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Annual Peach Social is Aug. 14
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is holding its annual Peach Social on Sunday, Aug. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at its air-conditioned headquarters or shady side yard at 321 Cedar St. in Bristol Borough. Attendees will enjoy angel food cake, ice cream and sliced peaches in a take-out...
Donation to Philadelphia Zoo
Bryant M. Greene (L), owner/administrator of Always Best Care Senior Services of Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware Counties, the Main Line and Delaware presents a blowup check for $10,000 to the Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest in America, during the “Team Greene” annual party and celebration in West Philadelphia. Receiving...
World Congress of Nurses coming to Bucks this summer
The National Association of Catholic Nurses USA is hosting a World Congress of Nurses at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown Aug. 2-4. Nurses from 21 different countries will deliver presentations on scientific research and healthcare proposals to improve healthcare globally. Opportunities for public engagement are available on Aug. 2.
New tool to help Pennsylvanians find high-quality addiction treatment
The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs was recently joined by national nonprofit Shatterproof and substance use disorder treatment provider Gaudenzia to announce the expansion of the free and confidential Addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment and Standards Platform, ATLAS, to Pennsylvania. ATLAS evaluates addiction treatment facilities’ use of evidence-based best practices...
Application deadline extended to Dec. 31 for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
The deadline for older and disabled Pennsylvanians to apply for rebates on rent and property taxes paid in 2021 has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31, the departments of Revenue and Aging announced. Claimants of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program are encouraged to file their rebate applications online...
PA youth invited to reimagine the U.S. Constitution
PA Humanities is extending the deadline to July 31 for “If You Were In The Room,” an initiative encouraging Pennsylvania’s youth to reimagine the U.S. Constitution if they were there at the time it was written. Open to ages 16-22, participants submit a video or other creative...
Eligibility guidelines for free, reduced-price school meals
The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced that the United States Department of Agriculture released federal income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals and free milk for July 2022-June 2023. Schools and other institutions use the guidelines to determine eligibility for the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast...
SCORE Bucks County offering webinars in July
SCORE Bucks County is offering two free webinars this month in a continued effort to keep the local business community informed. “What Accounting Services Should an Accountant Provide a Small Business?” takes place July 12. Led by certified public accountant Kevin Fischer, the session will help attendees vet potential accountants. Fischer will share key elements used in determining a company’s profitability and help business owners determine the criteria needed to make difficult decisions related to business finances, debt management and hiring. He’ll discuss: the differences between effective and ineffective accountants; types of services that accountants typically provide; the general direction of accounting and the CPA profession.
Delaware Valley University announces new trustees
The Delaware Valley University board of trustees announced new officers and members. Philip Luccarelli ‘83 is serving as chairperson, Andrew Dougherty ‘00 as vice chairperson, Jimmy Cheek Ph.D. as secretary and Joy Levy as treasurer. The following individuals have been elected as new trustees:. Louis (Lou) Hegyes ‘70...
PA’s First Lady visits Bucks Community College
Bucks County Community College recently welcomed Pennsylvania First Lady Frances Wolf to the Newtown Campus for a tour and discussion with students and staff about college hunger. Wolf addressed the growing need for resources for students experiencing food and basic needs insecurity. She discussed Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed $1 million...
New trustees at Bucks Community College
The Bucks County Commissioners recently named two new trustees to the board at Bucks County Community College — Ronni Fuchs and Jamie Fazzalore. Fuchs is a partner at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, where she represents pharmaceutical and medical device companies as a litigator and counselor. Previously, she was a partner at Dechert LLP. She has been practicing law in Philadelphia and Princeton for 30 years. Fuchs regularly counsels clients on regulatory and compliance issues relating to clinical trials, transparency and informed consent. She graduated, magna cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, and obtained her bachelors, with distinction, from the University of Virginia. She was born in Queens, New York and attended the Bronx High School of Science. Fuchs has lived in Bucks County for 28 years and raised three children.
New ‘Coaches on Campus’ initiative
Bucks County Community College and the Bucks County Opportunity Council announced that they’re evolving their partnership to kickstart a new “Coaches on Campus” initiative. This collaboration will allow BCOC to integrate with Bucks’ Student Services division. BCOC’s Economic Self-Sufficiency coaches will be on the Newtown Campus twice...
Scholarships awarded to local class of 2022 grads
A number of recent graduates from area Bucks County high schools have been awarded scholarships from various organizations:. Neshaminy grads earn scholarships from local foundation. Four Neshaminy High School graduates from the class of 2022 have been awarded scholarships through the Middletown Community Foundation. Since 2002, the foundation has awarded...
Summer happenings in Bucks County
With summer officially underway, there’s much to do in Bucks County during these warm-weather months. A full list of events and activities is below. Rent a solo or two-person tube at Bucks County River Country and sign up for a two-, three- or four-hour tubing experience down the Delaware River. Pack snacks and sunscreen for an adventurous day. If you’re going with friends, bring a long rope to tie your tubes together so that you don’t float away from each other. Visit rivercountry.net.
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