Levittown
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How Levittown’s Home Construction Method Transformed Homeownership After World War II
A simple slab of concrete helped reshape the American Dream, and its origins trace back to Bucks County, writes staff for PhillyBurbs. After World War II, millions of veterans came home to a country without enough housing. Levittown planner and builder Bill Levitt had a solution, and it started from the ground up. Rather than…
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Levittown’s David Blay Aiming For NFL, Hopes For Eagles ‘Dream Scenario’
After a five-year collegiate career spanning three schools and two competitive levels, Levittown’s David Blay now hopes to continue in the NFL, writes Devin Jackson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Harry S. Truman High School graduate took a winding path through college football. After starting at Division II West Chester, he then moved on to…
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Eagles Cheerleader from Levittown Also Inspires as Teacher, Coach and Grad Student
James LeGette, who lives in Levittown, is managing to balance his career as a special education teacher and his graduate studies while enjoying being one of only three male Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders, reports Jenna Miller for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Performing as part of the Birds’ cheer team had always been his lifelong dream. This year…
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This Bucks County Town Is Greater Philadelphia’s Hottest Housing Market
In the second quarter of 2025, homes sold faster in Levittown than anywhere in Greater Philadelphia, making the blue-collar town the hottest housing market in the region, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In Bucks County, during the three months ending June 30, properties sold faster in more affordable suburbs than in affluent…
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Levittown’s First Black Family Recognized with Historic Highway Marker
Last week, the Pennsylvania State Historical and Museum Commission approved a special highway marker in honor of Levittown’s first Black family, the Myers, who faced intense discrimination, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. In 1954, Bill and Daisy Myers moved to Bristol Township’s Bloomsdale-Fleetwing neighborhood. They were active members in the…
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Part-Owner of Levittown’s WBCB Signs Contract Extension as Eagles Announcer
At 82, Merrill Reese, a part-owner of WBCB-AM in Levittown, has signed a multi-year contract extension as the Philadelphia Eagles radio play-by-play announcer and has no intention of retiring any time soon, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “I love to golf, but if it were a choice between broadcasting an Eagles game…
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Destroyed Levittown Lanes Bowling Alley Set to Become Apartment Building
Levittown Lanes, a family-run bowling alley destroyed three years ago in a three-alarm fire, is now set to become an apartment complex, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Falls Township supervisors gave the green light for a three-story, 24-unit apartment complex to be constructed at 8815 New Falls Road. The one- and…
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1950s Ice Cream Shop in Levittown Still Serves Cool Treats to Beat the Heat
Those in the Levittown area looking to cool down this summer can check out Gibby’s Ice Cream Store for a sweet treat, reports Jenn Frederick for Fox 29. Rich Reynolds and Karen Purcell Reynolds own the store, which first opened in the 1950s. The couple also runs a family law practice in Chester County. Karen’s…
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Redevelopment of Former Levittown School Could Bring 89 Residential Units
The ten-acre former site of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Levittown could soon be developed into 89 age-qualified residential units, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bristol Township’s planning commission has already recommended approval of the developer’s plan for a combination of senior apartments and senior flats. Three months on, the project…
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Levittown Photographer Captures Magical Connection Between Two Strangers
Amanda Johnson, a photographer from Levittown, takes photos of strangers meeting for the first time, and her latest pictures have gone viral, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS News. Johnson enjoys playing matchmaker, offering what she calls “stranger sessions.” “I get two strangers together and we have fun, take a photo shoot, and apparently the internet…
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United Way Of Bucks County Receives $2.9M Grant
The United Way of Bucks County can expand its facilities with a new site in Levittown, reports Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. A $2.9 million Community Project Funding Grant comes their way. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick secured the grant introduced into the FY2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The initiative provides Congress with an opportunity to target federal…
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CBS to Feature Story on Postcard That Took Over Six Decades to Arrive in Levittown
CBS News will feature a Bucks County Courier Times story on a postcard that took 64 years to arrive from Miami Beach to Levittown, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. “They loved the story and wanted to do it, so (it’s) good news,” said Dave Marable, who got the postcard from his…
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Merrill Reese, Voice of the Philadelphia Eagles, Receives Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction
Merrill Reese, the legendary voice of the Philadelphia Eagles and part-owner of Levittown’s WBCB-AM, is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Reese, 81, has been awarded the 2024 Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award for his exceptional contributions to professional football broadcasting. He…
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Wawa to Introduce Milkshakes at Newly Renovated North Oxford Valley Road Store
Wawa is currently revamping its bustling Levittown location at 132 North Oxford Valley Road, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Manager Tony Amato revealed that the site is undergoing a comprehensive makeover. “The entire inside was gutted,” Amato explained, promising a fresh, bright design that will impress patrons. The exterior…
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Levittown Wrestler Tackles Autism Stigma While Training NFL Stars Like Jason Kelce
Levittown native Luke DiSangro has made a name for himself in the world of professional wrestling, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Diagnosed with autism, Tourette’s syndrome, OCD, and ADHD, DiSangro faced relentless bullying in his youth, leading to the unwelcome nickname “Twitch.” However, a pivotal moment came when he encountered CM Punk’s…
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Levittown’s Ricky Moyer Shines on American Idol, Earns Golden Ticket
Levittown musician Ricky Moyer, whose American Idol audition aired this past Sunday, officially got the golden ticket, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC. Moyer describes his audition as surreal. “It was super crazy,” Moyer said. “It feels like you’re in the TV box when you stand in front of the judges.” The 22-year-old…
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With Prices Reaching New Heights, Levittown Is No Longer Starter House Community
With home prices reaching new heights in Levittown, the once-affordable middle-class town is now seeing some first-time buyers priced out, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Last year, a home in Levittown sold for $635,000, which is a big number even for the town’s Gates sections in Middletown, which were always aimed…
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How The Bridge Coffee Shop in Levittown Transforms Every Cup into Community Support
Pouring more than just coffee, The Bridge Coffee and Community in Levittown steams up a blend of warmth and goodwill, proving that every cup of joe can be a vessel for change, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Launched by the Restoration Church, the coffee shop extends the congregation’s dedication to…
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