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This Bucks County Watering Hole Makes Philadelphia Magazine Best-of List for Area Bars
In a sea of good drinking establishments in the Philadelphia region, there are those that really stick out. One of them is right here in Bucks County, according to the Philadelphia Magazine best-of list for bars. John & Peter’s, 96 South Main Street in New Hope, got the publication’s nod. It’s been a go-to local…
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Remains of Folcroft Sailor Killed at Pearl Harbor at Last Come Home to Delaware County
The remains of a Folcroft sailor, Charles Montgomery, killed at Pearl Harbor in 1941, have been identified and have been returned to Drexel Hill for burial, writes Deb Kiner for pennlive.com. Navy Radioman 3rd Class Charles A. Montgomery, 21, was accounted for on March 3, 2021, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said Aug. 30. Montgomery…
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Ben the Turkey, Social Media Star from Bensalem, Turns Out to Be Something of a Ham
If 1969 was the Summer of Woodstock, 2021 in Bucks County might be the Summer of Livestock. Marcus Espinoza explains the area’s latest barnyard bigwig, Ben the Turkey, for FOX29 Philadelphia. The local news cycle over the past handful of months has included mentions of celebrity pygmy goats and a wayward bull. Joining them now…
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Children’s Village, Former Doylestown Hospital Education Building, Became a Local Firefighters’ School
A 2020 tornado that tore through Children’s Village, the onsite education building at Doylestown Hospital, rendered it unusable. But it temporarily gained a second life, still associated with learning, this summer. The building became the site of several firefighter training sessions, providing an unbeatable setting for practicing life-saving tactics. After the tornado, the ravaged building…
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Shady Brook Farm FallFest Channels Jack Skellington, Bringing a Christmas Tradition to Halloween
The 2021 edition of Shady Brook Farm FallFest, its annual Halloween celebration, required some rethinking. Last year’s COVID-19 restrictions eliminated much of its prior up-close-and-personal scares. So, the Fleming family, owners of the property, opted this year for attractions that are more distant but also more family friendly. Jenn Frederick of FOX 29 Philadelphia peeked…
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New Rooftop Restaurant in Perkasie, The Ram, Includes a View That Its Proprietors Aren’t Sheepish About Touting
Perkasie Borough councilman Aaron Clark calls The Ram “the talk of the town.” The restaurant — and particularly its rooftop view — brings “something new to the borough that we haven’t seen before,” Clark gushed. Melinda Rizzo covered the object of his enthusiasm for Lehigh Valley Business. The Ram, which opened August 5, is next…
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Disneyland May Claim the Happiest Place on Earth, But Philadelphia Is Pretty Joyful, Too, Says USA Today
The Philadelphia metropolitan area is among the 50 happiest U.S. cities, according to residents. Hristina Byrnes reported our overall community glee for USA Today. To determine the nation’s upbeat cities, 24/7 Tempo reviewed the happiness score of all 383 nationwide metro areas, using digital health company Sharecare’s Community Well-Being Index. The index measures residents’ sentiments…
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Local Police Officers Save Life of 11-Year-Old Whose Heart Stopped Beating
Two Springfield policemen saved an 11-year-old boy’s life after his heart stopped beating, writes Joe Holden for CBS Philly. Des Carter and his family thanked Officer Kyle Cutcliff and Sgt. Dave Welsh. They responded to the call in late August of a boy with no heartbeat, not breathing. “Des,” as he’s known, collapsed at a…
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Doing Just Brine, This Local Pickle Startup’s Future Is Nothing Sour
The success of Brine Street Picklery in Norristown is becoming something its founder, P.J. Hopkins, can relish. Lisa Dukart uncapped the story for The Business Journals. Hopkins got the idea for the business during a 2011 trip to New Orleans, where he was impressed by the pickled green beans served with Bloody Mary’s. When he…
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New Jamison Elementary Autism Spectrum Disorder Playground: Students Surprise Staff with Their Inventive Fun
Jamison Elementary School welcomed children back for the 2021-2022 schoolyear with a playground specially designed for youngsters with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). FOX29 Philadelphia’s Bob Kelly got to experience the fun firsthand. The playground memorializes Renee Ford, a Jamison special needs instructor. She lost her life to breast cancer in early 2021. Her husband was…
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Customers Bank CEO and President Sam Sidhu Shares Executive Insights
Sam Sidhu, the new CEO and President of Customers Bank, spoke with Sandy Smith, Market President and Publisher of the Philadelphia Business Journal, about plans for the bank’s expansion and other news during a feature video that is part of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Executive Insights series. The one-on-one interview introduced Sam Sidhu to numerous…
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Meet the Director: Dr. Karen Kent, DeSales MBA Program
In Montgomery County and the surrounding areas, The DeSales University and its MBA program has been at the forefront of graduate education for years, thanks in part to the director of the program, Dr. Karen Kent. Dr. Kent joined DeSales MBA in July of 2019 as Director of the MBA Program. She came to MBA…
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Mail Carrier Al Campanile Gets Beautiful Send-Off From Appreciative Residents
Al Campanile is retiring as a mail carrier after 37 years and the Lansdowne community he serves wants to know how much it appreciates him, writes Ellie Rushing for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a time of post office upheaval, Campanile is described by people on his 10-year route as “professional,” “consistent” and “kind.” The neighbors…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Breaks Ground on New Football/Track Complex
Valley Forge Military Academy and College (VMFAC) officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a new athletic complex this week. The complex includes a new synthetic turf field and accompanying track and field resources. Colonel Stuart B. Helgeson, President of Valley Forge, led the effort. “The goal is always to innovate and lead by example, and that…
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For Journalists at the Bucks County Community College ‘Centurion,’ COVID Was No ‘Stop-the-Presses’ Moment
The student staff of the Bucks County Community College Centurion, the campus newspaper, recently received an Organization of the Year nod from the school. The publication itself covered the award through Judith Russo. The celebration of The Centurion resulted from its staff commitment in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite health-safety cautions that upended everything from…
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WCU Profs Believe DNA Discussion Project Can Further Race Relations
Bessie Lawton and Anita Foeman, professors of communication and media at West Chester University, are helping to facilitate conversations on race using the DNA testing that is part of the school’s DNA Discussion Project, writes Aparna Nathan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The initiative studies student responses to the results of DNA-based ancestry tests and how…
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This Delco Veteran Has Made Junk His Business. Now There’s a Reality Show
Delaware County native and U.S. Army veteran Jerry Flanagan started JDog Junk Removal in 2011. Ten years later, the Berwyn company is nationally recognized and ready for its own reality TV series, Operation Hidden Treasure, writes Michael Tanenbum for Philly Voice. The new reality show will run on the Discovery Channel. Flanagan served as an…
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Glenside’s Matt Rambo Continues to Stand Out in the World of Pro Lacrosse
One of the best — if not the best — pro lacrosse players today, Glenside’s Matt Rambo, managed to set himself apart throughout high school, college, and his professional careers, writes Josh Russell for LaxAllStars. Rambo attended La Salle College High School, where he was a three-time U.S. Lacrosse High School All-American. He was named…
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