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Holy Family University to Co-Host Speaker Series on American Historian’s Latest Book
Holy Family University will be hosting a speaking engagement with an author, whose book discusses the American Revolutionary War. The university, along with Glen Foerd on the Delaware, will co-host a Speaker Series event featuring historian Aaron Sullivan, author of The Disaffected: Britain’s Occupation of Philadelphia, published by University of Pennsylvania Press, which the American Revolution…
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Yardley Playground Celebrates 30 Years of Fun with New Trees, Other Renovations
A Bucks County playground is celebrating three decades of family fun with a facelift, courtesy of the local township. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the park for the Yardley Patch. The Kids Kingdom Playground, located at 1100 Edgewood Road in Yardley, recently celebrated 30 years of its existence. In commemoration of the milestone, the park is…
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This Bucks County Catholic School Just Inducted a New Group of Students Into a Major Honors Society
A school in Bucks County just inducted a large group of students into one of the most well-respected honors societies around. Archbishop Wood Catholic High School, located at 655 York Road in Warminster, recently inducted a few dozen students into the National Honor Society. In order to be a members, students must be at the…
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Author, Central Bucks East Grad Given Prestigious Literary Award for Her Latest Work
An author with Bucks County roots has recently been awarded a major literary award following the publication of her latest book. Violet Kupersmith, an author and former student at Central Bucks High School East in Doylestown, was recently awarded the Bard Fiction Prize for her latest novel, Build Your House Around My Body, published by…
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Yardley-Based Emo Rock Band Reunites for First Tour in Over a Decade
After ten years of inactivity, a big name in the emo scene is making their return, with the Bucks County natives gearing up for a tour. Noah Zucker wrote about the group for PhillyVoice. Algernon Cadwallader was formed by high school friends from Yardley back in 2005. After some successful singles, albums, and bring the…
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Across the River from Bucks County, This Vintage Store is a Great Destination for Locals and Visitors
Just a walk over a bridge from Bucks County, a vintage store in a nearby town is full of incredible clothing and oddities for all customers. Erica Moody wrote about the unique spot for Philadelphia Magazine. Bear Bone Vintage, located at 14 Church Street in Lambertville, NJ, is right across the Delaware River from New…
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World-Renowned Composer Visits Warminster Middle School, Teaches Students Music Fundamentals
A well-known composer recently visited a Bucks County school to teach music students an important lesson in live performance. Staff writers for the Lower Bucks Times recently wrote about the visit. Dr. Quincy C. Hilliard, a world-renowned composer of wind literature and a Professor of Music at the University of Louisiana, recently made a visit…
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Bucks County Community College Names Doylestown Resident the 2022 Poet Laureate
A Doylestown native has been named by the 2022 Bucks County Poet Laureate by Bucks County Community College. Tom Mallouk of Doylestown has been named the 2022 Bucks County Poet Laureate. Mallouk, a psychotherapist, rose to the top of 60 entries in the 46th annual contest. Mallouk and his wife, Dr. Eileen Engle, raised their daughters…
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This Trevose-Based Organization is Working to Teach Local Teenagers About Seat Belt Safety
A Bucks County organization is working with local teens to teach them driving safety tips, especially in regards to their seatbelts. TMA Bucks, which is headquartered at 7 Neshaminy Interplex Drive in the Feasterville-Trevose area, has launched their 16th Annual Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge & Teen Driver Safety Video PSA Challenge, which…
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This Bucks County Boutique Specializes in Philly Sports Shirts, Other Vintage-Style Items
A Bucks County fashion boutique is offering array of Philadelphia sports merchandise to locals and visitors alike. Vittoria Woodill wrote about the local clothing store for CBS News Philadelphia. Monkey’s Uncle, located at 123 South Main Street in Doylestown, is offering a wide range of shirts that bear vintage and modern iterations of the logos…
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These Bucks County Farms Will Be Preserved in Perpetuity Thanks to a Tax on Cigarettes
Thanks to a tax on cigarettes, two Bucks County farms will be preserved in perpetuity. James McGinnis wrote about the interesting turn of events for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced plans to place conservation easements on 24 properties, including the two local farms. This will protect around 2,046…
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Doylestown Health Foundation Receives Grant for Infant Protection Project
Doylestown Health Foundation has received a grant from Community Project Funding for its Doylestown Hospital Infant Protection Project. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent grant. The grant was announced by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who introduced the Community Project Funding into the FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act as part of the…
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Delaware Valley University is Celebrating the Inauguration of Their New President
A university in Bucks County had announced their newest president, the 14th in the college’s long and storied history in the area. Delaware Valley University is celebrating the inauguration of its 14th president, Benjamin E. Rusiloski, Ph.D. who has served the University for more than 28 years. Dr. Rusiloski will be inaugurated Oct. 21 and…
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Peddler’s Village Begins to Prep for the Upcoming Christmas Season, Bringing Holiday Flare to Bucks County
As the Christmas season is fast approaching, Peddler’s Village is gearing up for one of their most memorable times of the year. Peddler’s Village, a countryside shopping, dining, lodging, and family entertainment destination in the heart of historic Bucks County, PA, will celebrate the holiday season this year with free displays and events, including a…
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Local Historian’s Latest Book Discusses the Various Covered Bridges of Bucks County
A historical and author in the Bucks County area has just released a book that discussed the covered bridges that the area is known for. R. Scott Bomboy, a Bucks County resident and editor-in-chief at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, recently published his latest book, “Wooden Treasures: The Story of Bucks County’s Covered Bridges”,…
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Longstanding Bucks County Bookstore Trades Hands, Continues Operations in Popular Riverside Town
A popular bookshop in the Bucks County area recently saw a change in ownership, with several employees taking over the well-known store. Farley’s Bookshop, located at 44 South Main Street in New Hope, has been one of the most popular shops in the riverside town. In operation since 1967, the store has been offering literary…
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This Bucks County Historic Park Is Among Pennsylvania’s Best Fall Foliage Spots
Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing is one of the best fall foliage spots in Pennsylvania. Marcus Schneck wrote about the local spot for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The official tourism website of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has published its 10 Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage list, and Washington Crossing…
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Football Players, Actors, and Reporters Among Famous Pennsbury Alum Inducted into District’s Hall of Fame
A group of celebrities that graduated from the same Bucks County school district were recently recognized for their successful careers. Several well-known graduates of the Pennsbury School District were recently inducted into into their Hall of Fame, the first alum to be added to the new hall. Reporters Robert Costa (Class of 2004) and Hallie…
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