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U.S. 1, Street Road & Turnpike Lane Closures at Night Next Week for Construction in Bensalem Township

Written by Jeff Bohen, July 26, 2019

Digital Staff PennDOT announced Thursday lane closures for the Bensalem Township area to take place next week at night. The lane closures will be in place at night next week on U.S. 1, Street Road (Route 132), and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) for excavation, bridge construction and other activities on a project to reconstruct,…

Just In: Borough Cops Confirm Identity of Alleged Grundy Key Thief, Issue Warrant

Written by Jeff Bohen, July 25, 2019

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen The Bristol Borough Police Department, with acknowledged help from public tips, confirmed the identity of woman alleged to have stolen car keys out of the purse of a patron at the Grundy Library on June 29 and then stealing items from the vehicle valued at $ 1,195.00. Police identified the woman…

Bensalem Police: Do You Recognize Her?

Written by Jeff Bohen,

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen Bensalem Police are investigating a fraud that occurred at a local bank. According to The Bensalem Police Department individual pictured below withdrew $5,250 from a victim’s TD bank account. Police describe the actor as a Caucasian or Hispanic female with blonde hair. Authorities ask the public to look at the photos…

Penn DOT asks Public to Weigh in on 2019 Safety Survey

Written by Jeff Bohen,

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen Penn DOT wants to hear from you! To help reduce crashes and fatalities on Pennsylvania roadways, the transportation agency is asking drivers to participate in the department’s 2019 Highway Safety Survey. The five-minute survey asks about seatbelt use, driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, speeding and distracted behaviors….

Just In: Outage Update from PECO

Written by Jeff Bohen, July 23, 2019

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen As a result of last nights powerful storm PECO just provided this news organization with an update on specific municipalities in Lower Bucks area. According to a PECO spokesperson here is the following data. Due to the storm last evening, following are the number of customers currently impacted in Lower…

Powerful Storm Slams Lower Bucks, Power Lines & Trees Downed, First Responders Answer the Call

Written by Jeff Bohen,

Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen An intense thunderstorm slammed the Lower Bucks area earlier causing power outages, downed trees, damaged cars and an array of challenges for motorists driving home Monday evening as emergency units responded to a multitude of “help”calls.” In something rarely observed, The National Weather Service on Monday posted four separate alerts…

Bensalem Police: Scam Calls are Spiking

Written by Jeff Bohen, July 19, 2019

Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen Bensalem Township Police are warning residents about a recent spike in scam related phone calls Thursday morning. According to a release callers are targeting residents by saying they are from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or US Immigration Agents (ICE), also having the additional ability to “Spoof” the phone number…

Pat Benatar Tribute Concert Postponed Tonight in Bensalem

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, July 17, 2019

By Alex Lloyd Gross Due to the heat advisory and heat index , not to mention pending storms that are possible, the Pat Benatar Tribute concert scheduled for tonight, July 17 2019 in Bensalem has been postponed until September 4 2019. All passes and tickets will be honored at that time.

Its 7-Eleven Day; Free Slurpee’s for Everyone!

Written by Jeff Bohen, July 11, 2019

Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen The popular convenience store is celebrating 7 -Eleven Day by giving the public a free Slurpee and an opportunity for a second one by downloading the store app. Beginning at 11 a.m., of course, participating stores will give out an estimated 9 million free small Slurpee drinks til 7…

DiGirolamo to Introduce Bill to Help Fund New Voting Machines, Extend Absentee Ballot Submissions

Written by Jeff Bohen, July 10, 2019

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen State Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks) has announced plans to introduce a bill that would help counties pay for new voting machines and extend absentee voting. Announced Monday, the legislation would float up to $90 million in state bonds to reimburse counties for the cost of replacing old voting machines. DiGirolamo…