Local Government – Bensalem Township
Redevelopment Authority of Bucks Awards 3.9 Million in Grants
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The Redevelopment Authority of Bucks County announced Friday the awarding of 52 grants totaling $3.9 million dollars in grants from funds generated at the Parx Casino.
The Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors approved the grants to eligible municipalities at a public meeting held on Friday at the Redevelopment Authority’s office in Bristol Borough. The grants will be used for a variety of municipal projects that include infrastructure improvements, municipal upgrades, human services, emergency services and equipment for law enforcement and fire fighters.
“The Redevelopment Authority is proud to support these types of projects that address gaming’s impact on our region. I would like to commend Senator Tomlinson for his leadership when drafting the gaming legislation and for introducing language that made key changes to the law in 2017. His vision has resulted in tens of millions of dollars being used locally to address gaming’s impact on our region,” said Sean Schafer, Chairman of the Redevelopment Authority.
Schafer served as Tomlinson’s chief of staff for a number of years and has intimate knowledge about the gaming laws enacted in Pennsylvania.
Jeff Darwak, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority, noted over $6 million in application requests were received. He said, “This year we saw, and were able to support, a lot of projects that involved collaboration amongst multiple jurisdictions. It is great to see municipalities building partnerships through this program. These projects will address gaming impacts and alleviate some of the financial burden from the taxpayers in the impacted communities.
Schafer added, “Applications presented by the municipalities represented a wide range of projects. Each year the Redevelopment Authority board and staff spend many hours reviewing the applications before the final decision is made. I am pleased that we can help these communities to address infrastructure needs, improve the quality of life for families, and make our Lower Bucks County community safe”,said Schafer.
Since the inception of the Municipal Grant Program in 2008, the Redevelopment Authority has awarded over $45 million for eligible projects. The municipal grant application process is administered by the Redevelopment Authority and offered along with application guidance to each of the eligible municipalities.
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Parxview Hotel in Bensalem Taking Reservations, Opening Soon, Casino Says
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.
Lower Bucks municipalities has declared snow emergencies on Friday in advance of the expected snow storm that the National Weather Service says will dump anywhere between 10 to 15 inches on the Lower Bucks County area
A winter storm warning is in effect from 7 pm Saturday to 1 pm Monday.
Each municipality has its own link. For more information and updates, please click on their associated link.
Bensalem Township – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bq2PzpqdK/
Bristol Township – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17bGWJYpPX/
Falls Township – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ada742rs2/
Langhorne Borough – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DVUVcTNFZ/
Lower Makefield Township – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GMF4UCWLw/
Middletown Township – https://conta.cc/4bgCZUU
Credit: Meta (Middletown Twp. Police)
Morrisville Borough – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ANUQhDY1Z/
Newtown Township – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cvh1t379f/
Penndel Borough – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1M4nKzXW8w/
Tullytown Borough – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JQfJ8SJmo/
Warminster Township –https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14UeyNzoBFG/ & https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14UeyNzoBFG/
Yardley Borough – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CFZiXmY5D/
Credit: SLNC
Bristol Borough and Newtown Borough have not declared an emergency as of publication time.
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