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Good morning Langhorne! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the next Route 1 phase could mean for Langhorne drivers
  • How much can Langhorne residents really save on winter heating now?
  • How you can help fire-displaced kids through Langhorne police today

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve 2026 Dinner & Comedy Show & More! @ Georgine's Restaurant, Bristol, Pa and 2 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kevin K.!

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 30 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, temps: high: 42, low: 24.
  • Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 48 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. $116 Million Second Phase Of Route 1 Reconstruction Finished (levittownnow.com) — Drivers in Langhorne and Langhorne Manor should know that a $116 million phase of Route 1 reconstruction between the Neshaminy and Penndel interchanges is now complete, adding lanes, new bridges, and safety upgrades. A final phase, still under environmental review, will rebuild a 2.7-mile stretch through both boroughs and has already sparked local opposition.
   

2. How To Save Energy When The Temperatures Drop (levittownnow.com) — With a PennDOT plow already clearing West Richardson Avenue in Langhorne Borough, residents are facing several days of below-freezing temperatures and a countywide Code Blue for unhoused neighbors. Local utility PECO is sharing practical tips to cut heating and electric costs, from thermostat settings and smart thermostats to sealing drafts, adjusting appliance temperatures, and using sunlight to help warm homes.
   

3. 3 Children Lost Just-Picked New Toys In Lower Bucks Co. House Fire: PD (patch.com) — A local family with three children who lost everything in a Penndel house fire is receiving community support, with donations being collected through the Middletown Community Foundation. Residents can send items from a wish list or other essentials directly to the Middletown Township Police station on Municipal Way in Langhorne, helping replace the kids’ lost “brand new treasures.”
   

4. Hundreds Attend as Snowstorm and Low River Levels Reshape Washington Crossing Events (mercerme.com) — A Langhorne Borough retired police chief once again portrayed George Washington during Sunday’s snow-disrupted reenactments at Washington Crossing, where low Delaware River levels forced cancellation of the actual boat crossing. Despite 5–7 inches of snow and drought conditions, hundreds still turned out for encampments, demonstrations, and living-history programs on both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey sides, with organizers improvising throughout the day.
   

5. On Tutor Perini Project, Floor Slab Deflection Problem Apparently Had No Clear Owner (enr.com) — A Langhorne-based concrete subcontractor is deeply entangled in a major legal battle over floor slab deflection problems at the W/Element hotel tower in Center City Philadelphia. Courts have found both the prime contractor and the Langhorne firm at fault, and nearly 30 related lawsuits and liens are now consolidated as parties fight over who is responsible for costly delays and alleged design or construction errors.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Langhorne

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Other local events
    Wednesday December 17
  • Crafternoon
    Large Meeting Room (Pearl Buck) , Doylestown
    2:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Doylestown Library Book Club
    Large Meeting Room (Pearl Buck) , Doylestown
    6:00 pm
    • Monday December 22
  • Craft Night
    Large Meeting Room (Pearl Buck) , Doylestown
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Christmas Eve Santa Jump @Altitude!
    Altitude Trampoline Park - Feasterville , Trevose
    11:00 am

🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Remember to remove snow & ice from your sidewalks before it freezes over.
    Don't forget about cleaning snow from the hood & roof of your vehicle! (Nextdoor )
  • BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Produce Clerk Part Time in Langhorne. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Langhorne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Langhorne here.

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