State/County - Bensalem Township

New Affordable Housing Opens for Veterans and Seniors in Bensalem

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5 years ago

June 10, 2021

Senior veterans experiencing homelessness or needing affordable housing now have a new resource in Lower Bucks.

Officials from Bucks County, Bensalem Township and developer Penrose on Wednesday celebrated the opening of Bensalem Veterans Residences, a 40-unit, affordable residential community for veterans and seniors 62 and older.

Veterans’ organizations providing services for the facility include the Bucks County Department of Military Affairs, Bucks County Vet Center and Salute 2 Service.

“So many people worked hard on this project for years,” said County Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo. “But the real stars today and every day are the veterans, the brave men and women who served.”

Through private and community partners the $15 million project became a reality in Bucks, which has the fourth-largest veteran population in Pennsylvania. The county provided $1.65 million in federal HOME grant funding, and Bensalem Township donated the land, for the three-story, 39,673 square feet facility.

Robert Loughery, Chairman of the Bucks County Housing Authority and a former county commissioner, talked about how housing is very important. Loughery was instrumental in getting the project underway, attended the groundbreaking in 2019 and said he was thrilled to be at Wednesday’s ribbon cutting.

The Housing Authority matched the county’s $1.65 million contribution and is giving housing vouchers to help residents of the facility for years to come.

“The most important thing we see today is partnership between private sector and government,” said Dan Fraley, Director of Bucks County Department of Military Affairs. “(The residents) have a library here, a gym here. They have everything here. And we’re here for you.”

So far, Bensalem Veterans Residences has provided housing for three veterans and two seniors who were experiencing homelessness.

The facility at 3055 Mechanicsville Road boasts modern kitchens and central heating and air conditioning in each unit. Bensalem Veterans Residences is close to public transportation and has a new sidewalk that connects to a neighboring shopping center off Street Road that has a grocery store, bank, retail and more.

“I am grateful to all those who served,” said Ray “Skip” Bates of the Bensalem Township Veterans Advisory Committee. “Those badges and ribbons are not given, they’re earned, and this home should be a resting place for them.”

For more information call 267-450-2696, email BensalemVets@pennrose.com or visit their website.

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‘A Tribute to the Tenors’ Salutes More than a Dozen Singers

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11 hours ago

March 7, 2026

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Credit: BCCC

Bucks Live! – the series of cultural events at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) that brings world-renowned entertainment to Newtown – proudly presents “A Tribute to the Tenors” with John D. Smitherman.

Smitherman, one of the original Three American Tenors, showcases his incredible vocal range, commanding stage presence, and heartfelt storytelling. With a voice equally at home in operatic arias and popular classics, Smitherman takes audiences on a musical journey celebrating the greatest tenor voices of all time.

The concert will be in the intimate Zlock Performing Arts Center, located on the BCCC’s main campus at 275 Swamp Rd. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13. .The Zlock Lobby Bar serves drinks and snacks starting 90 minutes before curtain and during intermission.

Smitherman pays homage to more than a dozen songsmiths, varying in style, including such iconic artists as Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Tom Jones, Mario Lanza, Andy Williams, Luciano Pavarotti, and others. The show features many favorites, including “You Raise Me Up,” “It’s Impossible,” “Magic Moments,” “Time to Say Goodbye,” and many more.

Reserved seating tickets are only $25, and free for BCCC students with current student ID.

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Human Interest - Bensalem Township

Pothole Repair Continues Next Week in Bucks County

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1 day ago

March 6, 2026

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PennDOT announced maintenance crews will be working next week to repair deteriorated pavement on state roadways in Bucks County.

Drivers are advised that periodic daytime lane closures and possible slowdowns will occur next week at the followinn g locations:

Route 413 (Veterans Highway/Durham Road), Bristol and Buckingham townships
Durham Road, Middletown Township
State Road, Bensalem Township
Route 611 (Easton Road), Tinicum Township
Route 663 (John Fries Highway), Quakertown Borough and Milford Township
Almshouse Road, Doylestown and Warwick townships

Other Main Roadways:

I-76
I-95
U.S. 1
Route 63 (Woodhaven Road)

Drivers are reminded to slow down in work zones and refrain from distracted driving to keep themselves and our workers safe.

Since January 1, PennDOT District 6 has received more than 2,900 customer concerns regarding potholes and has used more than 740 tons of asphalt across the five-county Philadelphia region.

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Police Seek Info on Missing Teen Believed to be in Lower Bucks Area

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2 days ago

March 5, 2026

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Police from Plumstead Township Police Department with an assist from Tullytown Borough Police are asking for help from the community in attempting to locate a missing 17 year-old .

Ryan Jaatar Age 17 is 5ft 8in Brown eyes and has not been seen since January 3, 2026, police say.

Jaatar was last seen by his father at their residence in Plumstead Township.

Jaatar’s, according to investigators, is believed to be in the Levittown/Bristol/Croydon area.

Anyone with information, please contact Detective Stacie Arnosky at sarnosky@plumstead.gov or 215-766-8741, ext. 120 or Contact the Tullytown Borough Police Department at 215-945-0999. You can also submit a confidential tip at through this link.