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A New Jersey based hot fried chicken chain is expanding across the Delaware River into Pennsylvania with signage appearing at a busy Bristol Township intersection last month.

Iffy’s Hot Chicken will be opening for business in the coming weeks at the corner of Durham Road and Veterans Highway (Route 413) company officials said as work on the site continues.

An official opening date has not yet been announced. However, it will be posted on the eatery’s Meta page in the days before the grand opening happens, the company said.

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The site, where KFC used to sit, has been vacant since the chain closed its Bristol Township location a decade ago.

Iffy’s Hot Chicken was launched in Burlington, New Jersey, and has since expanded to additional locations in New Jersey and New York.

Owner Iffy Shah told NJ.com last year he planned to open up to 30 new locations in the near future.

Iffy’s continues to grow an avid customer base built on its signature item of hot spicy chicken, wings and fries with its various toppings.

The Durham Road / Veterans Highway (Route 413) site is going through its own little redevelopment as it was recently announced U-Haul is expanding its operations at that location which was recently approved by Bristol Township. 

A Lower Bucks lawmaker planning on presenting a law that seeks to take on utility sales strategies from suppliers and better protect consumers by creating a

State Rep Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) announced that he plans to reintroduce legislation that would protect individuals from potentially predatory sales tactics utilized by certain utility suppliers. The legislation would amend the Public Utility Code to require electric and natural gas distribution companies to maintain a “Do-Not-Switch List” of accounts.

The proposed legislation would put into place, under the guidance of the Public Utility Commission, a listing upon the request of an account holder, for example, that they be placed on the do-not-switch list.

This would help ensure that overly forceful sales tactics and unauthorized switching of suppliers, sometimes referred to as “slamming,” could not be utilized against vulnerable Pennsylvanians, said Hogan.

“When I introduced similar legislation in 2024, my hope was we would see quick action on an issue that directly effect’s vulnerable members of our community and would be an easy fix for the Legislature,” said Hogan. “While it did not see movement then, I am reintroducing this legislation now to continue to advocate for protection from predatory tactics regarding our energy bills.”

Energy costs throughout the Commonwealth has been an ongoing conversation with costs rising and consumers seeking ways and means to them in check, officials have noted in numerous media stories.

This legislation is awaiting the assignment of a bill number and committee, Hogan’s office said.

An incredibly special afternoon launched the grand opening of the brand new Bristol Township Senior Center last week as local, state and federal officials celebrated the opening of the center that for many seniors is a lifeline. 

It was about 18 months ago officials came together for the project’s groundbreaking.

“Our seniors are the heartbeat of our community. They are parents, grandparents, veterans, mentors, volunteers—the very hands who shaped our neighborhoods and country. Ensuring they feel supported, valued, and connected will always be a top priority of mine,” Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R- Bucks) said.

Fitzpatrick obtained $4 million in federal funding for the new “state of the art” center.

The groundbreaking for the new twp senior center in the Fall of 2024 Credit: Bristol Township Senior Center

“I am so thrilled to have been a part of making this special day a reality — having worked closely with state Sen. Steve Santarsiero’s office to secure $2 million in funding for this center. Seniors, like everyone else, deserve to have dedicated spaces to build a community, make friends, learn about resources, and have fun,” said state Rep. Tina Davis (D-Bucks)

Rep. Tina Davis & senior center director Bonnie Worth
Credit: Bristol Township Senior Center

“I had the pleasure of helping Rep. Tina Davis, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Bristol Township Supervisors Craig Bowen and Patrick Antonello, and Bristol Township Manager Randee Mazur cut the ribbon at the new Bristol Township Senior Center. I was proud to secure 2 million in state funding for this project with Rep. Tina Davis,” Santarsiero said. 

“Spaces like this are so important for bringing our area together, creating opportunities to build community, and providing resources for our seniors. Communities that are more connected are happier and healthier!” he added.

State Sen. Steve Santarsiero & Bonnie Worth
Credit: Bristol Township Senior Center

The state-of-the-art space is designed for connection, enrichment, expanded programming, improved access to services, and safe gathering, officials said.