State/County - Bristol Borough

Road Closures Due to Crack Sealing Operations in Lower Bucks, PennDOT Announces

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1 year ago

March 7, 2025

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Credit: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

PennDOT announced crack sealing operations will close three state highways in Lower Bucks Source‘s readership area.

Monday, March 10, and Tuesday, March 11, Green Lane will be closed between Radcliffe Street and Mill Creek Road in Bristol Township and Bristol Borough. During the closure, motorists are directed to use Radcliffe Street/Main Street, Fallsington Avenue, U.S. 13 (Bristol Pike), Edgely Road, and Mill Creek Road.
Tuesday, March 11, and Wednesday, March 12, from midnight to 6a.m., Woodbourne Road will be closed between New Falls Road and Route 213 (Maple Avenue) in Middletown and Bristol townships. During the closure, motorists are directed to use New Falls Road, Oxford Valley Road, Bristol Oxford Valley Road, southbound Business U.S. 1 (Lincoln Highway), and Route 213 (Maple Avenue).
Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, from midnight to 6a.m., Woodbourne Road will be closed between Langhorne-Yardley Road and Route 213 (Maple Avenue) in Middletown Township. During the closure, motorists are directed to use Route 213 (Maple Avenue), Flowers Mill Road, and Langhorne-Valley Road.

Local access will be maintained. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

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Bristol Borough Police Reports: 67 Year-Old Man Charged with Aggravated Assault, Local Man Charged for Fleeing Police

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2 days ago

March 7, 2026

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Bristol Borough Police Reports Feb 1 to March 2, 2025

02/01/2026

7:47am, 1000 block of Beaver St, Juvenile cited for disorderly conduct

2/4/2026

Dwight Ransom, age 67, of Bristol Boro, Arrested 1900 Block of Trenton Ave, Bristol Boro, for Aggravated Assault, Terrorist threats, Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Mischief, Harassment.

11:00 am, 700 Block of Point Street, Kevin Lawrence, age 35 of Bristol Boro, cited for Public Intoxication

02/05/2026

12:10pm, 1801 Wilson Avenue, Juvenile cited for disorderly conduct

2/11/2026

7:20 pm ,Walter Minnichbach, age 45 of Bensalem, cited for Harassment

02/15/2026

2:19 am, Bath Street and Bristol Pike, Joseph McCloskey age 42 of Bristol Boro, cited for fleeing or attempting to elude police officer

2/27/2026

Brandon Pirollo, age 31 of Bristol Borough, arrested on a warrant and arraigned and given unsecured bail at $5,000.

02/28/2026

1:20 am, Bath Street and Bristol Pike, Mitchell Karsor, age 30 of Upper Holland, cited for disorderly conduct

3/2/2026

Justin Ross, age 32 of Bristol Boro, 200 block of Monroe Street, arrested for terroristic threats, simple assault, and harassment, summoned to court to answer said charges.

Human Interest - Bensalem Township

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

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2 days 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.

Click here to reserve tickets.

Click here for directions and a campus map..

Human Interest - Bensalem Township

Pothole Repair Continues Next Week in Bucks County

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3 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.