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These Bucks County COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Will Be Shutting Down Very Soon
After administering over 207,000 doses in the last two years, Bucks County is closing its COVID-19 vaccine clinics, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The Neshaminy Mall clinic already closed last week, and the clinic at Warwick Square shopping center in Warwick is scheduled to be shut down on Friday,…
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This Bucks County Elementary School Received a Donation From a Local Retirement Facility
A Bucks County elementary school recently received a donation from a local retirement facility and hospice care center. Manor Elementary School, a Levittown school that is part of the Pennsbury School District, recently received a donation from Artis Senior Living of Yardley, a local retirement facility, and Serenity Hospice PA, a Bensalem-based hospice center. The…
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Several Bucks County Emergency Units To Receive FEMA Grants, Totaling Nearly Half $1 Million
Several emergency service associations in Bucks County are being awarded grants from FEMA to assist them financially. Greg Vellner wrote about the recent grants for The Reporter. The Newtown Fire Association is receiving $177,072, the Bensalem Rescue Squad receiving $271,304, the Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad receiving $46,800, and the Morrisville Fire Company receiving $21,238. Each…
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Fairless Hills-Based Nonprofit Processes Donations, Received $500 from Large PA Bank Chain
A well-known nonprofit in the Bucks County area was recently assisted by a large bank chain as they proceeded their donations. United Ways of Bucks County, a nonprofit based out of Fairless Hills, was recently helped by staff members of Mid Penn Bank, who also donated $500 to their mission. “Big thanks to Mid Penn…
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Yardley Church’s Annual Pumpkin Patch Raises Money for Local Food Pantry
A local church will be hoisting a pumpkin sale to raise funds for a local food pantry, a charitable event that happens every year around Halloween. Staff writers at The Reporter wrote about the charitable event. The annual Pumpkin Patch at Yardley United Methodist Church will be held from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31. The…
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Bucks County Free Library Locations Are Offering More Than Just Books For Their Visitors
Looking for a fun and exciting new spot to visit? Bucks County libraries have more interesting thing to do than ever before. Michele Haddon wrote about the libraries for the Bucks County Courier Times. Locations for the Bucks County Free Library around the area are offering fun items like disco lights, metal detectors, and other…
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Trick-Or-Treats, Science Shows Returning to The Franklin Institute Every Weekend Starting in October
The Franklin Institute will be seeing a Halloween season favorite return to its schedule of fun events, just in time for fall festivities. Franklin Frights will be returning to the Philadelphia institution every weekend during the month of October. Guests will be able to enjoy trick-or-tricking thought he property as they stop at one of…
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Newtown Borough Invites You To Paint the Town’s Windows For Halloween This October
Every year, the windows of Newtown Borough are painted for the Halloween season, and that time is fast approaching. On Oct. 15, the streets of the borough will be lined with young artists and their painting tools from 9 AM to 4 PM. Each window will cost $5 to paint, and artists are expected to…
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Weekend Wanderer: I’m Staying at a Haunted Hotel
I was all in when I committed to staying in the haunted hotel. Now, not so much. In a parenting triumph I’m sure would impress Dr. Spock, I have raised one of my children to be every inch the horror aficionado I am. Great. Awesome. I have a partner for every horror movie that hits…
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Legendary Sports Broadcaster, Bristol Native Writes Children’s Book, With His Dog As the Main Character
A well-known sports broadcaster, who grew up in Bristol, is releasing a children’s book that has his dog as the main character. Reporters at Fox 29 Philadelphia talked to the broadcaster about his latest endeavor. Mike Missanelli, known for his work with The Philadelphia Inquirer, ESPN and NBC Sports Philadelphia, recently published a children’s book…
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Veterans, First Responders in Bucks County Can Get A Free Wedding Ceremony at This Location
Those keeping Bucks County safe can book a free wedding venue in the area as a sign of gratitude for their hard work and dedication. Staff writers at the Bucks County Courier Times wrote about the upcoming opportunity. The second annual “Vows and Veterans” wedding service and bridal reception will be held for veterans and…
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Newtown Brewery, Restaurant Raising Funds for Childhood Cancer with New Beer, Desserts
A popular Bucks County brewery has just released a new drink, whose proceeds will be donated to a children’s cancer foundation. Iron Hill Brewery, a Delaware-based chain, has released their Kick Cancer’s Peanut Butt-er Porter, a beer made in collaboration with CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, a nonprofit is working to end childhood cancer. The brewery…
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Graduate of Holland-Based High School Now Teaches Alongside Her Daughter in Philadelphia
A teacher with Bucks County roots recently started working with her new coworker at a Philadelphia elementary school: her daughter. Kristen A. Graham wrote about the family affair for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Renee Schreiner, a first-grade teacher at Tanner G. Duckrey Elementary in the city, has been in love with teaching her whole life. Her…
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Bensalem Township Awarded $250,000 Grant For Upgrades to Local Park
A local township was recently awarded a large grant to fix up a community park that is used by a large portion of the community. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the grant for the Bensalem Patch. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has recently awarded Bensalem Township with a grant worth $250,000. The…
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Central Bucks Basketball League Raises $5,000 For Local Foster Children at Recent Tournament
A local basketball league recently raised a large sum of donations for a nearby foster care service through a major tournament. The Central Bucks Athletic Association’s basketball team recently raised $5,000 for Bucks For Kids, an organization that works with foster children in the area. The team partook in a tournament for charity, where their…
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Halloween from Timid to Traumatic: Lancaster County Has Both Extremes and Everything in Between
The broadening of Halloween’s appeal over the past decades has evolved it — perhaps mutated it — into something much more than candy collectors in costumes. In response, organizers of October-themed experiences — especially in nearby Lancaster County — have gauged their seasonal entertainment options accordingly. Some skew mild. Some skew wild. Dutch Wonderland Dutch…
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A Master Builder Created His Own Unique Home For His Family in Bucks County
After years of creating unique homes for others, a master builder created his own home for his family in a beautiful part of Bucks County. Beth S. Buxbaum wrote about the home for Bucks County Magazine. Sean Steuber, founder and owner of Steuber Building Group, has been working on houses throughout the are since the…
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Warminster Township Is Already Laying Out Plans For Snow Removal, Plowing This Winter
With summer just coming to a close, one local township has already begun talks about snow plowing for this upcoming winter. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the talks for the Warminster Patch. At a recent meeting, supervisors of Warminster Township began discussion about what companies will be involved in the plowing snow for the winter of…
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