Newportville Fire Company Closing After 99 Years

The Bristol Township Council voted Thursday to close the fire company, which has served the township since 1927, due to operational issues.

Neshaminy School District Getting $516K Safety Grant

State Rep. Joe Hogan has announced the grants for several schools in Lower Bucks County.

New Middletown Township Manager Sworn In

Christopher Hoffman served as the manager for Lower Moreland Township in Montgomery County since 2013.

New Grant Writer Hired In Falls Township

Falls Township Supervisors unanimously approved hiring The Aubrey Group as a replacement to Millennium Strategies.

National Night Out Set For Tuesday In Levittown Area

National Night Out Tuesday is designed to enhance the relationship between residents and law enforcement while spotlighting the community.

Traffic Calming Measures Coming to Falls Township

After several recent crashes and a few near misses, Falls Township officials are stepping up traffic calming on Thornridge Drive.

Mosquito Spraying In 3 Lower Bucks Co. Towns

The Bucks County Department of Health Mosquito Disease Control Program will conduct the spraying on Thursday night.

Zoning Ordinance Mulled After Falls Twp. Data Center Opposition

Falls Township Supervisors on Monday approved a resolution declaring a portion of the zoning ordinance “substantively invalid.”

$500K Coming For Middletown Twp. Public Works Upgrades

State Sen. Frank Farry has secured the funding to support the demolition, reconstruction and expansion of the public works facilities.

E-Bikes, E-Scooter Ban Pitched At Falls Township Parks

Falls Township Supervisors are expected to update an ordinance and vote on the ban at their July meeting.

Data Center Opponents Speak Out Against Lower Bucks Co. Site

Hundreds attended a town hall on Tuesday night to debate one of Amazon's two data centers approved by Gov. Shapiro last year.

Middletown Township Appoints New Manager

Christopher Hoffman will begin his tenure as the next manager of Middletown Township starting in August.

Lower Bucks Co. Fire Company Faces Elimination After 100 Years

The Newportville Fire Company No. 1 has served Bristol Township since 1927, but faces closure by Bristol Township due to operational issues.

Falls Township Hires 4 New Police Officers

Four new police officers will soon begin patrolling Falls Township after being sworn in at a recent supervisors meeting.

Opposition Mounts Over Data Center In Lower Bucks Co.

Falls Township Supervisors witnessed a standing-room only crowd on Monday to protest the planned Amazon data center under construction

Bristol Hires Assistant Borough Manager

After six years as New Hope's borough manager, Peter Gray is taking a new job with a return to Lower Bucks County.

Shade Tree Commission, EAC Merge In Falls Twp.

Falls Township Supervisors said the merger comes from declining volunteer membership.

Amazon Data Center Draws Opposition In Falls Twp.

Residents came out to voice concerns at the Falls Township Supervisors meeting on Monday night.

Bill Pushed To Curb High PA Rental Costs

The legislation by two Philly-area lawmakers hopes to curb the costs of rent increases for state residents.

Bucks Co. Legislator Reacts To Being On 'Hit List' Of Threatened Politicians

State Sen. Steve Santarsiero was one of 20 politicians listed by a man who wanted to carry out a shooting over the Memorial Day weekend.

Levittown Area Primary Election Voter Guide 2026

Voters in the communties in the Levittown area will go to the polls in the May 19 primary election.

African American Museum Of Bucks Co. Nears Grand Opening

Officials said that the much-anticipated opening of the museum's permanent home at Boone Farm in Middletown Township

Falls Township To Analyze School Zones

Falls Township Supervisors have hired a firm to review the school zones and develop standardized signage.

Harsher Gun Theft Penalties Pushed By Bucks Co. Lawmaker

Lower Bucks Co. officials said Senate Bill 916 would raise penalties tied to gun store burglaries and stolen firearms.

Highway Billboards Promote Bristol Borough As Destination

Raising The Bar has teamed up with Visit Bucks County for billboards on several highways hroughout the Philadelphia region.

Road Program To Start In Falls Township

Falls Township Supervisors said that several roads are on target for improvements in the coming months.

New Middletown Township Manager Wanted

Middletown Township is seeking a new manager after firing Eden R. Ratliff less than a year on the job.

Town Watch Program Being Launched In Bristol Twp.

The Bristol Township Police Department will hold a meeting on Thursday night seeking residents to join the program.

State Rep. Hogan Calls for Sterling Act Reform

The GOP lawmaker said that Bucks County loses over $11.5 million in tax revenue annually to the Sterling Act.

New Parks And Recreation Leadership Comes To Bristol Twp.

The Bristol Township Council welcomed the new team at its March 26 meeting.

Middletown Township Manager Terminated

Middletown Township Supervisors unanimously approved the termination of Township Manager Eden Ratliff at its meeting on Monday night.

K9 Dog, Longtime Police Officer Retire In Middletown Township

Middletown Township Supervisors honored some recent retirees from township offices.

Middletown Township Manager Placed On Administrative Leave

The Middletown Township Board of Supervisors is expected to address the personnel matter at a meeting on Monday night, officials said.

ICE Reform Legislation Pushed By Bucks Co. Lawmaker

U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has recently unveiled the Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act.

$600 Million Awarded To Replace Delaware River Bridge

Two U.S. Senators called it "one of the most consequential infrastructure commitments in Pennsylvania’s history."

Falls Township To Resurface Hockey Rink, Fix Drainage Issues

The hockey rink at Falls Township Community Park will receive a facelift as part of a restoration project aimed at improving drainage.

Bridge Renamed For Fallen Falls Twp. Veteran

Falls Township presented a proclamation to the family of Army Private First Class Nathanial Edward DeTample.

Road Program, Culvert Replacement Approved In Falls Twp.

Falls Township Supervisors on Monday night greenlighted the two projects with work possibly starting this summer.

Falls Township Dedicates New Municipal Building

The Falls Township Board of Supervisors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on its refurbished municipal building earlier this week.

Fatal Fire Response Touted By Bucks Co. Lawmaker

U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick commented about the fire that claimed the life of a Bristol Borough woman on Monday night.