Levittown
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Inside Sparky’s World Famous in Levittown, Bucks County’s Best Dive Bar According to Yelp
Sparky’s World Famous sits along New Falls Road in Levittown. It does not try to impress you. It does not need to. For many locals, it is already a go-to spot for a night out. Call it a dive bar and most regulars will agree. They will also take it as a compliment. One visitor…
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Birthday of Walt Disney Gives Elementary School in Levittown Cause to Recall His Long-Ago Visit
Walt Disney, Hollywood visionary, was born Dec. 05, 1901, and that date today recalls a unique Bucks County connection to the entertainment pioneer. Jake Rossen recounted the link for Mental Floss. The Walt Disney Elementary School in Levittown is, indeed, named for the famed filmmaker. It is one of 60 schools across the country similarly…
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A Former Wawa in Levittown is Up for Sale. But There Are Some Conditions
An old Wawa location owned by Millville Manufacturing Co. in Levittown is currently up for sale, writes Chris Ullery for Bucks County Courier Times. There is, however, a catch for anyone who wishes to purchase the property. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the building appeared alongside six other Wawas in an offering memorandum last month.…
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Levittown Photographer’s ‘Stranger Sessions’ Go Viral After Bucks County Shoot Sparks Real Romance
Amanda Johnson, a photographer from Levittown, takes photos of strangers meeting for the first time, and her latest pictures have gone viral, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS News. Johnson enjoys playing matchmaker, offering what she calls “stranger sessions.” “I get two strangers together and we have fun, take a photo shoot, and apparently the internet…
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Levittown Native David Uosikkinen of The Hooters Shares Story Behind Drum Set That Inspired Dave Grohl
It’s an incredibly special moment when rock legends get the chance to connect. David Uosikkinen, drummer for the hit 1980s rock band The Hooters and founder of In the Pocket, attended a Foo Fighters concert earlier this month at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J. Before the performance, he was invited backstage by the band’s current drummer, Ilan Rubin, who had…
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A $100 Down Payment and 70 Years Later: The Couple Who Bought an Original Levittown Home and Never Left
Stan and Anna Mae Fretz have lived in Levittown since buying one of its original homes in 1953, according to JD Mullane at the Bucks County Courier Times. They arrived as part of the first wave of families who helped shape what builder William Levitt envisioned as a new kind of American suburb, one built…
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Levittown Cheesesteak Spot Listed as One of the Best in the Philadelphia Region
There is a new array of cheesesteak shops that have sprung up in the Philadelphia region over the last four years, offering new takes on this old favorite, writes Matthew Korfhage for northjersey.com. Curly’s Comfort Foods in Levittown is among them, and the Bucks County eatery recently ranked among the top ten spots that make…
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Bucks County Town Ranks No. 3 on ConsumerAffairs List of Best Places to Move
Levittown has been ranked one of the best places to move in Pennsylvania, coming in at No. 3 on a list of 20 communities evaluated by ConsumerAffairs, as reported by JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. The company assessed Pennsylvania’s largest communities across five categories: affordability, safety, economic strength, healthcare and education, and quality…
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This Levittown Dive Bar is Ranked by Yelp as the Best in Bucks County
Yelp users have crowned Sparky’s World Famous in Levittown as the best dive bar in Bucks County, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. This beloved local spot at 4333 New Falls Road, is open seven days a week, making it the go-to place for a relaxed drink any night. Their operating hours cater to all –…
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Levittown Restaurant Serves Some of the Best Fried Scallops in the Region
Under the Pier in Levittown is one of the region’s real hidden gems, known for serving some of the best fried scallops you will find anywhere around, writes Claire Allard for the Family Destinations Guide. The unassuming white exterior conceals a space where seafood takes center stage. Inside, the inviting scent of freshly prepared dishes…
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Band Formed by Hooters Drummer, Levittown Native Performing at Event
While most rock and roll bands in the area were forced to travel to New York to secure the attention of record labels, The Hooters were bringing labels to Philly, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. “I remember with us, and with [Robert] Hazard, labels started coming down to Philadelphia, to check us out on our own turf,”…
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Levittown Teacher and Recent Kidney Recipient Surprised with Phillies Tickets
AJ Tantala, a 26-year-old teacher at the Samuel Everitt School in Levittown, was recently gifted with a special surprise following a life-changing surgery, reports Krystle Rich for CBS News Philadelphia. When he was just two years old, Tantala was diagnosed with kidney failure, resulting in countless treatments. For the last three years, he had been growing increasingly desperate for a transplant and took to…
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Levittown Spot Named Favorite Ice Cream Shop in Bucks County in Recent Poll
Locals recently voted Jo-Jo’s Ice Cream & Water Ice in Levittown as Bucks County’s favorite ice cream spot in a poll conducted by the Bucks County Courier Times, reports Michele Haddon for the publication. Residents noted that they love Jo-Jo’s fun variety of flavors, kind staff and high-quality ingredients. The family business began in 1989…
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Original Rosie the Riveter Celebrates 100th Birthday with a Special Goal
Levittown’s Mae Krier, one of the original Rosie the Riveter icons, is celebrating her 100th birthday this year, and she has a special goal to commemorate the milestone, writes Jan Carabeo for CBS News Philadelphia. Krier’s birthday is March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day, a holiday she helped to establish. Her efforts also helped to secure…
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Levittown Sister’s Love Keeps Her Half-Siblings Out of Foster Care
Taylor Bowers, a Levittown resident, stepped up in her family’s time of need when her four half-siblings were going to be put into foster care, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. In April of 2017, the Department of Human Services arrived for her 13-, 12-, 9- and 7-year-old siblings in Northeast Philadelphia…
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Eagles Cheerleader from Levittown Also Inspires as Teacher, Coach and Grad Student
James LeGette, who lives in Levittown, is managing to balance his career as a special education teacher and his graduate studies while enjoying being one of only three male Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders, reports Jenna Miller for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Performing as part of the Birds’ cheer team had always been his lifelong dream. This year…
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Levittown’s David Blay Aiming For NFL, Hopes For Eagles ‘Dream Scenario’
After a five-year collegiate career spanning three schools and two competitive levels, Levittown’s David Blay now hopes to continue in the NFL, writes Devin Jackson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Harry S. Truman High School graduate took a winding path through college football. After starting at Division II West Chester, he then moved on to…
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Levittown’s First Black Family Recognized with Historic Highway Marker
Last week, the Pennsylvania State Historical and Museum Commission approved a special highway marker in honor of Levittown’s first Black family, the Myers, who faced intense discrimination, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. In 1954, Bill and Daisy Myers moved to Bristol Township’s Bloomsdale-Fleetwing neighborhood. They were active members in the…
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