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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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Tickets, Parking, & Players: Your Guide to the 2026 PGA Championship
For the first time in over 60 years, the 2026 PGA Championship is bringing some of the top golfers in the world to Delaware County, writes Alexandra Simon for CBS News Philadelphia. Around 200,000 people are anticipated to attend the tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square between May 11 and May 17. Practice rounds run from May 11 to 13,…
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Brothers with Springfield Roots Behind America250PADelco Shirts
Three Springfield-raised brothers, Ryan, Pat, and Brett Cassidy, launched an apparel brand honoring their Delco roots, creatively named Phillygoat, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. A few years ago, as the Phillies played the Mets in London, one fan was photographed wearing one of their shirts with the phrase “The British Blew a Thirteen…
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Central Bucks Regional Police Officer Honored for Life-Saving Actions
Central Bucks Regional Police Officer Rhiannon Browne has been awarded the department’s Life Saving Commendation for saving a man’s life in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Police Chief Karl Knott presented Officer Browne with the recognition at the April 23 police commission meeting. On March 28, the department was alerted by Bucks County Radio…
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Medical Office Building in Warrington Changes Hands in $17.25M Deal
Stone Manor Medical Office Building in Warrington has been acquired by Cornerstone Cos., a healthcare real estate development and investment firm based in Indianapolis, for $17.25 million, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Built in 2007 as part of the Stone Manor Corporate Center, the 62,750-square-foot building recorded 93 percent occupancy at the…
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A Look at the Rise and Fall of Bucks County’s Favorite Malls
The era of bustling malls and overflowing food courts is drawing to an end. A trip through history reveals the rise and fall of Bucks County’s beloved shopping destinations, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the 1960s, five malls graced the Philly region, including Bensalem’s Neshaminy, and within just a few years, the mall scene doubled. Langhorne’s Oxford Valley opened as existing malls…
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Hundreds of Apartments May be Coming to Newtown in the Next Few Years
In just a few years, Newtown could see hundreds of new apartments if plans are approved by local council members, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Newtown Athletic Club owner and developer Jim Worthington has two plans for high-end apartments that are currently moving through the municipal land development process. The first, a new town center…
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PA House Ok’s Bills Allowing Digital Driver’s Licenses, Vehicle Registrations
The PA House of Representatives recently passed two bills, with overwhelming bipartisan support, to allow for digital driver’s licenses, ID cards, and vehicle registrations. “Over 90 percent of people have smartphones now, and with programs such as Apple Wallet and Google Pay, more Pennsylvanians want the convenient and secure option of a digital ID and digital registration card on their…
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Central Bucks East Swim Teams Shatter Records Despite Tragedies
Within just a few years, the Central Bucks High School East boys’ swimming program suffered two tragic losses that left the team shaken, writes Krystle Rich for CBS News Philadelphia. In 2023, 17-year-old swim team member Marcus Papanikolaou passed away in a car crash, and less than a year later, the boys’ longtime coach Ed Walsh died of brain cancer. …
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: How Willow Charitable Fund Shows Up for the Community
For a widowed mother of four, a crumbling front walkway wasn’t just an eyesore. It was a safety hazard she had no way to fix on her own. Then she connected with the Willow Charitable Fund, and within 48 hours, help was on the way. That’s how WCF operates. No lengthy applications, no long waits. When a neighbor is in crisis, the…
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PA Turnpike Rolling Out New Text Alert Pilot Program for Unpaid Tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is preparing to roll out a new pilot program that will alert drivers to unpaid tolls through text messages, reports Bryanna Gallagher for 6abc. Through the new program, officials will be able to speed up the collection process, creating a more convenient alternative to sending invoices through the mail. The system is still in the development phase, as officials consider the text message details. Other states with similar text programs have…
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After 60 Years, Buckingham Pub and Restaurant Closes Permanently
After six decades of operation, the Candlewyck Pub and Restaurant, a staple of Buckingham Township, has closed its doors for good, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The restaurant shut down in mid-December to resolve issues that were found during a Bucks County Health Department inspection. After the initial closure, a sign on the door informed visitors “The Wyck” was closed for renovations, and they could…
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E-ZPass Tags May be Replaced by Alternative, Currently in Testing Phase
The time of the rectangular plastic E-ZPass tags may be coming to an end, as the New Jersey Turnpike Authority begins testing new stickers on its work vehicles, writes Larry Higgs for NJ.com. A few weeks ago, the authority began to test the new stickers on its vehicles, and if testing over the next several months is successful, the stickers could be replacing tags by the fourth…
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Sellersville’s Julie K. Brown: Investigative Journalist Who Brought Epstein to Justice
Julie K. Brown, the investigative journalist who took down Jeffrey Epstein, grew up in Bucks County, where she learned to fight for the voiceless, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brown saw her mother face years of hardship raising three children alone in Sellersville, including neighbors throwing dirt “bombs” at their split-level home on…
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Boutique Hotel Just Minutes from New Hope Boasts Delicious Restaurant
Located just a few minutes from New Hope, the Carversville Inn is a cozy boutique hotel with a delicious restaurant located in a 200-year-old building, writes Regan Stephens for Travel + Leisure. Over the years, the 1813 Federal-style building has housed a tavern, an ice cream parlor, a general store, a gas station, and a restaurant. When Milan Lint and Mitch…
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Penn Medicine Doylestown Health CEO to Retire, Talks Merger and Advice
After 13 years at the helm, including last year’s merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Doylestown Health CEO Jim Brexler is retiring April 30, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. By joining Penn Medicine, the independent Doylestown Health gained the financial support and capital backing needed to sustain its level of…
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When it Comes to Frozen Pizza, What Flavor is Pennsylvania’s Favorite?
When it comes to frozen pizzas, every person has their preference, and according to Instacart, some states rely on the meal option more than others, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. Using data from 2025, Instacart found that Wisconsin, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri ordered the most frozen pizzas in the country, while Pennsylvania ordered 11.84 percent less than the…
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New Age-Restricted Community Could Be Coming to Upper Southampton
Upper Southampton officials have received preliminary plans for a new age-restricted community on a 20-acre site along Stump Road, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The sketch plans outline 34 semi-detached twin single homes for a property at 1230 Stump Road. The current single-family home on the site would have to be…
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