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Fake News: What It Is, How to Spot It, and The Future of Media in Montgomery County
by Garrett McKenzie ’24, Perkiomen School Fake news: a term that is seemingly becoming more common and that is being used to describe more and more media outlets. It is a term used by all political sides to fuel rhetoric, and one that usually sets most people on edge, ready to argue their favored side’s…
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With Successful NFL Career Behind Him, West Chester Man Now Focused on the Next Chapter of His Life
West Chester resident Phillip Daniels is following up on a successful career in the NFL by coaching football at Bishop Shanahan High School and staying in shape through powerlifting, writes Patrick Garbin for UGASports.com. Daniels began his ascension in football at the University of Georgia, where he tallied 13 sacks, 18 other tackles for loss,…
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Montgomeryville-based Industrial Real Estate Developer Nappen & Associates Announces Expansion of Tenant, VegTrug
Montgomeryville-based industrial real estate developer and property manager, Nappen & Associates, is pleased to announce the relocation and expansion of its tenant, VegTrug. The tenant will be moving from its 25,000 square foot facility in Montgomeryville to a 53,491 square foot space in Nappen & Associate’s newest construction venture at 1900 Bethlehem Pike in Hatfield.…
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Doylestown American History Buff Has a Collection of ‘Stuff’ So Large, He’s Seeking a Museum to House It
Tom Lingenfelter of Doylestown is wildly patriotic, an outlook he gained from childhood exposure to comic books and movies where good guys wore white hats. His interest in the U.S. sparked an lifetime of collecting historical artifacts. He’s now amassed so many, writes Bridget Wingert for the Bucks County Herald, he seeks a permanent home…
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Llanerch School Apartments Leaves Mementos of the School It Once Was
The Main Line region is filled with hidden architectural gems with a rich history that were successfully preserved by being repurposed for modern-day use, including the Llanerch School Apartments in Havertown, writes Paul Jablow for the Main Line Today. A former school building, this Havertown institution was converted into apartments once it had outlived its…
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Pigskin Pucker: Bensalem Eagles Fan’s High-Profile Kiss Leads to Proposal
Shamus Clancy and Ashley Suder kicked off their relationship with a very, very PDA (public display of affection). As Philadelphians celebrated the Eagles 2018 Super Bowl win by joyously flooding the streets, they recreated an iconic WWII photo for social media. That kiss between two just-met sports fans now has deeper significance, reports Tom Avril…
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Local Waterways — Including Bucks County’s — Are Unhealthy for Fishing, Drinking, and Recreating
According to a new report by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, Bucks County waterways — along with the majority of those in Southeastern Pennsylvania — are filthy. Frank Kummer waded through the particulars for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overall, 2,398 more miles of the state’s streams have been designated as impaired over the past two…
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Teenage Hero in Yardley Saves Two Boys from Dangerous Fall Through Lake Afton Ice
A Sunday afternoon outdoor hockey game between two teenagers turned unexpectedly into a heroic moment. Dawn Timmeney, FOX 29 Philadelphia, reported the story of some quick thinking that prevented a tragedy on Lake Afton in Yardley. Cory Hemberger, a Neshaminy High School sophomore, was playing pond hockey with friend Shawn Miller when he got a…
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Doylestown Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. Scott Levy: Get Vaccinated and Stay Out of the Hospital!
Every single day, Dr. Scott Levy, Doylestown Hospital’s Chief Medical Officer, bears firsthand witness to the enormous toll the pandemic is taking on his in-house colleagues. His advice to alleviate their physical, emotional, professional, and personal loads is succinct: Get vaccinated. Wear a mask. And significantly reduce your risk of joining the legions of patients…
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Court Order Compels Cleanup of the Neshaminy Inn, Bensalem
Trash buildup and accumulations of needed property repairs are behind Bensalem Township’s legal attempt to close the Neshaminy Inn. James McGinnis checked into the inhospitable details for the Bucks County Courier Times. Onsite violations at the Route 1 site have been accumulating since December 2019, with new infractions added yearly. Issues of concern range from…
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New Weis Market Opens in Warminster, Stocked with Specialty Groceries and an Eco-Friendly Design
Weis Markets’ new Warminster store foots to the grocery business’ overall brand strategy. The plan is to grow its footprint while also considering environmental implications. Diane Adam bagged the particulars for Winsight Grocery Business. The new 46,000-sq.-ft. store, which includes a fueling station and a beer-wine café, is at 1133 York Road. Its design incorporates…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Newtown Estate in Which to Live Like a 1980s Prime-Time Soap Family
27 Hayhurst Drive, Newtown, is your chance to live in a setting not unlike those 1980s prime-time soap operas. So if you ever fashioned yourself as J.R. Ewing (CBS’ Dallas) or Alexis Carrington-Colby-Dexter-Rowan (ABC’s Dynasty), this might be the spot for you. The entryway reveals two grand staircases, perfect for a dramatic entrance, champagne flute…
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Opens Second Inpatient Hospital in King of Prussia
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) just opened its second inpatient hospital in King of Prussia, the Middleman Family Pavilion. Built with families in mind, the new hospital aims to provide convenient access to CHOP’s excellent care and resources to children across the region. “Since our founding in 1855, a key component of CHOP’s mission…
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Valley Forge Military Academy’s Will Anozie Makes Top Five Scorer in Nation
Valley Forge Military Academy has a record-breaking 6-foot-2, 165-pound basketball guard, Will Anozie, in its midst, writes Ed Morlock for pappreplive.com. Anozie is the leading scorer in Pennsylvania and among the top five scorers nationwide with a career total of 1,000 points after scoring 43 points against MaST Charter Tuesday night. He came to VFMA…
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Sports Marketing Agency in Tredyffrin Township Selected by Rothman Orthopaedic to ‘Bring Its Portfolio Life’
Tredyffrin Township-based POV Sports Marketing has been selected by the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute to serve as its first sports marketing agency of record. John George reported the alignment for the Philadelphia Business Journal. POV Sports will manage and activate the specialty physician practice’s respective sports partnerships across its fast-expanding geographical footprint. The collaboration will also…
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Johnsville Centrifuge & Science Museum: STEM Advocate Before STEM Even Stemmed
Warminster’s Johnsville Centrifuge and Science Museum — a large supporter of STEM curricula (science, technology, education, and math) — sits upon the site of the former Naval Air Development Center (NADC). The NADC, active 1940s–1990s, included both astronaut training and scientific research, a legacy worth preserving. A Times Publishing staff report described an upcoming opportunity…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College Sophomore Stars as Three-Sport Athlete
Eddie Fortescue Jr. isn’t the kind of leader known for yelling on the field or for giving impassioned speeches to his teammates. Instead, he leads through his play. It’s a focus, he says, a phase where he’s not messing around, a phase where you zone in and forget everything around you. That fierce but calm…
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Glenmoore’s Uplink Studios Raised Thousands of Dollars Through 24-hour Gaming Marathon for King of Prussia’s CHOP
A 24-hour gaming marathon organized by Uplink Studios in Glenmoore managed to raise thousands of dollars for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. For the event, owner Derek Rodner partnered with Extra Life, a program of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and invited the community to participate. For a full 24 hours, gamers…
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