Levittown
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Levittown Couple Celebrating 80 Years of Marriage Shares Secrets to Success
Jim and Margaret St. Clair, a Levittown couple, recently celebrated a momentous milestone: 80 years of marriage, writes Dawn Timmeney for 6abc. They celebrated this milestone with their family on May 21. Their story begins in a local skating rink where Jim and Margaret met while attending Blairsville High School. The two learned to…
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Home Prices in Levittown Hit Record Highs, Pricing Out Many Buyers
Levittown, originally built as a community of starter homes for young couples, now has house prices that are unaffordable for most first-time buyers, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Recently, a home in Levittown sold for a staggering $720,000. The price was so high that the average Levittowner would not be able…
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Levittown Icon Merrill Reese Receives Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction
Merrill Reese, the legendary voice of the Philadelphia Eagles and part-owner of Levittown’s WBCB-AM, is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Reese, 81, has been awarded the 2024 Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award for his exceptional contributions to professional football broadcasting. He…
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Wall Street Journal: Levittown Producer Confident Richard Gere Will Propel Showtime’s Next Big Hit
In a quest for Showtime’s next big hit before the network changes owners, Levittown’s Chris McCarthy is banking on Richard Gere’s star power and fame, writes John Jurgensen for The Wall Street Journal. The co-chief executive of Paramount Global was determined to get the popular actor to play the flinty CIA station chief in the…
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Levittown Real Estate Boom Ends Era of Affordable Starter Homes
Levittown, the iconic symbol of affordable post-war housing, is experiencing a seismic shift in its real estate market, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Once the epitome of the American Dream with its cost-effective starter homes, this neighborhood is now showcasing properties that defy its original affordability ethos. In the past six…
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Truman High School Field Hockey Seniors Celebrate Their First-Ever High School Victory
The seniors on Harry S. Truman’s High School field hockey team managed to achieve something they had yearned for throughout their entire high school career: a win on the hockey field before they graduated, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks County Courier Times. In an exciting atmosphere, the team defeated their crosstown rival Bristol High…
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United Way Of Bucks County Receives $2.9M Grant
The United Way of Bucks County can expand its facilities with a new site in Levittown, reports Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. A $2.9 million Community Project Funding Grant comes their way. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick secured the grant introduced into the FY2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The initiative provides Congress with an opportunity to target federal…
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Levittown Shopping Center To Get Electric Vehicle Charging Station Thanks To State Grant
Langhorne Square Shopping Center in Levittown will soon have a new electric vehicle charging station, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. EVgo Services was awarded a $640,618 grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for a charging station. The grant was approved as part of the Shapiro Administration’s additional investments for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure…
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Nuuly’s Levittown Warehouse Powers Profit Turnaround for Clothing Rental Service
Nuuly’s 310,000-square-foot Levittown warehouse is the backbone of the clothing rental service’s recent success, writes Liz Young for the Wall Street Journal. This facility holds over 2 million garments, ranging from elegant gowns to casual T-shirts, all meticulously tracked by an advanced automated system. Each item is tagged and located within seconds when a…
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CBS to Feature Story on Postcard That Took Over Six Decades to Arrive in Levittown
CBS News will feature a Bucks County Courier Times story on a postcard that took 64 years to arrive from Miami Beach to Levittown, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. “They loved the story and wanted to do it, so (it’s) good news,” said Dave Marable, who got the postcard from his…
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WWII Riveter Anna Mae Krier of Levittown Commemorates D-Day in Normandy
At the age of 98, Anna Mae Krier from Levittown is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, honoring the vital roles women played during World War II, write Sylvie Corbet and John Leicester for the Associated Press. Krier, who worked as a riveter on B-17 and B-29 bombers, ensured…
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic School in Levittown Secures $21,000 Grant for Enhanced Safety Measures
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School (OLG) in Penndel has been awarded a $21,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, according to The Reporter. This funding will be dedicated to enhancing safety and communication across the school. The grant will allow OLG to significantly improve its communication systems, ensuring efficient and effective interaction between…
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Levittown Celebrates 72 Years Since First Residents Moved In
June 23 will mark the 72nd anniversary of the day first residents – John and Philomena Dougherty – moved into their home in Levittown, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Since then, the Bucks County town has thrived. As it was settled in the mid-20th century, at the height of the Cold…
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Neshaminy Junior, Levittown Resident, Kennedi Dobson Swims Towards Olympic Dreams
At 17, Neshaminy High School junior Kennedi Dobson is already making waves in the world of competitive swimming, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. Dobson, a resident of Levittown, has earned her spot in next month’s U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Indianapolis, where she will compete in the 200- and 400-meter…
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Cheesesteaks at Curly’s Comfort Foods in Levittown Rank Among Best in the Region
Curly’s Comfort Foods is a true comfort food king of Levittown that offers one of the best cheesesteaks not just in the region but much further, writes Chuck for Didn’t Suck. But there is so much more that this popular local eatery has to offer. Curly’s Comfort Foods is well known for its many variations…
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Wawa to Introduce Milkshakes at Newly Renovated North Oxford Valley Road Store
Wawa is currently revamping its bustling Levittown location at 132 North Oxford Valley Road, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Manager Tony Amato revealed that the site is undergoing a comprehensive makeover. “The entire inside was gutted,” Amato explained, promising a fresh, bright design that will impress patrons. The exterior…
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Levittown Wrestler Tackles Autism Stigma While Training NFL Stars Like Jason Kelce
Levittown native Luke DiSangro has made a name for himself in the world of professional wrestling, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Diagnosed with autism, Tourette’s syndrome, OCD, and ADHD, DiSangro faced relentless bullying in his youth, leading to the unwelcome nickname “Twitch.” However, a pivotal moment came when he encountered CM Punk’s…
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Levittown Resident’s Survival Story Highlights Urgent Need for Blood Donations
A Levittown man is spotlighting the necessity for blood donations after needing five blood transfusions due to a medical condition, reports Christie Ileto for 6 ABC. As the Red Cross hosted a recent blood drive, supply levels are at their lowest in nearly two decades. John Fisher from Levittown stresses the importance of…
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