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'Cycle of Overspending' By Bensalem School District, Board Member Says
The 2025-2026 Bensalem Township school budget was approved with a nearly $100 tax increase for the average homeowner.

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The 2025-2026 Bensalem Township school budget was approved with a nearly $100 tax increase for the average homeowner.

A massive fire destroyed the 600,000-square-foot Highland Avenue building in Abington Township in mid-February.
Centennial Schools Superintendent Abe Lucabaugh made his first comments following his first month of his tenure. He replaced Dana T. Bedden.
Bristol Township Police said the red-light camera program rolled out on Monday to promote safety and reduce drivers running red lights.
Jenkintown officials said a PECO contractor is working on Tuesday on projects that are closing sections of two borough roads.
The Pennsbury School District will present plans for the new $269.5 million high school at a community meeting.
The Mexican eatery closed its North York Road location, but is still using the kitchen. Borough officials say that violates current zoning.
PennDOT said the bridge construction in Lower Bucks County is expected to last throughout the month.
The former Navy base is the home of the backup system for Philadelphia International Airport, Horsham Township officials said.
Falls Township Police seek a Trenton, N.J., man who got away following a traffic stop early Sunday morning.
The Yardley Borough Police Department has arrested a Levittown man involved in the Main Street crimes on July 31.
Horsham Township will hold its National Night Out event followed by fireworks on Tuesday night.
An unhealthy air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The Bucks County District Attorney's Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting after a road rage incident in Bensalem Saturday.
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The Bristol Borough Police Department has released its blotter of recent criminal incidents.
Warminster Police seek a suspect for a crime involving Pokemon cards from a township retailer.
Abington Township officials are holding the inaugural event in early October.
The Abington Township campus hosted new student orientation as the start of a new school year nears.
Joseph Rivera served as a Horsham police officer from 2011 to 2020 after serving in the military.