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Blue Bell Announces Winner of Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament
Blue Bell announced the winner of The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament. In honor of National Ice Cream Month, Blue Bell kicked off a tournament on June 25 to bring back one of its discontinued flavors.
10 most expensive homes sold in Bucks County, June 24-30
A house in New Hope that sold for $4.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bucks County in the past week. In total, 100 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $567,525. The average price per square foot was $294.
76ers finally admit huge mistake as they finalize stunning trade
The Philadelphia 76ers have arguably been the biggest winners of free agency so far with their flurry of signings that instantly catapulted them into the tier of elite contenders in the league. While the job’s not yet done, even at this juncture, any rational mind would hoist the franchise up as a success story this offseason.
Lenape Valley Foundation Golf Outing raises $66,500
Lenape Valley Foundation hosted its 15th annual Golf Outing on June 17, at Doylestown Country Club. The event, co-chaired by LVF board members Robert Marchand and Joseph Nolan, attracted 131 golfers and raised more than $66,500. Proceeds from this year’s event will support the opening of the Bright Path Center, a new behavioral health crisis center in Doylestown that will greatly improve the environment and quality of care for children, adults and families who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The center’s groundbreaking took place in May and it is scheduled to open in 2025.
Flyers prospects know Luchanko as the ‘one-man power play break-in'
VOORHEES, N.J. — The Flyers' amateur scouts weren't the only ones in the organization who saw Jett Luchanko up close. So did prospects Oliver Bonk and Denver Barkey. Their London Knights team faced the Flyers' 2024 first-round pick and the Guelph Storm six times during the OHL regular season. Luchanko, known as a burner, had a coined name on London's scouting report.
Making a ‘forever chemical’ no longer forever: Bucks County officials propose new way to remove PFAS
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A Bucks County drinking water provider wants to take a novel approach to remove PFAS after detecting the toxic chemicals in New Hope’s and Solebury’s water wells, at levels above new state and federal regulations.
If I’m Reading the Declaration of Independence Right…
Tomorrow I will have the distinct honor (honour?) of reading the Declaration of Independence at an American Revolutionary War site hallowed by the blood of 200 patriots. The site is Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia. It sits on the banks of the Delaware River just south of the city and adjacent to a very busy airport; in fact, you fly only a few hundred feet over it when you land at PHL. And while it is overflown, it is overlooked as a site that bills itself as “The Little Fort That Saved America,” it’s the Revolution’s “Alamo,” if you will.
Mercer County prosecutor announces retirement after 27 years in the office
Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri announced his retirement Wednesday from an office he served for over 27 years. Onofri told his staff Wednesday he would retire on Aug. 1. He informed the governor of his decision via a letter on Monday. If you purchase a product or register for an...
BCHRP is accepting applications through Aug. 15
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...
Secret Cave Found That Was Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws, also known as the Doan gang, was discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated. A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws – British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio.
Man shot to death inside Chester, Pennsylvania convenience store identified
Police in Chester, Pa. have identified the man who was shot and killed inside a convenience store earlier this week.The shooting happened inside the Lucky 7 store on the 1100 block of Morton Avenue around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday.Police say officers arrived to find 27-year-old Dontae Dickerson on the floor of the store with a gunshot wound to the back of his head.The shooting reportedly happened after an argument inside the store.No arrests have been made.Chester police ask anyone with information to contact City of Chester Police Department Detective Patrick Flynn (610) 447-8444 or Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division Christopher Karr (484) 745-5534.
The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born...
Levittown Woman in the Midst of Mental Health Crisis Stabs Mother, Jailed
A Levittown woman “experiencing a mental health crisis” and apparently responding to internal stimuli stabbed her mother several times with a knife. She is now charged with aggravated assault and related offenses and was jailed Wednesday after she was cleared by medical staff at Lower Bucks Hospital. According...
I won $5m from a scratch-off lottery ticket after final cancer treatment – but they made me give up $1.3m
A LUCKY lottery player recently beat the odds to land a multi-million-dollar prize pot. They discovered the big win just in time for their birthday and after their final radiation treatment for breast cancer. Donna Osborne, a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, told lottery officials last month that the combination...
Water tower emptied, water issues in Hanover area as crews work to repair water main break
A break in a 12-inch water main in Conewago Township led many Hanover and McSherrystown residents to awake on the Fourth of July with water issues. Hanover Borough Water Department personnel were notified around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th, of a break in a major water line that runs along West Elm Avenue in Conewago township, said Hanover Borough Water Department Distribution Supervisor Dale Ault.
Perry Co. roofing company cited again after owner allegedly let children work on roof
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Perry County business has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor after the owner allegedly let his sons work on the rooftop of a Mechanicsburg apartment in June. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched an investigation into S&L Roofing, Gutters...
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