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United Way of Bucks County kicks off annual Holiday Gift Card Drive for teens in need

December 1, 2024

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…

PennEnvironment releases new guide for buying refurbished electronics during holiday season

December 1, 2024

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 adds Maureen McGuire as new Board Member

December 1, 2024

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…

December 1, 2024

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…

Give joy this holiday season

December 1, 2024

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…

December 1, 2024

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…

December 1, 2024

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,…

Collaboration is key to the Bucks IU Preschool Early Intervention Kindergarten Transition Process

December 1, 2024

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…

Bucks County Short Fiction Contest announces winners

December 1, 2024

The Bucks County Short Fiction Contest is pleased to announce the 2024 winners. Marc Elias Keller of Yardley won first place for his story, “The Heart that Matters Most.” Linda Lindahl, also of Yardley, captured second place for “Red Pepper…

SPOTLIGHT: Pizza, Pasta & Bread at Altomonte’s

November 21, 2024

Pizza, Pasta and Bread: The United States vs. Italy What’s the difference between pizza, pasta and bread in the US vs. Italy? We hear it all the time, “I just came back from Italy and ate pizza, bread and pasta…

The Art of Alan Fetterman

November 3, 2024

The Art of Alan Fetterman “American Flag, Doylestown,” 40″ x 48″ oil on linen is one of the paintings that Alan Fetterman, Bucks County’s Artist in Residence, will exhibit at his upcoming show, “Bucks County – Home & Haven”.

Bucks County Opportunity Council Adopt-a-Family program kicks off the holiday season

November 3, 2024

The Bucks County Opportunity Council has been helping residents of Bucks County struggling financially during the holiday season for over twenty years with their Adopt-a-Family program. The program provides financial assistance for the holidays to people already enrolled in BCOC…