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Pennridge High Student from Perkasie to Compete in Miss America 2026 Pageant
Perkasie native Lynzi Allen, a rising senior at Pennridge High School, will be competing in Miss America’s Teen 2026 pageant in September, writes Mina Llona…
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Broadway Actor Makes Bucks County Playhouse Debut in Musical Production
Clyde Voce, an actor known for his roles on and off Broadway, is making his Bucks County Playhouse debut in the musical production of “She…
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Before It Was Replaced by a Mall, This Amusement Park Delighted Locals for Nearly Eight Decades
The space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement Park, which delighted residents for nearly eight decades,…
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Crozer’s Closed, SEPTA’s in Trouble and State Budget Talks Are Under Way
If you’re in southeast Pennsylvania, right now is a good time to remind elected officials that a major health system just closed and a transit…
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QVC Shifts to ‘Social Shopping’ Amid National Tariffs and Social Media Popularity
QVC is adapting to a new shopping landscape, writes Jordyn Holman for The Philadelphia Tribune. QVC, currently headquartered in West Chester, began broadcasting as an…
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Willow Grove Amusement Park’s 80 Years of Merriment Eventually Gave Way to Merchandise
Long-term Bucks County residents may well remember when the space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement…
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Kimmel Center To Rename Verizon Hall After Philadelphia Native and Renowned Singer, Marian Anderson
Verizon Hall inside the Kimmel Center will soon be renamed to honor Philadelphia native, singer, and civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson, writes Kiara Santos for…
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Phila. Region Exits Top-25 List of Smoggiest Metros, But the News Is No Sigh of Relief
The Philadelphia region has finally dropped off the list of the 25 worst metro areas for ozone smog. But the American Lung Association’s State of…
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Cheyney University Creates Workforce Development Program to Elevate Diversity in Cybersecurity
Cheyney University has launched a Workforce Enhancement Network in Cybersecurity program to provide students with mentorship and on-the-job training in one of the fastest-growing professions,…
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Terrell Stokes Named New Men’s Basketball Coach at Cheyney
Cheyney University has hired Public League basketball standout Terrell Stokes as its new men’s basketball coach, writes Donald Hunt for The Philadelphia Tribune. Stokes previously…
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Black-Owned Bridal Boutique in Media Creates Memories for Brides-to-Be
When Deborah Collins opened her bridal boutique in Media back in 2014, there weren’t any Black-owned bridal boutiques in the area, writes Chanel Hill for…
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Before Willow Grove Mall, Willow Grove Amusement Park Delighted Locals
The space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement Park which had delighted residents for nearly eight…
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Two Local Businessmen Throw a Lifeline to Historic Nile Swim Club in Yeadon
Mike Pearson and Sam Patterson, two local businessmen who grew up in near the historic Nile Swim Club, are helping to save the Yeadon landmark…
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Historic Nile Swim Club in Yeadon on Path to Recovery
After nearly being forced to close over an unpaid property bill, the Nile Swim Club in Yeadon is on its way to a full recovery,…
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Pennsylvania to Receive $10 Million from Michael Bloomberg’s Charity to Fight Opioid Epidemic
Pennsylvania will receive at least $10 million from the charity of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to fight its opioid epidemic, writes Dino…
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Delaware County Native Takes on Role in Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play
Delaware County native Kimberly Fairbanks has taken on the role of Cynthia in Sweat, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, writes Rita Charleston for The Philadelphia Tribune.…
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African-American Leaders Say Cheyney, Lincoln Need to Become Powerhouses of Technology to Succeed
The importance of Cheyney and Lincoln universities was highlighted recently at the United Negro College Fund’s inaugural Philadelphia Leaders Luncheon, writes John Mitchell for The…





















