Warminster
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Historic Hartsville Home With George Washington Ties to Host Annual Revolutionary War Reenactment
The Moland House of Warwick Township, once a headquarters for then-General George Washington, will host its annual Revolutionary War Reenactment on Aug 27. The historic home was once owned by John Moland, a successful lawyer who worked in the Bucks County and Philadelphia areas. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington used the home as his…
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Bucks County School Districts Continue Working to Feed Local Children in Need
Several school districts in the Bucks County area are continuing efforts to feed children throughout the area. Ella Castronuovo wrote about the charitable acts in the Bucks County Courier Times. Samuel K. Faust Elementary School, located in Bensalem, was one of several local schools working to stop hunger in the Bucks County area. As part…
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Warminster Man Remembered for Almost Inventing the First Working Automobile
A Warminster man is being remembered for “just missing” his chance to be the inventor of the first working automobile. Carl LaVO wrote about the Bucks County inventor for the Bucks County Courier Times. John Fitch was a fieldworker-turned-silversmith from Connecticut. During the time of the Revolutionary War in 1776, circumstances brought him to live…
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‘Esports’ Gaming Activities Added To Doylestown YMCA’s Repertoire
In addition to the countless sports currently being offered, the Doylestown YMCA is now offering ‘esports’ programs for members. Ed Doyle wrote about the recent sports news for TAP Into Doylestown. The Bucks County health facility will now be offering lounge rooms where members can partake in competitive online gaming. Consoles like PlayStation and Xbox…
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Warminster Native One of Many Consumers Taking Notice of Busch Light’s Marketing, Branding
A Warminster native was one of several people who were recently interviewed about the efficacy of Busch Light’s marketing. Kate Bernot wrote about the local beer fan in Good Beer Hunting. As inflation begins to take its toll on the beer industry, many consumers are still taking notice of popular brands’ marketing and branding strategies,…
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Archbishop Wood High School’s Football Team to Delay New Season by Two Weeks
Archbishop Wood Catholic High School’s football team will not start their upcoming season until two weeks after their original start date. Daryl Bell wrote about the team’s delay for the Bucks County Courier Times. Due to undisclosed reasons, the Vikings football team will delay their next season, with their first game now set for Sept.…
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Warminster Native Looks Back at Her 40 Year Career as a Local Firefighter
Lynn Kirkner, a veteran firefighter with the Hartsville Fire Company, is celebrating 40 years of service to her community. Phil Gianficaro wrote about the Warminster native in the Bucks County Courier Times. Kirkner will be celebrating four decades with the Bucks County fire company on Aug. 3. While she has been an active member of…
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Bucks County Acknowledged in Philly Mag’s Lists of Great Shopping and Fun Spots
Shops and unique spots in Bucks County recently made appearances in Philadelphia Magazine’s lists of the best local places for Shopping & Style and Fun & Games. On the lists were businesses and establishments in Yardley, Warminster, and Doylestown. 2022 New Boutique – Krysset Located at 45 East Afton Avenue in Yardey, shoppers support the…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Magnificent, Fully Upgraded Colonial in Warminster
A beautiful, contemporary colonial home with six bedrooms, as well as six full and three half bathrooms, is available for sale in Warminster. Situated on a beautifully manicured acre, this stunning residence has been fully upgraded both inside and out. The house is selling for a price of nearly $3.5 million. . . A front…
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Doylestown Bridal Shop Says Yes to Success of YouTube Marketing Initiative
In a pop culture atmosphere where buying a wedding dress is fodder for reality TV, a Doylestown bridal boutique, L&H Couture, is smartly capturing customers’ delight on YouTube videos. The marketing initiative asks shoppers to speak candidly about the bridal gown, bridesmaids’ outfits, or mothers’ formal wear they have just selected. The resulting videos reside…
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Privately Owned Warminster Pharma Firm Sheds Shares to Raise $16M
i3 Pharmaceuticals of Warminster raised $16M recently by way of equity financing. John George covered the privately owned firm’s stock sale in the Philadelphia Business Journal. News of the i3 capital-raising measure came via filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company develops and manufactures difficult-to-formulate specialty drugs. In Feb., it launched a generic…
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C&N Bank Makes Significant Donation throughout the Collar Counties to Bolster Education Efforts
C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations. The donations were made under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Education is key to a strong and prosperous community. However, there are many budgetary roadblocks preventing children from receiving the level…
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Warrington, Warminster May Become the Safe-Drinking Water Standard for Communities Nationwide
Last week, an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advisory revised the level of harmful PFAS substances — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — by which drinking-water is evaluated. As communities nationwide now face stricter standards, they seek the guidance of early adopters that include Warrington and Warminster. Chris Ullery dipped into the details in the Bucks County…
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Temporary Loss of Elevators at a Warminster 55+ Condo Causes Lift in Resident Concerns
Concerns are rising among residents of Centennial Station, a 55+ condo in Warminster. The issue that’s pushing their buttons is a series of offline elevators, decommissioned for replacement. Alicia Roberts stepped up to get to the bottom of the story for CBS3. Although one resident characterized the elevator absences as a necessary evil. Others weren’t…
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High School Runner Who Cracked the State’s H.S. Four-Minute Mile Barrier Considers Throwing Next Race
A record-setting athlete at a competition immediately following the standout performance can face an awful burden. Competitor and fan expectations are understandably high, ramping up pressure. But Archbishop Wood runner Gary Martin — who recently ran a state-historic under-four-minute mile — is taking a unique approach to his next appearance: the Bucks County Mile. Wayne…
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Pa. Lottery to New Bucks County Millionaire: ‘Come on Down!’
A $20 investment in a Price Is Right–themed lottery ticket has paid off handsomely to its Sellersville buyer. He or she is walking away with a million dollars, as reported by John Misinco at The Morning Call. The seller was Jashan Convenience on North Main Street, also in Sellersville. Its owner will receive $5,000 just…
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U.S. Golf Association Identifies Bucks County Public Golf Courses as Best Picks to Bring the Sticks
The United States Golf Association (USGA), the sport’s domestic governing body, has compiled a national list of best public courses. Fifteen of them are right in our own backyard. If the mention of public golf conjures images of divot-pitted fairways, pockmarked greens, and boorish players, the stereotype is unfounded. The USGA finds that many of…
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YMCA Fairless Hills Pool Renovation Hits Choppy Waters; July Opening Now Planned
When the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties cut the ribbon on its newly renovated Fairless Hills branch in April, the new fitness rooms, updated equipment, modernized locker rooms, and reinvigorated staff were all ready to go. The Fairless Hills pool still needed some work. And unfortunately, through no fault of the Y, its revival…
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