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Paralysis Could Not Stop Her: How This 84-year-old Made Good on Her Musical Promise

A piano player is giving back joy to the place that gave her back health. “I came here as a patient, and now I can give something back,” said 84-year-old Bonnie Fay, who first came to Bryn Mawr Village nursing home in Pennsylvania. Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare disorder in...

Bryn Mawr, PA · 17h

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St. Luke’s of Glenside to host ‘Oldies Night’ on Nov. 14

St. Luke the Evangelist Church of Glenside will host an “Oldies Night” on Saturday, November 14 from 6:30pm – 10:00pm at Father Fitzpatrick Hall. Tickets are $40 and include dinner, beer, wine, and soda. A table of 10 is $350. Tickets are available here or by calling the St. Luke rectory at 215-572-0128.

Glenside, PA · 1d

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At Bryn Mawr College, an Institute of Failure Teaches Students It’s OK to Fall Short

Bryn Mawr College wants its students to get comfortable with falling short. Its Institute of Failure continues that effort Wednesday, Nov. 4, with the third installment of its Failure Monologues series, according to Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The event runs from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Dorothy...

Bryn Mawr, PA · 1d

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Upper Dublin Volleyball Makes History

Upper Dublin – in a rebuilding year – rode its sixth seed to the program’s first ever District 1 5A championship, exceeding even their own expectations. (Photos provided by UD volleyball) Alisa Zeng’s expectations for her final high school volleyball season were decidedly modest. “I thought...

Fort Washington, PA · 2d

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Prepping for Preps ’26-27: Germantown Academy (Girls)

–– — (Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2026-27 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Fort Washington, PA · 14h

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Vote for the top high school football playoff performer in Bucks County

We want to know who you think is the top 2026 playoff performer in Bucks County high school football. Voting, which ends Monday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m., is permitted more than once.

Bucks County, PA · 1d

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Doylestown lecture explores true story behind Pennsylvania's legendary pirate Rachel Wall

The Doylestown Historical Society will explore the life and legend of an 18th-century Pennsylvania woman whose story became part of American folklore during a special USA 250 lecture on Nov. 15. Historian Nicole Frederick will present “Rachel Wall: Fallacy, Folklore and the Art of Catching a Thief” at 2 p.m....

Doylestown, PA · 1d

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Opioid deaths decline as settlement funds fuel recovery efforts – Bucks Round-Up – November 11, 2026

Opioid deaths decline as settlement funds fuel recovery efforts. Bucks County has seen a substantial decline in opioid-related deaths since the height of the epidemic, with fatalities falling from a record 257 in 2020 to 139 in 2024, according to county figures. The opioid crisis began gaining momentum across the country around 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but it took several years before the growing number of overdose deaths drew widespread attention from elected officials, law enforcement, families, and community organizations. Bucks County was among the communities hit hard by the epidemic, with the highest numbers of opioid-related overdose deaths occurring between 2016 and 2021. The decline in fatalities in recent years reflects an ongoing effort to expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Diane Rosati, executive director of the Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission Inc., said the county has put several strategies in place to address the crisis and save lives. “It has been a significant effort in offering programs and services,” she said. “The County developed plans for prevention, treatment, and recovery support programs using opioid settlement funds.” She also pointed to the hiring of an Opioid Settlement Fund project manager to oversee the county’s substantial investment in addressing the epidemic. “It is a very significant multimillion-dollar project over many years and it’s getting the attention it needs,” Rosati said, adding that the county is also working to reduce access to opioids through drug take-back programs and public education. Those efforts include helping residents recognize the warning signs of addiction and providing opportunities to safely dispose of unused prescription medications. Funding from national opioid settlements is expected to play a major role in sustaining those initiatives. Bucks County has received $27,076,428.19 in settlement payments to date. The county is projected to receive approximately $70 million over an eighteen-year period extending through 2038. The funding includes the county’s initial $45 million share of the landmark 2022 agreement with major pharmaceutical companies, along with subsequent settlement expansions.

Bucks County, PA · 15h

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Cross Country – Hearn makes history at PIAA State Championship as boys record highest finish ever on an ‘amazing’ day for the program

In a season filled with so many highlights and so many accomplishments for both the Emmaus boys and girls cross country teams, perhaps no one described it better than their head coach. “So amazing,” said Kami Reinhard, Emmaus’ sixth year coach. Indeed, it was. And that incredible season...

