Sports
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Philadelphia Sports Bar Expanding to Bensalem
A longtime Philadelphia sports bar will be opening its latest location in Bucks County, its first expansion outside of the city. Emma Dooling wrote about the new location for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founding Fathers, a sports bar and grill located on Philadelphia’s South Street, is expanding with a second location in Bensalem. The popular eatery…
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‘Fly Eagles Fly’ Sounds Better When Bellowed in a Group; Head to a Local Sports Bar This Sunday
If ever there was a game to leave the TV in the basement to enjoy in a group, it’s Sunday’s battle between the Eagles and the 49ers. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has surveyed the roster of sports bars featuring drink-and-food specials, ginormous screens, and passionate fans. Its recommendations are well-suited to seeing…
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George School Sophomore, Member of School’s Basketball Team Stands Out in the Friends Schools League
A Bucks County basketball player is helping his school’s team head to the upper echelons of a local private school league. Jared Leveson wrote about the young player for City of Basketball Love. Luke Melniczak, a sophomore at the George School in Newtown and a member of the school’s basketball team, has been aiding his…
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Why the Owner of a Croydon Hardware Store Won’t Be Rooting for the Eagles on Sunday
A Bucks County business owner and his family are cheering for their football-star grandson, even as he goes against the Eagles this weekend. Reporters for NBC10 Philadelphia wrote about the player and his family. Despite being surrounded by Philadelphia Eagles country, the owner of a hardware store in Croydon will be supporting the San Francisco…
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Keystone Racing Supports Elite-Level Cyclists, Helps to Make the Sport ‘Fun Again’
Berks County native and accomplished cyclist Jeff Schaeffer has long been aware of the stress involved in elite-level racing. Not only has he been riding bikes for more than 20 years, but his son, 27-year-old Dakota Schaeffer, was once a professional in the sport. Watching Dakota juggle his training with his college studies and part-time…
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Langhorne Man Decorates His Home From Head to Toe to Celebrate Eagles’ Playoff Run
A Bucks County man is showing his love for the Philadelphia Eagles by decorating his house with the symbols and colors of the team. Bryanna Gallagher wrote about the local home for 6ABC. Larry Glowacki, a die-hard Eagles fan, decorated his entire house from head to toe to celebrate the Birds’ playoff run. “It’s the…
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Pennsbury High School Senior Named Football Team’s 2023 MVP
A Bucks County high school football player was recently named the school’s MVP for his abilities on the field. Rick Fortenbaugh wrote about the player for The Trentonian. Galamama Mulbah, a running back for the Pennsbury Falcons, was just named the 2023 Most Valuable Player for the school’s football team. Known by many as “G”,…
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These Bucks County Middle Schools Just Entered Into the Semifinals for a Major Basketball Tournament
The basketball teams of three Bucks County middle schools have just entered into the last rounds of a major tournament. The teams from Charles Boehm Middle School, Pennwood Middle School, and William Penn Middle School have all entered into the semi-finals of the Lower Bucks County South Basketball League Middle School Tournament. Their recent victories…
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Princeton Lacrosse Legend Once Shared Advice, Words of Wisdom with Group of Youth Coaches in Bucks County
A coach from a well-known university once shared his game-winning wisdom with a group of young athletes from Bucks County. Staff writers for the Tiger Blog wrote about the coach and his local connection. Lacrosse coaching legend Bill Tierney, who is retiring after an amazing coaching career, once shared advice and offered words of wisdom…
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This Bucks County High School Football Player was Named One of the Mini Max Award Winners of the 2022 Season
A Bucks County football player has recently been awarded for his skills on the field, and he plans on taking his career even further. Nicholas Buchys, a senior and Neshaminy High School and a member of the school’s football team, was recently named one of the 55 Mini Max Award Winners in Pennsylvania for the…
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Lower Makefield Native, NFL Hall of Famer, Remembered for His Contributions to Football
One of football’s biggest names, who was also a Bucks County resident for many years, is being remembered for his contributions to the sport. Staff writers for the Associate Press and the Bucks County Courier Times wrote about the local man. Art McNally, a well-known football executive and recent addition to the Pro Football Hall…
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Bonner Grad Jim Haley Signed by Phillies to Minor League Deal
The Phillies have reportedly signed Bonner & Prendergast High graduate Jim Haley to a minor league deal, writes Matthew DeGeorge with the Daily Times. The 27-year-old had six seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, after they drafted him in the 19th round of the 2016 draft. In 2022, he was with the Triple-A Durham Bulls,…
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Firstrust Bank Execs, Having Conquered Mount Kilimanjaro, Return with New Outlooks, Deep Friendships, and Professional Takeaways
Despite being home two weeks after a life-changing climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, Firstrust EVP Michael Dinda still sported the sunburnt face he got during the adventure. But if anything, Dinda’s rosy glow caused the commercial banking division manager’s smile appear yet more dazzling white. His climbing partner and colleague, Seth Mackler (EVP, commercial real estate…
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Lower Southampton-Based MMA Group Hosts Recent Fight Competition at the Newtown Athletic Club
A Bucks County-based mixed martial arts group just hosted a major competition at one of the area’s most well-known health and fitness centers. Joe Mason wrote about the competition for the Bucks County Courier Times. Grindhouse MMA & Fitness, located at 1040 Mill Creek Drive in Feasterville-Trevose, recently participated in a competition at the Newtown…
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After 42 Seasons, WCU Graduate Karen Shelton Announces Her Retirement as North Carolina Field Hockey Coach
Karen Shelton, a West Chester University graduate and North Carolina legendary field hockey coach, has announced her retirement after heading the team for 42 seasons and winning ten National Championships, according to a staff report from Inside Carolina. “I don’t have the words for what it has meant to represent the University of North Carolina…
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New Plaque Commemorates Pottstown’s Short-Lived, Championship-Winning Pro Football Team
A new plaque has been installed in Pottstown to commemorate the Pottstown Firebirds, a professional football team based in the borough from 1968 to 1970, writes Evan Brandt for The Pottstown Mercury. The plaque, located near 152 High Street, was approved last February by borough council, but it took some time for the organizer, Bruno…
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Legendary Sports Broadcaster, Bristol Native Visits Neshaminy Mall to Discuss His Recent Book
A Bucks County native and sports broadcasting legend came back to his home area to discuss his new book, with his dog as the main character. Joe Mason wrote about the new book for the Northeast Times. Mike Missanelli, known for his work with The Philadelphia Inquirer, ESPN and NBC Sports Philadelphia, recently published a…
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After Almost 100 Years of Games, the Future of This Bucks County Private School’s Football Team Remains Uncertain
A Bucks County private school’s football team might be seeing some significant chances to their operations in the near future. Tom Moore wrote about the school’s team for the Bucks County Courier Times. The George School, located at 1690 Newtown Langhorne Road in Newtown, has a football team that has been active since 1923. Just…
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