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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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Poet, Essayist’s Latest Work Uses the Bucks County Area As the Backdrop To Her Story
A well-known writer has just released her latest work, which uses the Bucks County area as the backdrop for her immersive tale. Kay Gabriel, an essayist and poet currently based out of New York, will have her latest work, A Queen in Bucks County, released through Nightboat Books on Nov. 8. As the title would…
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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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Musicians, Music Director of Philadelphia Orchestra to Donate Services for Unforgettable Opening Night
Any Chester Countians craving the wonderful sound of organized music and the beautiful visuals of ballet? Just down the road, the Philadelphia Orchestra and Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin launch the 2022–23 season on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts with a special Opening Night Celebration, featuring acclaimed pianist Lang Lang performing Saint-Saëns’s Piano Concerto…
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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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Radio Host, Newtown Resident Discusses Area’s History In Speaking Engagement
A popular radio host will be discussing Newtown Borough’s history at a speaking engagement in the area next week. Jeff Werner wrote about the event for the Newtown, PA Patch. Marty Moss-Coane, a Newtown resident and the host and executive producer of WHYY-FM’s “Radio Times,” will host a speaking event about the Borough’s history on Oct.…
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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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Doylestown Museum Showcasing Work For Artist, Known for His Work With Shoes
A popular art museum in Bucks County will be showing the work of an artist whose work in the shoe industry has garnered him fame. Aniya Faulcon wrote about the artist’s exhibit for WIFT. The work of Stuart Weitzman, an American shoe designer and the founder of the high-end international shoe brand that bares his…
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Castle in Doylestown Set For A Large Makeover, With a Community Center Being Added to Property
A popular castle that doubles as a museum will soon have its property revamped with much-needed add-ons and refurbishments. Bo Koltnow wrote about the Bucks County estate for WFMZ 69. Fonthill Castle, a regal estate in Doylestown that also serves as the home of the Mercer Museum, will soon see a series of projects implemented…
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New Hope House, Once Owned by Famous Philadelphia Artist, Hits the Market
An 1861 New Hope cottage that once belonged to Mary Elizabeth Price, an Impressionist painter and member of the female group of artists known as the Philadelphia Ten, has hit the market for $1.1 million, writes Angela Serratore for The New York Times. Price used to call the house Pumpkinseed due to its golden yellow…
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A Speedway In Bucks County Was The Site of NASCAR’s First Fatality 70 Years Ago This Week
Seven decades ago, NASCAR saw its first fatal crash occur at a well-known speedway that sat in the Bucks County area. Mike Sielski wrote about the infamous day for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Sept. 14, 1952, racer Larry Mann, born Lawrence Zuckerman, lost his life while participating in a Grand National Circuit event at the Langhorne…
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With Its 150th Birthday Fast Approaching, Ivyland Is Remembered as an Important Town in American History
A Bucks County borough will soon be turning 150, so many are remembering the area’s connection to important moments in American history. The 150th Anniversary Celebration of Ivyland will be celebrated in June of next year. With a big birthday fast approaching, residents of the area are looking to teach people about how they borough…
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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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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Victorian-Style Colonial Home in Langhorne
An incredible Colonial home with Victorian-style aesthetics has recently hit the market in Bucks County. . . Located within Middletown Township, this home sits in the coveted Neshaminy School District, making it a great home for families looking to move to a beautiful part of Bucks County. . . Homeowners will be able to enjoy…
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Yardley Restaurant Celebrating Rosh Hashanah With Middle Eastern-Inspired Meals This Weekend
A Middle Eastern-style restaurant chain will be celebrating a major holiday this weekend with food and community. Pita Chip, the Modern Middle Eastern quick-serve restaurant located at 1623 Big Oak Road in Yardley’s Oxford Oaks Shopping Center, is celebrating Rosh Hashanah this year in a fun way, offering “Rosh Hashawarma” family meal dinners to guests beginning…
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