Sports
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Former Part-Owner of Levittown’s WBCB Signs Contract Extension as Eagles Announcer
At 82, Merrill Reese, a former part-owner of WBCB-AM in Levittown, has signed a multi-year contract extension as the Philadelphia Eagles radio play-by-play announcer and has no intention of retiring any time soon, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “I love to golf, but if it were a choice between broadcasting an Eagles…
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Go Birds! Take Our Quick Eagles Fan Survey
As defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles are soaring into the 2025 season with the Delaware Valley buzzing. But before the first snap, we want to hear from you — the fans who bleed green. Whether you’re a season-ticket holder, armchair quarterback, or just in it for the touchdowns and tailgates, we invite you…
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Future of Lincoln Financial Field Remains Uncertain While Eagles Consider Upgrades or New Stadium
The future of Lincoln Financial Field remains uncertain while the Philadelphia Eagles continue to weigh whether to upgrade or replace their home of the past 22 seasons, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Birds recently surveyed a portion of season ticket holders to gather opinions on possible Linc upgrades and gauge interest…
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Blue Bell’s Philly Sports Trips Brings Tailgating Fans All Over the World
Philly Sports Trips has transformed the art of sports travel and tailgating into a multimillion-dollar enterprise, all from its base in Montco’s Blue Bell, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Maple Glen native and former aerospace engineer Vince Rizzuto founded the company in 2017 to take Philadelphia sports fans on unforgettable game-day adventures.…
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Twin Duo Continues Lacrosse Stardom at Downingtown West High School
Twins Ava and Brinn Findora are continuing their athletic career of lacrosse stardom beyond high school, writes Gabriella Galati for 6abc. The Findora twins have been named two of the best high school lacrosse players in the country. Both midfielders, Ava and Brinn have both received all-league honors, have trained with Team USA, and were…
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Eagles Running Back Saquon Barkley Declines Trump Invitation to Join National Sports Council
Malvern’s Saquon Barkley has turned down President Donald Trump’s invitation to join the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, writes Olivia Reiner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The All-Pro Eagles running back said the White House reached out to his management team several months ago about the opportunity, but added he is not “too familiar”…
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A Horse Trainer from Levittown is Sending Her Horse to the Haskell Stakes
Felissa Dunn, a horse trainer who grew up in Levittown, first fell in love with horseback riding when she was 12, writes Sidney Snider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It began when she went to a camp, and it quickly turned into a lifelong passion. She attended Temple University, where she majored in education, but…
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Local Gym Partners with Police Athletic League to Form Youth Boxing Program
The Joe Hand Boxing Gym in Feasterville is partnering with the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League to create a youth boxing program, reports Cierra Genelle for WFMZ. The president of the gym, Joe Hand Jr., decided he wanted to give local kids the chance to try something new. When Bucks County Sheriff Frederick…
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New Hope Teen Competes at World Jump Rope Championships in Japan
After breaking two records at the U.S. championships earlier in the year, sixteen-year-old Zach Peckman of New Hope is in Japan for the IJRU World Jump Rope Championships, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The New Hope-Solebury High School student set his jump-rope pace to a sped-up version of Kim Wilde’s “Kids in America”…
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New Hope-Solebury High School Senior to Compete in International Powerlifting Championships
Braden Mertz, a rising senior at New Hope-Solebury High School, will represent Team USA at the 19th Pan-American and the 22nd North American Regional Men’s Classic Powerlifting Championships. These will take place on July 29 in the Cayman Islands. Mertz is competing in the Sub-junior Classic 74-kilogram (163-pound) weight class against top lifters from…
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10 Months to Go and Aronimink PGA Championship Tickers Are Sold Out
The PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square isn’t happening until May 2026, but daily ground tickets are already sold out, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The May 14-17 event is definitely a hot ticket, with 50 percent of ticket sales going to locals in Newtown Square, Media, Ardmore, and West…
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Philadelphia Union Sportsplex Is Part of Chester Vision
The $100 million WSFS Bank Sportsplex Philadelphia Union was unveiled July 17 and is expected to bring 500,000 visitors annually to Chester’s Delaware River waterfront, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It is slated to open in mid-August. The 170,000 square-foot sports and recreation complex sits next to Subaru Park. It includes an…
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Tyler Kasak: From Raising Goats on Family’s Doylestown Farm to Among NCAA’s Best Wrestlers
Growing up raising goats on his family’s Doylestown farm helped shape Penn State wrestler Tyler Kasak into one of the NCAA’s top competitors, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kasak had a list of his goals posted on his bedroom door. He has achieved most of the things he set out to do. During…
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Kelce, Sea Isle City Partnership with Mike’s Seafood Goes Beyond Food
Jason and Kylie Kelce are regulars at Mike’s Seafood in Sea Isle City. So much so that one of their menu items, a Jason Kelce favorite, has been renamed Kelce’s Buffalo Shrimp, an honor that Kylie Kelce jokingly refuses to acknowledge when she places her order there, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mike…
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Fairways Golf Club in Warrington Finds New Manager in Spirit Golf Management
Spirit Golf Management has been selected to handle overall club operations at Fairways Golf Club in Warrington, including course maintenance, sales and marketing, player development programming, and food and beverage, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. This is the fourth premier public facility in Bucks County that is managed by Spirit Golf Management. Spirit Golf…
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Coach Ben Luber Leaves George School for Penn, Bringing Big-Time Scouting Skills
Ben Luber, former head boys’ basketball coach at George School in Newtown, recently brought his eye for under-the-radar talent to the University of Pennsylvania, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Penn named the Bucks County native an assistant coach in April. His talent for finding hidden gems among players is undeniable. He was the…
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Lower Moreland High School Twins Lead Boys and Girls Tennis Teams to Victory
It started as a way to make their mom’s schedule easier but ended in a storybook finish for Lower Moreland High School twins Ava and Gabriel Shapiro, writes Isabella DiAmore for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Forced onto the court at age 7, the Montgomery County siblings eventually fell in love with tennis and, this year, made…
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State Wrestling Champions from Bucks County Visit Pennsylvania Capitol
Two high school state wrestling champions from Bucks County were recently invited to Harrisburg by State Senator Steve Santarsiero, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “Both of these young men have demonstrated impressive talent as wrestlers and strong leadership skills, qualities that will serve them well as they continue on in their athletic and…
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