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07/08/2020

Fitzpatrick Campaign Fundraising Outpaces Democratic Challenger By Wide Margin » WBCB News

Campaign fundraising numbers show Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick out-raised his Democratic opponent by nearly 50 percent in the most recent quarter.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/fitzpatrick-campaign-fundraising-outpaces-democratic-challenger-by-wide-margin/

Campaign fundraising numbers show Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick out-raised his Democratic opponent by nearly 50 percent in the most recent quarter. The Fitzpatrick campaign announced Wednesday it raised $455,000 from early April through the end of June. His campaign has raised a total of $2.8 millio...

07/08/2020

Bucks Workforce Development Board, Economic Development Program Merging » WBCB News

The Bucks County Government has a new department merging together the Workforce Development Board and the Economic Development program.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/bucks-workforce-development-board-economic-development-program-merging/

The Bucks County Government has a new department merging together the Workforce Development Board and the Economic Development program. Newly appointed Executive Director Billie Barnes will lead the new Bucks County Office of Workforce and Ecorrnomic Development. Until the merger, Barnes had served....

07/07/2020

Lower Makefield Community Day 2020 Cancelled » WBCB News

Lower Makefield Township Community Day 2020 has been cancelled. It is the latest in a series of local events axed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/lower-makefield-community-day-2020-cancelled/

Lower Makefield Township Community Day 2020 has been cancelled. It is the latest in a series of local events axed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers had planned to host Community Day on August 29 at the park on Edgewood Road. But due to health guidelines, hosting such a large event is not p...

07/06/2020

Speak MY Piece: Post Independence Day » WBCB News

"The holiday of our discontent? Or something else?"- PW

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/speak-my-piece-post-independence-day/

The holiday of our discontent? Or something else? As we leave Independence Day behind, we recall the immortal words of the Founders, the image of historic monuments, American flags, fireworks bursting in air, the zoom of jet planes creasing the skies, and the words of a beleaguered president that we...

07/06/2020

Falls Man, Son Use Fireworks In Revenge Against Neighbor, Police Say » WBCB News

An apparent malicious use of fireworks leading up to Independence day has landed a father and son from Falls Township in police custody.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/falls-man-son-use-fireworks-in-revenge-against-neighbor-police-say/

An apparent malicious use of fireworks leading up to Independence day has landed a father and son from Falls Township in police custody. Fireworks have made nightly appearances throughout the region since Memorial Day. But authorities say Neal Sanderson, 55, and his son Kevin, 27, used them to get r...

07/03/2020

Speak MY Piece: Celebrating Independence Day » WBCB News

"We’re in an unprecedented national crisis on the day we commemorate the colonies’ independence from England and the historic Declaration of Independence, 1776." -PW

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/speak-my-piece-celebrating-independence-day/

America! America! God shed His grace on thee. And so we celebrate Independence Day – July 4. Meanwhile, we’re in an unprecedented national crisis on the day we commemorate the colonies’ independence from England and the historic Declaration of Independence, 1776. I ended my July 3 Speak Your P...

07/03/2020

Local Police Increasing Enforcement Over July 4 Holiday » WBCB News

Local police officers are stepping up their patrols this weekend to catch anyone drinking and driving.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/local-police-increasing-enforcement-over-july-4-holiday/

Police officers are stepping up their patrols this weekend to catch anyone drinking and driving. Extra officers will be conducting roving DUI patrols beginning 10 p.m. Saturday through 3 a.m. Sunday. “Please celebrate safely this July 4th,” said Bucks County District Attorney Matthew D. Weintrau...

07/02/2020

Levittown Salvation Army Fundraising For Children's Coats » WBCB News

The The Salvation Army - Levittown, Pennsylvania is fundraising for coats for local kids. One anonymous donor has offered to match every donation up to $15,000 through July 4.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/levittown-salvation-army-fundraising-for-childrens-coats/

The Salvation Army of Levittown is raising money to purchase coats for children in the local area before winter. Donations can be made online here. One anonymous donor has offered a special act of kindness. They will match every donation up to $15,000 through July 4. Each $20 donated means one coat....

07/02/2020

Bristol Borough Police Search For Rogue Van After Damage To Property » WBCB News

The Bristol Borough Police are looking for a van that went on a wild ride through a local neighborhood Monday.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/bristol-borough-police-search-for-rogue-van-after-damage-to-property/

The Bristol Borough Police are looking for a van that went on a wild ride through a local neighborhood Monday. Police say the vehicle drove straight through a fence on Bridalpath Road at about 11:30 a.m. but just kept going. It fled on Green Lane toward Bristol Township. The van appears to be an old...

07/01/2020

Masks Mandatory In Public In Pennsylvania, Gov Wolf Says » WBCB News

Anyone who leaves home in Pennsylvania must now wear a mask or face covering effective immediately.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/masks-mandatory-in-public-in-pennsylvania-gov-wolf-says/

Anyone who leaves home in Pennsylvania must now wear a mask or face covering. Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine signed the order Wednesday. It takes effect immediately. Whether talking a walk or driving to run errands, masks are mandatory. This expands on the governor’s previous order which re...

