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    Get a First Night Button now, 2023 is nearly here
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    Get a First Night Button now, 2023 is nearly here
    MANDY COLOSIMO era.Mandy.C@gmail.com 
    Dec 23, 2022
    December 31, New Year’s Eve, is just around the corner — have you purchased a button for 2022 First Night, yet? If not, now is the time to get one. Bu...
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    Family, friendly, fun: First Night Bradford 2023
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    Family, friendly, fun: First Night Bradford 2023
    MANDY COLOSIMO era.Mandy.C@gmail.com 
    Nov 26, 2022
    First Night is a community celebration of the New Year. It is a drug and alcohol-free, public festival with both local and regional talent. There are ...
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    Kent to headline First Night festivities
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    Kent to headline First Night festivities
    Marcie 
    Dec 22, 2021
    Michael Kent, magician and comedian, co-sponsored by the Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center, will headline Bradford’s First Night activities...
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    First Night Bradford celebration returns
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    First Night Bradford celebration returns
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    May 10, 2021
    The community will be able to welcome the new year in December at First Night Bradford. The First Night Bradford Committee has announced the all-ages ...
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    Ways to ring in the new year virtually
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    Ways to ring in the new year virtually
    CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
    Dec 31, 2020
    It’s safe to say many are ready to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to a new year. While many traditional celebrations, including First Night Bradford, h...
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    First Night Committee considering different options for 2021
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    First Night Committee considering different options for 2021
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 09, 2020
    After a First Night Bradford finale that left spectators and building owners questioning the safety of downtown fireworks, the First Night Bradford Co...
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    Fireworks during First Night festivities fall into crowd, strike buildings
    Local News, Online Features
    Fireworks during First Night festivities fall into crowd, strike buildings
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 03, 2020
    First Night Bradford typically rings in the new year with a gazebo drop and fireworks at Veterans Square on Main Street. This year’s fireworks got up ...
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    First Night fun draws residents of all ages
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    First Night fun draws residents of all ages
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 02, 2020
    First Night festivities kicked off before noon Tuesday at Bradford Area Public Library, continuing through the afternoon and concluding at midnight on...
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    First Night Bradford plans grand welcome for 2020
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    First Night Bradford plans grand welcome for 2020
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 27, 2019
    Once again, the First Night Bradford committee has pulled together a remarkable number of activities to help locals celebrate the coming of 2020. The ...
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    Activities planned throughout Christmas season
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Activities planned throughout Christmas season
    Nov 30, 2019
    From supporting local business to enjoying the holiday spirit through song and festivals, area residents have a lot of fun to choose from leading up t...
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    First Night to include new block party for 2020 celebration
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    First Night to include new block party for 2020 celebration
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 08, 2019
    Revelers at this year’s First Night Bradford will be able to ring in 2020 at a block party in Veterans Square. The block party, to be held from 10 p.m...
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    First Bowl
    Local News, News, Online Features
    First Bowl
    Era photo by Caleb Huntoon 
    Jan 01, 2019
    Amelia Lama, 7, takes her turn bowling during First Bowl on New Year’s Eve at Byllye Lanes. The bowl is part of First Night Bradford, which offers sev...
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    First Night Bradford kicks off with New Year’s Eve celebrations
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    First Night Bradford kicks off with New Year’s Eve celebrations
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 01, 2019
    Pulsating music, popular children’s movies, a limbo contest and even a Baby Shark dance entertained dozens of kids and adults who visited the First Ni...
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    Many activities planned for First Night Bradford 2019
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    Many activities planned for First Night Bradford 2019
    DANIELLA GRIESBAUM Era Reporter bradford.era.daniella@gmail.com 
    Dec 31, 2018
    No Bradfordians should be bored today, as the First Night Bradford 2019 committee planned numerous events as part of today’s New Year’s Eve celebratio...
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    First Night set for Monday in Bradford
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    First Night set for Monday in Bradford
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 29, 2018
    For the past 12 months, First Night Bradford 2019 committee members have worked steadily to book old and new acts and set up a variety of venues for t...
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    Plans underway to welcome 2019 to Bradford
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    Plans underway to welcome 2019 to Bradford
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 12, 2018
    Christmas is right around the corner — and right behind that will be First Night Bradford 2019 celebrations which are slated for New Year’s Eve, Dec. ...
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    Holiday celebrations set across Bradford area in December
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Holiday celebrations set across Bradford area in December
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 23, 2018
    Citizens of Bradford will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate Christmas in the community, when several holiday events take place in December. Ev...
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    First Night Bradford $1,000 and above
    Local News, News
    First Night Bradford $1,000 and above
    Era photo by Ruth Bogdan 
    Nov 17, 2018
    Northwest Bank is one of the donors in the $1,000 and above category for this year’s First Night Bradford celebration. From left are Shane Oschman, vi...
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    First Night Bradford committee seeks community support
    Local News, News
    First Night Bradford committee seeks community support
    Nov 12, 2018
    The First Night Bradford committee is seeking support from people and groups in the community in planning the First Night Bradford 2019 celebration. T...
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    First Night holding Star Search auditions via social media
    Local News, News, Online Features
    First Night holding Star Search auditions via social media
    DANIELLA GRIESBAUM Era Reporter bradford.era.daniella@gmail.com 
    Oct 03, 2018
    First Night of Bradford is hosting a talent competition for residents of the area the entire month of October and half of November solely over social ...
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    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    June 14, 2025
    Veterans Square was packed Saturday afternoon as residents came together to express their discontent with the current administration during the local ...
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    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Reform advocates are making another push to limit the use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons and jails, a long-running...
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    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Local Sports
    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Jo Wankel 
    June 14, 2025
    BROCKWAY - The 10th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Football game is slated for the end of the month, and several area players were recognized for t...
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