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Member of Council Rock South’s Girls Basketball Team Looks Back on Career, Love of the Sport
A Bucks County basketball player is now looking back at her career and her love of the sport as she prepares to play at the collegiate level. Jared Leveson wrote about the player for City of Basketball Love. Karissa Smedley, a senior at Council Rock High School South, is gearing up to play at Georgian…
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This Bucks County High School Choir Group Received a Standing Ovation at the Kimmel Center
A Bucks County high school’s choir group recently performed at a major Philadelphia venue after winning a popular radio contest. Jeff Werner wrote about the concert for the Newtown, PA Patch. The Council Rock South Vocal Ensemble recently performed at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. After winning the B101 Christmas Choir Competition, the ensemble performed…
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Thanks to the Council Rock South Boys Basketball Team, an Essential Holiday Tradition Continues to Flourish
A Bucks County basketball team recently helped to continue a longtime tradition that helps those in need during the holiday season. Tom Moore wrote about the traditions continuation for the Bucks County Courier Times. Thanks to the Council Rock South boys basketball team, a tradition that helps families that need it the most during the…
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The Fate of the Proposed Wawa Location in Holland Has Just Been Announced. Read For All the Details
As Wawa continues to expand in the Bucks County area, the fate of one of the most talked-about locations has finally been determined. Damon C. Williams wrote about the decision in the Bucks County Courier Times. The infamous Holland Wawa, which was planned to be located at 287 Holland Road, will not be moving forward,…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Late 1800s Farmhouse in Holland
A unique and historic farmhouse residence in Holland has just gone up for sale, a spacious and aesthetic find for new homebuyers. . . Originally built in the 1890s, this home has been modernized and refurbished for the modern family, while still retaining much of the exterior beauty of a past time in Bucks County.…
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Wawa Continues Attempts to Expand in Bucks County. Here is How Some Local Residents Feel About It
While Wawa is a beloved stop for Bucks County residents, some are beginning to wonder when their expansion will start to end. Bob Fernandez wrote about the popular chain’s expansion for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In Northampton Township, several residents have been up in arms about another proposed Wawa location that has been talked about for…
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See Which Three Bucks County School Districts Placed Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2023
Bucks County is home to three of the top 50 school districts in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new ranking by Niche. To determine the 2023 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania, Niche performed an analysis of data provided by the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews submitted by students and parents.…
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These Bucks County High Schools Are Competing For the Ranking of Best Marching Band
Several Bucks County high schools are neck and neck for the title of best marching band, and fans can vote for their favorites. Staff writers at 94.5 PST wrote about the local schools and their marching bands. Until Oct. 7, fans of several local high school can vote for their favorite marching bands on the…
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Northampton Township Celebrates 300 Years, A Unique Milestone for the Area
A large township in the Bucks County area is celebrating three centuries of history and community with a large party fitting for the area. Jenn Frederick attended the festivities for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The celebration will music, food, and family fun in the township. Musicians will entertain all who attend the fun event, while local…
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Graduate of Holland-Based High School Now Teaches Alongside Her Daughter in Philadelphia
A teacher with Bucks County roots recently started working with her new coworker at a Philadelphia elementary school: her daughter. Kristen A. Graham wrote about the family affair for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Renee Schreiner, a first-grade teacher at Tanner G. Duckrey Elementary in the city, has been in love with teaching her whole life. Her…
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This Bucks County High School Orchestra Was Just Selected to Perform at a Well-Known Music Conference
The orchestra for a Bucks county high school was recently selected to perform at a well-respected and revered music conference. Council Rock High School South’s orchestra was recently chosen to perform at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s Annual Conference in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. The conference will be held from April 20 to April 22 of 2023…
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These Bucks County Schools Were Named As Some of the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Recipients
Two Bucks County schools recently made the list of select learning establishments that are recognized for their academic prowess. Council Rock High School South and New Hope-Solebury Middle School in New Hope are two of the ten Pennsylvania schools that made the list of the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Schools that make this list…
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See Which Bucks County Schools Are Among the 40 Top-Rated Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Suburbs
Five Bucks County schools are among the 40 top-rated high schools in Philadelphia and the suburbs, according to a new ranking by the Philadelphia Magazine. To determine the top-performing city and suburban public high schools, the Philadelphia Magazine used the latest available data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the National Center for Education…
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C&N Bank Makes Significant Donation throughout the Collar Counties to Bolster Education Efforts
C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations. The donations were made under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Education is key to a strong and prosperous community. However, there are many budgetary roadblocks preventing children from receiving the level…
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Big Bash for Girls in a Sash: Local Scouts Win Gold Awards, the Organization’s Highest Honor
The Gold Award — an official recognition of leadership, time management, creativity, initiative, and skill of Girl Scouts — was presented to 23 Bucks County high-schoolers in a May 22 ceremony. The Advance of Bucks County was fired up to report the recognition. The girls’ works involved individually identifying a community problem, developing a plan…
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YMCA Fairless Hills Pool Renovation Hits Choppy Waters; July Opening Now Planned
When the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties cut the ribbon on its newly renovated Fairless Hills branch in April, the new fitness rooms, updated equipment, modernized locker rooms, and reinvigorated staff were all ready to go. The Fairless Hills pool still needed some work. And unfortunately, through no fault of the Y, its revival…
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Bucks County Community College’s Short Fiction Competition Honors Novice Novelists
Three local high-school authors earned recognition for their short fiction from Bucks County Community College. The annual literary competition is funded by the college, including its Department of Language and Literature, which also supplied Professor Joseph Shakely as judge. The three winners are: Maria Kesisoglou, ninth-grader, New Hope-Solebury High School Bethany Conover, sophomore, Council Rock…
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Wawa Tries to Recover from Community Support Goose Egg on New Store in Holland
Wawa continues to try to find a way to expand into Holland without ruffling neighbors’ feathers. The convenience store giant has resubmitted the proposal for its intended use of a plot at 287 Holland Road. John Fey reported the project’s latest revisions in the Northampton Patch. The ubiquitous coffee-newspaper-sandwich retailer’s original proposal met with swift…
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