State/County - Bensalem Township

Rep. Warren Moves to force Universal Background Checks

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4 years ago

June 23, 2022

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Citing the continued inaction of majority party leadership on gun safety issues widely supported in Pennsylvania, state Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, filed a discharge resolution today to force consideration by the House of his universal background check bill, H.B. 235.

“This is a gun safety policy with tremendous support in Pennsylvania that has for years been stalled in the House Judiciary Committee,” Warren said. “This simple safety measure — a background check on all firearm purchases — respects the United States and Pennsylvania constitutions while protecting the lives of Pennsylvanians from gun violence.”

A recent poll of Pennsylvanians found that 89% support universal background checks for all firearm purchases. Currently, loopholes exist that allow certain firearms to be purchased at gun shows without the buyer undergoing a background check. Warren’s bill would close the so-called “gun show loophole” to ensure all firearm sales are subject to a comprehensive background check.

“This is not how legislating is supposed to work, but unfortunately our colleagues across the aisle proudly refuse to move most legislation introduced by Democrats, specifically gun safety measures,” said House Democratic Leader Rep. Joanna McClinton. “Our caucus stands with Representative Warren as he tries to use one of the only tools we have to circumvent this Republican obstruction.”

Earlier in June, the Republican-led Judiciary Committee blocked attempts to vote on other widely supported gun safety measures, including banning assault-style weapons, allowing local governments to pass their own gun safety measures, and requiring safe storage of firearms. This week in the Judiciary Committee, Republicans gutted a bill that would have increases the age to purchase assault-style weapons to 21-years-old and, instead, rewrote it to allow open carry of any type of firearm without a permit.

“These parliamentary maneuvers defy what Pennsylvanians want: for legislators to work together to increase gun safety in our state,” Warren said. “There’s bipartisan compromise at the federal level but, unfortunately in the Pennsylvania House, the committee has been a stone wall. Representatives have not had the chance to vote yes or no on background checks. I hope to change that next week.”

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‘A Tribute to the Tenors’ Salutes More than a Dozen Singers

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1 day ago

March 7, 2026

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Credit: BCCC

Bucks Live! – the series of cultural events at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) that brings world-renowned entertainment to Newtown – proudly presents “A Tribute to the Tenors” with John D. Smitherman.

Smitherman, one of the original Three American Tenors, showcases his incredible vocal range, commanding stage presence, and heartfelt storytelling. With a voice equally at home in operatic arias and popular classics, Smitherman takes audiences on a musical journey celebrating the greatest tenor voices of all time.

The concert will be in the intimate Zlock Performing Arts Center, located on the BCCC’s main campus at 275 Swamp Rd. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13. .The Zlock Lobby Bar serves drinks and snacks starting 90 minutes before curtain and during intermission.

Smitherman pays homage to more than a dozen songsmiths, varying in style, including such iconic artists as Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Tom Jones, Mario Lanza, Andy Williams, Luciano Pavarotti, and others. The show features many favorites, including “You Raise Me Up,” “It’s Impossible,” “Magic Moments,” “Time to Say Goodbye,” and many more.

Reserved seating tickets are only $25, and free for BCCC students with current student ID.

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Pothole Repair Continues Next Week in Bucks County

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2 days ago

March 6, 2026

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PennDOT announced maintenance crews will be working next week to repair deteriorated pavement on state roadways in Bucks County.

Drivers are advised that periodic daytime lane closures and possible slowdowns will occur next week at the followinn g locations:

Route 413 (Veterans Highway/Durham Road), Bristol and Buckingham townships
Durham Road, Middletown Township
State Road, Bensalem Township
Route 611 (Easton Road), Tinicum Township
Route 663 (John Fries Highway), Quakertown Borough and Milford Township
Almshouse Road, Doylestown and Warwick townships

Other Main Roadways:

I-76
I-95
U.S. 1
Route 63 (Woodhaven Road)

Drivers are reminded to slow down in work zones and refrain from distracted driving to keep themselves and our workers safe.

Since January 1, PennDOT District 6 has received more than 2,900 customer concerns regarding potholes and has used more than 740 tons of asphalt across the five-county Philadelphia region.

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Police Seek Info on Missing Teen Believed to be in Lower Bucks Area

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3 days ago

March 5, 2026

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Police from Plumstead Township Police Department with an assist from Tullytown Borough Police are asking for help from the community in attempting to locate a missing 17 year-old .

Ryan Jaatar Age 17 is 5ft 8in Brown eyes and has not been seen since January 3, 2026, police say.

Jaatar was last seen by his father at their residence in Plumstead Township.

Jaatar’s, according to investigators, is believed to be in the Levittown/Bristol/Croydon area.

Anyone with information, please contact Detective Stacie Arnosky at sarnosky@plumstead.gov or 215-766-8741, ext. 120 or Contact the Tullytown Borough Police Department at 215-945-0999. You can also submit a confidential tip at through this link.