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Weekend Wanderer: Lake Swimming Is Scary
I have gone completely off the rails. The underwear was bad enough. What I did next was absolutely chilling. I swam in a lake. I know! Me! The girl having a nervous breakdown over alligators! To be clear, I was very worried about alligators each time I swam. I scanned the lake before each dive,…
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First Ever Jewish Restaurant and Deli in Doylestown to Host Grand Opening on Friday and Saturday
The first Jewish restaurant and deli in the history of Doylestown will be opening at the end of the week. Matzah Balls, an authentic Jewish restaurant and delicatessen, will open at 24 N. Main Street on Friday. Offering deli classics like corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, brisket, and matzah ball soup, the new eatery is…
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10 New Members to Be Inducted Into the Pennsbury Athletic Hall of Fame
The Pennsbury School District’s Athletic Hall of Fame has announced that it will induct 10 new members to its roster. Drew Markol wrote about the new inductees for the Bucks County Courier Times. On Sept. 30, several former Falcons will be introduced following a football games between the Falcons and Central Bucks East. On Oct.…
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Roosevelt Boulevard Subway, With Stop in Bucks County, Might Become Reality After Century of Hope, Speculation
According to transit advocates, the Roosevelt Boulevard subway that would run from a northern Broad Street Line stop to Bucks County may become a reality after a century of speculation and false starts. Michaela Winberg wrote about the travel news for Billy Penn. The rail line was originally thought up in the early 20th century.…
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Popular Newtown Eatery To Expand Location With Outdoor Dining
A popular Italian restaurant in Newtown will be expanding their longtime location to include outdoor seating. Jeff Werner wrote about the development in the Newtown, PA Patch. Piccolo Trattoria, located in the Newtown Shopping Center, will be expanding their restaurant by taking over the vacant space of a former pet store they care connected to.…
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FBI Crime Stats Show Bucks County’s Safest Places to Live
Bucks County is home to nine of the 100 Safest Places to Live in Pennsylvania, according to a 2022 list from ElitePersonalFinance. To determine which places are safest, the website extracted the latest available data from FBI crime statistics. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents or those that did not report crimes to the FBI…
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Nockamixon State Park Implements New Hunting Guidelines To Increase Public Safety
In an effort to increase public safety, Bucks County’s Nockamixon State Park will be one of several local parks updating their hunting guidelines. Dayne Marae wrote about the new guidelines for 69 WFMZ News. Following the accidental shooting and killing of a Bucks County man at the park in 2020, local lawmakers have been working…
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Bucks County Lawmaker Announces Mental Health, Safety Funding for Local Schools
A Bucks County lawmaker has announced thousands of dollars to go to Pennsylvania school districts towards mental health and safety procedures. Jeff Werner wrote about the new funding for the Newtown, PA Patch. State Sen. Steve Santarsiero joined members of the Bucks County government and Pennsbury School District on Thursday to announce details on the…
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Holy Family University Announces Expansion in Newtown, New Campus Facility
Holy Family University has announced the acquisition of a new campus facility in Newtown, further expanding the college’s campus for students inside and outside of the Bucks County area. The new location, which will be known as the Newtown West campus, will supplement the existing Newtown East campus located at 1 Campus Drive in Newtown.…
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Several Bucks County Companies Make the 2022 Inc. 5000 List for Fastest Growth
Ten Bucks County companies made the 2022 Inc. 5000 list. Ryan Mulligan wrote about the local companies that were featured in the list for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list ranks the fastest-growing companies in the nation based on their revenue growth in the last three years. To be considered, the companies have to be…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Spectacular Gothic Victorian Farmhouse in Carversville
A beautiful Gothic-style Victorian farmhouse in Carversville has gone up for sale. . . Originally built in mid-19th century, this home is perfectly perched on a hilltop and surrounded by a natural woodland landscape. For lovers of the beauty of Bucks County, this house is a must-have. . . The wonderfully decorated front porch wraps…
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Langhorne Players Kicking Off the New School Year With Late Playwright’s Final Work
The Langhorne Players will be performing the final work of a Pulitzer Prize-winning author in late August and early September. The Bucks County group will be performing “Third” by Wendy Wasserstein at the Spring Garden Mill, located in the vicinity of Tyler State Park in Newtown. The play was Wasserstein’s final work before she passed…
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“Scarecrows in the Village” To Return To Peddler’s Village. Find Out How You Can Participate in the Fun
The popular “Scarecrows in the Village” event will be returning to Peddler’s Village in September, kicking off the local Halloween season. From Sept. 5 to Halloween Day, the Lahaska village will see an army of scarecrows standing around the area. Each year, entrees become more and more creative with their spooky creations. From Disney characters…
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See When Central Bucks High School West Will Play Against Other Nearby Teams
The Central Bucks West Bucks will have their hands full as their team previews shows the various games they have coming up. David Mika wrote about the latest roster for EasternPAFootball.com. The Doylestown high school will begin their season at the end of August and play until late October. Several games will be against other…
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C&N Welcomes Dan Hines as Vice President; Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager
Citizens & Northern Corporation (C&N) announced that Daniel Hines has joined the Southeast Region Commercial Lending team as VP; Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager based in Doylestown. Hines brings over 31 years of both retail and commercial banking experience to the team at C&N. Most recently, he was a Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager, Commercial Lending…
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Man Who Penned History of Valley Forge Academy Remembered
Ronald E. Tschiegg, who wrote a history of Valley Forge Military Academy covering its founding in 1928 to the present, has died, reports the Dayton Daily News. Tschiegg, a resident of Pittsburg, died Aug. 7 following a short illness. He was 89. His book’s title, Courage, Honor, Conquer! was taken from the school’s motto. Ronald…
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Wall Street Journal: Morrisville Elementary School One of Many Using Messaging Apps to Keep Parents in the Know
An elementary school in Morrisville is one of many schools around the nation using messaging apps to organize school news for parents. Julie Jargon wrote about the messaging apps for The Wall Street Journal. As the new school year fast approaches, parents throughout America are not looking forward to a particular aspect of the back-to-school…
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Historic Hartsville Home With George Washington Ties to Host Annual Revolutionary War Reenactment
The Moland House of Warwick Township, once a headquarters for then-General George Washington, will host its annual Revolutionary War Reenactment on Aug 27. The historic home was once owned by John Moland, a successful lawyer who worked in the Bucks County and Philadelphia areas. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington used the home as his…
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