Fairless Hills
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Conwell-Egan Baseball Star Brady Guzzie Is One of Pennsylvania’s Top High School Prospects
Before most teenagers have figured out what they want to do with their lives, Brady Guzzie is already doing it—and doing it better than almost anyone in Pennsylvania, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 6-foot-2 left-hander junior at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School isn’t just a pitcher. Guzzie is the kind of triple-threat talent…
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Pennsbury Prom 2026: Alumni Couple Returns as Grand Marshals Decades After Missing the Big Night
More than 50 years ago, Barbara Rickert missed her senior prom. This spring, Pennsbury High School is giving her and her now-husband a second chance, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barbara and her husband Skip, both Pennsbury Class of 1972, have been invited back to their alma mater as grand marshals of…
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Pennsbury High Grad Draws on Clown Work Background for New Slasher Film
Victoria Pedretti, a talented horror actress in the hit TV shows You and The Haunting of Hill House, draws on her early exposure to the performing arts for every film, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pedretti, who’s now starring as one of the main characters in the recently released Forbidden Fruits, was inspired as a child by her clown-and-mime theater director father and contemporary dancer…
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High School Wrestler from Bucks County Helps Inspire Girls on the Mat
Bucks County high school wrestler Julia Horger is a three-time Pennsylvania state champion who began her athletic career at just seven years old, reports Krystle Rich for CBS News Philadelphia. Horger is now a senior at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School, boasting an already impressive wrestling career. “She was tough. She was beating up boys all the time as…
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Actor Richard Kind Talks Growing Up in Yardley, Friendship with George Clooney
Actor Richard Kind, who grew up in Yardley and graduated from Pennsbury High School, has had a prolific television career over the last several decades, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Many know him from Spin City, Curb Your Enthusiasm, A Serious Man, and numerous other popular shows. His latest project, The Out-Laws, recently…
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Pennsbury High School Varsity Cheerleading Team Declared National Champions
The Pennsbury High School Varsity Cheerleading Team was recently named National Champions following an impressive season, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The Fairless Hills-based team recently participated in the NCA Advanced Varsity Nationals competition in Texas. Pennsbury school officials commended both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams, as they’ve made the school community extremely proud with “an incredible season filled with hard work, dedication, and success.” The Varsity Cheerleading Team also competed at PIAA…
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New Jersey Travel Company Relocates to New Headquarters in Fairless Hills
The New Jersey-based travel company Starr Bus Charter & Tours is relocating its headquarters to Fairless Hills on Jan. 5, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 78-year-old company will now be housed in a 22,000-square-foot space, formerly a car dealership and auto shop, at 394 Lincoln Hwy. Starr currently has 100 full- and part-time employees and…
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Despite Losing Home to Fire, Local Santa Claus Brought Holiday Cheer to Families
Despite a tragic fire that destroyed his home, Scott Diethorne, also known as “Santa Scott” to the Fairless Hills community, kept the Christmas magic alive this year, reports Amanda Pitts for 6abc. On Oct. 25, the Diethornes’ residence caught fire, destroying everything and resulting in the loss of their two dogs and parrot. When word of the fire spread,…
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Details for New Pennsbury High School Unveiled at Recent Meeting
At a recent Pennsbury School Board meeting, details were discussed for the new high school building spanning 495,000 square feet that will cost $269.5 million, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The new building, designed by KCBA Architects, will replace the district’s Pennsbury East and West campuses, grouping the high schoolers together. Mike Strohecker,…
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Fairless Hills Community Raises Over $100K After Fire Claims Resident’s House
The Fairless Hills community is coming together to support one of their fellow residents and his family, Scott Diethorne, who lost his home and three pets in a house fire over the weekend, reports Greg Payne for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Diethorne, best known as ‘Santa Scott’ to those in the community, has been bringing…
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Acclaimed Trumpet Player Offers Lessons to Oxford Valley Elementary Students
Matt Gallagher, a renowned trumpet player, is teaching a new generation of musicians at Oxford Valley Elementary School in Fairless Hills, reports Eva Andersen for CBS News Philadelphia. Along with his role as a music teacher, Gallagher is also a member of the beloved Philly Pops. This weekend, he will be joining the orchestra…
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New Restaurants Coming to Fairless Hills, Middletown by the End of the Month
Nifty Fifty’s and Panda Express, two popular restaurant chains, are preparing to open new locations in Fairless Hills and Middletown, respectively, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Located at 503 S. Oxford Valley Road, Nifty Fifty’s is set to open sometime this week, according to franchise owner Ron Toscani. “I’m so happy…
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2nd Ave Thrift Superstore in Fairless Hills Is a True Treasure Hunter’s Paradise
The gigantic 2nd Ave Thrift Superstore in Fairless Hills is a true paradise for treasure hunters and redefines what thrift stores can be, writes James Morgan for the Family Destinations Guide. The store brings thrifting to an industrial scale, offering customers a wonderland of second-hand possibilities that stretches as far as the eye can see.…
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Pennsbury High’s Prom Listed as One of the Best High School Dances in America
Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills may look like any other typical school, but its legendary proms set it apart, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. While many high schools traditionally rent venues or halls for their school dance, Pennsbury spends months transforming its own campus. Hundreds of members from the school community work…
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Fairless Hills Swimming Pool Closed Indefinitely Due to Leak Issue
Fairless Hills’ Oxford Valley swimming pool remains closed, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times, but Parks and Recreation is working with the General Services team in hopes of reopening it this summer. The Bucks County-owned pool was leaking water. County spokesperson Jim O’Malley stated that he believes the leak is coming from…
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Pennsbury High School Project Moves Forward Slowly After $269.5M Approval
After the Pennsbury School Board approved a $269.5 million project cap several weeks ago, plans for the new Pennsbury High School are progressing slowly, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. A high-level overview of the proposal was presented to Falls Township officials on Tuesday night. Attorneys representing the project told Planning Commission…
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Attention All Shoppers! A New Supermarket Opened in Fairless Hills
Fairless Hills finally saw the official opening of the Grocery Outlet on June 26, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 AM marked the first day of the new store located on Lincoln Highway. The discount grocery store offers a variety of name-brand and quality products, with locations…
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Fairless Hills Family Finds Unexpected Support Network Through Son’s Special Olympics Journey
While athletes reap the most benefits from Special Olympics Pennsylvania, their participating families also gain from the experience, writes Gray Hall for 6abc. So when Fairless Hills resident Billy Rigefsky was first diagnosed with autism, it was a struggle for his family. “It felt like I was underwater all the time, like you’re just trying…
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