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Grundy Library, Museum receive grants
The Grundy Library in Bristol Borough announced that it has been awarded a grant of $5,000 from Penn Community Bank. This funding will support the library’s popular Museum Pass Program, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The Museum Pass Program provides patrons with the opportunity to visit...
St. Mary first in Bucks to implant Watchman FLX Pro Device
St. Mary Medical Center announced that it is the first hospital in Bucks County to implant the new Watchman FLX Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device. The device features the latest LAAC technology, designed to reduce stroke risk and serve as an alternative to the lifelong use of blood thinners for people with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem (also known as non-valvular AF or NVAF).
A. Marlyn Moyer, Jr. Scholarship Foundation application deadline extended to July 6
The A. Marlyn Moyer, Jr. Scholarship Foundation announced that it will grant several partial scholarships for studies at colleges, universities, technical schools, nursing schools and other accredited post-secondary institutions. To be eligible, applicants must be graduating high school seniors or other persons enrolling full time in post-secondary schools for the...
Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust’s 25th annual Golf Classic raises $170K
The Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, celebrated its 25th annual Charity Golf Classic on May 28, at Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland. The event raised over $170,000, bringing the total funds raised over the past 25 years to more than $3.4 million. This milestone event...
Silver Lake Nature Center announces summer events
Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, announced a number of upcoming summer events. Volunteer Work Days take place July 6, Aug. 3 and Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. Join on the first Saturday of each month to help keep the SLNC Trails/Grounds beautiful. Be prepared to get wet and dirty. Bring a refillable water bottle. Register online.
Jay Johnson & The OTC Collective release rock-fused concept EP
The OTC Collective, comprised of six area songwriters/multi-instrumentalists of varying genres, is essentially the musical version of The Avengers. Whenever one of its members has an idea for a creative project, they rally around them and make it happen. Currently, The OTC Collective’s focus is on Jay Johnson, a 2009...
St. Mary Cancer Center holds blessing ceremony for new equipment
The St. Mary Cancer Center recently hosted a blessing ceremony for its newest technology: the Varian Halcyon. This state-of-the-art advanced linear accelerator provides fast, precise treatment for all cancers, while minimizing exposure to the patient’s healthy tissue. Pictured are, from L: Todd Flannery, MD, radiation oncologist, St. Mary Radiation...
Pennsbury Manor hosting 10th annual Brews & Bites
The 10th annual Brews & Bites twilight tasting event at Pennsbury Manor takes place June 29, kicking off the Independence Day holiday weekend. Held al fresco at the idyllic riverfront home of Pennsylvania’s founder William Penn, this sunset fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. features local beer tasting, food trucks and live music by classic rock/Motown band August.
Metro Vein Centers opens Trevose location
Metro Vein Centers recently opened a new clinic location in Trevose. Its medical experts specialize in addressing various vein diseases, from spider and varicose veins to more severe conditions. The Trevose location is at 6 Neshaminy Interplex, Suite #113. “Vein disease often stems from compromised valves in the veins, which...
Bucks County Bar Foundation Scholarship Awards Celebration
The Bucks County Bar Foundation hosted its annual Scholarship Reception Celebration on May 15, at the Bucks County Bar Association. This event brought together legal professionals, students and their families to recognize the outstanding recipients of the 2024 BCBF scholarships. This year, the foundation received nearly 30 applications from highly-qualified...
Neshaminy senior Cameron Krauss awarded NVMT Scholarship
Neshaminy Valley Music Theatre awarded a scholarship grant of $2,500 to Neshaminy High School senior Cameron Krauss, of Langhorne, who is planning to study musical theater in college this fall. NVMT is a not-for-profit scholarship organization that has offered competitive grants since its founding in 1956 to students graduating from...
Wireless Zone helps make magical dream come true for local child with special needs
Wireless Zone and Wireless Zone Gives presented a generous grant of $5,000 to Sunshine Foundation to help answer the dream of a local child. Thomas Goodema, with Down syndrome, of Croydon, will soon have his Magical Dream answered for a family trip to Central Florida to visit Walt Disney World.
Bensalem’s six legacy volunteer fire departments unite as one
The six legacy volunteer fire companies of Bensalem Township are officially becoming one. During a special meeting last Monday evening, council members unanimously approved a resolution to consolidate Cornwells, Eddington, Newport, Nottingham, Trevose and Union into the Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department. “The reason consolidation of our six current fire companies...
Trevose Horticultural Society monthly meeting
“Entering a Flower Show, Design It, Grow It, Show It!” is the topic of the Trevose Horticultural Society’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the Bensalem Senior Center, 1850 Byberry Road, Bensalem. The June program will be a lively interactive, user-friendly review of how...
Annual Flower Show set for Aug. 23-24
The Trevose Horticultural Society is staging its 101st National Garden Club Standard Flower Show “Bee Inspired” on Friday, Aug. 23, from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at St. Ephrem Catholic Church, 5400 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem. The public is invited; admission is free. Non-members are welcome to enter.
Neshaminy achieves greatest percentage increase in Seatbelt Safety Challenge
TMA Bucks recently announced that Neshaminy High School achieved the greatest percentage increase in seatbelt usage for the 17th Annual Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge presented by NJM Insurance Group. Neshaminy student drivers posted a 4 percent increase (90 percent in the fall to 94 percent in the...
Family Service Association’s bilingual programs win Champion Award
Since 2022, Family Service Association of Bucks County has been working diligently to provide a sense of community for local Spanish-speaking families through its lineup of bilingual programs. According to Mariel Santiago, the lead facilitator who runs up to five groups weekly in various locations spanning the entire county, fostering...
Summer Meal Program in Bensalem
Once again this summer, children can enjoy no-cost breakfasts and lunches provided by the Bensalem Township School District Food Services Department. The district is sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded nutrition program, open to all children ages 1-18 years. No application is necessary. Meals are completely free,...
Sunshine Foundation hosts annual 5K Run/Walk to answer local child’s dream
Sunshine Foundation hosted its 22nd annual RunWalkBark4Dreams 5K fun run and 2-mile walk on May 18, at Tyler State Park. Participants and sponsors of the event raised funds to make Zachary’s dream come true. Zachary, 9, with Down syndrome, dreams of visiting Disney World to meet Mickey Mouse. His mom said, “Thank you everyone! It was an amazing day. When we got in the car, Zachary said, ‘I had fun today,’ with smiles.”
CRIME ROUNDUP
On May 30, Jonathan Brodecki, 21, Moore Avenue, Bensalem, turned himself in to Bensalem Police Detectives on multiple felony charges for the sexual extortion of nine juvenile victims ranging from 12 to 15 years of age across multiple states. Bensalem Police believe that many more victims have not been identified.
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