Homeless Encampment Fire, Man Killed In I-276 Crash: Lower Bucks Co. News

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A homeless encampment in Bristol Township caught fire but luckily no one was there at the time, authorities said. Meanwhile, numerous Lower Bucks County projects have received funding, including one for a bridge replacement.

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in Lower Bucks County:

Homeless Encampment Catches Fire In Bristol Township

A homeless encampment in Bristol Township caught fire on Friday morning, but authorities said that no one was there at the time. Fire crews found à 20x20 homeless encampment in the wooded area on fire. (Read More)

Community Rallies Around Father Killed In Bucks Co. Crash

Matthew Ronca was doing his daily delivery job when he was killed when his tanker overturned at the Bensalem Interchange off Interstate 276 early Monday morning. Now the community has created a fundraiser to help assist the family of the Lancaster man. (Read More)

Bridge Replacement Gets Funding In Bensalem

The bridge along Newport Mews Drive in Bensalem has received funding for its replacement. The township will receive $285,397 to replace the bridge, area legislators said. (Read More)

$3.8M In State Grants Coming For 8 Area Projects

Five Lower Bucks County communities will receive nearly $4 million in state grants for numerous improvement projects. The grants were secured by State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, along with State Representatives Perry Warren, Jim Prokopiak, and Tina Davis. (Read More)

2 Killed In High-Speed Crash On Interstate 95: PD

Two people were killed during a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 early Friday morning after police said the car was going at a high rate of speed, State Police said. (Read More)