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Levittown Musician Ricky Moyer to Showcase Talent on “American Idol” This Sunday
Levittown musician Ricky Moyer will make his television debut on “American Idol” this upcoming Sunday, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Neshaminy High School graduate says that sitting down at a piano during his sophomore year was the impetus for his musical passion. This passion turned into a career.…
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Levittown ‘Rosie the Riveter’ Mae Krier to Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Mae Krier, a trailblazing “Rosie the Riveter” from Levittown, is set to receive the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The enduring image of the Rosies is captured in the iconic 1943 “We Can Do It!” poster by graphic artist J. Howard Miller. Krier was an actual riveter herself,…
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Century-Old UPenn Research Lab in Levittown Demolished by School Districts
Multiple school districts split the cost to tear down the century-old University of Pennsylvania research lab in Levittown, writes Carl LaVO for the Bucks County Courier Times. The complex, built in the 1920s was formerly known as The Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology on Red Cedar Hill. A decade later, biologists bred what is…
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Levittown-Born TikTok Star Sean Connolly Makes Song Parodies to Teach and Support Phillies
Sean Connolly, a Levittown-raised TikTok famous teacher in Bethlehem, is popular for his educational remixes of popular throwback songs, writes Beatrice Froman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His spin on “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift helps students count by eights. Usually, the covers help students with math and arithmetic, but for Red October, Connolly…
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Doylestown Senior Center to Host Screening Celebrating Local Rosie the Riveter, Mae Krier
A screening of Levittown resident Mae Krier, also known as the Rosie the Riveter of Bucks County, will take place at a Doylestown senior center, according to TAPinto Doylestown. Krier was one of the many women during WWII who worked jobs traditionally held by men. She built airplanes and weapons at a Boeing factory…
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Revamping the Local Bar Scene, Gleason’s in Levittown Offers a Fresh Take on Tradition
Levittown’s Gleason’s Bar, under the new stewardship of Patrick McConney, exemplifies a transformation from tradition to modernization, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. McConney, who also owns two other bars in the region, has rejuvenated Gleason’s by introducing a range of big screen TVs, an expanded drink menu, a full food…
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With Prices Reaching New Heights, Levittown Is No Longer Starter House Community
With home prices reaching new heights in Levittown, the once-affordable middle-class town is now seeing some first-time buyers priced out, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Last year, a home in Levittown sold for $635,000, which is a big number even for the town’s Gates sections in Middletown, which were always aimed…
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Lifelong Educator, Poetry Scholar Thomas J. Quinlan Passes Away at 98
Levittown English teacher, drama club director, poetry scholar, and veteran Thomas J. Quinlan passed away at age 98, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For four decades, Quinlan dedicated his tenure at Abraham Lincoln High School in Northeast Philadelphia to introducing his students to literary greats such as Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson. In…
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Levittown’s Minuteman Press Marks 5 Years of Success and Innovation
Nina Laushell and Chris Kasmer, owners of the Minuteman Press franchise in Levittown, are celebrating five years of remarkable growth and success since November 2018. Overcoming challenges, including the pandemic, the siblings have transformed an existing store into a thriving business by implementing their unique approach and embracing new opportunities. Kasmer says that “quick…
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Levittown Rallies Support for Grandparents After Devastating House Fire
A Levittown community is coming together to help two residents whose home was damaged by a devastating house fire, writes Mac Bullock for the Daily Voice Delaware County. On Jan. 2, the two residents, Debbie and John, lost their home in an electrical fire. The couple was luckily not injured from the blaze,…
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Curly’s Comfort Food of Levittown Wins Major Cheesesteak Competition
A cheesesteak shop in Bucks County has been listed as the best in the region, a testament to the establishment’s popularity. Curly’s Comfort Food, located at 1140 Bristol Oxford Valley Road in Levittown, has been named the winner of Philadelphia Beautiful’s Cheesesteak Competition. The fifth annual competition held by the organization, previous years saw several…
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Levittown Designer Defeats Life-Threatening Sepsis in Ireland, Finds Renewed Passion for Life
Matt Small, a Levittown resident who fell ill with sepsis while visiting family in Ireland last Christmas, is now fully recovered and has a new appreciation for life, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Last year, Small was comatose for a month as doctors frantically worked in a lab to try and…
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Mystery of the Missing Baby Dinosaur in Levittown: A Roadside Attraction Update
The mama and baby dinosaur roadside attraction in Levittown is still not fully back since a car crash damaged both sculptures last summer, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. While the mom figure currently stands in a parking lot on Route 13, the baby is still missing. “People are always asking, ‘Where’s…
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How The Bridge Coffee Shop in Levittown Transforms Every Cup into Community Support
Pouring more than just coffee, The Bridge Coffee and Community in Levittown steams up a blend of warmth and goodwill, proving that every cup of joe can be a vessel for change, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Launched by the Restoration Church, the coffee shop extends the congregation’s dedication to…
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Levittown Drama Teacher Stars in ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ on Netflix
Levittown’s Harry S. Truman High School has a future Netflix game show star in its faculty, write Damon C. Williams and Gabe Hauari for the Bucks County Courier Times. Drama director Tracey Gatte is one of the 456 competitors in Netflix’s “Squid Game: The Challenge”, a spin-off series of the original Korean hit “Squid…
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The Hooters’ Drummer, Levittown Native Subject of Main Line Television’s New Documentary
Levittown native and The Hooters’ drummer David Uosikkinen is the subject of the latest documentary produced by Main Line Television, Heart of the Beat, directed by Jill Frechie, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. While he is living the life many only dream about, Uosikkinen is quick to note that it is not…
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ATI Physical Therapy to Open Two Outpatient Therapy Locations in Bucks County
ATI Physical Therapy is getting ready to open two outpatient therapy locations in Bucks County, which will bring the number of its clinics in Pennsylvania to a total of 52, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ 69 News. ATI Levittown will be located at 169 Levittown Parkway. It will hold a grand opening on Sept. 7…
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Historic Mansion in Levittown Prepares for Halloween Festivities This October
One of Bucks County’s most historically significant buildings will be hosting a fun Halloween event this fall for the entire community. The Historic Bolton Mansion, located at 85 Holly Drive in Levittown, will be hosting “Boo at Bolton” on Oct. 21 from 11 AM – 4 PM. A mixture of a food truck festival and…
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