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Pennridge High School Football Team’s Senior Safeties Strengthen Both Their Teamwork and Friendship
Pennridge High School football’s senior safeties, Sam Kuhns, Joe Gregoire, and Joe Hamburger, have not only solidified their positions in the team’s 3-3 stack defense but also forged a strong bond of friendship. Under the guidance of first-year head coach Kyle Beller, Kuhns leads as the free safety, with Gregoire as the “bandit” and…
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Experience the Ultimate Thanksgiving in Bucks County with Dinners, Events, and More
This year, locals and tourists alike will have the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving to the fullest in Bucks County with dinners, to-go meals, events and shopping, and even turkey trots, writes Sophia Dewald for Bucks Happening. For those looking to enjoy a delicious meal without having to do the arduous cooking, many local restaurants offer…
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WSJ: Philadelphia’s Republic First Set to Receive $35M Infusion After Agreeing Rescue Deal with Investor Group
Republic First Bancorp will receive a $35 million infusion after agreeing to a deal with a group of existing investors aimed at bolstering its finances, write Gina Heeb, Lauren Thomas, and Jonathan Weil for The Wall Street Journal. The investor group is led by George Norcross III, Philip Norcross, and Gregory Braca. The Philadelphia lender…
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Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Make a Custom LinkedIn Banner
Need to know how to make a custom LinkedIn banner that makes you stand out? Here are some step-by-step instructions to create your own branded billboard. If you don’t want the default grayish-greenish banner, you have to take charge and create a graphic that is 1584 px x 396 px, and it’s easier to make…
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If You Have Good Content on Your Resume, Could the Same Content Make Your Linkedin Shine? Part One
If you have good content on your resume, you can use it on LinkedIn. That will be the beginning of your personal career website where you can shine! Since the new year is right around the corner, think about doing a refresh on your career documents. No one will do it for you, so take…
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General Recreation: Playground Nurtures Whole Child at Oak Knoll School
General Recreation in Newtown Square often has client projects that are years in the making but sometimes the creation of a great playground, like one at Oak Knoll School, is very swift. General Recreation’s Joe Del Vecchio worked closely with Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, New Jersey to remove an older…
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Warminster High School Scholarship Honors Former Teacher, Sells Santa Figures Made of Students’ Uniforms
A Bucks County Catholic high school has a scholarship fund that is raising money in one of the most unique ways imaginable. Archbishop Wood Catholic High School has recently implemented the Gerri Garofalo Scholarship for seniors students. “Gerri Garofalo graduated from Archbishop Wood High School in 1968 as an accomplished student and athlete,” the school…
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With Wawa Looking to Expand in Bucks County, One Township Has Decided the Fate of a Proposed Location
While Wawa has been expanding in the Bucks County area, one township recently made a decision on a proposed location in their area. Damon C. Williams wrote about the Wawa’s fate in the Bucks County Courier Times. Newtown Township recently stopped the development of a long-talked about Wawa location, which would have sat at Newtown…
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General Recreation: New Inclusive Playground an Act of Friendship in Pittsburgh’s East End
With the help of General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a dream was fulfilled in the Friendship Neighborhood in Pittsburgh. The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center had dreamed of an inclusive playground in their backyard. The independent, non-profit organization helps children of all ages with services that strengthen families. There’s an adoption…
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6 Remote Jobs Where You Can Earn Over $200,000 a Year
To some, working remotely still carries a stigma of not being as important to the company you are working for. It used to be quite common that remote positions were largely for freelancers or contracted employees. But if you think that is still the case, there is quite a bit you are missing out on.…
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Board President of Foundations Community Partnership Works To Help Bucks County Locals Live Their Best Lives
An important member of Foundations Community Partnership is working hard to help Bucks County residents live happy and healthy lives. Abigail Halloran, joined the organizations’s Board of Directors in 2016 and has served as Board President since January. Through her work with the local nonprofit, Halloran has been able to help provide behavioral health and…
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Do You Need A Good Celebration at Work?
Last week we talked about celebrating your small wins and building a successful life and career one win at a time. Celebrating success in a company, large or small, is equally important. Celebrating both company and individual victories does not just create a positive “vibe.” It also helps workers see themselves as effective and part…
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YMCA of Bucks County, Burnalong Bring Summer Wellness Challenge to Local Branches
YMCA has partnered with Burnalong to bring a new summer challenge to more than 100 YMCA branches, including the YMCA of Bucks & Hunterdon Counties. The challenge both extends access to high-quality, diverse, and inclusive health and wellness programming and supports member health and wellness goals during the summer months. The challenge also represents a…
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Sticky Situations Owner Is Obsessed with All Things Honey
Stephen Clemente, owner of Sticky Situations at Bucks County’s Peddler’s Village, is obsessed with all things honey, writes Alicia Roberts for CBS 3 Philly. “We’ve got 54 different honey varietals, all raw, all made with bees who start their lives here in Bucks County,” he said. “We have honey butter, honey mustard, raw unfiltered honey,…
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Archbishop Wood High School Standout Runner Takes on Phillie Phanatic – and Wins
Gary Martin, a standout runner from Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster, took on Phillie Phanatic for the last race of his high school career – and came out triumphant, writes Dominique Smith for the Runner’s World. Martin put on his school uniform for the last time in front of a huge crowd at Citizens…
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Jersey Shore Estate with Ocean Views from Every Room — ‘Most Talked-About House in Past 23 Years’ — Hits Market
Countless Chester County residents flock to the Jersey Shore every year in the summer. If you’re one of them and vacationing in the vicinity of Long Beach Island, you’ll want to check out a 9,000-square-foot estate that just hit the market. It boasts an ice cream parlor, butterfly habitat, and koi pond, writes Lisa Dukart…
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Newtown Artists Brings Local Architecture to Life with Vibrant Watercolors
By focusing on sunlight and perspective, Newtown artist Judy LaTorre brings local architecture to life with vibrant watercolors, writes Michele Malinchak for the Bucks County Magazine. “My objective is to capture the architecture and landscapes of Bucks County in a glowing warm light,” said LaTorre. Her work can be considered a balance of realism and…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple, President, Harcum College
Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple, the President of Harcum College, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in government housing near Binghamton, N.Y.; his fondest memories of his blue-collar upbringing; playing multiple sports in high school; using football as a vehicle to attend Cornell; and giving up the sport in between his sophomore and junior years…
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