Fairless Hills
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As ‘Vocal Leader,’ Bensalem’s Charlie Robson Invaluable to Conwell Egan’s Wrestling Program
Conwell Egan Catholic High School senior Charlie Robson provides uncommon leadership for the school’s wrestling program, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I don’t know who yells more at practice, Charlie or myself,” said Conwell-Egan head wrestling coach Chuckie Connor. “He’s the guy that stays on everybody and makes sure they’re all…
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From Underdog to Varsity Victor: How Jackson Kean Defied the Odds at Pennsbury High
After struggling to crack the Falcons varsity roster for three years, Jackson Kean impressed Pennsbury head coach Phil Kealy with his perseverance and finally got the opportunity he has worked for so hard as a senior, writes Drew Markol for Bucks County Courier Times. “That’s the thing with Jackson,” said Kealy. “He’s a very talented…
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New Esports Lounge Set to Open at Fairless Hills YMCA This Spring
The Fairless Hills YMCA, in collaboration with Metro Esports, is gearing up to open a new esports lounge this spring, marking a significant expansion in their gaming offerings in the Bucks and Hunterdon Counties area, writes Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. This development comes as part of an ongoing partnership between…
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Pennsbury High School’s Danny Cohen Excels on the Court and in Sports Media
Danny Cohen, a Pennsbury High School senior wing, is a true creator in several ways, writes the Bucks County Courier Times. Whenever he plays, he manages to create shots for both himself and his teammates, while he also “makes everyone else better when he is on the floor,” said Falcons head coach Wes Emme. The…
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This Student Blends Hoops and Strings in her Senior Year at Conwell-Egan
Emma Candy, a senior at Conwell-Egan and one of the school’s basketball stars turns to play music on a guitar when she needs to relax, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks County Courier Times. Candy, who taught herself to play, usually can be found strumming her favorite songs from Metallica or Alice in Chains. “I’ve…
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Actress from Fairless Hills to Make Broadway Debut in ‘An Enemy Of the People’
Actress Victoria Pedretti, who is from Fairless Hill, will make her Broadway debut in 2024 in the show An Enemy Of the People, directed by Sam Gold and produced by Seaview, Patrick Catullo, and Plan B, writes Greg Evans for Deadline. Pedretti became well known through starring in the Netflix series The Haunting of Hill…
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Pennsbury High School Pilot Program Brings Free Period Products to its Bathrooms
Pennsbury High School will pioneer the new pilot program that provides free period products for students in the school bathrooms, writes Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. Sanitary products, including pads and tampons, will be available in the girls’ and gender-neutral restrooms. The idea came after the father of a middle school…
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Pennsbury High School Students Smash Guinness World Record with Longest Synthetic Double Helix
Students at Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills have broken their second Guinness World Record in four years by creating the longest-ever synthetic double helix structure, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. The structure was built last May on the grounds of Pennsbury High School. It measured 624 feet (190.350 meters) in length. That completely…
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Fairless Hills Nonprofit Secures $10,000 Matching Donation Gift from Local Philanthropic Couple
A nonprofit in Fairless Hills collected a large sum of money to continue aiding community members who are in need. United Way of Bucks County, headquarted at 413 Hood Boulevard, holds a “Stuff the Bus” fundraiser every year to collect school supplies for local children and other goods for community members. Last week, the organization…
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Fairless Hills Gym Offers a Fun and Exciting Environment for Getting in Shape
At Fusion Gyms in Fairless Hills, you can reward yourself after an intense workout with a beer, reports Fox 29 Philadelphia. The gym is more of a destination that was envisioned as a place that would draw people in even on days when they do not feel like working out. “The hardest part about working…
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United Way of Bucks County Receives Nearly $4.5M to Expand its Pre-K Counts Program
United Way of Bucks County has received an unprecedented $4,490,000 from Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning to expand its Pre-K Counts program, according to a staff report from The Reporter. Pre-K Counts provides kids who are three and four years old with quality early education at no cost to eligible families. The…
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Local Philanthropists Offer to Match Donations for Fairless Hills Nonprofit’s Initiative
Two philanthropists from Bucks County are offering residents the chance to see their donations doubled to help local children. Gene and Marlene Epstein, who are known for their philanthropic efforts in the Bucks County area, are offering a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $10,000 through Aug. 25 for United Way of Bucks County’s Stuff the Bus drive. The…
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Bucks County High School to Collect Household Hazardous Materials This Weekend
A high school in Bucks County will be helping local residents dispose of hazardous materials later this week. Bucks County Technical High School, located at 610 Wistar Road in Fairless Hills, will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Aug. 12 at 8:30 AM. The event is rain or shine and does not…
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Fairless Hills Nonprofit Partners with Staples for Upcoming School Supplies Drive
A nonprofit in Bucks County has partnered with a major company to score school essentials for the upcoming school year. United Way of Bucks County, located at 413 Hood Boulevard in Fairless Hills, recently worked with Staples for the annual “Stuff the Bus” drive, collecting school essentials for children in the community. The organization worked with Staples…
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Fire Damages Clubhouse of Popular Bucks County Golf Course. Here’s What to Know
The property of a popular golf course in Bucks County is dealing with the aftermath of a recent fire, which damaged one of its buildings. The Oxford Valley Golf Course, located at 141 North Oxford Valley Road in Fairless Hills, saw its clubhouse damaged after a fire on Tuesday. Investigators have determined that it was…
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Bucks County Police Department to Move Office Location at the End of the Month
A police department in Bucks County will be moving their office to a new location due to renovations being done at their current spot. The Falls Township Police Department, currently located at 188 Lincoln Highway in Fairless Hills, will be moving their office to a new location on July 28. The department’s office will be…
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Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $250,000 Sold at Shop in Fairless Hills
A winning Powerball ticket was sold at a venue in Bucks County, leaving one lucky winner with a large sum of money to collect. Damon C. Williams wrote about the ticket for the Bucks County Courier Times. Levittown News & Tobacco, located at 411 Oxford Valley Road in Fairless Hills, sold the winning Powerball worth…
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Fairless Hills Nonprofit Receives ‘Community Champion Award’ from Local Hospital
A nonprofit in Bucks County has been acknowledged for the impact they are having on members of the community who are in need. United Way of Bucks County, located at 413 Hood Boulevard in Fairless Hills, was presented with the “Community Champion Award” by St. Mary Medical Center, a hospital in Langhorne. Those present to…
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