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Bucks County Pilot Wins Gold in National Champion Air Race in Roswell
Tom Marden, a pilot from Bucks County, won gold in the National Championship Air Race in Roswell, New Mexico, writes Melinda Rizzo for the Bucks County Beacon. Marden flew No. 66 in the Biplane Division and won the six-lap race with a time of 219.9 mph. The Reno Air Racing Association hosted this year’s…
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For Chester High’s Shemaj Henry, Football Has Turned His Life Around
Shemaj Henry, Chester High School Clippers’ 6-foot-8 offensive tackle, was once embarrassed about his size and weight. The high school senior still remembers at age 14, weighing 430 pounds, when he couldn’t fit into a roller coaster carriage. It led him to change his life through football. He lost 100 pounds over 18 months, and…
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Doylestown Brothers Faced Each Other on Opposite Sidelines as NFL Coaches
Football-obsessed Doylestown brothers Drew and Kevin Wilkins are living their dream as NFL coaches, even when competing on opposite sidelines, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Growing up, the brothers spent their free time playing Madden, going to Eagles training camp at Lehigh University, and playing Friday night football at La Salle College High…
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Bensalem’s Holy Ghost Prep to Become 18th Member of Philadelphia Catholic League
Holy Ghost Prep, an all-boys private school in Bensalem, will join the Philadelphia Catholic League in the 2026-27 school year to become its 18th member, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The Philadelphia Catholic League is excited to welcome Holy Ghost Prep as a new member of the PCL,” Brian King, chair of the…
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Phillies Pitcher and Bucks County Native Surprised by Former Teacher at Game
West Rockhill Township native Lou Trivino, the relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, shared a special moment with a fan at a recent game, writes Tom Haines for the Bucks County Courier Times. After their Friday win against the Minnesota Twins, Trivino saw an older woman wearing a Phanatic jumper waving him over to…
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Ardmore’s Dan Porter Turns Overtime Into a $500M Sports Media Giant
Ardmore’s Dan Porter turned the idea of giving young athletes a platform into Overtime, a sports media company with over $500 million, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Porter left his executive post at William Morris Endeavor in 2016 when he noticed the gap between how kids played sports and how they were seen.…
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Drexel Hill Man Coined Now Famous Bernie Parent Bumper Sticker
Fans of the Philadelphia Flyers may remember a 1974 bumper sticker that was making the rounds, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Only the Lord saves more than Bernie Parent,” it read. The slogan was all about longtime Flyers goalie Bernie Parent, an NHL Hall of Famer and member of the Broad Street Bullies…
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Ali Barkley, Younger Brother to Saquon Barkley, Joins WCU Football for Victorious Season Opener
West Chester University football fans will recognize a familiar last name with the addition of Ali Barkley to the team, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News. Ali, younger brother to Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley, plays as running back for the 2025-2026 season. Barkley shared that the duo always played football throughout their childhood, and…
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New Hope Resident Bradley Cooper Seen Supporting the Eagles in New York
New Hope resident Bradley Cooper was recently spotted in New York with his girlfriend, Gigi Hadid, on their way to an event celebrating Kendall Jenner, writes Alessia Amorosini for Vanity Fair. What caught the public’s attention was Cooper’s phone in his left hand, playing the recent Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs game. It’s no…
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Eastern University ‘Sets the Stage for Excellence,’ Unveils New State-of-the-Art Baseball Field
Eastern University has completed state-of-the-art renovations to the baseball field on its St. Davids campus. The field has been completely upgraded to synthetic turf that is playable year-round and includes new dugouts, bullpens, wall padding, batting cages, a sound system, and a large video board. Construction wrapped up in August, and the field will be used…
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Hatfield Woman Receives Amazing Surprise for 80th Birthday at Phillies Game
Donna Morey, from Hatfield, was celebrating her 80th birthday at the Phillies stadium when she received an amazing present from a total stranger, reports Jennifer Lee for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Morey was sitting near the third baseline with her daughters on September 10, in her Phillies jersey that sports her name. Jameson Pennings, a nine-year-old…
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Saquon Barkley’s Marketability Soars to New Heights
After a stellar season where Saquon Barkley, who currently resides in Malvern, set an NFL record for total yards, helped Eagles reach the Super Bowl, and won AP Offensive Player of the Year honors, his marketability has reached unprecedented heights among NFL players, writes Terry Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ed Berry, who has…
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Viva Padel & Pickleball Club to Open First Suburban Indoor Club in Flourtown
Viva Padel & Pickleball Club, which opened its first outdoor site in Philadelphia three months ago, plans on launching its first suburban indoor club in Flourtown, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 30,000-square-foot facility will be located at 825 Bethlehem Pike and feature five padel courts and three pickleball courts, along with…
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Phillies Bullpen Adds a Hometown Touch With Mayza, Trivino
Two pitchers rooted in Montgomery and Bucks Counties are living the dream, chasing a pennant together with the Philadelphia Phillies, writes Matthew DeGeorge for The Reporter. Upper Perkiomen graduate Tim Mayza and fellow local product Lou Trivino of Upper Bucks Christian grew up just miles apart and both graduated in 2010. Their baseball journeys have…
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ACJ Survey Finds Eagles Fans Brimming with Confidence as 2025 Season Kicks Off
American Community Journals recently surveyed readers to get their impressions of the Philadelphia Eagles, as they prepare to defend their Super Bowl title. The 10-question survey was completed by 440 people, and the responses reveal an overwhelmingly positive outlook. For a fan base often defined by its skepticism, such unity around optimism is refreshing. Perhaps…
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Bucks County Native Overcomes Paralysis to Continue His College Hockey Career
Bucks County native Jack Smiley fell in love with skating when he was four, and it soon developed into a passion for hockey, writes Sidney Snider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Smiley played at Holy Ghost Prep, in the NAHL and with the Jr Flyers before eventually attending Endicott College. In February 2022, Smiley was on…
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Central Bucks East Remembers Former Football Player Who Passed from Cancer
At their football game last Friday, players, cheerleaders and coaches at Central Bucks East High School remembered a former player and graduate who passed away from cancer, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. Connor Boyle, the CB East alumnus, was attending Villanova University when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.…
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Now Underway, Eagles Radiothon Benefits Autism Research, Advocacy, Empathy
The annual Eagles Radiothon — a two-week auction of Eagles memorabilia and unique experiences with players, coaches, and executives — is officially underway. Brought to life by the Eagles Autism Foundation in partnership with SportsRadio 94WIP, the Radiothon offers fans unparalleled access to one-of-a-kind opportunities, like game‑day packages, front‑office VIP experiences, Super Bowl LX access, player…
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