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Bristol Riverside Theatre Reopens After Much-Needed Renovation Partly Funded by State Grant
Bristol Riverside Theatre reopened earlier this week after much-needed renovation, partly funded by a state grant, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. After six months of staging plays at a nearby wedding reception venue, the Bristol theater returned home with a production of Fires in the Mirror, an Anna Deavere Smith play exploring the 1991 race…
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Empower Your Heart: Prevention and Recovery Strategies for a Healthier Tomorrow
The heart muscle requires a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrients to function effectively. A heart attack typically occurs when blood flow to the heart is obstructed, leading to potential damage or death of the heart muscle. Immediate medical intervention is vital to preserve heart tissue and save lives. In the United States, over 800,000…
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Nifty Fifty’s, the Philadelphia-Based Retro Restaurant Chain, Coming to Bristol
Philadelphia-based restaurant chain Nifty Fifty’s is planning to open one of its 1950s-themed eateries in Bristol Township, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The venture by Retro Eats took a step forward last week as franchisee owner Anthony Carotenuto secured a zoning adjustment for the shuttered Bank of America building at the…
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Bristol Seafood BYOB Among 76 Best Restaurants in Philly’s Dining Scene
Jules@Market, a contemporary seafood BYOB in Bristol, is one of the 76 best restaurants in the Philadelphia area that are defining the region’s dining scene right now, writes The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular eatery from caterer Jules Soto has been a staple of Bristol’s historic downtown since it opened eight years ago. The restaurant is…
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Bristol’s Georgine’s Restaurant Keeps Doors Open After 47 Years, Renovations Completed
After putting Georgine’s Restaurant in Bristol Township up for sale, the owners of the landmark Lower Bucks establishment have decided to stick around for now, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The family who has owned the restaurant since 1977 said that the business has not sold and is currently open. “We are celebrating 47…
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Elements Landscaping Prepares Two-Acre Levittown Parkway Parcel for New Headquarters
Elements Landscaping has cleared a roughly two-acre parcel on the 500 block of the Levittown Parkway in Bristol Township to prepare for its new headquarters, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The company’s owner Larry Fulford was granted permission in April by the council to build the storage facility, staging area, and…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Seeks Public Opinion on Rehabilitating or Replacing Delaware River Bridge
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority are seeking public opinion on the future of the Delaware River Bridge, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. An online public survey is currently underway regarding the rehabilitation or replacement of the 70-year-old bridge connecting the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Turnpikes. The survey will remain…
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GoodBoy Dog Recovery Helps Capture Wolf-Dog Hybrid Spotted in Bristol
GoodBoy Dog Recovery captured a wolf-dog hybrid spotted in Bristol after it managed to evade both animal control and the Pennsylvania game warden, according to a staff report from 6abc. Colleen Bell runs the nonprofit which specializes in capturing lost and abandoned dogs, especially those that are hard-to-find and hard-to-catch. This was her first time…
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Georgine’s Owners Cancel Sale After Months on Market, New Plans Arise Instead
Months after listing Georgine’s in Bristol Township for sale, the owners have decided to keep the popular restaurant and focus on expanding it, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “We got a couple of credible offers, but when push came to shove, we asked ourselves, ‘Are we really ready to walk out…
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Players Only Arcade in Bristol Is a Journey Into Your Own Childhood
Mall visits for kids in the 1970s and early 1980s had to include a stop at Space Port, a chain of video arcades that found their way into shopping malls. Space Port didn’t survive when home video consoles showed up,. Now, Brian Nelson has opened a classic video arcade in Bristol that has all the…
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IM ABLE Foundation Helps Bristol Police Officer After Being Hit By a Drunk Driver in Croydon
The IM ABLE Foundation helped Michael Egan, a Bristol Township police officer, find adaptive ways to move forward after losing his leg, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I was a police officer in Bristol Township,” said Egan. “I was on duty and I was hit by a drunk driver. After that, I wound up losing…
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Harrisburg Bank Acquires Bristol’s William Penn Bank for Whopping Sum
Harrisburg-based Mid Penn Bank will acquire Bristol’s William Penn Bank for $127 million in stock in a deal that is expected to close in the first half of next year, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The combined bank will hold a total of $6.3 billion in assets, $4.9 billion in loans, and…
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Trae Anthony Keeps a Family Legacy Going With the Bristol Warriors
Trae Anthony grew up playing more baseball than anything else, even though his two older brothers, Lynn and Brandon, were both excellent football players for the Bristol High School Warriors. “I really liked baseball, and I still do,” Anthony said. “And I also played basketball, but with my older brothers both playing football, I knew…
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1962 Cold Case Murder of 9-Year-Old Girl in Bristol Reexamined in Mike Missanelli’s New Podcast
Mike Missanelli is re-examining the brutal 1962 murder of 9-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty in Bristol, in the newest episode of his “The Coldest Murder” podcast, writes FOX 29. For Missanelli, the case was personal to him. “I lived right around the corner, my uncle was the police chief trying to solve this case,” Missanelli said.…
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AARP Pennsylvania, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County To Host Free Shredding Event Sept. 7
AARP Pennsylvania will host a free shredding event open to all members of the community on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at the United Way of Bucks County HELP Center (194 Commerce Circle, Bristol). Bucks County officials will be on hand to greet attendees. This event is designed to help community members safely…
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Bristol Township Among Fifty Pennsylvania Districts to Get Property Tax Relief
Bristol Township School District is among fifty school districts in the commonwealth that are poised to receive tax equity supplements from a total of $32 million in state funds, writes Kate Huangpu for WHYY. These tax equity supplements, ranging from $50,000 to $5 million, are targeted at districts where local taxes are disproportionately high…
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This Bucks County Town is Ranked the Most Walkable in the Region
Living without a car in the suburbs might seem impossible, but this Bucks County town is ranked highly in walkability, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. With a Walk Score of 79, Bristol offers a blend of history, culture, and convenience. The town’s downtown area is rich with antique shops, boutiques, and dining…
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Bristol Native, Sports Radio Icon Mike Missanelli Returns to 97.5 The Fanatic
Bristol native Mike Missanelli, a beloved figure in Philadelphia sports radio, is making a triumphant return to 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN-FM) as the midday host, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Program director Scott Masteller, who took over the role earlier this year, has been envisioning Missanelli’s comeback since his appointment. In…
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