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1969 Ocean City N.J. Cold Case Investigation Considers Ted Bundy, Then Living in Lafayette Hill
A Oxygen network documentary may have chilling implications regarding Lafayette Hill and a 54-year-old double-murder cold case. A Post X News story reported the filmmakers’ theorized violent perpetrator: Ted Bundy. The victims were Susan Davis and Elizabeth Perry, both 19, who spent Memorial Day 1969 in Ocean City, New Jersey. The Shore trip was part…
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For 40 Years, This Harleysville Family Has Had a Blazing Good Time Decorating Its Property
For the 40th Dec. in a row, the Drelick property in Harleysville is outfitted for the holidays. The family’s lawn set-up is unique for its interactive elements that beckon visitors from their cars. Mac Bullock plugged into the details for the Montgomery Daily Voice. Homeowner Joseph Drelick describes its origins. “I was 13,” he recalled.…
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Warminster Body Shop Polishes its Image with a #1 Ranking on Classic Car Restoration List
HotCars.com celebrates the Buick Gran Sport, listing one restored by a Bucks County body shop as its premier example of a muscle car makeover. The years 1960-1970 mark the era of the muscle car, those souped-up, super-cool, roaring, glistening machines that were equally as slick on city streets or drag strips. A 1969 Buick Gran Sport nabbed a #1 spot on the website’s list of revived beauties. Its resurrection work was done by Nick Serwo of Ivyland Collision and Restoration…
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Originally Scraped from a Dogwood in a Cemetery, This Yeast Knocks ‘em Dead at a Bucks County Brewery
Philly Sour, a new beer yeast found in a Philadelphia cemetery and isolated in the brewing sciences lab at the University of the Sciences, is winning accolades from the local beer industry and beyond, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The yeast is being lauded both for the sour flavor it gives the beer and…
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Retro Norristown Sandwich Shop Has Statewide Reputation for One, Single Menu Item
Regional signature dishes are common: Chicago deep-dish pizza; New England chowder; New York bagels. But Pennsylvanians excel at so many foods — cheesesteaks, scrapple, soft pretzels — it’s difficult to peg one as best. The Travel Maven may, however, have unearthed a statewide standout menu item from Eve’s Lunch, a Norristown sandwich shop. Eve’s excels…
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Unique Airbnb in Perkasie Is the Very Definition of a Little Break from Life’s Hectic Pace
If the pandemic-gasoline-inflation trifecta of misery is ratcheting stress up to Level 11, perhaps an opportunity to scale back and take a breather might be in order. Joe Vertuba, of 94.5 PST, has the perfect suggestion: an Airbnb cottage that can accommodate exactly two guests. According to the listing, the structure was originally a veterinarian’s…
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Kansas Boy Enters His Bug Collection in the State Fair. Here’s Why It Triggered a Federal Investigation
A boy who brought his bug collection, which included a spotted lanternfly, to the Kansas State Fair triggered both a state and federal investigation, writes Jonathan Edwards for The Washington Post. The dangerous specimen has been wreaking havoc in the eastern part of the country for years, but so far no infestations have made it…
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This Collegeville Spot Is One of Six Great Philadelphia-Area Riverside Bars and Restaurants
Spring 2023 has been unfolding rather slowly weatherwise; however, Mother Nature can’t remain sluggish for long. And once her warm, sunny days and evenings kick in for good, they will create prime conditions for visiting a bar or a restaurant that offers gorgeous views of a local waterway. Jenn Ladd’s Philadelphia Inquirer list of six…
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Four of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania Are in Montgomery County
Jen O’Mara, writing for The Keystone, set out on a quest for the best suburban hoagies. She purposefully eliminated any of the legendary producers within the Philadelphia borders, seeking lesser-known masters from smaller communities. Her best-of list across the suburban geographies yielded eight notables. Montgomery County is home to four of them, a notoriety that…
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A Distinction No Area Wants: Two Bucks County Routes Make List of Pennsylvania’s Deadliest Roads
A MoneyGeek analysis of traffic data — specifically fatal accidents — has resulted in a statewide list of the deadliest roads in the Commonwealth. Drivers in Bucks County, home to two of them, should be careful in general but especially during commutes involving them. Doug Milnes, a MoneyGeek Chartered Financial Analyst, mined the tragic data…
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Phillies Lore: Unlucky Fan Sent to Norristown Hospital by Richie Ashburn Fouls
As Major League Baseball (MLB) presently lies dormant, its legendary tales tend to resurface, including one with a Montgomery County connection. Hunter Doyle revived the fantastic saga and its focus, fan Alice Roth, in Phillies Nation. Roth is a statistical wonder: She is one of a very small number of MLB game attendees struck by…
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Video Store Cold Case: Two 20-Year-Olds’ 1993 Fatal Attack on the Job Remains Unsolved
As an indicator of just how cold an ongoing Bucks County cold case has gotten, its victims were two 20-year-old workers at a Warminster West Coast Video store — a chain that went defunct back in 2009. Joe Holden, CBS3, reported this tragedy’s decades-long investigation. Bryan Benson and Seann Campbell were closing the West Coast…
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Delaware Records Most Expensive Residential Sale Ever; duPont Estate in Dewey Beach Sells for Millions…to be Razed
The 82-year-old duPont estate in Dewey Beach, Delaware, sold for a record $9.1 million. The trio of purchasers plan to raze the property and rebuild anew, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The transaction represents the most expensive residential sale in Delaware. The property, known as Sandaway, was originally listed for $11.5 million…
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City Ave District Vision: ‘People Believe It’s Just a Road; We’re Going to Try and Change That’
Participants at a recent roundtable on the future of City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd outlined a bold vision for a Montgomery County community once seen as a passageway to other area destinations. Paul Schwedelson, of the Philadelphia Business Journal, captured their fervor for transforming the landscape. Extensive Facelift Planned projects that include residential, commercial, and…
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At 97, Legendary MLB Player Returns to Pottstown High School to Throw First Pitch
A legendary Major League Baseball player headed back to his old stomping grounds in Pottstown at the ripe age of 97 years old. Bobby Shantz has years of athletic accolades to brag about. He’s played 16 seasons with teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees. He was also voted the…
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Barn Owl Goes Missing in Pottstown; Owner Hopes Locals Can Help Find ‘Ollie’
Ollie the barn owl went missing in Pottstown over the weekend and is still at large. His plight was announced in a string of Facebook posts. He and his human, Molly Graf, participated in the annual Pow Wow at Riverfront Park, an annual celebration of Native American culture. Graf was there as a falconer, demonstrating…
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What’s In a Name? For Trans Student at Arcadia University, Everything
The acceptance he felt at Arcadia University helped student Ethan Rodriguez to reclaim his name, according to his self-authored entry in the Glenside educational institution’s blog. Rodriguez chose Ethan as his name when he was 13, and he legally changed it when he was 16. Once he turned 17, however, is choice of identifier started…
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Bala Cynwyd’s BMW Main Line Owner Buys Most Expensive Home in Palm Beach
Bala Cynwyd’s BMW Main Line owner has some new digs. Michael Cantanucci — the owner of the parent company that has dealerships in multiple states, including Pennsylvania — purchased a record-breaking $170 million home in Palm Beach, Florida. The Wall Street Journal reports that Cantanucci bought it from Robert Stiller, founder of Green Mountain…
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