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United Way and local partners ‘LIFT” community with new program
United Way of Bucks County, in partnership with Penn Community Bank, the County of Bucks and Credit Counseling Center, is piloting a new financial stability program called LIFT United. The program aims to help eligible residents increase their financial literacy, improve their credit scores and secure low-interest used car loans.
Lenape Valley Foundation hosting Community Care Celebration
Lenape Valley Foundation is holding its Community Care Celebration awards dinner on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hotel du Village in New Hope. The event will recognize four significant supporters that have played an instrumental role in helping LVF and the larger Bucks County community. –...
Bristol Township Fall Festival
On Saturday, Oct. 1, Bristol Township Parks & Recreation and the Bristol Township Senior Center are hosting a Fall Festival at Bristol Township Municipal Park, 2501 Bath Road, Bristol, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy vendors, a food truck village and DJ. Children’s activities include bouncies, games, hayrides, face...
TruMark donates backpacks to NOVA
TruMark Financial Credit Union recently donated 60 backpacks filled with pencils, crayons, composition books, scissors, tissues, pencil sharpener and more to nonprofit organizations that provide support and services to families dealing with difficult situations. Recipients included Network of Victim Assistance, Cradles to Crayons, Carson Valley Children’s Aid, Neighbor to Neighbor...
PLCB to award 21 expired restaurant licenses
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board issued an invitation for bids to award 21 expired restaurant licenses in the 11th license auction since Act 39 became effective in August 2016 — and the first such auction since the COVID-19 pandemic paused the practice in June 2020. This auction includes one...
DCED Acting Secretary stops by Bucks manufacturers
Department of Community and Economic Development Acting Secretary Neil Weaver recently discussed the Wolf Administration’s ongoing commitment to Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry and saw firsthand the results of the commonwealth’s investments in two Bucks County manufacturers. Weaver toured three businesses that have received more than $1.1 million in...
Davis Senior Expo set for Sept. 8 in Bristol
State Rep. Tina Davis is hosting her annual Senior Expo on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lower Bucks Hospital, 501 Bath Road, Bristol. Seniors and their families can learn about programs and services in the area that are designed to help them. Davis and her staff will also be on hand to answer state-government questions and present materials.
Grundy hosting Webb Telescope event
The public is invited to visit the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, 680 Radcliffe St. in Bristol, for a Webb Telescope First Images Celebration & Star Party on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. Rain or Shine. Chosen as a “First Images” participant by NASA, the Grundy Library...
Santarsiero secures funds for Fonthill Castle
Fonthill Castle, with the help of Sen. Steve Santarsiero, has secured a state grant in order to develop a master site plan for site improvements to the historic property and its 60-plus acres of woodlands, amplifying Henry Mercer’s long-lasting legacy in Bucks County. Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill Castle is...
22nd annual Peace Fair set for Sept. 17
The 22nd annual Peace Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. next to Peddler’s Village. Attendees will enjoy local entertainment, crafts and exhibitors. Free. The Latin band Eco del Sur and bluegrass band Tookany Creek are among the headline entertainers. They’ll be joined...
16th annual Bucks County Ancestry Fair is Oct. 15
On Saturday, Oct. 15, via Zoom, the Bucks County Genealogical Society is hosting its 16th annual Bucks County Ancestry Fair. “comPENNdium: Pennsylvania Records and Research” features lectures by expert speakers. It’s been over 340 years since the colony of Pennsylvania was founded after England’s King Charles II granted...
SCORE Bucks County announces September webinars
SCORE Bucks County is offering two free webinars in September for the local business community. “Careers in Franchise Ownership: Is This Right for You?” takes place Sept. 13. Led by SCORE subject matter expert Mike Phillips and SCORE certified mentor Steve Baclini, the webinar focuses on the ins and outs of franchising. Phillips and Baclini, who both have several decades of experience in food service management and food service franchises, will compare franchise ownership to other business ownership models and share insight on the benefits and disadvantages of each.
Underground Railroad tours for Pennsbury staff
In July and August, the African American Museum of Bucks County, in partnership with the Pennsbury School District, conducted two bus tours of historic sites throughout Lower Bucks County that served as weigh-stations and hiding places along the Underground Railroad. Pennsbury teachers, administrators and support staff participated. The tours visited...
Sept. 20 is National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 20, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive cross-country effort to register voters ahead of the midterm elections. This year marks the annual day’s 10th anniversary. Thousands of national, state and local organizations and volunteers will be the driving force behind National Voter Registration...
Bucks’ Dr. Felicia Ganther selected for Aspen New Presidents Fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announced that Dr. Felicia L. Ganther, president at Bucks County Community College, is one of 26 leaders selected for the 2022-23 class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship. This program, made possible with support from JPMorgan Chase, supports community college presidents in the early years of their tenure as they work to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success.
Man arrested for pair of carjackings in Bucks, threatening victims with syringe
A man was charged with committing two carjackings in Bucks County, including one in Bristol Borough that left an 83-year-old woman hospitalized. In each of the carjackings, Kevin O’Connell, with no fixed address, threatened to inject the victims with a syringe. O’Connell was arrested in Philadelphia less than 24...
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, 680 Radcliffe St. in Bristol, invites the public to sign up for a library card during the month of September. Those interested can apply in-person at the library via curbside Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; inside at the service desk on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; or begin the process via an online application.
Fall getaways in Bucks County
With the fall season right around the corner, Bucks County has much to offer for all ages, including foliage spots, autumn festivals, driving tours, seasonal treats, and wineries and breweries. Cozy up in the countryside. The Galvanized American Inn is a perfect choice for those who want to stay and...
Grundy Museum presents ‘That’s Entertainment’ Sept. 9
The Grundy Museum, 610 Radcliffe St. in Bristol, invites the public to experience the social whirl of the Gilded Age. That’s Entertainment is a special program set for Friday, Sept. 9, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the museum. Led by curatorial consultant John Whitenight and museum staff, the...
Neshaminy Creek partners with George A. Romero Foundation for new brew
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company is teaming up with the George A. Romero Foundation for its newest brew JAWN of the Dead, a 6.5 percent Red Rye IPA. With 20 percent rye malt, this variation on the year-round JAWN American Pale Ale is teeming with Apollo, Ekuanot, Mosaic and Nuggets hops. JAWN of the Dead’s icy, undead body is bready and toasty with a spicy bite that accentuates a pronounced bitterness. There is no escape from the notes of pine, berries and grilled tangerine.
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