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A Bristol Township man appears to have gotten himself into some trouble. - TS
A Bristol Township man and Luzerne County woman are accused of breaking into a garage in the Lehigh Valley as well as committing other offenses late last week.
Officers arrived to find a man fighting several people. - TS
A Bristol Borough man has been accused of attacking a police officer.
The bipartisan group of lawmakers have sent their request to the governor. - TS
State lawmakers are asking the governor to sign a disaster declaration following Monday's severe rain event.
The framework features several hallmarks of legislation introduced by a Bucks County Republican and supported by good-government groups. - TS
A key Pennsylvania lawmaker committed Monday to transparency measures aimed at making the decennial redrawing of the state’s congressional map a more open process than in the past.
Forecasters are calling Monday's storm a "100-year flood." But what does that really mean? - TS
A 100-year flood, like a 100-year storm, is one so severe it has only a 1 percent chance of hitting in any given year.
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☎️Important contact information for those impacted by the flooding. - TS
As the area deals with serious flooding and the recovery from it, residents might need assistance.
"It seems like it's a bowl here in New Croydon," one resident said. "The water isn't going anywhere."
It hasn't been uncommon over the decades to see street flooding on Spencer Drive and surrounding roads in Bristol Township's Croydon section. Hurricane Agnes in 1972, Hurricane Floyd in 1999, and Hurricane Irene in 2011 all did it.
The damage was repaired by this morning. - TS
After a portion of the dirt and gavel footing on the rail line that runs through Bristol Borough washed out Monday during the intense rain storm, crews were out and had repaired the damage by Tuesday morning.
Residents are not currently able to live in the homes. - TS
A group of homes in Bristol Borough were condemned after suffering damage in Monday's heavy rain storm.
⚠JUST IN⚠
The National Weather Service said 6 to 10 inches of rain fell. Water rescues were taking place late into Monday night. - TS
Alexis and Susan Meehan have never seen their house on Spencer Drive in Bristol Township's Croydon section flood. But heavy rain that fell Monday afternoon and evening caused it to happen.
🔴BREAKING🔴
An extremely serious situation happening in the area. The National Weather Service is urging people to get to higher ground. - TS
With several inches of rain falling over area in a matter of only a few hours, the National Weather Service issued a rare Flash Flood Emergency early Monday evening.
⚠ We have issued a Flash Flood Emergency for this area. Widespread and life threatening flash flooding is occurring. This is an extremely dangerous situation, do not venture out unless it is an emergency or to move to higher ground. #NJwx #PAwx
Input from businesses are being sought. - TS
Do you own a business in Falls Township? If so, your input is sought as part of a survey of Bucks County business owners.
Police are seeking tips from the public. - TS
Falls Township officers are seeking the identity of a woman who they suspect was involved in a retail theft.
Police will be watching for red light running, driving too fast for conditions, tailgating, pedestrian safety, and heavy truck violations. - TS
A statewide aggressive driving campaign will include local and state police.
The woman has been missing since Saturday. - TS
A local school worker has been reported missing.
Two arrests were made during a traffic stop. - TS
Two men were arrested and drugs were located during a traffic stop last week, according to police.
The type of week when you wish you had a pool... - TS
Hot temperatures will reign over the Levittown area.
The weapon used, according to police, was a sword. - TS
Two people have been accused of conspiracy to commit robbery of a convenience store in Bristol Township.
For clarity’s sake, here’s everything you need to know about what State Sen. Mastriano is proposing... - TS
Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Senate took steps to review the 2020 election last week, requesting thousands of documents from three counties across the state.
This question came from a reader. - TS
Provided by the Bucks County Department of Consumer Protection: Q: I have read many articles recently concerning credit card “skimmers” and email scams involving the use of debit cards. Is it safe for me to use my debit card for most of my small purchases? I prefer using my debit card since ther...
After our reporting partners at Spotlight PA asked, the agency will send millions in refunds to roughly 250,000 people after months of inquiries. - TS
Just one day after Spotlight PA contacted the state Department of Labor and Industry with a list of questions about a serious error that overcharged unemployed Pennsylvanians millions of dollars in interest for a decade, the agency announced Friday it will issue refunds to roughly 250,000 people.
Think your kids need another year?
With a new option to hold their kids back a grade to address pandemic-related learning losses, Pennsylvania families will have to make a decision soon.
One Sesame Place employee testified that the attack looked like a “Hulk smash” to the teen’s head. - TS
A couple was convicted late this week for a violent attack at Sesame Place last summer that gained national attention.
