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BCWAC annual meeting to focus on paid family leave

May 1, 2020

The Bucks County Women’s Advocacy Coalition has moved its Annual Call to Action event to an online Zoom format, scheduled for May 20th from 7:00 to 8:15pm.

Panelists Marianne Bellesorte of Pathways PA, Kristen Farry of …

Tips for Pennsylvanians receiving paper stimulus checks

April 27, 2020

The Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is providing recommendations for Pennsylvanians receiving their stimulus checks, known as an economic impact payment, in paper check form instead of direct deposit.

The payments are part of the federal …

Wolf Administration encourages residents to support local restaurants with CarryoutPA.com

April 27, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Tourism Office is encouraging Pennsylvanians to support local restaurants by visiting the CarryoutPA website, which offers a comprehensive list of restaurants offering takeout, curbside, or delivery services during …

April 27, 2020

Customers of the Wrightstown Farmers Marketare tuning in to keep up with the changing practices and location of the market as the organizers work to keep customers and vendors safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Before heading …

Letter to the Editor

April 27, 2020

Dear Editor,

Because the mission of the League of Women Voters of Bucks County (LWVBC) is to empower voters and defend democracy, we want to encourage citizens to use their right to a mail-in ballot …

DMVA: Veterans benefits continue to be available during COVID-19

April 27, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) wants to assure veterans that state and federal benefits processing are still on-going. The DMVA and the Federal VA both continue to work remotely to provide …

Department of Agriculture provides guidance for community gardens to continue amid COVID-19

April 24, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued guidance for volunteers and employees of community gardens to continue working, with precautions, in recognition of them being critical to the resiliency of local food systems in Pennsylvania. …

Audition for YOBC’s 2020-21 Thirtieth Anniversary Season

April 23, 2020

Accepting online, pre-recorded auditions beginning next week!

YOBC creates opportunities for young musicians to achieve artistic excellence through enriching classical music experiences. Students join YOBC because they love music and they want to play challenging …

Bucks County 2020 Senior Games Cancelled

April 23, 2020

Due to the state mandates and social-gathering recommendations surrounding COVID-19, we are cancelling our Senior Games as well as our inaugural Kick-Off event for 2020. Our priority is the safety and well-being of our game …

PUC encourages awareness of telephone discount Lifeline program to consumers at risk of isolation during challenging times

April 23, 2020

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is encouraging consumers across the state, especially those most vulnerable to social isolation, to understand the resources available through the Lifeline program to help them stay connected to their …

Human Services announces CHIP to maintain enrollment for families during COVID-19 crisis

April 23, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced that it is making temporary changes to Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to keep families enrolled in CHIP for the duration of the public health …

Family Service provides life-sustaining services, doors remain open

April 22, 2020

For 66 years, Family Service Association of Bucks County has helped thousands of Bucks County residents each year through the toughest times of their lives.

Today, amidst the COVID-10 pandemic, Family Service’s doors remain open. …