DOCSLIB.ORG

Have an Unforgetaway ®

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Have an Unforgetaway ® MAPS INSIDE pg 18 HAVE AN UNFORGETAWAY ® pg 10 pg 27 2011 FREE YOUR INNER CHILD EXPLORE OFFICIAL Imagination takes flight for On foot or on wheels, a Bucks DESTINATION GUIDE the young and young at heart County adventure awaits VisitBucksCounty.com hot slots, blackjack, roulette, craps and baccarat. live racing, simulcasting and serious poker. thrilling entertainment, delectable dining, top bands, DJs and sports bars. experience the wow! exit 37 off i-95. exit 351 off the pa turnpike. parxcasino.com WELCOME Throughout history, Bucks County has served as a stage upon which some of the nation’s Official Publication most dramatic changes have played out. George Washington’s Christmas Crossing, reenacted of Visit Bucks County each year on the Delaware River, changed the tide of the Revolutionary War. Ever since, 3207 Street Road Bucks County has played a pivotal role in American history and the very fabric of our Bensalem, PA 19020 culture. This legacy of change is balanced by the area’s timeless appeal as a getaway from (800) 836-BUCKS the hustle and bustle of daily life. [email protected] Today, change continues to shape Bucks County, in ways great and small. Proving that the VisitBucksCounty.com allure of this area is strong even during challenging times, we are seeing signs that tourism is already on the rebound. Bucks County, working with its partners in the Philadelphia Executive Director, region, is helping to drive an economic impact estimated at $763 million with 11,443 jobs Jerry Lepping supported in the hospitality industry. Helping to stimulate this turnaround is the arrival of Tourism Sales, table games at Parx Casino sparking new awareness of Bucks County as a destination for Dawn Arbani entertainment and nightlife Director of Marketing, Paul Bencivengo Revolutionary changes in communication are opening exciting new realms of possibility for the way we share Bucks County’s treasures with the world. We have become a trail blazer in Partnership Support, social media, being among the first destinations to engage communities through Facebook, Dawn Craven Twitter, Foursquare and Foodspotting as well as iPhone and Blackberry applications. Operations Director, Linda Dougherty Against this backdrop of change, Bucks County continues to live up to its centuries’ Editorial Intern, old reputation as an unforgettable getaway from metropolis, inspiring our new campaign Jennifer Fimmano “Unforgetaway®.” Now more than ever, business and leisure travelers alike are drawn to Bucks County as an escape from the urban frenzy. In fact, we recently captured the Public Relations, Michelle Greco attention of Shermans Travel, which selected us as one of their Top 10 Quick Summer Getaways in 2010. Marketing Services and Partnership, Kathi Lacomchik On behalf of Bucks County, I invite you to enjoy this guide, continue your exploration at Meeting and Event Sales, VisitBucksCounty.com, and experience the many sides of this amazing place we call home. Roland Mracek Yours truly, Meeting and Event Sales, Heather Walter Jerry Lepping, Executive Director & The Board of Bucks County Commissioners Published by Oxford Communications: 11 Music Mountain Blvd. Lambertville, NJ 08530 (609) 397-4242 Oxfordcommunications.com The Official Bucks County Destination Guide is a publication of Visit Bucks Jerry Lepping Charles H. Martin Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW County, copyright © 2011. No portion of this publication may be reproduced VISIT BUCKS COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS in print or online without the written consent of Visit Bucks County. Listings William F. Haas, President Helen Flocco and advertising content are provided by Robert Waite, First Vice President Albert A. Giagnacova, CLU ChFc the marketing partners of Visit Bucks Sandra Miller, Second Vice President James B. Humphreys County and are intended as a service to Susan S. Koelble, CG, Secretary Matthew Knol visitors and customers. Visit Bucks County makes no endorsement or warranty of the Hilary Krueger-Jebitsch, Treasurer Caleb Lentchner information submitted and will not be held Mohamed Aboul-Ezz Beverly M. Miller responsible for any inaccuracies. Joseph H. Campbell Sonny Parikh Robert Caruso Frank Policare Michael T. Etzrodt 06 10 GETTING TO BUCKS COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 07 12 YOUR BUCKS COUNTY CONCIERGE A BUCKS FOR ALL SEASONS BUCKS COUNTY 13 HISTORY OF BUCKS CONTENTS 14 FOLLOW THAT LOCAL 16 KID FRIENDLY 18 MAINSTREETS / COUNTY MAPS “A visit to Bucks County is a 24 venture to Americana; a true PLAY LISTINGS escape from the stress and 28 pressures of everyday life. I’m CLIMB & BIKE proud to have been raised in FRANKENFIELD COVERED BRIDGE Bucks – and the best part is, when you tell people that, they give you a little smile as if to say, ‘Wow, that must have been nice.’” - M ike Missanelli Sports Journalist PHOTO CREDITS Anthony Sinagoga, Contributing photographers: Tuscany at the Towpath House Michelle Greco Littlewing Studio Jo Ann Spicer Photography Anthony Sinagoga Joe Schwartz Photography Scenic Bucks County Anthony Sinagoga, Reflections by Ruth Scott Nibauer Moravian Pottery & Tile Works PT Transformations Additional photography courtesy of: Bella Tori at the Mansion Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc. Sesame Place Christian Gianelli, SM The Crayola Factory The Inn at Bowman’s Hill F.P. Kolbe Courtyard by Marriott Langhorne The Inn at Bowman’s Hill Springhill Suites by Marriott Quakertown Littlewing Studio Photography, Elephant’s Eye Studio Tour Fonthill Castle Quakertown Alive! River Road Business Alliance Springhill Suites Quakertown Washington House Restaurant 04 | VisitBucksCounty.com | Contents 34 60 WINE COUNTRY SERVICE LISTINGS SOCIAL MEDIA BUCKS COUNTY VINEYARDS 63 ACCOMODATIONS VisitBucksPA 66 FACEBOOK MEETINGS Love Bucks County? Then Bucks County’s official Facebook page for 68 access to insider tips, special ATTRACTIONS & SPECIAL offers, contests, photos, EVENT VENUES and more. See all the latest updates on facebook.com/ 70 VisitBucksPA. ITS ALL A ‘BOUT’ BUCKS 38 FOURSQUARE DINE LISTINGS Bucks County is one of the 74 first destinations to have a FALL IN LOVE WITH BUCKS branded page on 42 Foursquare. FARM TO TABLE Check into 76 locations RESTAURANTS all across 44 Bucks County SHOP LISTINGS 78 and check GROUP DYNAMIC out exclusive 48 offers and tips at OUT & ABOUT IN BUCKS 79 foursquare.com/VisitBucksPA. SHOPPING VENUES FOODSPOTTING 50 Bucks County is the first STAY LISTINGS destination in the world to 80 be featured on Foodspotting, INDEX 52 a visual guide to good food BED, BREAKFAST AND BEYOND and where to find it. See recommendations and post your own as you experience the county’s best food and KEY wine at foodspotting.com/ Non-Smoking Establishment/Sections ...........z Full-Service Restaurant ..................... VisitBucksPA. Major Credit Card Accepted. CC Wireless Internet Access ...................... Internet Access ............................ Historic Registry ............................1 8 TWITTER Handicap Accessible ........................ PLAY Follow Bucks County for up-to- Reservations Recommended ..................8 Free Admission .......................... FREE AAA Diamond Ratings .................... UUUU Average Admission/Charge Under $5 ............ $ the-second tips and updates Biking ................................... Average Admission/Charge $5 to $10 ........... $$ on all things Bucks County, Boating .................................. Average Admission/Charge Over $10 .......... $$$ including special offers and Cabins .................................. EAT contests. Tweet your questions Pool ...................................F Meals Average $5 to $10 .................... $$ Breakfast Served ........................... B Meals Average $10 to $20 .................. $$$ about what to do and where to Lunch Served .............................. L Meals Average Over $20 ................... $$$$ go and you’ll get an answer! STAY Dinner Served ..............................D twitter.com/VisitBucksPA Sunday Brunch Served ......................SB Under $99. $ Reservations Recommended .................. $99 to $150 .............................. $$ Live Entertainment .........................o $150 to $200 ............................ $$$ YOUTUBE & FLICKR Outdoor Dining ............................R Over $200. $$$$ For Bucks County eye candy, Bring Your Own Bottle .....................BYOB MAPS check out videos and photos Children Welcome .......................... 