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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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West Norriton Resident Has No Problem Admitting That His Moonlighting Job Is a Drag
By day, West Norriton resident Derek Lightcap is a counselor at the Valley Forge Memorial Garden cemetery in King of Prussia. He balances the weight of that career with a polar-opposite moonlighting job: Lightcap is a drag performer, sassily entertaining crowds with the persona he’s created, Fanci Dismount. “I’ve been an entertainer my whole life,”…
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In Delco, That Neighbor Next Door Could Be a Philadelphia Eagle
Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce may be from Ohio, but he’s put down local roots, writes Erik Gunther for realtor.com. Kelce settled in Haverford Township after he got a bargain on a four-bedroom home that went for $680,000 in January 2018 after listing for $800,000 in May 2017. The stone home sits on a one-acre…
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This Mechanicsville Graphic Artist Created the Artwork That Inspired the Eagles Logo
Once the logo for a government program, the creation of one Bucks County artist eventually became the symbol of a beloved football team. Staff writers for Todd Radom Design wrote about the local artist and his creation. Charles T. Coiner, a graphic designer from Mechanicsville who worked for the Philadelphia-based N. W. Ayer & Son…
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Richlandtown Italian Restaurant is Offering Surprisingly Delicious Cheesesteaks
A Bucks County restaurant is offering their own unique spin on one of the region’s most popular dishes, and diners are taking notice. Beth Price-Williams wrote about the local restaurant for Only in Your State. While great Philly cheesesteaks are easy to find in Pennsylvania, sometimes the places you would least expect can offer a…
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Folds of Honor Opens its 2023 Scholarship Application Window
Folds of Honor, an organization that works with families of disabled or fallen veterans and first responders, has opened up this year’s scholarship application window. The organization began with Lt Col Dan Rooney’s flight home from his second tour of duty in Iraq. An F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, he became…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Historic Stone Farmhouse in Doylestown
A unique estate in Bucks County has recently gone up for sale, and homebuyers are in for a treat with this home. . . This stone farmhouse in centrally located in Doylestown Township, inside the Pebble Hill community. A piece of Bucks County history, the home has been updated for the modern family. . .…
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Center School Knocks the Socks Off Community Philanthropy
Center School, an independent school in Abington, holds a not-for-profit status, and teaching students about philanthropy and paying it forward is woven into the fabric of the school. Center School’s student council recently asked the school community to help it collect socks and other much-needed items for the local organization For Love of Socks. The…
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DeSales University to Host Free March Information Sessions
DeSales University is hosting free events in March for those who are eager to pursue their education. The university offers over 100 bachelor’s, graduate, and certificate options. Many of the degree programs can be completed virtually or in the evening. The virtual information sessions for potential students will be hosted by friendly academic advisors. There…
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This Bucks County School District Will Be Opening Late the Day After the Super Bowl
As many Bucks County residents are hoping for a quiet Monday following Super Bowl Sunday, one school district is applying leniency. Kristen A. Graham and Jesse Bunch wrote about the much-needed delays or The Philadelphia Inquirer. Quakertown Community School District is one of many Philadelphia-area school districts that will open schools late the day after the Super Bowl.…
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USA Today: Italian Pizza Experts Rank Philadelphia Pizzeria among Top 50 in United States
If you want to find out where you can get the best pizza, ask an Italian, writes Mike Snider for USA Today. This time, a group of Italian pizza experts have created a list of the top 50 pizzerias from around the country, and one local joint made the cut. Pizzas were scored on the…
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Plans for Warminster’s Brand New Tesla Dealership Delayed Until March
Talks of a new electric vehicle dealership have been postponed as one Bucks County township debates future plans for the new business. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the dealership for the Warminster Patch. Officials from Warminster Township are delaying talks for the building of a Tesla dealership in the area until March. The plans for a…
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This New Hope Venue Once Hosted a Very Famous Singer, Actress for Two Nights
Known for bringing in the best of the best in entertainment, one Bucks County venue once hosted as famous singer for two nights in a row. The Bucks County Playhouse, located at 70 South Main Street in New Hope, regularly hosts musical and theatrical shows that feature big-time performers from various entertainment backgrounds. Many actors…
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Former CEO Shares Thoughts on How Gov. Shapiro Can Boost PA’s Innovation Economy
Jeff Marrazzo, the former CEO of Philadelphia-based Spark Therapeutics and a member of the innovation subcommittee of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s transition team, has several ideas on how Pennsylvania’s new governor can support the state’s innovation economy, particularly companies in biotechnology and life sciences, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first step is to…
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Popular Chick-fil-A Location in Bensalem Approved for a Second Drive-Thru Lane
Due to the popularity of a particular restaurant, officials in Bucks County are moving forward with plans to make getting takeout easier. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the updates to the restaurant for the Bensalem Patch. Due to long lines for picking up orders, Chick-fil-A in Bensalem will soon be expanding its drive-thru access. A representative…
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Mural of Washington Crossing the Delaware, Located Near Bucks County, Undergoing Restorations
A piece of art depicting one of Bucks County’s most important historical events has been unearthed, and it is now being restored. Vashti Harris wrote about the piece for nj.com. The mural, titled ‘Washington Crossing the Delaware‘, remained in a basement for 50 years until it was located in 2021 in New Jersey. Historian Pat…
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Doylestown Hospital Introduces Minimally Invasive Technology to Diagnose Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. But when diagnosed at the earliest stage, known as stage IA-1, the average five-year survival rate is 92%, according to a study in the journal Chest. Time matters. The earlier a lung cancer is diagnosed, the better the treatment results and potential for a cure. Early-stage…
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Bucks County Musician Remixes Famous Leonard Cohen Song to Celebrate the Eagles
A Bucks County musician has reworked a famous song in celebration of the Philadelphia Eagles making their way to the Super Bowl. Jillian Melle wrote about the singer for 6 ABC. Jamie Stem, a musician from Doylestown, recently reworked the Leonard Cohen classic ‘Hallelujah’ as a way of honoring his favorite football team. The video…
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