The Arts and Communication Department at Bucks County Community College is hosting the 59th annual Student Art Exhibition, a showcase of work made during spring and fall 2023 and spring 2024 by students in the department. Medias include ceramics, dance, digital media, drawing, film, fine woodworking, glass, graphic design, jewelry, music, painting, printmaking, photography, 2D design, 3D design, video and web design. The exhibition runs through May 9 in the Hicks Art Center.

Olivia Beno, of Yardley, a junior at Pennsbury High School, was awarded first place for her story Death and Dreaming on the Golden Coast in Bucks County Community College’s 7th annual High School Short Fiction Contest. Alaina Kass, of Levittown, a junior at Neshaminy High School, won second place for The Sin of a Smile. Katie Krom, also of Levittown, a senior at Neshaminy, captured third place for Forever, Shattered. Dr. David Venditto, a faculty member at BCCC, made the final selections.

The Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its next keynote networking and breakfast meeting on Wednesday, May 8, at Woods Services, 40 Martin Gross Drive, Langhorne. Networking is from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and the program is from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Gary Lewandowski Jr., Ph.D., professor of...

Kin, a nonprofit all-inclusive wellness and support center that provides free services through its unique 360-degree care model to cancer patients, their caregivers and local oncology healthcare workers across Bucks County, announced that Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic/St. Mary Medical Center has joined as an official sponsor. Grand View Health and Fox Chase Cancer Center (Bucks County) are continuing their sponsorships.

In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County is offering 15 educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in May. The online webinars feature a range of topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including social media basics; starting and operating a new business; an overview of Amazon fulfillment, warehousing and more; developing a marketing plan; managing human resources; and using artificial intelligence to create content, among other business-related topics. See the May calendar at score.org/buckscounty/local-workshops/score-bucks-county-workshop-calendar.

Lenape Valley Foundation is hosting its 15th annual Golf Outing on Monday, June 17, at Doylestown Country Club. Proceeds from this year’s event will support the opening of a new behavioral health crisis center in Bucks County. The new center, which will be located in Doylestown, aims to improve the environment and quality of care for children, adults and families who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Anticipated to open in 2025 and the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, the center will bring together under one roof all the components of crisis services that are now fractured across the system: mental health, drug and alcohol, intellectual disabilities and more, in an environment designed to deescalate the crises.

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Bucks County are holding their 22nd annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their office location on the Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, 576 Penns Park Road, Newtown. Rain or shine. The sale offers many types of annuals, perennials,...

NOVA, Bucks County’s comprehensive crime victim services agency, announced that its executive director Penelope Ettinger won first place from the Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards in the Community and Behavioral Health category for her work at NOVA. The 2024 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards honor the region’s most passionate...

Burglar targeting Asian American business owners arrested. Frederick Gray, 45, of Henry Avenue in Philadelphia, was recently arrested for burglarizing the local home of an Asian American business owner. On Sept. 30, 2023, a resident of Village Greene Boulevard in Bensalem, arrived home to find the front door unlocked, basement...

St. Mary Medical Center announced that it has partnered with the Newtown Athletic Club to support the health and wellbeing of the Bucks County community. As the presenting healthcare partner of the NAC, St. Mary will engage with NAC members and visitors through a variety of health-focused initiatives, including education seminars and an on-site concierge program. The concierge will assist NAC members with tasks such as scheduling and coordinating services, like outpatient testing and provider appointments, as well as resolving potential billing matters or ordering pharmacy prescriptions.

The board of directors of Vita Education Services announced that its executive director Mercedes Padrino Anderson is retiring in June after many years leading the nonprofit organization, which is the largest provider of adult education services in Bucks County. Ellen Happ, board president, said, “Mercedes cares deeply about Vita’s mission,...

Two new episodes of APB Cold Case, a true crime audio podcast featuring unsolved missing persons and murder cases from across the country, discusses Bucks County cases. In “Girl in the Well: Who Killed Lisa Todd?,” podcast host and former police Chief Mark Spawn delves deep inside the case of Lisa Todd, previously known as “Publicker” or “Bucks County” Jane Doe, alongside former Bensalem Police Detective Chris McMullin, who chronicles the moment he glimpsed the forensic sculpture of Publicker Jane Doe in his boss’ office through the years of his dogged investigation as he painstakingly searched for clues and utilized ever-evolving DNA technology and genetic genealogy to identity the remains of a young pregnant girl found in a well.

Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum announced the return of its Andalusia Garden Symposium. This year’s day-long event on Friday, May 3, features four world-renowned horticulturists speaking in Bucks County. The Garden Symposium brings together garden enthusiasts from near and far to hear from some of the most influential...

Bucks County Community College announced the 16th annual Tyler Formal Gardens & Landscaping Lecture featuring Tom Smarr, executive director of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, to be held on Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. at the college’s Newtown Campus, 275 Swamp Road. The lecture topic is “For Love of...

Mind Body Soul Wellness Center recently announced the opening of its new location in Bensalem’s Neshaminy Plaza, as well as the launch of its First Friday events. First Fridays are held on the First Friday of each month, where MBSWC hosts an open house “meet & greet” in the new office in Neshaminy Plaza, 3070 Bristol Pike, Building 2, Suite 218, from 6 to 7 p.m. These events are a free and informal time where interested community members and prospective clients can tour the facility, meet the staff of MBSWC, learn about the unique approach they take to healing and enjoy light refreshments.

Bensalem High School junior Ethan Zhao, member of the BHS robotics team The Fightin’ Robotic Owls, was recently named a Dean’s List Finalist at FIRST Mid-Atlantic District Championships. Named after FIRST Robotics founder Dean Kamen, the FIRST Robotics Dean’s List recognizes outstanding student leaders within the FIRST community...

Students, teachers, parents and community members gathered earlier this month at Belmont Hills Elementary School in Bensalem to celebrate the grand opening of a much-needed, brand-new playground. The kids were all smiles as they tested out the equipment, which includes navy blue slides, teal ladders and monkey bars. It replaces...

In the midst of National Autism Acceptance Month, Sesame Place announced its renewed commitment to ensuring an enjoyable experience at the Langhorne theme park for autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors. Recently, Sesame Place was recertified by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards as a Certified Autism Center. It...

Bensalem Police are investigating a retail theft that occurred at Barnes and Noble, 3900 Neshaminy Mall, on April 5. It was reported that, at approximately 4:30 p.m., an unknown white male entered the store and stole a box of Legos valued at $100. The man fled the area without paying for the merchandise.

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Group announced that Sarah Goodheart, DO, an experienced obstetrician/gynecologist, joined the OB/GYN Langhorne practice at St. Mary Medical Center and is accepting new patients. “We are excited for the addition of Dr. Goodheart to join our expert team of physicians,” said Roman Tatarowicz, MD, medical director and...