Sports
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Morrisville Finds New Head Football Coach in Former Bensalem Assistant Mitch Cohen
Mitch Cohen, a former assistant coach at Conwell-Egan and Bensalem and the defensive coordinator of the Bulldogs for the past four years, is the new head football coach at Morrisville, writes Drew Markol for the Philly Burbs. And Cohen already has plans for his new position. “The biggest thing is that you have to get…
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Philadelphia Country Club in Gladwyne to Co-host 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship with Merion Golf Club
The Philadelphia Country Club in Gladwyne joins Merion Golf Club in Ardmore as co-hosts of the 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia Country Club will co-host the stroke-play portion of the event, while Merion Golf Club will co-host stroke play and host all match-play rounds. Merion Golf…
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Town Just Outside of Bucks County to Host Baseball Game Using Rules from Mid-1800s
Two baseball teams will be playing against each other near Bucks County next month, using rules from early in the sport’s history. The Lambertville Historical Society, in collaboration with the city of Lambertville, will be hosting an old-fashioned baseball game at Ely Field on July 29 at 11 AM. “Using 1866 Baseball rules come watch…
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Here Are Some of the Top Places to Tee Off in Montgomery County
It’s summertime and that means planning some fun trips, right? If you love to play golf, one of these Montgomery County golf itineraries might be just the perfect getaway for you. Each itinerary includes one of the top golf courses in the area as well as comfortable lodging and prime places to dine and enjoy…
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Doylestown Indoor Ski, Snowboard School Breaks Down Barriers of Entry to Sport
Andrey Yunusov, a father of five who hails from Uzbekistan, opened an indoor ski and snowboard school 4SeasonAlpine in Doylestown in October last year, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Yunusov often visited Chimgan, a popular ski resort in his country, and has beautiful memories from the time he spent on skis. “I was a kid…
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Valley Forge Sports Hosts Record Weekend, Summer in Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, continues to be a premier destination to host sports tournaments and the Valley Forge Sports team of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is proving just that. The team is thrilled to have just hosted a historic weekend with more than 10,000 visiting athletes and families among multiple sporting events, including…
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Bucks County Township Repairing Pickleball Court to Ensure Years of Continuous Use
A township in Bucks County is working to repair their local pickleball court, allowing residents to enjoy a fun game every year. Richland Township began repairs on the courts on June 15 and announced that they would go into the following week. “During this time some courts will remain open for use,” the township said…
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Central Bucks West Baseball Player Helps Team Reach First Ever State Playoff Game
Julio Ermigiotti exceeded all expectations after joining Central Bucks West’s baseball team and ended up helping the program reach its first ever state playoff game, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Once 5-foot-4 and scrawny, Ermigiotti got himself strong enough to get noticed by Brian Weaver, the Bucks’ head coach two years ago. He…
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Neshaminy Grad Shares Wisdom He’s Accrued During His Journey to Top of College Football’s Food Chain
Langhorne native and Penn State football coach James Franklin’s journey to leading one of the nation’s elite programs included stints at eight other colleges, one year in the NFL, and another overseas, writes Doug Samuels for FootballScoop. The Neshaminy High School graduate, who played collegiately at East Stroudsburg, coached not only at his Division II…
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Local Nonprofit Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Enriching Girls’ Lives Through Golf
Women Golfers Give Back, a nonprofit based in Plymouth Meeting, is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a driving force behind girls’ golf and leadership development in the region. In 2022, WGGB provided grants to help finance to six Players Programs and nine Clinic Programs extending from Wilmington through southeastern Pennsylvania to Trenton and the Jersey…
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Hatboro Native Honored by Lehigh Valley Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women
Hatboro native and Upper Moreland High School graduate Emma Meakim, of the Kutztown University women’s lacrosse team, has been named 2022-23 Outstanding Athletes of the Year in her sport by the Lehigh Valley Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, according to a staff report from Kutztown News. Meakim fully developed into one of the elite…
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Bucks County Park Continues Archery Program for Local Children, Teenagers
A park in Bucks County is offering young residents the chance to learn the sport of archery in a safe and interactive program. Falls Township Parks and Recreation is hosting a youth archery program in partnership with Shooting Star Archery Academy, a local archery club. The program, which began on June 5, is being held…
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Downingtown Country Club Hosting Golf Tournament for Military, First Responder Families
Downingtown Country Club, in partnership with Folds of Honor, will be hosting a mass golf outing to honor members of the military, first responders, and their families. On July 3, more than 750 golfers of all skill levels will participate in playing 117 holes of exceptional golf across six Ron Jaworski Golf properties in Pennsylvania…
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Bucks County Park Listed as Top Spot for Rock Climbing and Other Outdoor Adventures
One of the many parks in Bucks County has been listed as an incredible spot for those looking to engage in rock climbing. Ralph Stover State Park, located in Plumstead and Tinicum Townships, is renowned as a great place for rock climbing. Within the park, adventure seekers can make their way to High Rocks, which offers 150 feet…
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Annual Boating Festival in Bucks County Cancelled. Read to Learn Why
An annual outdoor event in Bucks County is being cancelled, and organizers are not sure if it will ever be held again. The Bucks County Dragon Boat Festival, which is annually held at Lake Luxembourg in Langhorne, has been cancelled. “It is with much sadness that we announce that our 2023 Bucks County Dragon Boat…
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Owner of King of Prussia’s Morgan Properties Supports Josh Harris’ $6.05B Bid for NFL Team
Mitchell Morgan, owner of King of Prussia-based Morgan Properties, is among the investors who are supporting private-equity billionaire and Sixers co-owner Josh Harris’s $6.05 billion bid to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition to Morgan, the group behind Harris also includes former Google boss Eric Schmidt…
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Langhorne Native, Villanova Guard Commits to Play Basketball for Drexel University
A basketball player form Bucks County is continuing her career in the sport as she transfers to play for another major college’s team. Gustav Elvin wrote about the player for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brooke Mullin, who has played as a guard for Villanova University’s Wildcats, has just signed on to play as a Dragon for…
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Lansdale Native Earns High Praise for His ‘Closer’s Demeanor’ for the Rider University Baseball Team
Lansdale native and North Penn High School graduate Danny Kirwin, a graduate student at Rider University, has been named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Relief Pitcher of the Year, writes Kyle Franko for The Trentonian. In the regular season, Kirwin went 6-1 with a 1.91 ERA and 13 saves, a MAAC best. His 13 saves…
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