07/01/2020

Activities For the Fourth Of July In Lower Bucks » WBCB News

The Fourth of July may look very different this year with no parades and many events cancelled. But in the age of the pandemic, there are different ways to celebrate Independence Day.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/activities-for-the-fourth-of-july-in-lower-bucks/

The Fourth of July may look very different this year with no parades and many events cancelled. But in the age of the pandemic, there are different ways to celebrate Independence Day. The Newtown Brewing Company will have a Cousins Maine Lobster food truck posted outside from noon to 7 p.m. offering...

06/30/2020

Middletown Police Gets $250,000 To Hire 2 New Officers From DOJ Grant » WBCB News

The Middletown Township Police Department will be hiring two additional officers thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Department of Justice. It is one of only 8 in the commonwealth to receive this funding.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/middletown-police-gets-250000-to-hire-2-new-officers-from-doj-grant/

U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr this week announced funding awards to 596 law enforcement agencies nationwide – allowing those departments to reduce crime, make communities safer and strengthen community relations with the hiring of 2,732 full-time law enforcement professionals. Funding through th...

06/30/2020

Yardley Harvest Day Cancelled Due To Coronavirus Fears » WBCB News

The 53rd Yardley Harvest Day, which was scheduled for September 26, has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/yardley-harvest-day-cancelled-due-to-coronavirus-fears/

The 53rd Yardley Harvest Day, which was scheduled for September 26, has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. The event committee announced their decision Monday, citing spikes in COVID cases throughout the country. Additionally, they noted some health experts expecting a second wave of cases....

06/29/2020

Armed Home Invaders Sought By Lower Southampton Police » WBCB News

The Lower Southampton Township Police are investigating an armed home invasion in Feasterville.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/armed-home-invaders-sought-by-lower-southampton-police/

The Lower Southampton Township Police are investigating an armed home invasion in Feasterville. Authorities say two men broke into a home on Arbor Lane some time last Thursday night. When the homeowner returned to his house at about 9:30 p.m., he found the two intruders inside. One of the suspects t...

06/29/2020

Relay For Life of Fairless Hills Goes Virtual For Pandemic » WBCB News

Each year, Relay For Life of Fairless Hills hosts its fundraiser for the American Cancer Society in pursuit of a cure. In the face of the pandemic, they got creative.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/relay-for-life-of-fairless-hills-goes-virtual-for-pandemic/

Each year, Relay For Life of Fairless Hills hosts its fundraiser for the American Cancer Society in pursuit of a cure. Last year volunteers weathered an intense storm, but this year they faced an even greater challenge. In light of the ongoing pandemic, Relay For Life faces a serious uphill battle t...

06/28/2020

Fitzpatrick, Lawmakers Introduce Restaurant Aid Bill » WBCB News

Federal lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to make $120 billion in grants available to independent restaurant owners.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/fitzpatrick-lawmakers-introduce-restaurant-aid-bill/

Federal lawmakers have introduced a bill to make $120 billion in grants available to independent restaurant owners. The RESTAURANTS Act has bipartisan support in both chambers on Congress. Its full name is The Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed to Survive Act...

06/26/2020

SEPTA Keeping Rates Flat, Children Ride Free With Adult » WBCB News

SEPTA has announced a new Fare Restructuring Plan to keep ride rates flat through January 2021. Its new plan also includes several other cost savers for riders.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/septa-keeping-rates-flat-children-ride-free-with-adult/

SEPTA has announced a new Fare Restructuring Plan to keep ride rates flat through January 2021. Its new plan also includes several other cost savers for riders. The transportation authority has put a stop to any fare increases through 2021 to help people struggling financially. Children under the ag...

06/26/2020

Pennsbury School District Surveys Community On Reopening In Fall » WBCB News

The Pennsbury School District has sent out a survey to its community with questions about reopening schools in the fall.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/pennsbury-school-district-surveys-community-on-reopening-in-fall/

The Pennsbury School District has sent out a survey to its community with questions about reopening schools in the fall. It asks about virtual versus in-person learning preferences, the use of buses, tutoring, staggered arrival times, and potential abbreviated school days. The survey also asks paren...

06/25/2020

As Bucks Goes Green, New Cases Increase Slightly » WBCB News

Bucks County is nearly into the green phase of the governor’s reopen plan. But the area is seeing a small uptick in cases.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/as-bucks-goes-green-new-cases-increase-slightly/

Bucks County is nearly into the green phase of the governor’s reopen plan. But the area is seeing a small uptick in cases. Health officials reported 23 new cases Tuesday, then 27 Wednesday, bringing the total 5,311. This rate is nearly double what the county has seen over the past week. From June ...

06/25/2020

Nightly Fireworks Displays Bursting Through Lower Bucks » WBCB News

Fireworks are a staple of the Fourth of July weekend. But this year, they’re appearing nightly weeks before the actual holiday.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/nightly-fireworks-displays-bursting-through-lower-bucks/

Fireworks are a staple of the Fourth of July weekend. But this year, they’re appearing in great numbers weeks before the actual holiday. It seems after months of being in lockdown due to the pandemic, many people are looking for an outlet. Locals are setting off fireworks every night in the greate...

