On October 24th, the Bucks County Tennis Association (BCTA), Inc., hosted its Fall Team Tennis Challenge, bringing together 55 county-wide program participants who were recommended by their coaches to Council Rock North High School tennis courts for friendly competition, with…
Gifts to cherish today and forever While certified diamond expert David Craig Rotenberg agrees that “Shine Bright Like a Diamond,” is a catchy tune, the song title, he says, isn’t totally accurate. “Diamonds don’t technically shine,” says David, owner of…
835 to Serve the Lehigh Valley and Suburban Philadelphia When Remaining 610/484 Telephone Numbers are Exhausted The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the assignment of 835 as a new area code which will eventually serve the same geographic…
This month is all about dogs in Bucks County Treasurer Kris Ballerini’s office. Starting December 1, dog owners can purchase their 2022 license from the County Treasurer’s Office. State law requires that all dogs three months and older be licensed…
by Barb Smith “Mom, I have been diagnosed with ALS.” Those are the dreaded words no parent wants to hear especially from their 35-year-old son, Jay Smith who is married with two young daughters, ages 4 and 6. “They are…
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) announced today the launch of the Commonwealth’s Student Loan Relief for Nurses (Student Loan RN) Program. The available funding for the program is expected to provide student loan relief for licensed Pennsylvania nurses…
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging reminds Medicare beneficiaries that the Annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period is now underway until December 7th and Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, PA MEDI, is here to help. PA MEDI, formerly known as APPRISE,…
Fair Districts Pennsylvania (FDPA) recently released its final People’s Maps to the Pennsylvania Legislative Redistricting Commission (LRC) for their consideration. The LRC is tasked with drawing official Pennsylvania House and Senate voting districts for the 2022 elections and the coming decade…
The Bucks County Short Fiction Contest is pleased to announce the winners for Fall 2021. Lynn Levin of Southampton won first place for her story, “Tell Us About Your Experience.” Megan Monforte of Doylestown was awarded second place for her…
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released two proposed rules to significantly reduce methane and other harmful pollutants from both new and modified as well as existing oil and gas operations. These rules would require companies to find and fix…
Sometimes the second time around is easier than the first, but not for Steve Castle and Nick Milillo, who have teamed up again to donate over 200 meals to area residents this Thanksgiving. Last November, Steve and Nick worked behind…
The Rotary Club of Shady Brook has changed its name to the Rotary Club of Middletown Township effective October 1st, 2021. However, its mission of “Service Above Self” and commitment to making the communities in which its members, their families…