Local Government – Bensalem Township

Feds Grant Expansion of “Assistance” for Hurricane Ida Impacts to Bucks Co.

Published

4 years ago

October 10, 2021

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Governor Tom Wolf on Friday announced that the federal government has granted his request for Public Assistance to reimburse state agencies, county and municipal governments and other eligible private non-profits for costs associated with heavy rainfall and severe flooding associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ida to parts of Pennsylvania from August 31 to September 5, 2021.

“Storms of this nature have enduring impacts, and while the immediate needs of those affected by the damages Ida brought to Pennsylvania continue to be addressed, my administration has also sought to alleviate the burden posed to local governments as they continue to rebuild critical infrastructure,” Gov. Wolf said. “The public assistance declaration is a vital resource for our communities to seek relief from the staggering costs associated with rebuilding roads, bridges, and other public property.”

Public Assistance was awarded to the following counties: Bucks, Chester and Montgomery. Damage assessments and reviews are ongoing and other counties may be added.

Through the Public Assistance program, eligible applicants can be reimbursed up to 75 percent of the costs incurred for specific categories of assistance provided during the response to and recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Ida in the Commonwealth.

Examples of expenses that may be reimbursed include costs associated with debris management, repairs to damaged roads and bridges, emergency sheltering of displaced individuals, equipment rentals and materials.

State funding has been made available to assist in offsetting the remaining 25 percent.

Over the coming weeks, staff from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency will hold meetings with applicants to thoroughly review all application documentation before forwarding it to FEMA. The process is expected to take several weeks, and all reimbursements are handled electronically.

In order to request Public Assistance, the commonwealth overall must meet a threshold of $19,688,913. Estimated costs associated with this incident period to date total over $41.3 million. The governor signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency, which is first required to request federal aid, for this storm on August 31.

Affected Pennsylvanians residing in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia counties additionally have opportunities to receive financial assistance through FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program. Further information is available online at www.pema.pa.gov/ida.

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1 week ago

February 23, 2026

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

Published

2 weeks ago

February 19, 2026

Jeff Bohen

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.