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Democrat Ashley Ehasz issues apology to NAC owner Jim Worthington
Political campaigns can often get messy as candidates fling insults at the other side. For both parties, it’s simply part of the game. However, when an email and online message from Democrat Ashley Ehasz accused Newtown Athletic Club owner Jim Worthington — a Republican and supporter of her opponent Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick — of organizing a bus trip to the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the area businessman took action.
Lenape Valley Foundation spreads holiday cheer to 470+ people
Through its annual Holiday Assistance Program, Lenape Valley Foundation facilitated the distribution of holiday gifts to more than 470 clients and their family members living in Bucks County and the surrounding region. Over 150 generous donors, including individuals, community groups, local companies and businesses, donated thousands of gifts to low-income...
Kristin Marcell sworn in for first term
Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) was recently sworn in to her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to serve the people of the 178th District, previously led by Rep. Wendi Thomas. “I am honored to represent the residents of the 178th District,” said Marcell. “I thank them for placing...
SCORE helps optometrist see her way to business ownership
An optometrist of two years, Dr. Iana Brewer always envisioned herself owning a practice. After working alongside Dr. Vivian Descant for a year, she and husband Greg jumped at the opportunity to own the longtime Southampton-based business. “She’s seen families grow and children be born,” said Brewer of her predecessor...
Get your dog licensed
Bucks County residents can purchase their 2023 dog licenses from Treasurer Kris Ballerini’s office. State law requires that owners purchase a license for all dogs older than 3 months. Dog owners may notice some changes in the process this year because the county contracted with a new vendor for...
Northampton Township wraps up 300th anniversary year
Cherishing the past, celebrating the present and welcoming the future. For all of 2022, this has been the motto of Northampton Township as it commemorated a major historic milestone — its 300th anniversary. On Dec. 14, 1722, a petition was granted by the Quarter Sessions Court at Bristol to...
Redevelopment Authority awards over $4 million in grants
The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Bucks awarded over $4 million in grants from funds generated at Bensalem’s Parx Casino. The Authority’s board of directors approved the grants to eligible municipalities at a public meeting held earlier this month at its office in Bristol Borough. Grant funding...
Family-friendly New Year’s Eve party
The Newtown Athletic Club is hosting its first family-friendly New Year’s Eve event at the NAC Sports Training Center, 120 Pheasant Run, from 4 to 8 p.m. The party includes an unlimited food buffet, mega inflatables, DJ and dance floor, adult cash bar, balloon artist, face painting, movie characters, cotton candy, games and giveaways.
Bucks Commissioners approve $5.5 million for Bucks EMS squads
The Bucks County Commissioners recently allocated $5.47 million in federal COVID-relief dollars to the county’s nonprofit emergency medical services providers. The funds are intended to offset revenue loss EMS providers experienced during the early days of the pandemic when calls for service declined. The providers can use the funding to support payroll, provide recruitment and retention incentives, and to bolster staff education efforts.
L&I awards $1.8 million to PA’s registered apprenticeship programs
Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced grant awards totaling $1.8 million to continue the expansion of Pennsylvania’s growing network of registered apprenticeship programs. With funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Building America Initiative, L&I will support the efforts of nine local workforce development boards...
Newtown’s Ely Pork Products receives $60,000 grant
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Cheryl Cook announced recipients of $1.58 million in 2022-23 Very Small Meat and Poultry Processors Reimbursement Grants. The grants, awarded to 20 processors in 15 counties, were created under the historic PA Farm Bill in 2019 to build small businesses’ capacity to meet demand for local foods.
Area schools receive career and technical education equipment grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced that $1.2 million in competitive grants was awarded to 33 Career and Technical Centers and two school districts to purchase new equipment aligned to training students in high-demand occupations. In Bucks County, the following are receiving grants:. – Bucks County Technical High School: $50,000.
Habitat for Humanity to receive $200,000
Gov. Tom Wolf announced nearly $8 million in Keystone Communities Program grants for 51 projects in 30 counties across Pennsylvania. Locally, Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County is receiving $200,000 to continue the implementation of accessible housing. “The funding provided through the Keystone Communities Program supports towns and cities with...
Hatboro Federal Savings donates $222,222 to local organizations
Hatboro Federal Savings presented a total of $222,222 in grants to nine local organizations that meet the criteria for Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. The EITC allows tax credits for eligible businesses that contribute to a scholarship, educational improvement or pre-kindergarten scholarship organization. Recipients of EITC grants included:...
Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program Awards given to local organizations
Gov. Tom Wolf announced over $3.9 million in funding to support security enhancement projects for 93 churches, synagogues and other nonprofit organizations serving diverse communities and frequently targeted by hate crimes throughout the commonwealth. The following projects in Bucks County were approved:. – Mid-States Habonim Camping Association, Inc.: $24,000. –...
Council Rock South wins B101.1 Christmas Choir Competition
The Council Rock High School South choir has quite the reason to celebrate this holiday season. Earlier this month, it was announced that the group was named the winner of B101.1’s annual Christmas Choir Competition in the grades 9-12 division. This news was announced by radio hosts Bill Tafrow and Jenn Ryan on the station’s morning show, which the students were listening to with bated breath. When they heard their school’s name called, screams and cheers erupted throughout the classroom.
Centennial, YMCA enter into Memorandum of Understanding
Centennial School District is collaborating with the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties to extend its programs, services and staff expertise in youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to district students, staff and families. “This Memorandum of Understanding brings together two organizations working collaboratively to support Centennial School District...
TMA Bucks shares tips on safe winter weather commuting
TMA Bucks is reminding commuters that this is the time of year to be ready for snow, ice and everything in between that can potentially impact your travel, and that being prepared is the best way to successfully navigate winter roads throughout Bucks County. Winter weather can quickly bring unexpected...
Bucks receiving $114,000 for homelessness assistance, prevention
The Department of Community and Economic Development announced that $5.8 million has been awarded to help homeless families find housing and combat homelessness across the commonwealth. The funding is provided through the federal Emergency Solutions Grant program. Bucks County is receiving $114,125 for Rapid Rehousing. “ESG funding provides local governments...
AT&T Public Safety Scholarships available for Bucks students
AT&T Public Safety Scholarships are available to eligible students enrolled in Bucks County Community College’s Public Safety Training and Certification program, including the Basic and Advanced Fire Academy courses. The new scholarships, made possible thanks to a $20,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation, were recently announced during a special...
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