Top stories published by Bristol Times in July of 2014

House specialty

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MATT SCHICKLING / WIRE PHOTOS Husband and wife Jose and Jennifer Vargas own and operate Leila’s Bistro, a BYOB in Jenkintown. The restaurant is named after their daughter, Leila.

HVAA sends soccer team to nationals

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Photo COURTESY OF HVAA The Huntingdon Valley Athletic Association’s U14 Freedom travel girls soccer team will compete in the National Championships, taking place July 9 to 13. They are the first team in HVAA’s history to qualify for nationals.

Jul 21, 2014

The unstoppable Steve Cickay

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JACK FIRNENO / WIRE PHOTO 10th state Senate district candidate Steve Cickay spoke at a fundraiser in Doylestown last Thursday. Despite pressure to bow out of the race, he’s committed to challenging inumbent Chuck McIlhinney in November.

Hatboro’s annual car show rides on

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF STEPHEN BARTHh The 22nd annual Moonlight Memories car show will take place in Hatboro on July 26. York Road will be loaded with about 500 vintage and muscle cars and trucks.

Dog days

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MATT SCHICKLING / WIRE PHOTO Huntingdon Valley veterinarian Dr. Donald Shields, 77, practices at the World of Animals At Bethayres. He sold his practice in 2010, but stayed on board to work three days a week.

Jul 2, 2014

The old ball game

Vintage baseball teams play at Pennypacker Mills

By Matt Schickling
Wire Staff Writer

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Jul 16, 2014

Forever in frames opens to regional artists

By Matt Schickling
Wire Staff Writer

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Jul 15, 2014

Upd8: Strouse continues to criticize Fitzpatrick

By Tom Waring
Wire Staff Writer

Kevin Strouse, the Democratic candidate in the 8th Congressional District, criticized Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick for being part of what he sees as the…

UpD8: Veteran’s Affairs a hot topic in the 8th Congressional District

U.S. Rep Mike Fitzpatrick and his Democratic opponent, Kevin Strouse, last week spoke out about alleged fraud and mismanagement at Philadelphia’s Veterans Affairs regional office.

Brogues by way of Bristol

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JACK FIRNENO / WIRE PHOTOS The River Drivers play a session in the main room of the Kelch House in Bristol Borough on Tuesday night. The group comprises five local residents but as the session goes on, more musicians join. “It’s very communal. That’s part of how Irish music works. You bring people in, and all levels are welcome,” explained Meagan Ratini.

UPd8: Strouse: ‘I will never become a registered lobbyist’

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LEAYANA BRINKLEY / WIRE PHOTO Kevin Strouse speaks during a news conference held last week at Bristol Borough Waterfront Park. Strouse, the Democratic candidate in the 8th Congressional District, called on Republican Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick to pledge never to become a lobbyist.

Jul 16, 2014

Breakfast to go

The Corner Café fights to stay open

By Matt Schickling
Wire Staff Writer

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Jul 30, 2014

Montgomery County Event Calendar 7/30–8/6

Wednesday, July 30

Hot s’mores Night: This event will take place at the Briar Bush Nature Center, 1212 Edge Hill Road in Abington, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Kids can discover disappearing heads, bats, moths and other scary night-time…

UpD8: Veteran’s Affairs a hot topic in the 8th Congressional District

U.S. Rep Mike Fitzpatrick and his Democratic opponent, Kevin Strouse, last week spoke out about alleged fraud and mismanagement at Philadelphia’s Veterans Affairs regional office.

Jul 30, 2014

Upd8: Strouse supports law to regulate big banks and payday lenders

Kevin Strouse, the Democratic candidate in the 8th Congressional District, last week marked the fourth anniversary of enactment of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act by criticizing Republican Rep…