1 Upper Bucks County ......................BLUE Pets Accepted ............................. Central Bucks County ..................MAROON on youtube.com/VisitBucksPA Breakfast Included .......................... Lower Bucks County ..................... GREEN and flickr.com/VisitBucksPA. Fitness Center ............................. 0 Contents | VisitBucksCounty.com | 05 GETTING TO BUCKS COUNTY BY AUTOMOBILE SEPTA provides commuter services to many locations in Bucks Depending on your trip destination in Bucks County, there are County. (215) 580-7800 many access roads to and through the county. Below are general Trans-Bridge Lines provide bus services from New York City to routes from your point of origin. New Hope, Lahaska, Buckingham, Doylestown and Quakertown. General routing information to Bucks County, from points south, (800) 962-9135 I-95 enters the southeastern corner of the county. Routes 1 and 13 enter from Philadelphia. BY AIR Major Airports From points north and New Jersey, I-95 enters just north of Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, Pa. (215)
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Prepared by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
    Prepared by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission BUCKS COUNTY FLOOD RECOVERY AND MITIGATION STRATEGY Prepared for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Prepared by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission This Economic Adjustment Strategy was accomplished by staff of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission through Economic Development Administration Adjustment Strategy Grant No. 01-09-58005. The statements, findings, conclusions, recommendations, and other data in this report are solely those of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration. The background flood map is used in part solely for state affairs only. courtesy FEDERAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION SEPTEMBER 1998 DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Publication Abstract TITLE Date Published: September 1998 Bucks County Flood Recovery and Mitigation Strategy Publication No. 98032 Geographic Area Covered: Bucks County Key Words: Floods, Flooding, Floodplain, Flood Prone, Flood Proofing, Regulations, Impervious Coverage, Watersheds, Sub-Basin 2, Emergency Management, Neshaminy Creek, Buck Creek, Brock Creek, National Flood Insurance Program, Levee, Dam, Floodwall, Acquisition, Relocation, Army Corps of Engineers, Delaware River Basin Commission ABSTRACT This report provides a flood recovery and mitigation strategy for those flood prone communities in Bucks County. As an element of a flood mitigation plan for eastern Pennsylvania, which
    [Show full text]
  • PTHA NEWS Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’S Association Newsletter We ARE Pennsylvania Racing 2017 Issue #3 Phila
    PTHA NEWS Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Newsletter We ARE Pennsylvania Racing 2017 Issue #3 Phila. Mounted Patrol Highlights 2017 TFH Day Leading off the 4th Annual Turning for Home Day Trainer Steve Krebs and owner Richard Ciavardone were two special alumni who became service mounts were also able to join their former charge - Make in their second careers. Your Move, a.k.a. Taj - in the winner’s circle for a photo opp after the race. Taj was ridden by Officer South Fleet, now named Captain, was donated by Christopher Mulderigg, who was quick to discuss the owner/trainer Eberd Estrada in 2012 and rehomed by wonderful attributes that retired racehorses have as After the Races. Captain was ridden by Philadelphia service animals. Mounted Unit’s Officer Peter Crandley, who added yet another adventure to the big gelding’s resume by Several additional Turning for Home graduates are returning to his old stomping grounds. Fortunately, members of the Philadelphia as well as Allegheny Officer Crandley had just as much fun as Captain. County Mounted Police forces, including Promise and Hope, Fivefourthreetwone, Uptown Boy and Andy “It was really cool actually walking on a racetrack. I Boy’s Rabe. Donations to each mounted unit may be never thought I would ever do something like this!” made through their respective police departments. Officer Crandley said after leading the post parade for the opener. Among the many who assisted with placing TFH graduates as police mounts were the team from Safe Haven Equine, Andy Boy Rabe’s trainer Ned Allard (bottom left), and Make Your Move’s owner Richard Ciavardone (bottom right).
