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Bensalem Schools Face Severe Budget Crisis and Possible 8.2% Tax Hike

On a recent evening inside Bensalem High School, about two dozen residents gathered for an informal question-and-answer session organized by the district’s public relations...

Prokopiak Announces State Funding for Middletown Township Projects

State Rep. Jim Prokopiak, D-Bucks, has announced the approval of two state grants that will support critical infrastructure and public service improvements in Middletown...

Debbie Wachspress announces key endorsements in campaign for Congress

Former Democratic candidates Rachel Reddick and Steve Bacher support Wachspress

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Fitzpatrick launches task force to address budgetary & manpower challenges of PA volunteer fire companies

For decades, there has been a decline in volunteers across Pennsylvania

Bucks County Nov. 5 Election Results

See who won in yesterday's election

Galloway to introduce bills to increase mental health services in schools

The legislation would address the growing numbers of children and teenagers suffering from mental health disorders

Farry legislation to create support program for emergency responders heads to Senate

House Bill 1459 would establish a Mental Wellness and Stress Management program to protect emergency responders living with post-traumatic stress injuries

Senate Democratic Policy Committee holds hearing on ‘Kayden’s Law’

 SB 868, introduced by Sen. Steve Santarsiero, would provide children in the family court system with greater legal protections by adding to the evidence judges consider in making custody and visitation decisions

Increase to first responder loan program passes House

The bill is on its way to the Senate for consideration

Meet the candidates

The Bensalem Times provides an in-depth look at the candidates running in the municipal election for Bensalem Township council
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Bensalem Schools Face Severe Budget Crisis and Possible 8.2% Tax Hike

On a recent evening inside Bensalem High School, about two dozen residents gathered for an informal question-and-answer session organized by the district’s public relations...

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Deadly Bristol Nursing Home Explosion

On the morning of December 23, 2025, Bristol Health & Rehab Center, a 174-bed nursing home in Bristol Township, Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was...

How James Michener’s $2,000 Dream Became Bucks County’s High Rocks

The towering rock formations that now draw hikers and nature lovers to High Rocks in Bucks County were once private property owned by Pulitzer...