Local Government – Bensalem Township

Bucks Republicans Endorse 2020 Candidates

Published

6 years ago

February 23, 2020

The Bucks County Republican Committee announced candidate endorsements for the 2020 Election cycle.

Committee officials said regional meetings were held over the last several weeks with local Republican Committee people to screen candidates for US Congress, PA State Representative, and Delegate & Alternate Delegate to the Republican National Convention. The locally elected Republican Committee people had the chance to meet, speak with, and vote to recommend candidates for each office on the ballot this Primary Election, with their recommendations confirmed by the Executive Committee.

“Our Bucks County community will be well-served by this talented team of qualified and experienced candidates. We are especially proud to put forth a slate of top tier women Republican candidates to defend our majority in the State House.” said Bucks County GOP Chair Pat Poprik. “We are excited to work with this great team through the Primary and into the General Election.”

Candidates listed below earned the unanimous support of the Bucks County Republican Committee. These recommended candidates will be joined on the ballot by Heather Heidelbaugh for Attorney General, Tim DeFoor for Auditor General, and Stacy Garrity for Treasurer.

US Congress

Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01)

PA State Representative

– PA 18: Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson
– PA 29: Meghan Schroeder
– PA 31: Charlie Adcock
– PA 140: Jeanine McGee
– PA 141: Kelly Bellerby-Allen
– PA 142: Frank Farry
– PA 143: Shelby Labs
– PA 144: Todd Polinchock
– PA 145: Craig Staats
– PA 178: Wendi Thomas

Delegate to the Republican Convention

Rob Loughery

Jim Worthington

Joan Cullen

Alternate Delegate to the Republican National Convention

Cathy Paige

Kiel Sigafoos

Michele Johnson

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Parxview Hotel in Bensalem Taking Reservations, Opening Soon, Casino Says

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2 weeks ago

February 19, 2026

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Parx Casino hopes to continue extending guest stays with the planned opening of the Parxview Hotel in Bensalem later this year, officials said.

Parxview Hotel on Street Road will soon start taking reservations, according to the casino’s website.

Parx Casino, sent out an email invitation several days ago to player card members encouraging them to “be the first to stay” at the hotel.

Parx acquired the Inn at Fox Chase for $13.75 million and announced a total rebrand of the hotel, last year.

“When we reopen as the rebranded Parxview Hotel in 2026, you can expect a brand-new, upscale, and modern hotel experience,” according to the hotels newly launched website.

Credit: Parxview Hotel

The newly branded site spans six floors across 4.75 acres, which includes 167-rooms. Parxview Hotel includes newly renovated spaces highlighted by the 16 added luxury suites that are on the top floor.

Guests will have access to free parking, the Parxview Bistro and bar, and shuttle service connecting the hotel with the nearby Parx casino and racetrack properties, approximately half a mile away, according to Parxview officials.

An official Parxview opening date has yet to be announced as of publication time but it is getting close.