06/24/2020

SEPTA Returning To Full Service Schedules On Regional Rail » WBCB News

SEPTA will be returning to its normal, pre-pandemic schedules, for most lines on the regional rail on Monday, June 29.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/septa-returning-to-full-service-schedules-on-regional-rail/

SEPTA will be returning to its normal, pre-pandemic schedules, for most lines on the regional rail on Monday, June 29. Since late March, the Trenton Line and other rails have run every two hours. SEPTA only recently restored service to the West Trenton Line, which had been suspended entirely. But as...

06/24/2020

Penn Community Bank Amphitheater Concerts Cancelled For 2020 » WBCB News

The 2020 Penn Community Bank Amphitheater Concerts are officially cancelled as the pandemic continues.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/penn-community-bank-amphitheater-concerts-cancelled-for-2020/

The 2020 Penn Community Bank Amphitheater Concerts are officially cancelled as the pandemic continues. Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo explained in a letter to the community Wednesday. “This decision was quite difficult,” said DiGirolamo. “Our team continued to monitor Governor Wolf’s Covid-19...

06/23/2020

Bucks County Community College Staying Mostly Online For Fall Semester » WBCB News

Bucks County Community College students have not been on campus since Spring Break in mid-March. Now it seems many of them will continue online learning in the fall.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/bucks-county-community-college-staying-mostly-online-for-fall-semester/

Bucks County Community College students have not been on campus since Spring Break in mid-March. Now it seems many of them will continue online learning in the fall. The community college has released plans for limited in-person instruction beginning in August. But this will only apply for hands-on....

06/23/2020

Polls Show Tight Race Between Fitzpatrick, Finello In PA-01 Congressional Bid » WBCB News

Recent polls for Pennsylvania’s first congressional district show Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick holding a narrow margin over Democratic challenger Christina Finello.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/polls-show-tight-race-between-fitzpatrick-finello-in-pa-01-congressional-bid/

Recent polls for Pennsylvania’s first congressional district show Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick holding a narrow margin over Democratic challenger Christina Finello. The two polls indicate the two candidates face stiffer competition from each other than they did from their primary oppon...

06/23/2020

This Month in Hamilton: Join Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin for this Month in Hamilton with special guest Pastor Dr. Joseph Woods of Saint Phillip's Baptist Church

Presnented by the Mercer County Prosectuor Office, Maaco Ewing, and Capital Health

06/22/2020

Join us tomorrow at 10am-11am for This Month in Hamilton, New Jersey with Mayor Jeff Martin. Join Mayor Martin and special guest Pastor Dr. Joseph Woods from Saint Phillips Baptist Church of Hamilton, New Jersey.

Watch it live right here and at www.wbcb1490.com

Presented by Mercer County Prosecutor's Office Haldeman Ford 33 Capital Health & Economy Bike and Skateboards

06/22/2020

Neshaminy Plans In-Person Graduation For Aug 1, Holding Events Saturday » WBCB News

The Neshaminy School District is planning for an in-person graduation ceremony August 1, but still has plans for this Saturday.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/neshaminy-plans-in-person-graduation-for-aug-1-holding-events-saturday/

The Neshaminy School District is planning for an in-person graduation ceremony August 1, but still has plans for this Saturday. Neshaminy School Board President Stephen Pirritano sent out a letter in late May stating students “deserve” an in-person graduation ceremony. Now, plans are in motion. ...

06/21/2020

Speak MY Piece: Father's Day » WBCB News

"Sunday is Father’s Day, a day to celebrate all Dads, no matter what." -PW

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/speak-my-piece-fathers-day/

Sunday is Father’s Day, a day to celebrate all Dads, no matter what. It’s the one day of the year we think about our fathers in a certain way, perhaps because we’re reminded… and loving remembrances abound. One day in June, we remember the good Dads, the great Dads who marched through our li...

06/19/2020

Bucks Officially Moving To Green Phase June 26 » WBCB News

It's official: Bucks County is moving into the "green phase" on Friday, June 26. This means all businesses can reopen, though some restrictions remain in place.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/bucks-officially-moving-to-green-phase-june-26/

Bucks Count will be moving to the green phase of Governor Tom Wolf’s reopen plan on Friday, June 26. The Governor’s Office made the official announcement Friday afternoon. Moving into the green phase means all businesses can reopen. But some restrictions remain in place. Most businesses can reop...

06/19/2020

Smoke Detectors Save Family Of Nine From Devastating House Fire » WBCB News

A family of nine people in Bristol Township is alive thanks to working smoke detectors.

http://www.wbcbnews.com/blog/smoke-detectors-save-family-of-nine-from-devastating-house-fire/

A family of nine people in Bristol Township is alive thanks to working smoke detectors. Shortly after midnight, the mother of a household on Astor Lane woke up when she heard a blaring alarm. She quickly woke up her husband and seven children to get everyone out of the house. Bristol Township Fire M...