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Local Woman Is A Head of the Popcorn Game at Citizens Bank Park
If you visit Citizens Bank Park you’re bound to see a woman balancing a tub of popcorn boxes on her head. That’s just Samantha DiMarco of Norwood, a park vendor who wanted to take some of the boredom out of her job, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. DiMarco, 26, sells popcorn to supplement…
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See Which Three Bucks County School Districts Placed Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2023
Bucks County is home to three of the top 50 school districts in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new ranking by Niche. To determine the 2023 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania, Niche performed an analysis of data provided by the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews submitted by students and parents.…
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Bucks County To Install 5G Antenna Towers, Improving the Quality of Wireless Services Throughout the Area
Several towns and boroughs in the Bucks County area will soon be home to 5G towers, allowing for easier access to wireless services. Peg Quad wrote about the new towers for the Bucks County Courier Times. Technical.ly, a tech firm with Philadelphia roots, will be installing the towers in the near future. The switch from…
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Yardley Native, Executive for Philadelphia 76ers, Remembered for His Love of Sports
A Yardley resident, who landed his dream job working for a major Philadelphia sports team, is being remembered for his incredible character. Joey Monaghan, a 2017 Pennsbury High School graduate who played on the school’s basketball team, recently passed away after a short battle with cancer. Growing up in the Yardley area, he attended Quarry…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Unique, Custom Contemporary Home in Newtown
A home in the Newtown area, designed by a renowned artist, has just hit the market for those looking to move to Bucks County. . . Designed by Jerry Siano, this is a one-of-a-kind home that sticks out in the already incredible area of Newtown. . . A governor’s driveway brings homeowners up to the…
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Warminster Food Bank Receives $10K Donation, Will Use Funds To Fight Local Hunger
A local food bank recently received a heft donation that will be used to gather more food and supplies for residents in need. The Warminster Food Bank was given a donation of $10,000 from Giant Food Stores, a supermarket chain the food bank regularly works with. The money will be used to aid those in…
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Like a Black Friday Consumer at the Mall, SEPTA to Go on KoP Real Estate Shopping Binge
Black Friday is still weeks away; however, SEPTA is about to go on a unique kind of King of Prussia shopping spree, as Thomas Fitzgerald reported for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With $200 million in its wallet, it will soon seek to acquire 70 land parcels and easements needed for the KOP Rail project. “Unfortunately, there…
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Bensalem High School’s Track Allows Amputees To Partake in Fitness, Health Exercises
Level Up fitness clinic organized by Team Lawall nonprofit provided amputees with an opportunity to get reacquainted with some of their favorite fitness activities, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The event took place at the track at Holy Ghost Preparatory School last week. It was led by practitioners from Lawall Prosthetics and Orthotics, with its…
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Bucks County Family Honored for Saving a Young Boy From Drowning
Members of a family from Bucks County were recently honored for their efforts in rescuing a boy who was drowning in a local pool. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the recent act of heroism fro the Bensalem Patch. Bensalem residents Veysal Badalov, Zhafar Badalov and Khamida Badalov were recently acknowledged and honored by the Bensalem Council…
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Philadelphia Among Most Foul-Mouthed Cities in Country
If you think Philadelphians swear more than most other city-dwellers each day, you know both the city and its residents well, writes Taylor Linzinmeir for the Newsbreak. Philadelphia has ranked among the ten most foul-mouthed cities in the country, according to a new survey by preply.com. The survey found that Americans are not shy when…
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Doylestown Jewish Deli, Restaurant Continues Operations to Create Namesake Dish for Recent Religious Holiday
A Bucks County delicatessen and restaurant recently continued operations to create a signature dish for a major Jewish holiday. Matzah Balls, a recent addition to the Doylestown dining scene, has seemingly come back from their recent shuttering to serve up their namesake dish for the recent holiday of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Chefs…
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These Bucks County High Schools Are Competing For the Ranking of Best Marching Band
Several Bucks County high schools are neck and neck for the title of best marching band, and fans can vote for their favorites. Staff writers at 94.5 PST wrote about the local schools and their marching bands. Until Oct. 7, fans of several local high school can vote for their favorite marching bands on the…
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Yardley Borough’s History to Be Center of Discussion at Historic Church
A local church will be the location of an upcoming talk on Yardley’s history in the Bucks County area, touching on its deep history. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the upcoming event for the Yardley Patch. The African Methodist Episcopal Church will host and upcoming presentation titled “Yardley Borough’s Hidden Figures and Fascinating Facts in Plain…
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Trevose Career Center Opens Its Doors, Offering Job Services to Local Residents
A Bucks County career center recently opened their latest location in Trevose, a huge help for those looking for jobs and careers. PA CareerLink Bucks County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new location on Wednesday. Shortly thereafter, this was followed by a large job fair to kick off the new center’s operations. The new…
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Prospective Art & Design Students Can Gain Hands-on Experience of the Major at Harcum College
Prospective Art & Design majors are invited to take part in a Harcum College preview of its coursework in an in-depth, personal way. The school’s Oct. 22 “Art & Design Experience” is a morning of hands-on workshops featuring current Harcum College Art & Design majors. The program takes place at the college’s Art & Design…
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Bensalem Builder, Historian Heading to Croatia To Search For Ancient Statues in Archaeological Expedition
A Bucks County builder and historian will be heading to the Adriatic Sea in search of rare and legendary bronze statues. Fred Hagen, owner of Hagen Construction in Bensalem, has been traveling the world in search of adventure for a very long time. In his latest expedition, he will be heading to Croatia in search…
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This Bucks County Park Just Re-Opened and Is Dedicated To All Children of All Abilities
The Miracle League of Northampton Township recently celebrated the reopening of the Miracle League Playground at the Northampton Township Municipal Park in Churchville, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The non-profit that supports more than 250 individuals with disabilities across Bucks County and neighboring communities through its high-quality facilities and sports programs noted that the…
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Morrisville Supermarket Celebrates Community With Food Samples, Fun Activities
In celebration of the communities that shop in their stores, a popular supermarket chain will be hosting events this week. GIANT will be hosting a series of Community Celebrations at their stores this month, with their next one being held in Bucks County this Wednesday. The celebrations are to mark Hispanic Heritage month, where the…
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