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Dave Spadaro to speak at Chamber keynote event
The next keynote program of the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce takes place on Thursday, July 11, at Sentient Workspace, 1000 Northbrook Drive, Suite 100, Feasterville-Trevose. Networking and breakout is from 8:30 to 9 a.m., and the program is from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Dave Spadaro, Philadelphia Eagles insider,...
Penn Community Bank grant supports Bucks Co. Housing Group food program
Penn Community Bank has partnered with the Bucks County Housing Group to help provide critically-needed items to area food pantries. The $5,000 contribution will support the ability to purchase both fresh and non-perishable food for the organization’s Food Program, including two community food pantries and two mobile markets that bring the food pantry experience to locations lacking regular pantry access.
Voter education event for those with disabilities
The Bucks County Center for Independent Living and the League of Women Voters of Bucks County are partnering for a voter education event on Thursday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Bucks County Community College’s Epstein Campus, 1304 Veterans Highway, Bristol, to offer students and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to experience the voting process and learn about their rights as a voter.
BCWSA removes PFAS from drinking water with first-of-its-kind technology
The Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority announced that it has successfully utilized innovative treatment technology to remove PFAS, known as forever chemicals, from its drinking water. The new treatment system was recently piloted at two water supply locations that had slightly elevated PFAS levels above the PA Department of Environmental Protection’s regulation.
These Bucks County Zip Codes are the Wealthiest Communities in the Philadelphia Area
The World Atlas has named two Bucks County towns the most walkable in Pennsylvania, due to their access to cultural hubs and museums. Some of the wealthiest communities in the Philadelphia area have Bucks County zip codes, according to a report by Todd Romero from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Wedding and event venue owner expands Bucks portfolio
Bill Haas, the owner of three prominent Bucks County wedding and event venues, has expanded his portfolio with the acquisition of Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Purchased for $3.15 million on June 3, the property includes the 35,000-square-foot manor and the 12,000-square-foot...
SCORE Bucks County offering July business 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 July. The online webinars feature a wide range of topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including business funding; a...
48th annual Bucks County Poet Laureate Competition is underway
Bucks County Community College announced that the 2024 search is on for the 48th annual Bucks County Poet Laureate. This is one of the oldest Poet Laureate programs in the country. The postmark deadline for submission to the competition is Friday, Sept. 13. The winner will receive a $500 honorarium,...
Update: Heat advisory affecting Southeast Pa. until Saturday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 3:31 p.m. on Friday in effect until Saturday at 8 p.m. for Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "Heat index values ranging from 100 to 104," describes the weather service. "Very warm...
Doylestown YMCA Gets New Name and Another Merger
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The next time you drive by the YMCA in Doylestown, you may notice some changes. Starting on July 1, the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is officially known as the River Crossing YMCA. The organization includes the YMCAs in those two counties along with YMCA locations in Lehigh and Northampton counties that were previously part of the Greater Valley YMCA.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new regional organization, which became official on Monday, has Bucks County locations in Doylestown, Fairless Hills, Newtown, Quakertown and Warminster. It has Lehigh County locations in...
Facenda Spirits' Limoncello shop to bring a taste of Amalfi Coast to Doylestown Borough
More than 4,000 miles separate bustling Bucks County from the serene landscapes and terraced orchards of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. But a taste of the experience will soon be within reach. ...
Our Lady of Grace expands cemetery in Middletown
Our Lady of Grace Parish Cemetery, one of the largest cemeteries in Lower Bucks County, is expanding with a new building that will serve as the final resting place for cremated remains. The parish, which is based in Penndel, broke grown on the St. Ann & St. Joachim Columbarium in...
Ex-corrections officer uploaded child porn to internet, cops say
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Bucks County corrections officer surrendered to police after being charged in connection with child sexual abuse material uploaded to the internet from a Kik account. Warrrington police began an investigation in March after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited...
10 most expensive homes sold in Bucks County, June 24-30
A house in New Hope that sold for $4.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bucks County in the past week. In total, 100 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $567,525. The average price per square foot was $294.
Catholic Women of Bucks Giving Circle donates to Bucks for Kids
On June 10, the Catholic Women of Bucks (CWoB) Giving Circle met at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, Yardley, to hear speakers from Bucks for Kids talk about helping foster children in Bucks County. A total of 45 women attended to hear Nancy Larkin Taylor and Dawn Padanyi from...
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