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Dictionary companies choose word of the year: Pandemic

In the land of lexicography, out of the whole of the English language, 2020's word of the year is a vocabulary of one - "pandemic." (Nov. 30)

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About Anthony: I'm currently a producer for Gannett's Digital Optimization Team, but for most of the year I worked as a reporter for the Bucks County Courier Times and The Intelligencer. Before that, I was news director for the Burlington County Times and a copy desk editor for all three news organizations. I started with the company in 2012 through an internship with Bucks County Community College, and they couldn't get me to leave the building. I'm a Bucks County native and Pennsbury graduate who resides in Lower Bucks with Dawn, mywifeof 13 years;two daughters, Isabella, 12, and Sophie Ann, 9; and my two dogs, Daphne and Oliver. I'm an avid comic book reader, Philly sports fan and hard rock enthusiast.

Hidden talent: Have a knack for useless knowledge, trivia and name that tune.

Favorite of 2020: St. Mary nurses hold vigil for coronavirus victims

"While I wrote several stories about the coronavirus pandemic and its effects, the vigil at St. Mary was able to highlight the true physical and emotional toll the virus had on health care workers and others in the community. Their words described how hard COVID-19 hit those of all walks of life in our country."

Other top storiesin 2020:

A magical spot:$35M initiative seeks to preserve New Hope Art Colony

Black Lives Matter:Amid Black Lives Matter protests, more school districts are pushing to address racism. Is it enough?

Child custody bill:Kayden's Law heads to full Pa. Senate

COVID impact:Coronavirus shutdown puts brakes on Bucks tourism industry

Editor's note: Editors and reporters for the Bucks County Courier Times and The Intelligencer are using this final week of the year to share with our subscribers a little about ourselves, our favorite stories of the year and a sampling of our best work. Three reporters/editors will share daily this week.

We thank our subscribers for allowing us to serve you with our local journalism. We hope you enjoy the look back at the year and learn a little bit about us, too. We appreciate your support.

Shane Fitzgerald, Executive Editor

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