    [Show full text]
  • Bucks County Government and Courts System
    AN EDUCATIONAL GUIDE BUCKS COUNTY Government & Courts System www.BucksCounty.org BUCKS COUNTY, ea’s reputation as an artists’ colony and the Bucks County Playhouse PENNSYLVANIA as a popular summer theater. HISTORY Today, over 625,000 people reside One of the original counties in a county with approximately established by William Penn 8,800 acres of county-owned in the 17th century, Bucks parks, 13,000 acres in state parks County was named for Buck- and gamelands, colleges and uni- inghamshire, England, Penn’s Founded: versities, museums, quaint villag- ancestral home. .It is located 1682 es, sprawling farms, verdant rolling in the southeastern portion County Seat: hills, woodlands and waterways. of Pennsylvania between Doylestown Philadelphia, Allentown and Population: Despite a changing landscape and Trenton, NJ and bounded 625,249* rapid residential, commercial, and on the east by the Delaware Geography: industrial growth, the county is River. Bucks County was a 608 square steeped in its rich traditions and frontier territory when Penn miles of land demonstrates an enduring com- entered into a purchase treaty and 15.8 mitment to its natural resources. with the native Lenni Lenape square miles Bucks County remains an historic on July 15, 1682. The land of water. blend of scenic beauty, agricul- was soon settled by Quakers, Comprised of ture, arts and economic growth. Swedes and Germans, skilled 23 boroughs tradesmen and farmers who and 31 THE SEAL OF established a government in townships. BUCKS COUNTY 1683. In March, 1683, Wil- *U.S. Census liam Penn’s Council The county seat was at Bris- Bureau, ordered “that the tol from 1705 to 1726 when 2010 Census seal of the County of it was moved 10 miles north, Bucks be a tree and to Newtown, which served as a vine.” Penn had written that in Bucks the county seat for 87 years.
    [Show full text]
  • Gaming-Sports Partnerships*
    Gaming-Sports Partnerships* Updated 7/6/2021 USA / # Gaming Company League Team Announced International Provisions Synopsis 169 Golden Nugget Rocket 6/30/21 USA Marketing Golden Nugget will have on- Online Gaming Mortgage site branding at the event. The Classic casino will be giving away prizes and offering exclusive (PGA) promotional casino and sportsbook bonuses for tournament attendees. 168 Bally's Phoenix 6/30/21 USA Market Bally's is the exclusive sports Mercury access, betting partner of the Phoenix (WNBA) marketing Mercury over 15 years beginning July 1, 2021. Upon the Phoenix Mercury's receipt of a mobile sports betting license from the Arizona Dept. of Gaming, Bally's will, among other things, host and manage an online and mobile sports betting service in Arizona, operate a retail sportsbook in the vicinity of the Phoenix Suns Arena, and promote its business in connection with Phoenix Mercury games. 167 Sportradar NHL 6/29/21 USA Data, Having served as the NHL’s Streaming official global data distributor since 2015, Sportradar will now distribute the NHL’s official data and statistics to media, technology and sports betting companies worldwide, including real-time data from the NHL’s new Puck and Player Tracking technology. The deal also awards Sportradar rights to provide sports betting operators with live streams of NHL games via operators’ digital betting platforms in legalized markets. 166 Kindred/Unibet Stewart-Haas 6/23/21 USA Marketing Through the Unibet brand, Racing Kindred Group will serve as a (Nascar) primary sponsor for two NASCAR Cup Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Martinsville Speedway (VA).