Emmaus, PA · 1d

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Boyertown falls to the Villa Maria in District 1 field hockey championship game

On Saturday, the Boyertown Bears made it to the District 1 field hockey championship, only to get shut out by Villa Maria at Methacton High School. Before the game, Boyertown looked promising. They had an undefeated streak that lasted a little over 2 months and were the #1 seed for the championship.

Boyertown, PA · 2d

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$20 in Ambler: A Slice of Quiche, a Theater Marquee, and Knight Park

At a pie shop, the hardest part of a $20 budget is the pie. For this installment of “$20 in Montco,” we’re heading to Ambler. The plan pairs lunch at Pie and Plate Cafe with a walk down Butler Avenue and a stop at Knight Park. Based on the café’s posted menu, lunch comes to $15.75 with tax and tip.

Ambler, PA · 1d

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This Veterans Day, Horsham’s Wings of Freedom Museum Honors a Century of Local Flight

A century ago, Harold F. Pitcairn bought 190 acres in Horsham Township and built an airfield. This Veterans Day, the pilots who followed him are keeping that story alive at the Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, writes The Reporter. Pitcairn Field Turns 100. Pitcairn built his Mailwing...

Horsham, PA · 10h

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Blooming Peace Art Studio in Glenside to host Holiday Markets & Open Studio Tours on Nov. 13 and Dec. 13

Blooming Peace Art Studio in Glenside will host two Holiday Markets & Open Studio Tours this holiday season. The first will take place on Friday, November 13 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. The second is scheduled for Sunday, December 13 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. More details below:. The new...

Glenside, PA · 1d

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Revive Medical Weight Loss & Wellness of Jenkintown: The Holidays Are Coming. Your Health Doesn’t Have to Wait.

You don’t have to put your health on hold until January. As October comes to a close and holiday plans begin filling the calendar, it can be tempting to postpone weight-loss goals. But beginning now gives you an opportunity to enter the season with a plan and support already in place.

Jenkintown, PA · 16h

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Attention McKinley & Rydal parents: Beautiful Smiles Early Learning of Jenkintown to host Open Play & Tour Day Nov. 14

Beautiful Smiles Early Learning, located at 805 Huntingdon Pike in Jenkintown, is hosting an Open Play & Tour Day on Saturday, November 14, from 10:00am – 12:00pm. For more on Beautiful Smiles Early Learning, you can visit their website and Facebook page. For all the latest news, follow us...

Jenkintown, PA · 1d

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The Jenkintown Police Department’s restructured finances are moving in a positive direction, borough officials say

As of February 2024, the future of the Jenkintown Police Department was uncertain due to financial concerns. As 2026 draws to a close, borough officials say those concerns have been significantly mitigated. According to borough manager George Locke, the proposed 2027 police operational budget is approximately $200,000 less than the...

Jenkintown, PA · 1d

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Hatboro officials to review Data Center Ordinance Draft on Nov. 10, rumors of a proposed data center untrue, borough manager says

Hatboro Borough’s Planning Commission agenda for Tuesday, November 10, includes a review of a Data Center Ordinance Draft. According to borough manager Diane Hegele, a rumor has been circulating which claims that a new data center is being proposed near Crooked Billet School in the northeast quadrant of Hatboro.

Hatboro, PA · 1d

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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

Montgomery County Community College is accepting applications for two positions supporting the College’s technology infrastructure, educational programs, and campus community. The openings include a Data Systems Manager based in Blue Bell and a Part-Time Instructional Designer–Technologist serving the College’s Blue Bell and Pottstown campuses. Both roles offer...

Blue Bell, PA · 1d

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Dallas girls volleyball comeback falls short vs. Gwynedd Mercy

DALLAS TWP. — The empty volleyball banner in the Dallas gymnasium will eventually have 2026 on it to represent the District 2 championsh

Dallas, PA · 1d

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LMHS Football Welcomes Newest Hall of Fame Class

The Lower Merion High School football program recently celebrated its rich history and tradition of excellence as it welcomed seven new honorees into its Hall of Fame!. The newest inductees were recognized during a special halftime ceremony on Saturday, October 31, 2026, when the Bulldogs hosted Upper Darby. The celebration continued that evening with a Hall of Fame event at McCall Golf Club, bringing together members of the Lower Merion football community to honor the individuals and teams whose accomplishments have helped shape the program's storied legacy.

Lower Merion Township, PA · 12h