Sports
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Bensalem Elementary Students Learn To Dance in Honor of Latin American Heritage Month
A Bucks County elementary school recently took part in a unique cultural celebration with several students from a nearby high school. Students at Benjamin Rush Elementary School recently learned Latin dances to celebrate Latin American Heritage Month, otherwise known as Hispanice Heritage Month. With students from a nearby high school there to help, the young…
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Wynnewood Lanes Bowler Saves Youth Program from Clunking into the Gutter
Philly Youth Strikers, a youth bowling program housed at Wynnewood Lanes in Ardmore, teaches kids how to score strikes and scholarships, reported Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The program is led by Timmothy Bolden, who grew up watching his parents bowl in a league. They later encouraged him to start playing and join a youth league…
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Bucks County Planning Commission Releases New Trails Map, A Guide for Local Outdoor Spots
To showcase the natural beauty that Bucks County has to offer, a local agency recently published a maps of all the trails in the area. The Bucks County Planning Commission, with its offices based in Doylestown, recently created an interactive map of all the trails in the county. The maps shows the locations of every…
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Delaware Canal Towpath Recognized As a Great Weekend Getaway Destination
Bucks County’s Delaware Canal Towpath is known for its natural beauty, making it a great spot for weekend excursions. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the trail for the Yardley Patch. Known as a great spot for walkers, runners, and nature lovers, the trail is being recognized as one of the best weekend getaway destinations in the…
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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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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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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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A Speedway In Bucks County Was The Site of NASCAR’s First Fatality 70 Years Ago This Week
Seven decades ago, NASCAR saw its first fatal crash occur at a well-known speedway that sat in the Bucks County area. Mike Sielski wrote about the infamous day for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Sept. 14, 1952, racer Larry Mann, born Lawrence Zuckerman, lost his life while participating in a Grand National Circuit event at the Langhorne…
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Legendary Sports Broadcaster, Bristol Native Writes Children’s Book, With His Dog As the Main Character
A well-known sports broadcaster, who grew up in Bristol, is releasing a children’s book that has his dog as the main character. Reporters at Fox 29 Philadelphia talked to the broadcaster about his latest endeavor. Mike Missanelli, known for his work with The Philadelphia Inquirer, ESPN and NBC Sports Philadelphia, recently published a children’s book…
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New Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gym Opening in Newtown, Offering Martial Arts Lessons For All
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self-Defense has partnered with professional MMA veteran and coach Ricardo Almeida to expand his Newtown location deeper into Bucks County. Gracie Barra has nearly 1,000 schools worldwide and has been expanding its presence in the region since 2017. Now, the organization is helping Almeida to expand his existing operation…
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Central Bucks Basketball League Raises $5,000 For Local Foster Children at Recent Tournament
A local basketball league recently raised a large sum of donations for a nearby foster care service through a major tournament. The Central Bucks Athletic Association’s basketball team recently raised $5,000 for Bucks For Kids, an organization that works with foster children in the area. The team partook in a tournament for charity, where their…
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This Bucks County Resident Rode the Whole Delaware Canal Towpath by Bike For Two Days
A Bucks County writer recently took a bike ride through the whole Delaware Canal Towpath, making a few fun stops on the way. Brittany Brown wrote about her outdoor adventure for Visit Bucks County. Brown, known for her local travel blog Britt Around Town, recently undertook the Delaware Canal State Park Challenge, where she rode…
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Doylestown Native, Central Bucks West Grad Has Historic Round At the Beginning of His College Golf Career
A Bucks County native is garnering the attention of the golf world after a stellar first session during his freshman year of college. Jack Hirsh wrote about the up-and-coming star for Golf. Kevin Lydon, who grew up in Doylestown and graduated from central Bucks High School West, is now a freshman at La Salle University.…
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Warminster Resident, Former Transmission Engineer Lived An Active Life, Even After He Turned 100
A Bucks County resident, who had a career with a major news outlet, is being remembered for his tenacity and active lifestyle. Gary Miles wrote about the local resident and his life for The Philadelphia Inquirer. George W. Scott recently passed away at the age of 101. A Warminster resident, Scott had a prolific career…
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Doylestown Foster Care Service Receives Donation from Perkasie Skydiving Center
A Bucks County foster care service recently received a donation from a fun sports center that is located in a nearby town. Staff writers at The Reporter wrote about the recent donation. Back in early August, Chris Howard, an instructor at Skydive Philadelphia in Perkasie, set a new record for skydivers as he jumped from…
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Yardley Celebrates Harvest Day, A Longtime Favorite Event of Locals and Visitors, This Weekend
Yardley Borough will be celebrating a popular annual event this weekend, a staple of the area for almost six decades. The 54th annual Harvest Day, the event will see artisan crafts for sale, businesses hosting tents with information on their services, and entertainment for all in attendance. A wide array of food options from local…
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Seeing the Eagles in Person This Season Is a Verified Case of Bleeding Green
Fans planning on catching a Birds game in person this season will do well to feather their financial nests first. Mike D’Onofrio scored the assignment of tallying home-game Eagles fan expenses for Axios. According to Bookies.com, the estimated price for a family of four to enjoy a live Eagles game is $724.33. This includes tickets,…
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