    [Show full text]
  • Parx 2016 Annual Report to PSHRC and PGCB
    PARXR/\CING 2016 Parx 2016 Annual Report to PSHRC and PGCB Joe Wilson 6/22/2017 parx racing Report to the PSHRC and the PG(B from licensee with regards to its efforts to enhance live rating at the licensee's racetrack in accordance with provisions of 1211 (a)(2) of the table games legislatlon STATE HORSE RACING COMMISSION COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Report to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission from licensee with regards to its efforts to enhance live racing at the licensee's racetrack in accordance with provisions of 1211 (a)(2) of the table games legislation. Name of Licensee: Par>< Racing Part I. Live Attendance 1. ~- Total On-Track Attendance Statistics -- daily, monthly, and annually Daily Attendance 1/1/2016 ~01 l/2/201fi 1389 1/3/2016 368 1/4/2016 124 1/5/2016 90 1/6/2016 142 1/7/2016 224 1/8/2016 328 1/9/2016 583 1/10/2016 1/11/2016 136 1/12/2C16 82 1/13/2016 188 1/14/2016 193 1/15/2016 309 1/16/ 2016 618 1/17/2016 355 1/18/?.016 252 1/19/2016 59 1/20/2016 167 1/21/2016 221 1/22/2016 249 1/23/2016 1/24/2016 115 1/25/2016 117 1/26/2016 1/27/2016 231 1/28/2016 208 1/29/2016 283 1/30/2016 619 1/31/2016 418 2/1/2016 113 2/2/2016 131 2/3/2016 197 2/4/2016 244 2/5/2016 350 2/6/2016 723 2/7/2016 355 2/8/2016 110 2/9/2016 101 2/10/2016 207 Z,/11/2016 206 2/12/2016 382 2/13/2016 467 2/14/2016 360 2/15/2016 219 2/16/2016 74 2/17/2016 1&1 2/18/2016 219 2/l'J/'201G 370 2/20/2016 717 2/21/2016 448 2/2'2/2016 128 2/23/2016 98 2/24/2016 176 2/25/')016 7.27 2/26/2016
    [Show full text]
  • Parx 2014 Annual Report to PSHRC and PGCB
    PARXRACING 2014 Parx 2014 Annual Report to PSHRC and PGCB Joe Wilson 6/26/2015 parx racing Report to the PSHRC and the PGCB from licensee with regards to its efforts to enhance live racing at the licensee's racetrack in accordance with provisions of 1211 (a)(2) of the table games legislation STATE HORSE RACING COMMISSION COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Report to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission from licensee with regards to its efforts to enhance live racing at the licensee's racetrack in accordance with provisions of 1211(a)(2) of the table games legislation. Name of Licensee: Paric Racing Part I. Live Attendance 1. A. Total On-Track Attendance Statistics -- daily, monthly, and . annually Daily Attendance 1/1/2014 997 1/2/2014 212 1/3/2014 252 1/4/2014 836 1/5/2014 572 1/6/2014 448 1/7/2014 35 1/8/2014 141 1/9/2014 331 1/10/2014 391 1/11/2014 718 1 1/12/2014 575 1/13/2014 408 1/14/2014 310 1/15/2014 209 1/16/2014 368 1/17/2014 495 1/18/2014 1,024 1/19/2014 578 1/20/2014 609 1/21/2014 11 1/22/2014 86 1/23/2014 256 1/24/2014 324 1/25/2014 640 1/26/2014 709 1/27/2014 450 1/28/2014 74 1/29/2014 186 1/30/2014 255 1/31/2014 462 2/1/2014 1,197 2/2/2014 602 2/3/2014 83 2/4/2014 89 2/5/2014 176 2/6/2014 272 2/7/2014 474 2/8/2014 1,104 2 2/9/2014 835 2/10/2014 313 2/11/2014 304 2/12/2014 188 2/13/2014 6 2/14/2014 356 2/15/2014 586 2/16/2014 510 2/17/2014 693 2/18/2014 161 2/19/2014 184 2/20/2014 309 2/21/2014 397 2/22/2014 1,198 2/23/2014 863 2/24/2014 416 2/25/2014
    [Show full text]
  • The Current Condition and Future Viability of Casino Gaming in Pennsylvania
    THE CURRENT CONDITION AND FUTURE VIABILITY OF CASINO GAMING IN PENNSYLVANIA MAY 2014 REPORT SUBMITTED TO: Philip Durgin Executive Director The Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee A Joint Committee of the Pennsylvania General Assembly Office Room 400, Finance Building Harrisburg, PA 17105 REPORT SUBMITTED BY: Econsult Solutions 1435 Walnut Street, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Econsult Solutions, Inc.| 1435 Walnut Street, Ste. 300 | Philadelphia, PA 19102 | 215-717-2777 | econsultsolutions.com The Current Condition and Future Viability of Casino Gaming in Pennsylvania | May 2014 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents............................................................................................................................ 1 Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................ 