The spray will hit parts of Bristol Township and Falls Township. - TS
The Bucks County West Nile Virus Prevention Program will conduct an ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation to reduce high populations of mosquitoes capable of transmitting West Nile virus Tuesday, July 13, in Bristol and Falls townships.
The thefts aren't letting up. - TS
See the latest incidents in Bristol Township.
The defendant being held in Bucks County for a serious crash where he was alleged to be drunk is reported to have skipped out on an overseas court sentencing. - TS
The foreign national who is awaiting trial for an alleged DUI crash that left four Neshaminy High School students badly hurt is wanted by authorities in Europe.
This money will come from the family behind a major pharmaceutical firm. - TS
Pennsylvania is poised to receive $225 million over the next nine years in damages related to the opioid epidemic in a bankruptcy settlement with the family who owned Purdue Pharma, the maker of Oxycontin.
Have fun this weekend!
Summer is in full swing in Bucks County! Experience the best of the season by picking your own fruit and flowers, going to a live performance or spending time outdoors.
The facility says employees who don't get vaccinated or have proper documentation will be fired. - TS
The health system that owns St. Mary Medical Center announced all staff, contractors, and others conducting business in their facilities will have to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
A fundraiser has been set up to help the domestic violence homicide victim. The organizers said she was also the "person to lend a helping hand, and now she could use one herself." - TS
A Falls Township man arraigned this week in a homicide case after his girlfriend died was denied bail by a district judge during a Wednesday preliminary arraignment.
Awards were given out to folks around the county. - TS
Every year, the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU) recognizes individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution of support and assistance to its programs.
The move comes after debate between the communications industry, local governments, and labor unions. - TS
A law that Gov. Tom Wolf signed last week likely will open Pennsylvania to the next generation of wireless internet and cell phone services, lawmakers and industry officials say.
Way to go, Bucks County! Thank you! - TS
The United Way of Bucks County's hunger-fighting event had a fundraising goal of $110,000. In the end, Bucks Knocks Out Hunger raised $133,260.
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🎥LIVE🎥 Prosecutors announcing arrests of area men accused of abusing boys and making a plea for additional victims to come forward. Story: http://levittownnow.com/2020/06/17/two-men-charged-with-rape-of-child-da-worries-there-could-be-more-victims/
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ICYMI: We have tons of photos from the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds over Lower Bucks County. Plus, we added this cool video shot in the cockpit of one of the Blue Angels. >> http://levittownnow.com/2020/04/28/photos-blue-angels-thunderbirds-salute-essential-workers-with-americastrong/
New mask guidelines go in to place Sunday at 8 p.m. Don't have a mask? Here's how to make one. Read more on the guidelines: https://levittownnow.com/2020/04/16/new-guidelines-say-masks-must-be-worn-by-workers-customers-at-essential-businesses/
Bucks County Commissioners Diane Ellis-Marseglia, Bob Harvie, and Gene DiGirolamo, along with Health Director Dr. David Damsker and Emergency Services Director Scott Forster address the public and reporters on April 16.
🎥LIVE🎥 Bucks County Emergency Services Director Scott Forster, joined by Commissioners Diane Ellis-Marseglia and Bob Harvie, hold a news briefing.
🎥 LIVE 🎥 Bucks County Commissioners, Health Director David Damsker, and Emergency Services Director Scott Forster providing the latest COVID-19 information.
🎥 LIVE 🎥 The Bucks County Commissioners, Health Director David Damsker, & Emergency Services Director Scott Forster briefing the media on COVID-19.
🎥LIVE🎥 Bucks County officials hold COVID-19 press conference from Emergency Operations Center.
🎥LIVE🎥 Bucks County hosting COVID-19 briefing in Doylestown.
ICYMI: A chance connection on social media led to a Falls Township family providing a special gift for one Oregon boy. ➡️ http://levittownnow.com/2020/02/21/chance-connection-allows-falls-twp-family-to-brighten-oregons-boy-day/
🎥LIVE STREAM🇺🇸 Democratic congressional primary debate at BCCC's Epstein Campus.
The United Way of Bucks County's Holiday Gift Card Drive is in full swing and your support is needed! HOW YOU CAN HELP: 🎁Visit http://uwbucks.org/giftcarddrive to give online. 🎁Mail a check with “Gift Card Drive” on the memo line to the address below. 🎁Bring gift cards to their office: United Way of Bucks County, 413 Hood Blvd., Fairless Hills, PA 19030.
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NEW INFO: A man has died after Tuesday's fire at the Roadhouse Inn in Bristol Township. Read the full updated story here: http://levittownnow.com/2019/11/26/roadhouse-inn-consumed-by-fire/
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