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Lower Makefield Township Is Spraying Adult Mosquitos to Fight Potential Viruses
The local township is currently spraying adult mosquitos in an effort to combat the transmission of viruses the insects can carry. The Bucks County Department of Health’s West Nile Virus Mosquito Control Program is conducting an ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation in the area. This is in an effort to control the mosquito population and lower…
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Newtown Private School To Host a Fall Open House for Potential Students in Late October
A well-respected private school in Newtown is hosting an open house of student and parents in late October. The George School, a private, Quaker-oriented boarding school located at 1690 Langhorne Newtown Road, is hosting a Fall Open House event on Oct. 23. The event will be held from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the…
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Captain of United Airlines Flight 175 Was a Lower Makefield Native, Loving Husband, and Father
21 years after the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, one of the Captains of Flight 175, a Bucks County resident, is still remembered as a loving family man. More than two decades after the events, we reflect back on his life through an obituary in The Beach Reporter published just two days after the tragedy.…
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Retired Bucks County Journalist Continues Search For Living Kidney Donor
A former journalist from the Bucks County area is continuing her search for a living kidney donor so she can get a much-needed transplant. The journalist, Petra Schlatter, wrote about her search for the Lower Southampton Patch. Schlatter, a retired journalist who wrote for The Advance of Bucks County, Yardley News and BucksLocalNews.com, is looking…
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Newtown Resident, Pennsbury Alum To Helm Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band as Conductor
The Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band will soon have a Bucks County native as its new conductor, just in time for upcoming auditions. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the band’s updates. Patrick Bailey, a resident of Newtown and a graduate of Pennsbury High School, will act as the band’s conductor this fall.…
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Warminster Community Park To See Updates To Infrastructure, Shading To Be Added For Children’s Safety
A popular park in Warminster is set to received several upgrades to make it a more fun and safe place for all Bucks County families. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the local safety measures for the Warminster Patch. Township Manager Tom Scott recently gave updates on an addition to Warminster Community Park: a large cover that…
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Langhorne Museum Hosts Tours for Pennsbury Teachers, Showing Them Local Connections to Underground Railroad
A local museum has been giving tours to teachers of Pennsbury School District to show them local spots connected to the Underground Railroad. Lisa Gage wrote about the recent events for the Yardley Patch. The African American Museum of Bucks County, located in Langhorne, took Pennsbury teachers and staff on a tour thought Bucks County…
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Bensalem High School Field Hockey Team Dedicates Recent Game to Late Coach
A local field hockey team recently dedicated a game they played to the memory of their beloved coach, who passed away in late 2020. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the game and the coach for the Bensalem Patch. Bensalem High School’s field hockey team, in collaboration with the school’s athletics department, dedicated their recent home game…
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Bucks County Is Now Opening Collection Boxes for Syringes, Needles to Promote Safety
In an effort to keep the area more safe, Bucks County will now have collection boxes for used syringes and needles readily available. Emily Rizzo wrote about the health update for WHYY. “It’s really a great day that we’re able to do this,” District Attorney Matt Weintraub said. “Sharp collection has been taboo. And that’s…
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Food Truck Festival to Be Held In Falls Township. Read To Know When and Where
Looking to find a new favorite food spot? A food truck festival is set to be held in Falls Township this week, with tons of options for hungry locals. Staff writers for the Lower Bucks Times. The food truck festival is set to be held on Sept. 16 at Falls Township Community Park, located at…
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Tullytown 9/11 Memorial Utilizes a Piece of Steel From Tower 2 To Commemorate Those Lost in the Tragedy
A Sept. 11 memorial in Tullytown contains a piece of the felled Tower 2 as its centerpiece, bringing a piece of history to Bucks County. Alicia Roberts wrote about the local memorial for CBS Philadelphia. As mourners gathered at memorials around the country, residents of and visitors to Tullytown were able to see a piece…
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Levittown Native, Known for Unicycling His Way Through Town, Brightens Locals’ Days With His Kindness
A Bucks County man has become known for riding through Levittown on his unicycle, befriending countless residents on the way. Matteo Iadonisi wrote about the local man and his unique ride for 6ABC. Robert “Bob” Duffy, a lifelong Levittown resident, began riding a unicycle over four decades ago when he had a route as a…
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Yardley Photographer To Showcase Area’s Unique and Historic Beauty
A photographer from Yardley will be showing the natural beauty of Bucks County through his craft this week. The Yardley Historical Association, in collaboration with local photographer Josh Friedman, will be hosting an event titled “Bucks County’s Beauty and History” on Wednesday. The event will take place at the Old library at Lake Afton, an…
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Jamison Brewery Showcases Famous “Bucks County” Sign on Beautiful Outdoor Property
A Bucks County brewery will be housing a well-known sign on their outdoor property for the next several weeks. Warwick Farm Brewing, located in Jamison, will be showcasing the famous red “Bucks County” sign outside for their popular brewery. The sign is moved throughout the county every few weeks so that a new business can…
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Bensalem High School Junior Earns Coveted Academic Honors from Respected College Board Programs
A student from the Bensalem Township School District has recently been awarded with academic honors for his success. David Diabene, a junior at Bensalem High School, earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. Having been on the principal’s list honor roll student throughout high school, Diabene has shown outstanding academic success when…
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Upper Black Eddy Native, Paranormal Investigator Searching for the “Beast of Bryn Athyn”
A paranormal investigator with Bucks County roots is now on the hunt for a creature believed to be in the Bryn Athyn area. JD Mullane wrote about the creature and its hunters for the Bucks County Courier Times. Eric Mintel, a paranormal investigator from Upper Black Eddy, has joined forces with two other investigators to…
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Fairless Hills-Based Nonprofit Packs 200 Backpacks With Snacks, Treats for Local Students
A local nonprofit recently worked with a major food market chain to supply Bucks County children with snacks and supplies for the new school year. United Way of Bucks County, headquartered in Fairless Hills, partnered with Giant Food Stores to pack 200 backpacks for local students. The organization is known for these back-to-school events that…
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Pennsbury High School Junior Joins Debate on School Start Times, Advocates for Time Management Alternative
Samarth Mannikeri, a Pennsbury High School junior, has joined the debate on school start times while advocating for a time management alternative in an opinion piece for Bucks County Courier Times. Mannikeri wrote that wanting to sleep in on school days has nothing to do with laziness or lack of ambition. Pre-teens start to see…
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