Neither rain nor sleet nor limitations due to a pandemic kept the students of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU) at Samuel Everitt Elementary School in Levittown from completing their annual Stockings for Soldiers program. In this sixth year,…
On November 17th, the Bucks County Ombudsman Program and Majestic Oaks Rehab and Nursing Center (Warminster, PA) held a ceremony to honor facility resident graduates of the Pennsylvania Empowered Expert Residents (PEER) training program. PEER graduates included Ruth Arnesen, Patricia Briggs,…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced updates to the 511PA traveler information service including new features and alert customization for passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle drivers. The department also shared brief videos outlining the features and how to use them….
Initiative is Part of the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Veteran Suicide The Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and Their Families is launching a campaign to encourage people to send a Caring Message to veterans they know,…
Buying or selling real estate in 2022 – start planning now You need to find a new home but have been waiting for prices to come down and the competitive market to slow. No one has a crystal ball but…
Juliana V. Marino, of Richboro, recently earned a Girl Scout Gold Award for her volunteer work to benefit residents of Chandler Hall in Newtown. Juliana is the daughter of Debbie Marino, CRNP, a nurse practitioner at Chandler Hall and one…
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) has announced $60,000 in grant funding to 17 non-profit organizations that are making a difference in the lives of Bucks County youth and their families. However, the 23rd annual Partnership in Youth Services awards ceremony to…
On October 30th, the Northampton Indians 12U football team defeated Downingtown at Marsh Creek in Chester Springs with a 26-13 victory! Congratulations to the 2021 12U BuxMont Champions! Team members include Cannon Benzio, Cross Cerveller, Maxim Chernets, Michael Duffy, Tyler…
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…
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…