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The Mother Behind Mikal Bridges’ Rise from Great Valley to the NBA Finals
As Mikal Bridges chases an NBA championship with the New York Knicks, the Great Valley High School graduate is carrying a story rooted in perseverance and a mother’s belief in her son, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bridges’ journey began with his mother, Tyneeha Rivers, who grew up in West Philadelphia. Rivers was 19 when Mikal was born, a…
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Fairways Golf Club in Warrington Launches Year-Round Golf Simulator with PGA-Level Tech
While the world’s best golfers were battling it out at the PGA Championship just miles away, Fairways Golf Club in Warrington was staging a launch of its own, writes staff for The Golf Wire. The club unveiled a new indoor golf simulator suite on May 15 and 16, developed in partnership with Remo Golf, Spirit…
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From Yardley Little League to College Baseball Star: Ryan Zuckerman’s Rise at Georgia Tech
Ryan Zuckerman grew up in Yardley watching Phillies highlight reels before Little League games. Now, he’s making highlights of his own, writes Becca O’Reilly for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former Pennsbury High School standout has become one of college baseball’s breakout stars this season, helping power Georgia Tech to an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship…
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Conwell-Egan Baseball Star Brady Guzzie Is One of Pennsylvania’s Top High School Prospects
Before most teenagers have figured out what they want to do with their lives, Brady Guzzie is already doing it—and doing it better than almost anyone in Pennsylvania, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 6-foot-2 left-hander junior at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School isn’t just a pitcher. Guzzie is the kind of triple-threat talent…
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Cole Fisher Was Told He Might Never Walk Again. Now He’s Coaching the Team That Made Him
Cole Fisher was on the verge of everything he had worked for, writes Tom Moore for The Bucks County Courier Times. A junior transfer pitcher at the University of Oregon, Fisher had just learned he would be a setup pitcher for the Ducks, and MLB scouts already had eyes on him. His fastball was sharp,…
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After 200,000 Fans and a Memorable PGA Champion, Aronimink Golf Club Is Already Looking Ahead
Aronimink Golf Club isn’t just basking in the afterglow of a wildly successful 2026 PGA Championship; it’s already thinking about what comes next. The Newtown Square club drew roughly 200,000 spectators to the event, and according to John George of the Philadelphia Business Journal, club leaders believe that enthusiasm could pave the way for future major championships at the historic venue. Mike Lewers,…
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Official: Philadelphia Is the Best NFL City in America — Here’s Why Fans Already Knew It
Philadelphia has officially earned national recognition as America’s top NFL city, with readers in the 2026 USA Today Sports Readers’ Choice Awards voting the city No. 1 for its unmatched football culture and fan passion, according to USA Today Sports Readers’ Choice. Philadelphia didn’t just earn the title of America’s top NFL city, instead it…
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The Long Run: How Ultramarathon Discipline Shapes One Meridian Banker’s Approach to Everything
There’s a moment in every ultramarathon — somewhere past mile 60, when the trail is dark, and the finish line still feels impossibly far — where discipline becomes the only currency that matters. Michael Dectis knows that moment well. On April 24 and 25, the Meridian Bank Mortgage Loan Officer completed a 100-mile ultramarathon. Not…
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Aronimink Golf Club: The Rich History Behind the 2026 PGA Championship Host
Before the world’s best golfers tee it up at this week’s 2026 PGA Championship, it’s worth knowing what they’re stepping into. Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square is no ordinary major venue, according to a recent article by Josh Sens for Golf.com. The club’s roots stretch back to 1896, when it was founded as the Belmont Golf Association. It…
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The Best Public Golf Courses in Bucks County Right Now: 3 Courses Worth Playing This Week
Public golf in Bucks County runs deep. Golfers have options across every price point and skill level. This week, with the PGA Championship being played nearby at Aronimink Golf Club in Delaware County, the question worth asking is: what separates great golf from everything else? Aronimink is a Donald Ross masterpiece. Private, historic, inaccessible to…
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Topgolf Philadelphia Is the Perfect Spot for Bucks County Golf Fans Who Aren’t Heading to Aronimink
The 108th PGA Championship tees off today at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Delaware County, on the other side of Philadelphia, about an hour from Bucks County. It is one of the most significant golf events to land in the Philadelphia region in years. For the next week, the world’s best players will be…
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Newtown’s The Golf Place Brings State-of-the-Art Indoor Golf Simulators to Bucks County
The Golf Place is a new state-of-the-art indoor golf facility that gives golfers from Newtown and the surrounding area a technology-driven way to experience the game like never before, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Located at the Summit Square Shopping Center, the facility welcomes golfers of all skill levels, from those aiming to improve…
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Meet the Delco Mailman Who Played the Flyers’ Original Orange Mascot
In November 1978, the Flyers introduced their brand-new, furry orange mascot, but it wasn’t the Gritty we now know and love. Slapshot was the Philadelphia hockey team’s first official mascot, and Dennis Boyle, a 26-year-old mailman from Delaware County, was the man behind the suit, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Boyle grew up in Glenolden and graduated from Monsignor Bonner in 1970. Like fans across the region, he…
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Conwell-Egan and Holy Ghost Prep Headline 2026 Bucks County High School Baseball Season
High expectations are building for both Holy Ghost Prep and Conwell-Egan Catholic High School as the 2026 high school baseball season unfolds across the region, according to a recent article in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Holy Ghost Prep enters the year as a competitive, steady program capable of hanging with top teams. Based on early results,…
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Newtown Flyers Fan Catches Cam York’s Series-Winning Stick — Then Gives It Back
A recent news segment captured a moment a Newtown Flyers fans will not forget, centered on the surge of excitement after an overtime goal sealed both the game and the series, and the emotion and connection that followed, as reported by 6abc Action News. Longtime fan Jack Brod of Newtown, 64, walked out of Game…
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Newtown Native and Daughter of Former Eagle Sets Penn Relays Record
Newtown native and Neshaminy High graduate Sanaa Hebron has set a new Penn Relays record, winning the college women’s 400-meter hurdles in 55.30 seconds, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hebron, daughter of former Eagle Vaughn Hebron, hoped to simply get the meet record, and she was incredibly happy she exceeded her goal. The…
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How Philadelphia Got World Cup Right: Cheap Transit, Free Fan Fest, and Tailgating
Private money, as well as meticulous behind-the-scenes preparation have turned Philadelphia into a World Cup host that other cities now envy, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, while Massachusetts and New Jersey have decided to charge significantly steeper transit fares for fans, Philadelphia will continue to charge just $2.90. Several stadiums have banned…
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Sluggball Reimagines Baseball, Gives Former Players a New Way to Stay in the Game
For a lot of former baseball players, the sport rarely fades away. It lingers. What disappears, for many, is the opportunity to keep playing. Once school ends and adult responsibilities take hold, the rhythm of full games, full rosters, and full weekends at the field becomes harder to sustain. Sluggball was created to fill that…
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