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SCORE mentor launches small business resource guide tailored to vets
Finding a job in a struggling economy can be challenging for individuals in various industries. Add in a return from military service and little or no transferable career skills, and the challenge can be insurmountable. SCORE Bucks County mentor Norm Phillips recalled how a client he is mentoring with the...
Woof, Wag + Walk set for June 1
Laurel Hill is once again partnering with Women’s Animal Center for the annual Woof, Wag + Walk on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to noon. Join for a morning of recreational enjoyment for pets and pet parents alike. This pet-focused event includes a pet-friendly walking tour of the...
Bensalem Township School District announces end of year schedule
The last day of classes for Bensalem Township School District students is Friday, June 7. It is a full day of school for all students. Bensalem High School’s 100th annual Commencement is scheduled for 5 p.m. on June 7 in the Bensalem Memorial Stadium. If weather is a problem...
Bensalem Teacher of the Year honored by Fitzpatrick
It’s been an exciting year so far for Christine Elberson, a history teacher of 19 years at Bensalem High School. In March, Elberson was named the 2024 Teacher of the Year — an annual award program launched at BHS in 2022, which singles out an exemplary educator and gets students, faculty and administrators involved in the multi-round selection process. This month, Elberson received a second accolade when she was honored by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick as a Hometown Hero.
SCORE Bucks County hosting June webinars
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County is offering more than a dozen educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in June. The online webinars feature a wide range of topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s journey, including how to start a...
CRIME ROUNDUP
On May 8, at 8:37 p.m., Bensalem Police were called to the Walmart on Horizon Boulevard to investigate a retail theft in progress. Walmart employees reported that a male and female were inside the store concealing items in Walmart bags that they had brought with them. Police were waiting as...
Commissioners proclaim EMS Week in Bucks through May 25
It’s been 50 years since President Gerald Ford signed a presidential proclamation that established the first-ever National EMS Week, which recognized the 24/7, lifesaving work of emergency medical services providers. Five decades later, this annual tradition continues, with this year’s National EMS Week promoting the theme “Honoring Our Past,...
Neshaminy Mall Carnival canceled for 2024
A popular spring attraction has been nixed by Bensalem Township following past incidents of unruly attendee behavior. The Neshaminy Mall Carnival, organized by Dreamland Amusements and featuring rides, snacks and more, is not returning for 2024. Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo made the decision after consulting with Bensalem Police and Building & Planning, with all parties in agreement that it would pose a threat to public safety.
United Way kicks off Bucks Knocks Out Hunger with non-event
United Way of Bucks County is kicking off its Bucks Knocks Out Hunger campaign with a twist this year by hosting a non-event on May 29. The annual campaign, also known as BKO Hunger, is a fundraiser for local food pantries, a countywide food drive and one-day meal-packing event. Each year, the project brings together thousands of donors, advocates and volunteers to fight hunger in Bucks County.
Family Service Homeless Shelter Benefit raises $210K
On Saturday, April 20, Family Service hosted its 12th annual Homeless Shelter Benefit at Belle Voir Manor in Bensalem. The event raised approximately $210,000, all of which goes directly toward supporting the shelter and its residents on a daily basis, bringing them “one step closer to home.”. More than...
African American Museum seeks vendors for Juneteenth Community Festival
The African American Museum of Bucks County announced its upcoming Juneteenth Community Festival. This free family-friendly event takes place at Mayor’s Park in Langhorne on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day includes educational speakers, live music, kid-friendly activities and games and food trucks. The...
Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea Event raises $41K
The Bucks County Community College Foundation held its 17th annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea Event on Friday, April 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Tyler Gardens on the Newtown Campus. The event, which celebrated and supported student mothers pursuing higher education, drew a record 225 attendees and raised over $41,000 in funds for scholarships.
LIFE St. Mary is helping Lower Bucks seniors age in place
Dan Moore, the newly-promoted executive director of LIFE St. Mary, which helps the senior citizens of Lower Bucks County safely age in the comfort of their own homes rather than a nursing care facility, hopes that no other local family has to experience the pain felt by his. Years ago,...
CRIME ROUNDUP
The Bensalem Township Police Department, in conjunction with the Bensalem Township School District and Building A Better Bensalem, hosted on May 3 a Traffic Safety Program for students of the Bensalem High School junior class student body. This program was created in 2023 to educate new drivers on navigating traffic...
Trevose Horticultural Society meeting
“Vegetable Gardening 101” is the featured program at the monthly meeting of the Trevose Horticultural Society on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Bensalem Senior Center, 1850 Byberry Road, Bensalem. Master Gardener Annie Milionis will provide essential information on how to grow vegetables at home. She will...
Red light enforcement in Bensalem captures 5,200 violations in first month
It’s been a little over a month since automated red light enforcement systems were installed at two of Bensalem Township’s most dangerous intersections: Street Road and Knights Road, and Route 1 at Old Lincoln Highway. And the number of violations already reported is staggering. Since April 1, Bensalem...
Kin announces new labyrinth for local cancer patients
Kin, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all-inclusive wellness and support center providing free services through its unique 360-degree care model to cancer patients, their caregivers and local oncology healthcare workers across Bucks County, announced a new four-circuit labyrinth located at the center, 2325 Heritage Center Drive, Building 113, Furlong. The Kin Labyrinth was created to give the local cancer community an opportunity to take solo, group and facilitated walks to reduce stress and anxiety, and promote overall wellbeing.
Senior Games registration open through May 15
The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging is calling on seniors who relish camaraderie, competition and fun to sign up for the 41st annual Bucks County Senior Games. The games are set to begin Wednesday, May 29, with the Senior Games Kickoff event at the Newtown Campus of Bucks County Community College. Competitions are scheduled June 5 through June 11 at senior centers and other locations throughout the county.
Mayfest Festival & Family Fun Day at the NAC
The Newtown Athletic Club invites the community to join them on Saturday, May 18, from noon to 4 p.m. for its inaugural Mayfest Family Festival at Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar. The special event is open to the community, and all ages are welcome to attend. There will be mega...
Celebrate National Tennis Month in Bucks County
For decades, May has been National Tennis Month and, while this year is no different, the Bucks County Tennis Association has a different way to celebrate it. May is a special time to celebrate tennis and raise awareness that the sport is inclusive, easy and social, not to mention healthy — studies have proven that playing tennis has been found to add 10 years to your life.
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