Bossa Nova Drummer Passes in Doylestown, Silencing His Rhythm of Life
One of the many pop culture phenoms of the Mad Men 1960s was the bossa nova, a swaying, sultry dance step whose sexy-cool syncopated beat brought a little samba to suburban sensibilities. At the vanguard of that musical movement was the Charlie Byrd Trio, whose drummer, Buddy Deppenschmidt, passed away recently in Doylestown. He was 85 and succumbed to complications from COVID-19, reports radio station WBGO from Newark. …
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Industry-Leading Traffic Signals Company Gets a Green Light from Meridian Bank
When a company in Reading needed working capital to sustain its fast-growing business, Meridian Bank restructured its financing. Since then, the company has become a world leader in its industry, and its president was able to achieve his goal of owning the business. If you’ve ever driven through a construction zone guided by a portable…
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It Might Not Rain on the Annual New Hope Pride Parade, but Pandemic Has Cancelled It Anyway
For a second year in a row, COVID-19 is washing out the colors of the Rainbow Flag. The 2021 edition of New Hope’s Pride Parade has been cancelled, reports Doug Gross for the New Hope-Lambertville Patch. Usually held in May, the celebration was once again called off, at least in its traditional format, by its organizers, New Hope Celebrates…
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As the Class of 2021 Marches out of DelVal University this Spring, the University President Exits as Well
The class of 2021 at Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, will likely be a little wistful as it hears “Pomp and Circumstance” during commencement exercises. But it’s likely that University President Maria Gallo might become introspective as well, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. Gallo is exiting the campus to “…pursue other opportunities and fulfill different dreams.” She has…
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Effort to Stem the Tide of COVID-19 Gets a Major Shot in the Arm from Doylestown Hospital
Based on the principles of supply and demand, Bucks County residents seeking a COVID-19 vaccine may have a little easier time of it, given the addition of 10,000 available appointment slots provided by Doylestown Hospital, reports CBSPhilly. But like anything else in short supply, residents will need to hop on this opportunity quickly. They’re likely to…
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Smooth Future Sought for Moravian Pottery & Tile Works
Considering it was once the site of a hand-crafted commercial endeavor, it seems somehow fitting that there is now a question about into whose hands the Bucks County’s Moravian Pottery & Tile Works, should go, characterizes Peter Blanchard for the Doylestown Patch. The County, the current owner, is grappling with its long-term financial health. The Bucks County Historical Society (BHCS) has countered, saying…
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Weekend Wanderer: Bear-ing False Witness
I was married under a falsehood. Let’s just get that out of the way right now. My intended had employed treachery and trickery to get me here. I’m too far gone to be saved. But, like Jacob Marley, I am here for your sake. What has my betrayal got to do with you? You’re not…
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42,000 Doses a Week of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Coming to Bucks County
The state plans to set up a southeastern Pennsylvania regional vaccine center at which 42,000 doses a week of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine will be given out to residents in Bucks and Montgomery counties, according to a Delaware County press release. Another regional center is planned for Chester and Delaware counties. The Johnson…
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Mother Nature on Mute May Lead to a Quieter Spring for Bucks County
2021’s class of Brood X cicadas have been underground for 17 years, slumbering away and growing. But by the time of their late-May wake-up call in Bucks County, their signature buzzing might be quieter than usual, reports Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The noisy members of Brood X (the “X” is the Roman numeral 10, not some kind of sci-fi warning) are the…
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Three Langhorne Shops Get to the Meat of the Matter of Cheesesteak Excellence
In honor of National Cheesesteak Day this week, it’s time to grab a fistful of napkins and dig in. It’s not just Philly where cheesesteak excellence abounds. Langhorne is giving it a run for its money, writes Hira Quresh for the Bucks County Courier Times. Three Langhorne shops made the best-of list: Jay’s Steak and Hoagie Hut: A specialty here is a cheesesteak…
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When it Comes to Home-Grown Hot Peppers, Burpee Puts the Warm in Warminster
Backyard gardeners looking for some punch in their home-grown peppers have a Bucks County-centric option. Burpee Seed and Plants of Warminster has a five-alarm way to spice up salads, cheesesteaks and eggs. This Armageddon pepper was highlighted by Audrey Stallsmith for Bob Vila, former host of PBS’s This Old House. Stallsmith cites the advantages of sourcing these plants locally, given the proximity to Burpee, rather than starting them from seeds. Armageddon…
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At Sesame Place’s 2021 Easter Celebration, “S” is for Safety
It’s no secret that both kids and parents are tired of lockdowns, socially distant learning and virtual playdates and are ready for an in-person — but nonetheless safe — good time. Just in time to serve as a release for frayed nerves throughout the house, Sesame Place is throwing its annual Easter-themed party. The park is committing to COVID-appropriate measures that include diligent and frequent cleaning and sanitation measures,…
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