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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Julie Ertz was named the U.S. Soccer women’s Player of the Year on Friday for the second time. Ertz, a versatile midfielder who also won the award in 2017, was on the U.S. teams that won World Cup championships in 2015 and again this summer in France. Ertz, who played a more defensive role in 2015, scored her first World Cup goal this summer during a group-stage victory over Chile. The goal came on a leaping, twisting header which she celebrated by blowing a kiss to the crowd in Paris. “It’s been a whirlwind of a year and one that I’m extremely grateful for,” Ertz said in a statement. “My team lifted me up in so many ways and our experiences on and off the field in 2019 just encapsulate the love I have for the National Team and for wearing this crest and what it represents.” The 27-year-old, who was named Young Player of the Year in 2012, has 95 career appearances with the senior U.S. team and started 22 matches this … [Read more...] about Julie Ertz Named US Soccer Women’s Player Of The Year

DOYLESTOWN, PA – July 4th is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you this Independence Day. This July 4 in Doylestown, there will be the annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July festival at Fonthill Castle. Festivities include a decorated bike parade, watermelon-eating contests, wheelbarrow and sack races, tug-of-war and live music. Food vendors will be selling refreshments.The celebration goes from noon to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 Adults /$3 Member Adults; $1 Youth (6-17). The celebration is free for children 5 and under. Fonthill Castle is located at 525 East Court Street, Doylestown.The fireworks celebration in Doylestown will happen on July 7 at Doylestown's Central Park. The fun starts with a concert by Bigg Romeo at 7 p.m. The fireworks are after. Parking is $5 a car.Nearby, there will be fireworks in New Hope on July 5. Click here for details.Know of other events in the … [Read more...] about Doylestown 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — July 4th is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you this Independence Day. Here's what's in store on or near July 4th in Bucks County: What: Concert Under the StarsWhere: Tinicum Park, River Road, ErwinnaWhen: Saturday, June 29. Gates open at 6 p.m. for picnic suppers. The concert begins at 8 p.m.Details: The event features a concert by the Riverside Symphonia followed by fireworks. Advance tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children. Tickets at the gate are $25 for adults. Click here for more information. What: Southampton DaysWhere: 1351 2nd Street Pike, SouthamptonWhen: July 1-6 Details: The annual fair features vendors, amusements, entertainment, and fireworks on July 4. Click here for more information. What: Old-Fashioned Fourth of July festival Where: Fonthill Castle, 525 East Court Street, DoylestownWhen: Thursday, July 4 from noon to 4 p.m. … [Read more...] about Bucks County July 4 Fireworks: 2019 Guide

The Federal Trade Commission is considering seeking a preliminary injunction against Facebook to prevent the social network from integrating several of its messaging services, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. The agency has discussed how the Menlo Park company is stitching together the technical infrastructure underlying WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the talks are confidential. The FTC is weighing whether such an integration would make it harder to potentially break up Facebook, they said, especially if the agency determines that the company’s acquisitions of some of those apps reduced competition in social networking. The agency has not decided what to do, the people said. The FTC and Facebook declined to comment. The potential injunction was reported earlier by the Wall Street Journal. Facebook and other big technology companies — Google, Apple and Amazon — have … [Read more...] about FTC said to consider injunction against Facebook

In This Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 photo, Barb Bundy-Jost, an enthusiast and collector of vintage holiday trees, shares insight about the unique antiques at the Manitowoc, Wis., Public Library, featuring items tied to the city's aluminum manufacturing past includes artifacts related to the production of aluminum Christmas trees in the 1960's. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP) less In This Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 photo, Barb Bundy-Jost, an enthusiast and collector of vintage holiday trees, shares insight about the unique antiques at the Manitowoc, Wis., Public Library, featuring items ... more Photo: John Hart, AP Photo: John Hart, AP Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 In This Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 photo, Barb Bundy-Jost, an enthusiast and collector of vintage holiday trees, … [Read more...] about Manitowoc celebrates history of aluminum Christmas trees