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Wrightstown Farmers Market evolves to meet pandemic needs

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. …

Small business supports healthcare workers in a BIG WAY

April 22, 2020

Moved by the dedication of healthcare professionals fighting COVID-19, Karen Thompson, Founder of Lace Silhouettes Lingerie (LSL Brands), wanted to express her appreciation and admiration for their determination and sacrifices by sending Wish Wraps to …

Dept. of Aging: Essential court functions  and legal assistance are available

April 22, 2020

As Pennsylvanians follow the Governor’s stay-at-home order and social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 emergency, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Office of Elder Justice in the Courts remind older adults …

Human Services issues personal care home and assisted living guidance, launches training program and learning network amid COVID-19 crisis

April 22, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued guidance to DHS-licensed personal care homes and assisted living residences and is launching education support and clinical coaching with the Jewish Healthcare Foundation and Temple University, …