Health - Bensalem Township

Rep Tomlinson Explains “Yes Vote” on Long Gun Background Checks Bill

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5 months ago

October 10, 2025

On September 30 a measure to codify background checks authored by state Rep Perry Warren (D Bucks) passed the House with bipartisan support in a 104 to 99 vote.

State Rep K.C Tomlinson was one of several Bucks County Republicans -and the most senior of the Lower Bucks County contingent- recently explained her vote in her latest email digest delivered to constituents and those signed up to receive the “weekly roundup” from her office.

On HB 1593 (Universal Background Checks) to close the background check loophole on the private transfer of long-guns, passed on a bipartisan vote.

“People who sell long guns to others without knowing whether they are prohibited from having guns expose themselves to criminal prosecution. Ignorance of that fact is not a defense. Every new gun purchaser completes a criminal background check, and the same should be true for private transactions,” Tomlinson said.

“Those who claim this creates a gun registry are just blatantly misinformed. If anything, it provides protection for law abiding gun owners during a personal sale,” said Tomlinson, pushing back on long gun sellers strongly opposed to the measure.

Tomlinson did vote no on three other gun related bills that day citing that there are federal laws in place to deal with those issues.

There are also federal and state laws for homicide and thousands of other laws on the books too.

“You fight gun-violent criminals by enforcing our laws and actually *persecuting criminals.”

* Editor’s Note: LBS believes writer intended to use the word prosecuting not persecuting as it shows in the E letter

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Bo Luna

October 13, 2025 at 6:02 am

Vote NO…It’s not the Government’s business what you own .. period.. The Second Amendment..Again.. was to protect The American People from Tyrants.. The best thing Government can do is Stop trying to change Our Rights and move on..
If Government needs or feels they need to change something let’s start with Giving Social Security back to the People..

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Health - Bensalem Township

Tackle Spring Break Travel Prep with GIANT Pharmacists

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1 day ago

March 5, 2026

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After a long winter, many people are now looking ahead to spring break travel. Whether your plans have you headed to the beach or traveling abroad, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists are available as a resource with pre-travel health consultations and over-the-counter product suggestions.

“The same way you may enlist the expertise of a travel agent when booking your vacation, your local GIANT or MARTIN’S pharmacist also has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ensuring you have the right vaccinations or health essentials ahead of your trip,” said Nick Koch, director of pharmacy and wellbeing, The GIANT Company. “From pre-health travel consultations to offering recommendations for the best sunscreens and first aid basics, don’t overlook the value that our team of pharmacists can bring to your vacation preparations.”

If your spring break plans have you traveling aboard, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists can also get you adventure ready with a pre-travel health consultation approximately as soon as travel dates are confirmed and a minimum of one month before you leave. This includes vaccines, prescription referrals, and over-the-counter medications.

Vaccines^* include but are not limited to yellow fever vaccine (available at select locations), typhoid vaccine and cholera vaccine. Prescription referrals include malaria prevention, traveler’s diarrhea prevention and care, motion sickness prevention and altitude sickness prevention. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/pharmacy-services.

GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists advise that any prescription medication should always be packed in one’s carry-on bag, never in checked luggage, and preferably in the original container with the prescription label affixed. Be sure to bring enough for your trip as well as extra should there be any travel delays.

Travelers are also encouraged to pack a small first aid kit for on-the-go use. This should include bandages of various sizes, gauze pads, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream, tweezers and a thermometer. Be sure to add over the counter pain relievers, antacids, decongestants, hand sanitizers and antibacterial wipes, too. Additional items may be needed based on one’s destination and weather.

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Still Winter: NWS Issues Tuesday Morning Winter Weather Advisory

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4 days ago

March 2, 2026

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March “comes in as lion” to the Lower Bucks area as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory for Tuesday morning forecasting a mixed precipitation event making for possibly slippery road conditions.

The advisory is in effect from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.

NWS says total snow accumulations less than one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze in portions of southeast Pennsylvania and central, northern, and northwest New Jersey.

The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute, officials say, and motorists should plan on slippery road conditions. Motorists are reminded to slow down and use caution while traveling.

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Bucks Issues “Code Blue” Until March 3rd Due to Forecasted Bitter Cold

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5 days ago

March 1, 2026

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Bucks County has issued a “Code Blue” declaration as bitter cold is set to return for the start of March.

Shelters in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks will be in operation nightly Sunday through Tuesday morning.

The following shelters have been activated for this Code Blue event:

Lower Bucks – ahtn.org
(3/1)
Calvary Baptist Church – Gym
250 Green Lane
Bristol, PA 19007
www.calvarybristol.org

(3/2)
Morrisville Presbyterian Church
771 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Morrisville, PA 19067
www.mpcusa.org

Please note the Lower Bucks shelter location changes Monday evening to Morrisville Presbyterian Church.

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening

Upper Bucks – facebook.com/upperbuckscodeblue
Quakertown Masonic Lodge – First Floor
501 W. Broad Street
Quakertown, PA 18951

Central Bucks – co2ssh.org
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
301 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
www.doylestownlutheran.org

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening.

The Upper and Lower Bucks shelters will open at 8:30 p.m. The Central Bucks shelter opens at 7:30 p.m.

The county issues a “Code Blue” declaration when temperatures are forecast to drop below 20 degrees for two or more consecutive days. A “Code Blue” may be called amid higher temperatures, as consideration is also given to wind chill, precipitation and other circumstances.

Information about “Code Blue” openings is available Monday – Friday through the County’s Housing Link Helpline at 1-800-810-4434.