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Lower Makefield Mother, Who Lost Her Son In 9/11, Continues To Keep His Memory Alive
A Bucks County mother is still working to keep her son’s memory alive, two decades after he lost his life in a national tragedy. Hadas Kuznits wrote about the local woman’s story for KYW Newsradio. Judi Reiss, a Lower Makefield resident, lost her son, Joshua, at the age of 23 on Sept. 11, 2001. He…
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Quakertown Residents Say Goodbye to Beloved Theatre
Local residents recently saw one of their most popular movie theaters close, another establishment that felt the impact of the recent pandemic. Cecilia Levine wrote about the shuttered theatre for Daily Voice Bucks. The Regal Richland Crossing movie theater, located in Quakertown, closed its doors on Thursday, the most recent closure of a Regal theatre…
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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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Bensalem Pastor Is a Leading Figure in the Area’s Community of Faith
A pastor in the Bucks County area has been a focal point of the local community of faith and leadership for years. Carl stagger wrote about the pastor for Church of God Ministries. Jorge Palacios has been the lead pastor at Iglesia de Dios Shalom in Bensalem since the early 2000s. Through his congregation, he has…
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Doylestown Human Services Organization Sets Up Shops In Trevose and Bristol To Assist Local Residents
A sector of the Bucks County government has recently made some additions that will offer human services to more people around the area. The Bucks County Human Services Hub will be expanding its reach to Lower Bucks to help individuals and families in need pot their services. With two new offices in Trevose and Bristol,…
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Historic African American Church in Yardley Being Used as A Museum To Educate Locals and Visitors Alike
A historic church in Bucks County church is now being used as a museum to teach residents about important local history. The old A.M.E church of Yardley is now being used for a different purpose: a museum that specializes in the history of African Americans in the local area. Set up in the early 1800s…
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Yardley Celebrates Harvest Day, A Longtime Favorite Event of Locals and Visitors, This Weekend
Yardley Borough will be celebrating a popular annual event this weekend, a staple of the area for almost six decades. The 54th annual Harvest Day, the event will see artisan crafts for sale, businesses hosting tents with information on their services, and entertainment for all in attendance. A wide array of food options from local…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Beautifully Renovated Farmhouse in Richboro
A unique and historic farmhouse in Richboro has gone up for sale, and it is a one-of-a-kind spot for homebuyers. . . Flaunting five bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and two garages, this antique home has been updated for the modern homeowner. . . Located with the well-renounced Council Rock School District, this Richboro home is a…
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This Bucks County School District Saw 18 Students Named as Semifinalists in Scholarship Program
A local school district recently saw 18 of its students come close to the end of a nationally-recognized scholarship program. Jeff Werner wrote about the academically-savvy students for the Doylestown Patch. Central Bucks School District has multiple students who made it to the semifinals of the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Several seniors from local…
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DeSales Associate Professor Gathers Post-Pandemic Hopes for a Better Life into Newly Published Book
Dr. Brennan Pursell, associate professor of business at DeSales University, saw the synchronicity of two Francises in his professional life: St. Frances DeSales, known for patience and gentleness, and Pope Francis, a humble leader devoted to the poor. Pursell theorized that their combined virtues might well inform a world emerging from the global pandemic. That…
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This Bucks County School District Has Saved Over $1 Million Through Virtual Learning
Through the use of an online learning program, a Bucks County school district has been able to save a ton of money on education costs. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the lucrative move for the Warminster Patch. The school districts’s Centennial Virtual Learning Academy currently has 46 students enrolled. So far, having just shy of 50…
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Doylestown Health Opens New Prenatal Care Unit for Patients
This past Friday, Doylestown Health celebrated the opening of the new Morel Family Foundation Center for Prenatal Care with a ribbon-cutting and dedication. Morel Prenatal Care officially opened on Monday in a new suite on the ground floor of Doylestown Hospital. The new unit is capable of serving more patients than ever before in response…
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Bristol Riverside Theatre To Host Play Based on Popular “Clue” Board Game
A Bucks County theatre will produce a play based off a popular board game throughout the month of November. Bristol Riverside Theatre, located at 120 Radcliffe Street in Bristol Borough, will present the play “Clue” on various nights from Nov. 1 to Nov. 22. The play is based off the 1985 film, itself based off…
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Looking For a Fantasy-Themed Wedding? This New Hope Venue is The Spot for You
A Bucks County brunch spot has become a go-to destination for couples looking for a wedding they won’t ever forget. Taylor Carson wrote about the unique venue for Philadelphia Magazine. Hotel Du Village combines the natural beauty of Bucks County with fine dining and regal decor. These elements combine to create a one-of-a-kind venue for…
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Southampton Middle School Collects Over 2,000 Pounds of Groceries with Local Food Bank
A middle school in the Southampton area recently worked with a food bank to feed Bucks County residents in need. Staff writers for the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent charitable collaboration. Klinger Middle School, a part of the Centennial School District, recently worked with the Warminster Food Bank for a “Stuff the Bus”…
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Falls Township Looking for Volunteer Painters to Complete Park Mural This Weekend
With an unfinished mural on display in the area, officials from Falls Township are looking for artists to complete the large art piece. Nicole Rosenthal wrote about the mural and its potential painters for the Levittown, PA Patch. The township’s “Love Is The Answer Movement” mural is set to undergo finishing touches on Saturday from…
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Doylestown Nonprofit Will Turn Bucks County Pink To Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer
A well-loved nonprofit will once again being turning Bucks County pink as a way of raising awareness to breast cancer. Jeff Werner wrote about the organization’s mission for the Doylestown Patch. Keith Fenimore, a Doylestown native, started Pine2Pink to in an effort to raise awareness of breast cancer. His nonprofit organization utilizes community outreach, business…
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Chalfont Christmas Store Bringing Oktoberfest to The Area Later This Month
Kicking off fall the right way, a Chalfont holiday store will be hosting Oktoberfest activities at the end of the month. Byer’s Choice, a year-round Christmas shop located at 4355 County Line Road, will be hosting their second Annual GermanFest, an Oktoberfest-like event that is a tell-tale sign of the fall season. “GermanFest 2022 will…
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