by Lori Goldstein On November 16th the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) opened the eagerly anticipated Scudder Falls Shared-Use Path, a multi-faceted crossing point for pedestrians, bicyclists and sightseers. A 1,587-foot-long walkway on the upstream span of the…
The PNL C&E Foundation, the Philanthropic Arm of the Piazza Nuova Lodge of Yardley, has announced that Bucks County Community College has awarded scholarships for the year 2021-2022 to three of its students from the earnings of scholarship endowments gifted…
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…
Ashley and Matthew Vecchiolla (center) were married on April 10th, at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church in Yardley. After their reception later that evening, they made sure to have their wedding party, photographer and limo stop at some of…
Exceptional Food + Exceptional People = Exceptional Markets. From cake decorators and baristas to our office crew and cashiers, McCaffrey’s associates are second to none. “Had an amazing experience. I walked in to choose cheeses and meats for a cheese board. I met one of your Cheesemongers at the counter….