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Bucks County Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Cosponsors Protection Bill for Arctic National Refuge
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a Bucks County Republican, is co-sponsoring a bill to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that former President Donald Trump wanted to open for drilling, write Frank Kummer and Jonathan Tamari for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During his last day in the office, the Trump administration formally issued leases for oil and gas…
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Twenty-Four Hours In Pandemic Parenting
In the end, it was the smartwatch that sealed my fate. It started 2:30 Tuesday morning when I let my dog into the yard. He does this some nights, always between 2:30 and 3:30 in the morning. I think, in these moments, of The Amityville Horror, of Margot Kidder waking up screaming – every night,…
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Tech Tips with Margaret: 4 Pointers to Keep Your Zoom Meetings Safe and Secure
The last year has turned Zoom into a normal part of the workday for many people. However, communicating virtually can make it more difficult to keep sensitive information secure. It can be easy to overlook that someone who is not supposed to be part of your virtual session has slipped in. The way we work…
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President Biden Wants to Raise Minimum Wage; Pros and Cons of Proposal
Congressional Democrats have released new details on legislation that would lift the minimum wage to $15 an hour as supported by President Joe Biden in phases over the next four years, writes Eric Morath for The Wall Street Journal. The minimum wage would first increase to $9.50 an hour the day the proposed law would…
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Legendary Bucks County Vaccinologist Talks Challenges of Getting the Vaccine He Helped Create
Stanley Plotkin, the 88-year-old legendary vaccinologist who lives in nearby Bucks County, did not expect to run into as many issues as he encountered while trying to receive the COVID-19 vaccine he helped develop, writes Eli Saslow for The Washington Post. “I’ve been so focused on helping to develop these vaccines that I barely thought…
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Customers Bank Offering Banks, Chambers of Commerce, and Other Lenders a White Label Turnkey Solution
In the 3rd round of Paycheck Protection Program loans, Customers Bank, the $19 billion Pennsylvania-based super community bank, is leading the way with over 50,000 loans in process as of last Friday and now tens of thousands more. As of this week, the bank has approved over 3,000 loans providing a much needed lifeline to…
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Bucks County House of the Week: Custom Brick-and-Stone Home with Scottish Castle Sensibilities in New Hope
A custom brick and stone home with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. This handsome residence known as Smithfield Lodge brings forth images of medieval Scottish castles even has a stone turret as the main entrance. The many…
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New $900M Pandemic Recovery Aid Bill Approved By Pennsylvania Senate
Earlier this week, Pennsylvania’s Senate unanimously approved legislation to distribute more than $900 million in pandemic recovery aid to schools and hospitality-related businesses along with individuals who are struggling to pay rent or utility bills, according to a staff report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. The bill now has to receive approval from both the state…
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Should your Clubhouse and LinkedIn BIOs match?
Clubhouse keeps gaining popularity, and it’s inspiring at the same time that it’s a time suck, though a potential lead magnet for entrepreneurs. However, it is not just for entrepreneurs. There are clubs for job seekers, nonprofits, social media, hobbies, and vocational and personal interests. Seek, and ye shall find. You will also find celebrities…
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Don’t Move To The Country Just Yet!
I’m here to knock some sense into you. You’re thinking of moving somewhere bucolic. Somewhere sparsely populated. Somewhere, to quote Tom Petty, into the great wide open, under them skies of blue. Jonah Bayer, writing for Travel and Leisure, offers a practical, optimistic view of such a move. I’m going to give you the pessimistic viewpoint. …
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See Which Alcohol Brands Helped Bucks County Residents Get Through 2020
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has released the list of top selling liquors for the past year and Tito’s Handmade Vodka made by Crown Wine & Spirits coming out as the clear winner, with Jameson Irish Whiskey, right behind it, in Bucks County, writes Dan Stamm for NBC 10 Philadelphia. With 2020 having been an…
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Tech Tips With Margaret: Injecting Fun and Personality into Your Next Executive Zoom Meeting
For many, the last year with the pandemic has turned video conference services like Zoom from conveniences into workplace necessities. It hasn’t been an easy transition having to navigate challenges like video chat etiquette. However, now that Zoom meetings have been the norm for workers for so many months, the biggest hurdle might just be…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Near Top of List of Best States for Adventure Seekers
Thanks to its many amazing outdoor destinations and a plethora of extreme sports options, Pennsylvania is an ideal place to visit for travelers who are looking to experience a true adventure, according to a new study published by Outforia. Outforia compiled the list of best states for adventure seekers in 2021 by comparing the number…
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Career Corner: Philly Fed’s New Occupational Mobility Explorer Paves Path to 257 Higher Paying Careers
The new online tool launched by Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland last month could pave a path to a more lucrative career for job seekers, writes Ezequiel Minaya for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Occupational Mobility Explorer matches the skills a worker uses in a low-paying job with those required by better-paying positions. .The online…
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Pennsylvania is the 8th Least Safe State During COVID-19, According to WalletHub Study
With only 0.62% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of January 20, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of the economy, PA is the 8th least safe state during the pandemic, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub on the Safest States During COVID-19. “The level of safety in a state is…
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New Age Industries in Southampton Touted by Biden Aide as Model for Worker-Owners
New Age Industries’ 135-worker plant in Southampton is being cited as an example of employee stock ownership plans by Jared Bernstein, a top economic adviser to President-elect Joe Biden, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. ESOPs are worker-owned and enjoy several meaningful tax advantages over for-profit companies. In his report for an ESOP…
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Kathy Hacker, Wynnewood Resident and Longtime Writer and Editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Passes Away Aged 71
Kathy Hacker, a Wynnewood resident and a longtime writer and later editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer, died on January 12 aged 71, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hacker fell in love with writing in high school, where she wrote for the school newspaper and yearbook. She graduated from Ephrata High School as a…
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Finish That Degree: Chestnut Hill College Makes Education Affordable
A college education is one of the best investments you can make toward your future, yet concerns regarding college affordability are real. These concerns and worries can prohibit students from obtaining a college degree, accomplishing their educational goals, and reaching their dreams. Chestnut Hill College (CHC) makes a college education affordable through financial aid, scholarships, tuition…
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