Perkasie
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Perkasie Nonprofit Opens New Facility for Young Adults on the Spectrum
An education center in Bucks County has made an addition to their physical space to provide more opportunities to local students. Hope Learning Center, located at Sunset Ridge Farm in Perkasie, has opened a new facility for their students. Focusing on education for students on the autism spectrum, the nonprofit organization helps these young adults in…
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Perkasie PorchFest Returns This Weekend, With 80 Bands Playing 40 Local Venues
An annual music festival is returning to Bucks County, with dozens of acts performing at various spots around a local town. Perkasie PorchFest, and annual music event held in Perkasie, is set to take place on April 29. The event will see 80 bands play 40 local venues and properties over the span of nine…
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Perkasie Metaphysical Shop Offering Big Deals to Celebrate Lunar Event
A shop in Bucks County is offering a sale on their unique products in celebration of an important event that is out of this world. Highly Mystical Creations, located at 308 West Callowhill Street in Perkasie, is a metaphysical shop in Bucks County. Today, they are offering 20% off for those who purchase four items…
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Perkasie Shop Offers Everything Tie-Dye for Those Looking for Some Extra Color
A shop in Bucks County is offering colorful wares for those looking to brighten up their wardrobes and their lives. Threddies, located at 510 West Walnut Street in Perkasie, offers a wide variety of tie-dye clothing and accessories, along with other lively additions to anyone’s wardrobe. A family-run business, their collection of unique garments has…
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Perkasie-Based Nonprofit Names Their ‘2023 Woman of Influence’ Honoree
A nonprofit in Bucks County is acknowledging a local businesswoman for her contributions to the community and business world. Pearl S. Buck International, located at 520 Dublin Road in Perkasie, acknowledged Yvette Dapremont Bright as their 2023 Women of Influence honoree. Bright is the founder and President of the Brighter Horizon Foundation, an organization that…
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Popular Event Promoting Police-Community Engagement to be Held in Perkasie
A popular community event in Bucks County will be continuing its efforts to keep residents and law enforcement in good standing. Staff writers at WFMZ 69 News wrote about the event. Rise and Grind Cafe, located on North Seventh Street in Perkasie, will be hosting a “Coffee with a Cop” event on Monday. The event…
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Penn Community Bank Adds Three New Local Leaders to Its Board of Directors
Penn Community Bank welcomed Becky Bradley, Ram Mohan, and Robert W. Pritchard to its board of directors. “We are pleased to welcome Becky, Ram, and Rob to Penn Community Bank’s board,” said Bill Larkin, Chair of the Penn Community Bank Board of Directors. “Each brings a wealth of professional and community experience, and will immediately make…
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Perkasie Native One of Several Women Working to Help Nearby Nonprofit
A Bucks County native is one of several people working to help a major nonprofit organization fulfill its mission of helping others. Matteo Iadonisi wrote about the nonprofit for 6abc. Patti Post, a resident of Perkasie, has been donating her time and efforts to helping the Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties. “I’ve…
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Penn Community Bank President & CEO to Lead National Federal Reserve Board Council
Jeane M. Vidoni, president and CEO of Penn Community Bank, has been appointed by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to serve as president of the national Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC). The national CDIAC advises the board on the economy, lending conditions, and other issues of interest to community depository institutions. Members are…
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More Than 90 Years After its Debut, Book by Bucks Author Continues to Wow Readers
As her major work celebrates a milestone, an author with an important connection to Bucks County is remembered for her talent and activism. Back in January, I was in the Lahaska Bookshop looking through their selection. I saw Pearl S. Buck’s name on one of the upper shelves where I stood and I remember reading…
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Former Delaware Valley University Team Captain is Pennridge’s New Head Football Coach
Formerly overseeing the football team of a local college, a well-known coach will now lead a Bucks County high school to victory. Drew Markol wrote about the coach for the Bucks County Courier Times. Pennridge High School found its new head football coach in former Delaware Valley University team captain Kyle Beller. For the last…
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A Bucks County Company Most Likely Made the Baseballs Jackie Robinson Practiced With
A Bucks County duo may have been responsible for creating the baseballs used by some of the greatest to play the sport. Dan McPhillips, the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds, recently discussed the connection between baseball legend Jackie Robinson and two brothers from Perkasie who created baseballs. By all accounts, the Bucks County duo’s creations were…
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Pennridge High School Sparks Historic Moment for All Girls Wrestlers Across Pennsylvania
A local girls wrestling program recently became the 100th in the state to be approved as an official sports entity. Matt Allibone wrote about the development for the York Daily Record. The girls wrestling program at Pennridge High School, in Perkasie, was officially approved by the state of Pennsylvania this week. As the 100th program,…
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Penn Community Bank Deploys Loan Origination System to Enhance Customer Experience
Penn Community Bank announced it has implemented the Lenders Cooperative Loan Origination System (LOS), which is focused on small business and commercial product lending. The LOS platform provides a fully online digital experience for the bank’s customers, allowing them to apply for their capital needs anytime, from anywhere. In addition to the enhanced front-end customer…
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Penn Community Bank Recognized for Commitment to Equitable, Inclusive Banking
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, announced that its Access Checking account has once again been certified by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards (2023–2024). The national safe account standards, co-created by consumer advocates, leading national nonprofit organizations, civic leaders,…
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Bucks County Community College Presents Concerts, Forums to Celebrate Black History Month
Reflecting the range of the African American experience, Bucks County Community College proudly celebrates Black History Month with three events, from a rousing musical performance to informative lectures and presentations. From Slavery to Freedom The month kicks off with “Lord, Write My Name: From Slavery to Freedom” at 7:30 PM on Feb. 3 at the…
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These Bucks County Organizations are Hosting Fun Events for the Lunar New Year. Here’s What to Know
Two Bucks County organizations will be hosting festive and fun events to celebrate the Lunar New Year this weekend. With many celebrating the Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, on Jan. 22, the Southampton Free Library and the Pearl S. Buck International Society will be hosting community events to help bring the magic of…
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Recently-Opened Perkasie Brewery Added to the Popular Bucks County Ale Trail
A Bucks County brewery has just been added to a popular beer tour in the area, and the new business is excited to take part in it. Jennifer Rogers Burns wrote about the new brewery for Visit Bucks County. Van Lieus Brewing Company, located at 211 West Walnut Street in Perkasie, has just been added…
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