4 1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 11 2.0 Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Performance ................................................................. 14 2.1 Industry Supply ........................................................................................................... 15 2.1.1 Slot Machine Supply and Revenue ..................................................................... 17 2.1.2 Table Game Supply And Revenue ..................................................................... 19 2.1.3 Revenue Per Position ............................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • SPORT-SCAN DAILY BRIEF NHL 10/30/18 Anaheim Ducks Dallas Stars 1112632 up Next for the Ducks: Vs
    SPORT-SCAN DAILY BRIEF NHL 10/30/18 Anaheim Ducks Dallas Stars 1112632 Up next for the Ducks: vs. Philadelphia 1112661 Mired in scoring slump, Stars Jamie Benn and Tyler 1112633 Ducks’ Josh Manson has a few ideas about cutting down Seguin could be split up in Montreal on opponents’ shots on goal 1112662 How Stars prospect Ty Dellandrea is holding up as the 1112634 How the Ducks finally showed signs of breaking their 18-year-old captain on a winless OHL team shooting slump in OT loss to Sharks 1112663 From murals to video games: Jason Spezza was childhood hero for many current teammates Arizona Coyotes 1112635 Coyotes have earned the right to feel optimistic about this Detroit Red Wings season 1112664 Why Detroit Red Wings rookie Michael Rasmussen could 1112636 For improved Coyotes, penalty kill and defense have been land bigger role critical 1112665 Red Wings to let Michael Rasmussen develop in NHL 1112637 ‘Inch by inch’: Lawson Crouse’s steady development 1112666 Red Wings believe NHL better for Michael Rasmussen's toward becoming an NHL mainstay development 1112667 Breaks finally go Red Wings' way during tough start to Boston Bruins season 1112638 Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy appreciates Red Sox Steve Pearce’s story line Los Angeles Kings 1112639 NHL partners with MGM for sports betting 1112669 What we learned from the Kings' 4-3 win over the Rangers 1112640 Bruins notebook: Torey Krug appears ready for game 1112670 Stevens: Kings forward Dustin Brown checks all boxes action 1112671 Dustin Brown’s successful return cools Kings’ 1112641
    [Show full text]
  • Gaming Market Study: State of New York – Appendices
    GAMING MARKET STUDY: STATE OF NEW YORK Appendices Prepared for the New York State Gaming Commission January 2021 Contents APPENDIX A: INDIVIDUALS INTERVIEWED FOR THIS PROJECT ..............................................................1 APPENDIX B: REGIONAL ECONOMIC MODELS INC. PI+ MODEL ............................................................6 APPENDIX C: DEMOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT OF NEW YORK STATE ........................................................... 13 1. GENERAL POPULATION ....................................................................................................................... 13 2. NEW YORK COUNTY POPULATION ........................................................................................................ 15 3. GENERAL STATE DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE ............................................................................................... 16 4. REGIONAL DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILES ..................................................................................................... 18 5. POPULATION GROWTH IN TWO METRO AREAS ....................................................................................... 21 SUB-APPENDIX C1: NEW YORK COUNTIES AND MARKET REGIONS ..................................................... 24 SUB-APPENDIX C2: INBOUND AND OUTBOUND NEW YORK MIGRATION FLOWS ................................ 25 SUB-APPENDIX C3: NEW YORK’S METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS............................................... 26 SUB-APPENDIX C4: 2018 NEW YORK POPULATION DENSITY BY COUNTY ...........................................
