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Bristol Tobacco Smuggler Guilty of Smuggling $40 million Into New York

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 30, 2020

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Ramzi Al Najar, 43, of Staten Island, New York, was convicted of tobacco smuggling after a week-long jury trial presided over by United States District Court Judge Petrese B. Tucker. The defendant operated Capital Trade, Inc., a tobacco wholesaler based in Bristol, Pennsylvania. During the…

Bucks County Sues Vape Manufactures Juul

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 29, 2020

By Alex Lloyd Gross Depending on who you talk to vaping is dangerous or vaping is safe. It cannot be successfully argued by anyone that taking smokeless tobacco into the lungs of children is a good idea or that it absolutely, positivity will never lead to any health problems for users in the future. That…

Bristol Flea Market Update

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 24, 2020

By Alex Lloyd Gross It is coming soon. That is the only news regarding the opening of the Bristol Flea Market that for certain.. Coordinator Anthony Soprano released a statement this past week stating that the building alarm system was from 2002. It does not have to be replaced but it does need to be…

Male Shot On Expressway In Bristol: Witnesses Wanted

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 19, 2020

By Alex Lloyd Gross Multiple state, county and local law enforcement descended on I-95 and I-295 during the early morning hours today, January 19, 2020 when a motorist saw a body laying in the middle of the road on Route 295 near Ford Road in Bristol Twp. When police are fire crews arrived, the did…

Four Bucks Lawmakers Applaud $100K Grant For Bucks Workforce Board

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 16, 2020

HARRISBURG, Jan. 16 – State lawmakers from Bucks County applauded a $118,200 grant awarded to the Bucks County Workforce Development Board Thursday to help prepare students for in-demand careers. “Congratulations to the Bucks County Workforce Development Board for bringing home this investment,” said House Commerce Committee Minority Chairman Rep. John Galloway. “Thanks to the board…

State Rep John Galloway Introduces Two Bills That Help Mental Illness In Schools

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 8, 2020

HARRISBURG, Jan. 6 – State Rep. John Galloway introduced two bills in the House this week that would expand access to mental health resources for children in order to address the growing numbers of children and teenagers suffering from mental health disorders. Approximately one in six children between the ages of 6 and 17 in…

Rep Wendy Ullman Gets $53,000 in State Grant Money For Bucks County

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 7, 2020

DOYLESTOWN, Jan. 6 – State Rep. Wendy Ullman, D-Bucks, today announced that Bucks County schools were awarded $53,000 in state grants to help improve students’ employment skills. Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22 and Palisades School District were each awarded $25,000 Teacher in the Workplace Grants, which will enable teachers to visit local employers and identify…

Bensalem Police Search For Missing Minnie Mouse Doll

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

By Alex Lloyd Gross UPDATE MISSING MINNIE HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE Bensalem Police are hoping you can find Bryanna Ramirez’s Minnie Mouse doll. She accidentally forgot it when the family went to a Chisk=fil-A on Horizon Boulevard earlier this week. It is not just a toy. This doll has been with Bryanna as…

Republican Party Of PA Remembers Mike Fitzpatrick

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 6, 2020

The Republican Party of Pennsylvania offers its heartfelt condolences to the family of Former Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Kathleen, their six children, his brother Brian, and greater Bucks County Community. “Congressman Fitzpatrick was both a loyal friend, valued law partner, and a trusted political adviser,” stated RPP Chairman…

Levittown Dentist Fined $150,000 For Diverting Opiods For Personal Use

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, January 2, 2020

PHILADELPHIA – First Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced today that Bucks County dentist Dr. Pranathi V. Reddy will pay $150,000 and stop prescribing Schedule II opioids for four years to resolve allegations that she diverted controlled substances for personal use and overdosed on one occasion, and that she failed to comply with…