By Barb Smith Jay Smith, our son, and his wife, Melissa, grew up in Doylestown and attended Central Bucks schools as well as colleges in Philadelphia. His dad, Gene, is a retired CEO of the YMCA and his mom, Barb,…

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By Barb Smith Jay Smith, our son, and his wife, Melissa, grew up in Doylestown and attended Central Bucks schools as well as colleges in Philadelphia. His dad, Gene, is a retired CEO of the YMCA and his mom, Barb,…
The Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) offers free income tax preparation assistance for low-income residents through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). IRS-certified volunteers prepare taxes for qualified residents through April 15, in five locations throughout the county: two…
Funds will be used for the renovation and preservation of Highland Farm in Doylestown The nonprofit Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center has been awarded a second $500,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). The Museum…
Support Businesses – “Gift Big, Shop Local™” This Holiday Season Submitted by SBA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator John Fleming The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is once again encouraging Americans to remember their local small retailers and restaurateurs when making their…
United Way of Bucks County has launched its annual Holiday Gift Card Drive, now in its 11th year, to ensure that older kids across every zip code in Bucks County feel valued and supported this holiday season. This year, United…
refurbished electronics offer significant savings and reduced environmental footprint for a greener holiday For holiday shoppers wanting to make shopping decisions that are also good for the planet, the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center is releasing a holiday shopping guide:…
Pearl S. Buck International is pleased to announce that Maureen McGuire has joined its board of directors. McGuire, a former lifelong resident of New Jersey, moved to Warrington two years ago. Throughout her career, she served as a seasoned senior…
by June Portnoy Lower Moreland High School’s (LMHS) Mini-THON has once again proven its strength and dedication to the fight against pediatric cancer, raising over $247,000 this year, a $30,000 increase from last year. This record-breaking total, which marked the…
All year round, thousands of individuals and families turn to Family Service for help with a variety of needs. During the holiday season, needs are greater and these same people turn to us to help make their holidays a little…
A morning full of heart, compassion, empathy, and celebration Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) hosted its 10th annual breakfast on November 15. This special event brought together a multitude of individuals from all walks of life who share a common…
Submitted by Assunta Anzalone-Deliman M.Ed. Poet Maya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Delta Kappa Gamma, Alpha Nu,…
Each year, approximately 4,000 students receive Preschool Early Intervention (PEI) services from the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU) at locations across the county. The Bucks IU’s PEI services are specifically tailored to help preschoolers maximize their growth and developmental…