    [Show full text]
  • Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
    Legislative Budget and Finance Committee A JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY Offices: Room 400 Finance Building, 613 North Street, Harrisburg Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8737, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8737 Tel: (717) 783-1600 • Fax: (717) 787-5487 • Web: http://lbfc.legis.state.pa.us SENATORS ROBERT B. MENSCH Chairman JAMES R. BREWSTER Vice Chairman DOMINIC PILEGGI CHRISTINE TARTAGLIONE KIM WARD JOHN N. WOZNIAK The Current Condition and Future Viability of REPRESENTATIVES Casino Gaming in Pennsylvania ROBERT W. GODSHALL Secretary PHYLLIS MUNDY Treasurer STEPHEN E. BARRAR JIM CHRISTIANA DWIGHT EVANS JAKE WHEATLEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PHILIP R. DURGIN Conducted Pursuant to SR 2013-273 May 2014 THE CURRENT CONDITION AND FUTURE VIABILITY OF CASINO GAMING IN PENNSYLVANIA MAY 2014 REPORT SUBMITTED TO: Philip Durgin Executive Director The Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee A Joint Committee of the Pennsylvania General Assembly Office Room 400, Finance Building Harrisburg, PA 17105 REPORT SUBMITTED BY: Econsult Solutions 1435 Walnut Street, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Econsult Solutions, Inc.| 1435 Walnut Street, Ste. 300 | Philadelphia, PA 19102 | 215-717-2777 | econsultsolutions.com The Current Condition and Future Viability of Casino Gaming in Pennsylvania | May 2014 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents............................................................................................................................ 1 Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • DIRECTION 2020 a Region
    Southeastern Pennsylvania BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MOBILITY PLAN An Element of the DVRPC Year 2020 Plan DIRECTION 2020 A Region... on the Rise Report 28 T ~ Delaware Valley Regional 'fJI Planning Commission DiRECTION 2020 SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MOBILITY PLAN prepared by: Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission The Bourse Building 111 S. Independence Mall East Philadelphia, PA 19106-2515 September 1995 fj This report was printed on recycled paper The preparation of this report was funded through federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA), as well as by DVRPC's member governments. The authors, however, are solely responsible for its findings and conclusions, which may not represent the official views or policies of the funding agencies. Created in 1965, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is an interstate, intercounty and intercity agency which provides continuing, comprehensive and coordinated planning for the orderly growth and development ofthe Delaware Valley region. The region includes Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties as well as the City of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties in New Jersey. The Commission is an advisory agency which divides its planning and service functions between the Office of the Executive Director, the Office of Public Affairs, and four line Divisions: Transportation Planning, Regional Planning, Regional Information Services Center, and Finance and Administration. DVRPC's mission for the 1990s is to emphasize technical assistance and services and to conduct high priority studies for member state and local governments, while determining and meeting the needs of the private sector.
    [Show full text]
  • Focal Planes Contest Flyer 2019
    Silver Lake Nature Center’s 45th Annual Nature Photography Contest Saturday, February 23, 2019 - Reception-11:00 AM-Award Ceremony-11:30 AM Categories B/W (Combined) Color Amateur Color Advanced Amateur** Bucks County Parks 1B 1CA 1CAA Looking Up 2B 2CA 2CAA Night Photography 3B 3CA 3CAA Nature in Motion 4B 4CA 4CAA KIS (Simplicity) 5B 5CA 5CAA Natural Intricacies 6B 6CA 6CAA People in Nature 7B 7CA 7CAA Planet Earth 8B 8CA 8CAA PhotoSynthesis (AKA OPEN) 9O (no distinction between B/W or Amateur/Advanced in this category) Re: Bucks County Parks: (The image of the Bucks County Park must be an easily recognizable feature of the park. The club will verify with officials and have the final say as to its submission. Please see list of parks below. ) Core Creek Park Lake Towhee Park Peace Valley Park Playwicki Park Ringing Rocks Park Silver Lake Park Tinicum Park Tohickon Valley Park Stover-Myers Mill Erwin Stover House Moravian Pottery & Tile Works Churchville Nature Center Peace Valley Nature Center Silver Lake Nature Center Please visit http://www.buckscounty.org/government/departments/ParksandRec/ for locations of parks Amateur status is defined by the following criteria: The artist is not currently showing in the photography medium or represented by a gallery, does not function as a professional photographer and is not retired from a professional photographer career. Past conteste winners will be classified as Advanced Amateur. Advanced Amateur status is for those experienced photographers who feel their work has advanced into a higher photographic ability and quality while still meeting all of the criteria for Amateur status Club Officials reserve the right to reclassify any image in question according to these categories Fees Per Photo: $5.00 Entry deadline is Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Drop off dates & times: Pick up dates and times: February 9 12:00 pm-4:00 pm March 25 7:00-9:00 pm February 10 12:00 pm-2:00 pm (or stop by the Nature Center February 11 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm any time after Mar 25) Rules: 1.
    [Show full text]