Bensalem Township, PA

Columbus, OH

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Bucks County, PA

Warrington Township, PA

Bensalem Times

Twin brothers Shane and Weston Fox, 9, of Warrington, recently raised $800 to benefit Warminster Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides food to people experiencing food insecurity in Bucks and Montgomery counties. The donation was part of a service project requirement for their junior black belts. Shane and Weston...

Bucks twins’ service project raises funds for local food bank

Croydon, PA

Feasterville-Trevose Times

Wireless Zone and Wireless Zone Gives presented a generous grant of $5,000 to Sunshine Foundation to help answer the dream of a local child. Thomas Goodema, with Down syndrome, of Croydon, will soon have his Magical Dream answered for a family trip to Central Florida to visit Walt Disney World.

Wireless Zone helps make magical dream come true for local child with special needs

The A. Marlyn Moyer, Jr. Scholarship Foundation announced that it will grant several partial scholarships for studies at colleges, universities, technical schools, nursing schools and other accredited post-secondary institutions. To be eligible, applicants must be graduating high school seniors or other persons enrolling full time in post-secondary schools for the...

A. Marlyn Moyer, Jr. Scholarship Foundation application deadline extended to July 6

The Bucks County Home Repair Program has started accepting applications. Pronounced like “bee-chirp,” BCHRP is a resource available to low-moderate income Bucks County homeowners that provides qualifying households with up to $50,000 for home repairs and modifications. Bucks County aims to bring necessary repairs to between 120 and...

BCHRP is accepting applications through Aug. 15

Robert Neary vividly remembers the first time he experienced the music of Neil Diamond. It was the ‘70s, and a young Neary heard his older brother — an avid record collector — playing something that sounded intriguing. It was Diamond’s 1972 album Moods, and Neary was instantly hooked.

‘So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience’ coming to Bucks in August

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Kin, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all-inclusive wellness and support center providing free services through its unique 360-degree care model to cancer patients, their caregivers and local oncology healthcare workers across Bucks County, announced that partnerships are open for the 2nd annual Bucks County Eat, Drink and Be Merry Month, set to run from Aug. 15 through Sept. 15. Kin is currently seeking the most popular restaurants and bars across Bucks County to join this month-long event.

Kin seeking sponsors for Eat, Drink and Be Merry Month

Wisconsin State

Brookfield, WI

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In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Manor, PA

The 10th annual Brews & Bites twilight tasting event at Pennsbury Manor takes place June 29, kicking off the Independence Day holiday weekend. Held al fresco at the idyllic riverfront home of Pennsylvania’s founder William Penn, this sunset fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. features local beer tasting, food trucks and live music by classic rock/Motown band August.

Pennsbury Manor hosting 10th annual Brews & Bites

Oregon State

Saint Augustine, FL

Lisa S. Gerard

Brittany Tavar, 45, disappeared from her home in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 6, 2010. She was part of a large family scattered on the other side of the country. Brittany's friends in the area described her as generous and caring. Not only was she regarded as a kind person, she was known to help others in need.

Florida Woman Befriends Homeless Man in 2010; Both Tragically Vanish

St. Mary Medical Center announced that it is the first hospital in Bucks County to implant the new Watchman FLX Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device. The device features the latest LAAC technology, designed to reduce stroke risk and serve as an alternative to the lifelong use of blood thinners for people with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem (also known as non-valvular AF or NVAF).

St. Mary first in Bucks to implant Watchman FLX Pro Device

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Bristol, PA

The Bucks County Center for Independent Living and the League of Women Voters of Bucks County are partnering for a voter education event on Thursday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Bucks County Community College’s Epstein Campus, 1304 Veterans Highway, Bristol, to offer students and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to experience the voting process and learn about their rights as a voter.

Voter education event for those with disabilities

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Julia Horger is PIAA state champ in girls wrestling

Almost a decade ago, at Apache Wrestling in Trevose, the beginnings of a future wrestling success story were starting to be told. On the sidelines, 7-year-old...

Julia Horger is PIAA state champ in girls wrestling

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