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Introducing Six Degrees With Paul McCrane

Introducing Six Degrees With Paul McCrane

From the “ER” to the Courtroom: An Interview with Paul McCrane By Diane Burns As the fall television season approaches and some of our favorite shows are returning, I am happy to see that last year’s hit “Harry’s Law” starring Kathy Bates and Emmy nominee, [...]

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9-11 in Retrospect

9-11 in Retrospect

By Jack Smith Sometimes it is challenging to stop, take a deep breath and allow yourself to be reflective. It is especially hard when that reflection is centered on a tragedy and you have allowed time to partially erase the most painful pieces. But, there [...]

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Why You Should Do Less for Your Kids

Why You Should Do Less for Your Kids

By Paul J. Donahue, Ph.D. I meet many extremely successful adults in my practice – people who have risen to the top of their fields through grit and hard work. They often report that they have always had a strong drive to succeed and a [...]

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Bucks County Environmental Non-Profit Tracks the Alarming Decline of Bats

Bucks County Environmental Non-Profit Tracks the Alarming Decline of Bats

Heritage Conservancy, a not-for-profit organization in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has been involved in a summer “bat count” for Pennsylvania Game Commission for many years. Dedicated to preserving our natural and historic heritage, Heritage Conservancy is aware that the count has grown increasingly more important with the [...]

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Haunted Stays

Haunted Stays

Don’t look now, but some of the guests at your hotel check in but never check out. Whether you’re a believer in the paranormal, or not, the idea of a happily haunted hotel is intriguing.  Some hotels are famously spirited, like the del Coronado in [...]

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Good Reads

Good Reads

The Help   By Kathryn Stockett Three ordinary women are about to take one extraordinary step. Twenty-two-year-old Skeeter has just returned home after graduating from Ole Miss. She may have a degree, but it is 1962, Mississippi, and her mother will not be happy till [...]

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Good Deeds

Good Deeds

A Brush with Kindness A Brush with Kindness (ABWK) is an exterior home preservation program of Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County (HfHBC) that provides painting, landscaping and minor repair services for homeowners in need. ABWK helps low-income homeowners who are affected by age, disability [...]

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THE FORK-1-1

THE FORK-1-1

By Kimberly Cambra     Welcome to THE  FORK-1-1, an ultimate source of information for Local Living gourmands, epicureans and, yes, of course foodies far and wide. In this dedication section you will discover tasty trends, flavorful fads and a capricious cornucopia of cravings for your [...]

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George Washington Slept Here: Our Rich Regional Heritage

George Washington Slept Here: Our Rich Regional Heritage

By Donna Dvorak          Our famous museums lure visitors all year round especially amid the dramatic backdrop of an autumn palette.   One such location, Valley Forge National Historical Park, in Chester and Montgomery Counties, enriches and delights visitors worldwide. Their excellent staff and volunteers [...]

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Eco-Sense

Eco-Sense

Bucks Country Gardens in Doylestown is hoping for a lot of sunny days as they get a little greener with their new Solar Energy System. In March they installed 598 solar panels, 230 watts each on an acre of property to  produce renewable electricity. The [...]

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