Levittown
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SCORE Mentors Help Nonprofit Expand Mission with Thrift Store Addition
After recovering from addiction and abuse, Levittown native Tracey Long transformed her trauma into a tool to help other women heal from similar ordeals. She founded True Light, Inc. in 2015 and serves as the nonprofit organization’s chief executive officer. Through True Light, Long operates a safe haven in lower Bucks County that provides food,…
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Middletown Fire & Emergency Services’ ‘Fire Prevention Expo’ Slated for Early October
Middletown Fire & Emergency Services, located at 3 Municipal Way in Langhorne, will be hosting this year’s “Fire Prevention Expo” at the Restaurant Depot, located at 1661 East Lincoln Highway in Langhorne, on Oct. 7 from 9 AM – 3 PM. Those in attendance can enjoy displays of local fire trucks, ambulances, and other police…
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Levittown Elementary School Offering Community the Chance to Meet its New Principal
An elementary school in Bucks County is offering local residents the chance to meet the school’s new principal. Mill Creek Elementary School, located at 6501 Mill Creek Road in Levittown, will be hosting a “Meet the Principal” event on Aug. 22. Dawn Martesi, formerly the assistant principal of Harry S. Truman High School, was recently named the…
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Bucks County Politician Faces Local Challenger Directly Involved in National Hotbutton Issue
A politician from Bucks County is now faced with a challenger from his party, who has become known for his stances on a major issue. Brittany Gibson wrote about the politician and the challenger for Politico. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a Bucks County native, is considered to be one of the most bipartisan members of Congress. As…
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Bucks County Politician Works on Bipartisan Bill Addressing Student Loan Crisis
A politician from Bucks County is working with several colleagues to help alleviate the issues connected to the student debt crisis. John L. Micek wrote about the bill for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Brian Fitzpatrick is working to advance the “Student Loan Refinancing Act,” which would allow student borrowers to refinance their loans. The introduction of…
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Popular Community Fair Returning to Bucks County Town. Read to Learn When and Where
One of the most popular fairs in Bucks County is set to be held this summer, with several days of festivities for families and friends. The St. Michael’s Fair is set to be held at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, located at 66 Levittown Parkway in Levittown, from July 7 – 16. This is…
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Postponed Car Show Returning to Bucks County, Featuring Makes and Models of All Kinds
An annual car show is returning to a school in Bucks County after this year’s original date was postponed to early June. Hope Lutheran School, located at 2600 Haines Road in Levittown, will be hosting the second annual Hope Lutheran Spring Car Show on June 3 from 10 AM – 2 PM. Original scheduled for…
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Levittown Resident Honored with Sidewalk Where Her Son Died Over a Decade Ago
A new sidewalk in Bucks County was opened after a local mother fought for years to make the area a safer spot for walkers. Dino Cilberti wrote about the sidewalk. for the Bensalem Patch. In 2012, Levittown resident Sharon Rearick got the worst news a mother could receive: her son, John, has been struck and…
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Come Enjoy Bucks County’s Great Outdoors at This Upcoming Fishing Program
An upcoming program will offer resident of Bucks County the chance to enjoy the great outdoors partaking in a fun sport. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will be hosting a Family Fishing Program this weekend. The program will be held at Falls Township Community Park, located at 9125 Mill Creek Road in Levittown, on May…
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Two Minority-Owned Bucks County Businesses Receive Loans from Shapiro Administration
Two minority-owned businesses in Bucks County have received two new loans totaling $350,000 through the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority. This funding builds on Governor Josh Shapiro’s commitment to help small businesses grow across Pennsylvania and spur economic development. Bristol-based FairyGene has been approved for a $250,000 loan to help fund its business expansion. It…
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Levittown Nonprofit Continues Assisting Ukrainian Refugees Displaces by Recent Conflict
A nonprofit in Bucks County is continuing to help the people of Ukraine through supplying them with much-need goods and accessories. Elena Perri wrote about the organization for Catholic Philly. The Bucks County Family Service Center, located at 100 Levittown Parkway in Levittown, has been helping displaced refugees to get back on their feet after…
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Man Called ‘Sickest Person in Ireland’ by His Doctors Returns Home to Bucks County
A resident of Bucks County, who has been staying in an Irish hospital for months, is finally returning home after a prolonged illness. Sharifa Jackson wrote about the local man and his long journey for 6abc. Matthew Small, who was dubbed “the sickest man in Ireland” by his doctors, is finally back home in Levittown…
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Levittown Contracting Company Comes Close to Completing Sports Fields for Local School
A contracting company in Bucks County is just about finished with several sports fields for a local school, which will be in use very soon. CLC Contractors, based in Levittown, has been working on multiple sports fields for Conwell Egan Catholic High School. The Fairless Hills school is having fields built for their baseball, softball,…
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Bucks County Renames Bridge After Marine Corporal, Who Died in the Vietnam War
Officials in Bucks County have gone through with the renaming of a local bridge to honor a man who gave the ultimate sacrifice decades ago. Jeff Gammage wrote about the bridge for The Philadelphia Inquirer. David Ortals, a Marine corporal from Levittown, died in Vietnam in 1970. Now, almost 53 years after his death, County…
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Bucks County St. Patrick’s Day Parade to Return After a 4-Year Hiatus
One of Bucks County’s most celebrated holiday events is coming back after four years, with residents and visitors gearing up for the big day. The Bucks County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held this weekend in Levittown. A local tradition since 1989, the event has been postponed for the last few years as a…
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Several Bucks County Football, Baseball Players Sign Letters of Intent to Play at College Level
Eight Bucks County athletes recently signed the documents that will allow them to play at the college level in the coming months. Student athletes from Harry S. Truman High School, located at 3001 Green Lane in Levittown, recently announced their college commitments. The players, who range from football, bowling, and baseball, will attend the universities…
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These New Bucks County Restaurants Were Listed as Some of the Best in the Area
Three recent additions to the Bucks County dining scene are being considered must-stops for both local residents and visitors to the area. Michael Klein wrote about the local establishments in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Among the various new eateries in the Philadelphia area, three Bucks County establishments are sticking out amongst the list. Founding Fathers, located…
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Levittown’s Andy Reid (No, Not That Andy Reid) Is Rooting for the Eagles
A Bucks County man with very recognizable name will be rooting for his favorite football team as they make their way to the big game. Annie McCormick wrote about the local man for 6abc. Andy Reid, a resident of Levittown, is a collector of Philadelphia Eagles memorabilia. While he may share the name of the…
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