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Pop-Up Bike/Pedestrian Lane Project
TMA Bucks is partnering with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission through the Travel Options Program in order to implement short-term, safe bike infrastructure to see how it can benefit Bucks County long-term through the Bucks County Pop-Up Bike/Pedestrian Lane Project. These pop-up bike and pedestrian lanes will be in...
Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership to receive funding
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition have selected Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership leading the Bucks County Immunization Coalition, among others, to receive funding to address access to and education around vaccines, particularly the COVID-19 vaccine, in their community. Driven by current...
Bristol Riverside Theatre announces 2022-23 mainstage season
Ken and Amy Kaissar, co-producing directors at Bristol Riverside Theatre, breathed a sigh of relief in May when the final curtain fell on A Few Good Men. It was the first full season back after Cabaret was abruptly shut down in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it went off without a hitch.
Local Girl Scout troop creates ‘Little Free Libraries,’ among other year-long efforts
Amber T., a GSEP Bucks County Girl Scout from Troop 2113, based in New Britain, recently shared all of the efforts her troop was able to accomplish this year. “I am really proud of what our troop was able to accomplish this year,” said the troop leader. “We did our aMUSE journey and our Take Action project involved a ‘Mix It Up’ day at recess, strengthening social ties strained during COVID. The girls wrote speeches to promote this event during the morning announcements, and they kept coming back to a theme of ‘Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover.
NOVA launches new brand and logo
NOVA, the leading nonprofit organization in Bucks County supporting victims of serious crimes, revealed its new brand and logo at its recent Auction and Gala. The new logo consists of an acronym — NOVA — representing the organization’s former name Network of Victim Assistance in thin black typeface, with the “V” in orange to yellow thin typeface.
Bucks County Fall Job Fair set for Sept. 13
RecruitmentQueen, a Bucks County-based digital job board, is hosting the Bucks County Fall Job Fair on Sept. 13, at the Barnes & Noble court of the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The career fair features an array of positions in various industries, including healthcare, customer...
Bucks County Virtual Senior Services Expo
Bucks County is hosting a Virtual Senior Services Expo on Monday, Sept. 12, beginning at 11 a.m. Speakers include Matt Weintraub, District Attorney; Mary Kate Kobler, Deputy District Attorney; Kathy Bennett, Area Agency on Aging; Michael Bannon, Consumer Protection; Liam Crowley, NOVA; and Brendan Corbalis, SeniorLAW Center. Viewers will hear...
Bucks County DA warns of email warrant scam
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents of a scam where the offender emails a fake warrant from the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office and threatens the recipient with arrest if they do not pay a fee. An out-of-state resident recently received an email that includes an...
Neshaminy Creek announces release of two seasonal brews
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company announced the return of fan-favorite Punkless Dunkel and the introduction of Young Pumpkinstein. Punkless Dunkel is a dark wheat ale with pumpkin and spices. Starting with an imperial version of a retired brew, Dunks Ferry Dunkelweizen, as the base, pumpkin puree along with more than a dash of all the classic pumpkin pie spices is added right into the kettle. Dark brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice is paired with the banana esters and spicy clove notes imparted by the yeast during its vigorous fermentation. There’s a rich malty body, somewhat sweet character and warm finish. This fall staple sits at an ABV of 8.8 percent.
Local Girl Scouts receive Gold Awards
A number of members from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s Bucks County chapters recently earned a Gold Award — a prestigious honor available to those in grades nine through 12. Those aiming to earn this title must use everything they’ve learned as a Girl Scout to help...
Ralph DiGuiseppe III appointed new mayor of Bristol Borough
Local leadership runs in the DiGuiseppe family. On the evening of Monday, Aug. 8, Ralph DiGuiseppe III, the 46-year-old son of Bristol Borough council president Ralph DiGuiseppe, was unanimously appointed to serve as mayor until the first Monday of January 2024. His appointment comes as the borough mourns the loss...
Bucks County Short Fiction Contest
Bucks County Community College is calling for entries for its fall 2022 Bucks County Short Fiction Contest, open to Bucks County residents who are 18 or older and not employees of the college. The top three winners will receive gift cards of $200, $100 and $50, and will share their...
Suicide prevention candlelight vigil
Lenape Valley Foundation is holding a candlelight vigil on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the courtyard outside the Bucks County Courthouse, 55 E. Court St. in Doylestown. The event, which is free and open to community members, features speakers from the Bucks County Suicide Prevention Taskforce, NAMI Bucks County and Abbey’s Bakery.
Bucks Community College Foundation celebrates 40th anniversary
Aug. 12 marks the Bucks County Community College Foundation’s 40th anniversary. In honor of four decades of raising funds to support students, the foundation is raffling $100 awards to 40 students during the first week of the fall semester, which begins on Aug. 24. All students who are registered for the fall 2022 term will be eligible for the $100 award raffle.
Detectives promoted, new Assistant District Attorneys sworn in
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office recently announced new additions and promotions. The two new Assistant District Attorneys were sworn into office, and two county detectives were promoted to Lieutenant during a ceremony before President Judge Wallace H. Bateman Jr. The newest prosecutors, Abigail Cocco and Rebekah Van Der...
Pollinator Palooza set for Saturday
Heritage Conservancy is hosting Pollinator Palooza on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of its Jackson Pond Nature Preserve, located in Forest Grove. Pollinator Palooza is a family-friendly festival celebrating pollinators and the beautiful transformation of Jackson Pond Nature Preserve into a 4-acre pollinator meadow. The event features games, crafts, art sales, plant giveaways, live music, Kona Ice and food purchases from The Vegan Table.
Grundy Library acquires book bike
The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, 680 Radcliffe St. in Bristol, recently purchased a book bike for use by library staff at public outreach events in the borough. Manufactured by Haley Tricycles, it is tentatively scheduled for a fall 2022 delivery. This announcement comes on the heels of Book Bike...
Second Sin is showing the power of small breweries
Longtime friends Mike Beresky, Phil Harris and Jake Howell still remember the mantra taught to them by their Pennwood Middle School football coach — “Don’t get satisfied.”. In fact, it’s written on the wall of Second Sin Brewing, which the trio opened in November 2019 at 1500...
United Way seeks donations for back-to-school drive
United Way of Bucks County is seeking monetary donations for its annual back-to-school drive, Stuff the Bus. The drive, which runs through the end of August, provides local K-12 students in need with essential supplies like sturdy backpacks, binders, pens, pencils and rulers. Cleaning kits containing hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and tissues are also included.
Traveling quilt exhibit at Pennsbury Manor
Pennsbury Manor is the home of a traveling quilt exhibit, Dreams of Freedom: The Threads That Hold Us Together, honoring the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman. The exhibit, which opened Aug. 6, is a traveling exhibit of quilts and mixed media by artists and crafters from around the country, all celebrating the life and contributions of American hero Tubman. It’s housed at Pennsbury’s Crozier House. Dreams of Freedom was organized by the Sankofa Artisans Guild.
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