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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.
Sesame Place announces summer fun events
Sesame Place has celebrated the unofficial start to summer. Over Memorial Day weekend, guests enjoyed fireworks and the grand opening of the all-new 123 Playground. Highlights of Sesame Summer Splash, beginning June 22, include:. Return of summertime character stage shows: On June 22, fan-favorite shows “Magic of Art” and “Our...
Local with spina bifida advocates for Disability Pride Month in Pennsylvania
It’s been six years since The Times introduced its readers to James Henderson, a Langhorne resident with spina bifida who spread positivity through his weekly #motivateumonday series on social media. Fast-forward to 2024, and Henderson, 39, still isn’t letting his disability hold him back in life. In fact, he’s...
The Comic Collection burglars arrested thanks to DNA technology
Dave Schwartz, longtime owner of The Comic Collection, is grateful that, thanks to the power of DNA evidence, justice is finally being served to the individuals responsible for the horrifying experience he endured on Sept. 18, 2022. Just before 5 p.m., two men entered the store, located at 83 Bustleton...
TMA Bucks Foundation Scholarship presented to Council Rock North student
TMA Bucks announced that Payton Trilling, of Newtown, has been awarded a $1,000 TMA Bucks Foundation Scholarship. Trilling, who is set to graduate from Council Rock High School North, will be furthering her education at Hofstra University this fall and majoring in civil engineering. TMA Bucks and TMA Bucks Foundation...
Class of 2024 graduates from Bucks County Community College
Bucks County Community College recently conferred more than 980 degrees and certificates to its class of 2024, including 537 May graduates. Of those, 494 earned associate degrees and 43 earned certificates. The college held two commencement ceremonies on May 16, in the college’s gymnasium on the Newtown Campus, 275 Swamp...
Car show at Ryan
The Archbishop Ryan Annual Alumni Car Show will take place on June 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school, 11201 Academy Road (rain date June 30). Admission is free. In addition to vintage and custom cars on display, there will be food, adult beverages, merchandise vendors, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, a DJ and the classic rock band Mojo Channel.
Local hospitality employees honored by Visit Bucks County
From historic parks and theaters to wide-ranging food and drink options, Bucks County has something for everyone. This is why, in 2023, it drew 8.2 million visitors (a 2.5 percent increase from the year prior), who generated $1.2 billion in economic impact (a 2.2 percent increase). Vital in making the...
CRIME ROUNDUP
At 8:34 p.m. on May 21, Bensalem Police were dispatched to Boston Avenue, Trevose, for the report of a stabbing. The caller stated that his brother, Angelo Torres-Nantipia, had just stabbed his father, Oscar Macas, in the chest. When officers arrived, they encountered Torres-Nantipia, 21, Boston Avenue, in the front...
State of the Nation hosted by Lower Bucks Chamber
The Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual State of the Nation on Thursday, June 20, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Sheraton Bucks County Hotel, 400 Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne. First Congressional District Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick will provide perspective on the country’s most pressing challenges and...
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