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Bucks County Community College To Host Local Artist’s Glasswork Pieces In Art Gallery This November
A unique artist’s work will be on display at Bucks County Community College later this year, with all welcome to come and see the exhibit. “Karl Carter: A Retrospective”, the first major gallery survey of Mr. Carter’s work, will open at Hicks Art Center Gallery on Nov. 2 and will continue through Dec. 16. An accompanying exhibition of Karl’s renowned students’ works will be installed in the Atrium Gallery in…
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Perkasie Museum Celebrates Local Novelist’s Life, Along With Her Work Promoting Human Rights
A Bucks County museum continues to keep alive the memory of an acclaimed novelist and human rights advocate who called the area her home. The Pearl S. Buck House, located at 520 Dublin Road in Perkasie, was the home of the namesake novelist, who resided in Bucks County on and off throughout her stories life.…
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Holicong Art Gallery Hosting Local Artist’s Exhibit Through the Month of October
A local artist’s paintings will be on exhibit at a Bucks County art gallery for the remainder of the month, a beautiful event for the fall. Jean Childs Buzgo’s solo exhibition, Beneath the Surface, is on display at the Silverman Gallery in Holicong until Oct. 30. An artist reception will be held on Oct. 9.…
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Bucks County Community College Hosting Forum To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Bucks County Community College is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting a roundtable discussion of “The Puerto Rican Experience in Bucks County & Beyond.” Five panelists will share perspectives on Puerto Rican life as it relates to business, politics, media, arts, and culture. They will also address disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane…
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These Bucks County Wineries Invite You To Make and Taste Wines Throughout the Area
Several local wineries are taking part in the Bucks County Wine Trail’s Harvest Celebration this weekend, a fun activity for everyone. Jeff Werner wrote about the wineries for the Doylestown Patch. Wineries around the county are taking part in the event, were locals and visitors can partake in wine making and the tasting of popular…
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These Bucks County Corn Mazes Make For Great Fall Activities For Locals and Visitors
Known for its beautiful outdoor scenery, Bucks County is home to several corn mazes that will bring a lot of joy to your fall season. Staff writers at Visit Bucks County wrote about the local mazes. A perfect activity for cool fall afternoons, these local corn mazes are revered throughout the surrounding areas for their…
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Perkasie Museum Has Rare, Antique Items That Tell The Area’s History
A Bucks County museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the area’s history through antique and rare items on display. The Perkasie Historical Society, located at 513 W. Walnut Street, will be open this Sunday, as the Perkasie Fall Fest has been cancelled due to the weather. Founded in 1954, the volunteer organization oversees…
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Bucks County Community College to Host Speech by Disability Rights Advocate
The local community college will host a talk from a disability rights advocate, who will discuss her time at Harvard Law and overcoming her circumstances. Haben Girma, a disability rights advocate and the first deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, will be giving a live presentation at the college at 11 AM September 27.…
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Looking for a New Fall Beer? These Bucks County Breweries Have You Covered With Their Unique Selections
Known for its wide selection of breweries, Bucks County will soon see the return of the ever-popular fall beers it is known for. Staff writers at Visit Bucks County wrote about the upcoming drinks and their breweries. Each one of the breweries that were listed will house one or several fall beers that bring customers…
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Doylestown Foster Care Service Receives Donation from Perkasie Skydiving Center
A Bucks County foster care service recently received a donation from a fun sports center that is located in a nearby town. Staff writers at The Reporter wrote about the recent donation. Back in early August, Chris Howard, an instructor at Skydive Philadelphia in Perkasie, set a new record for skydivers as he jumped from…
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Bucks County Community College Will Be Celebrating Student Success During an Event Later This Year
The college’s Newtown campus will be celebrating its students with a fun event that is planned for early November. The evening event will be held in support of the Bucks Student Emergency Fund and Bucks Students. The 2022 Honorees include Gladys Mendieta White and Bob White. Held at the school’s beautiful Tyler Gardens, the evening’s…
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President of Bucks County Community College Selected for Aspen Institute Fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that Dr. Felicia L. Ganther, President at Bucks County Community College, is one of 26 leaders selected for the 2022-23 class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship. This program, made possible with support from JPMorgan Chase, supports community college presidents in the early years of their…
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Bucks County Community College Hosting Annual Short Fiction Contest, Looking for Entrees
Bucks County Community College has announced that their annual Short Story Contest is seeking local story writers for prizes and recognition. The Bucks County Short Fiction Contest is looking for entrees to their Fall 2022 competition. Eligible contests must be Bucks County residents who are 18 or older, and are not employees of the community…
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Local Community College Foundation Offering Monetary Rewards for Select Students Through Raffle
A foundation through Bucks County Community College will be rewarding several students with monetary rewards to celebrate its 40th year. Jeff Werner wrote about the prizes for the Newtown, PA Patch. The Bucks County Community College Foundation will celebrate four decades of service to local students by giving away $100 to 40 lucky students through…
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A New Perkasie Brewery Is Scheduled to Open on Saturday
Mystic Ways Brewing, a new brewery in the Perkasie area, will be celebrating their grand opening on Saturday. Staff writers for Breweries in Pennsylvania recently wrote about the new Bucks County brewery. Located on W. Walnut Street, the brewery will start off with 10 different beers on tap. IPAs, stouts, pilsners of all different flavor…
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Philly Skydiver Jumps into His 40th Birthday by Attempting New Record at Perkasie Airport for Charity
A Philadelphia skydiving instructor celebrated his 40th birthday by attempting to break a new record at a Perkasie airport for charity. Sharifa Jackson wrote about the charitable feat for 6ABC Action News. Chris Howard, an instructor at Skydive Philadelphia, made it his goal to jump from a plane 101 times on Wednesday. One of his…
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Area Startups Receive Grant Funding from Penn Community Bank, Investments from IDA
Five high-potential, early-stage startups have been selected to receive a total of $125,000 in investment funded by the Bucks County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) along with 12 months of advisory support from Startup Bucks. New this round, seven additional applicants were awarded a total of $30,000 in business grants sponsored by Penn Community Bank. The…
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Penn Community Bank Foundation Seeks to Grant Grant Requests
Penn Community Bank is seeking applications from area nonprofits for grants, issued by its charitable arm, the Penn Community Bank Foundation. Each year, the bank donates five percent of its net income back to the community. The giving mission of the foundation is to make an unparalleled contribution to the region through sustaining annual donations…
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