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Former Central Bucks East Star Is Playing for Penn State, One of Best Punters in Country
While he might have taken a roundabout route to Penn State, former Central Bucks East star Barney Amor is a consistent tour de force for the Nittany Lions’ special teams unit, writes Sam Cohn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 23-year-old punter was born in the Netherlands. He attended high school in Bucks County and committed…
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Richboro Retirement Home Hosts Billiards Championship, Sees Local Team Win Competition
A Bucks county retirement home recently hosted a billiards championship, which saw one team take home the top prize. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent event. On Sept. 19, the James E. Kinney Senior Center held the last games of the Spring-Summer League Billiards Championship at their Richboro center. Team…
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Doylestown Borough Hosts Talk, Where A Local Woman Acted as a Noted Bucks County Suffragist
A Bucks County borough, partnering with a local historical society, gave a unique talk where an actor gave a speech as a noted suffragist. Doylestown Borough recently hosted an event with the Doylestown Historical Society and the League of Women Voters in Bucks County, which saw a member for he latter-mentioned political organization give a…
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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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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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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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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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Fallsington Library Offering Rare, Antique Items For Collectors of All Kinds
A Bucks County library is offering a collection of unique finds at a recent auction they held for they community. The Fallsington Library is hosting an online auction fundraiser to support their operations in the Bucks County area. Original art, pottery, instruments, and vintage goods will be offered through the event. “Stop by during open…
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This Bucks County High School Is Promoting STEM-Based Activities for Girls This Fall
A Bucks County high school is offering STEM-based activities for its female students this coming October. Staff writers at Lower Bucks Times wrote about the upcoming event. Archbishop Wood High School, located at 655 York Road in Warminster, will be hosting an event for local Girl Scouts who are at the Junior and Brownie level…
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Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Takes Home Awards for One of Their Old Trucks
A Bucks County fire company recently won awards for one of their antique trucks, a throwback to the area’s early years of fire safety. The Yardley-Makefield Fire Company took one of their Studebakers to the Relief Engine Co. Ahrens Fox 100th Anniversary in Moorestown, New Jersey over the weekend. Because of the quality of the…
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These Bucks County COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Will Be Shutting Down Very Soon
After administering over 207,000 doses in the last two years, Bucks County is closing its COVID-19 vaccine clinics, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The Neshaminy Mall clinic already closed last week, and the clinic at Warwick Square shopping center in Warwick is scheduled to be shut down on Friday,…
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