State/County - Falls Township

Santarsiero, Prokopiak Announce Green Light-Go Grant for Pennsbury High School Area

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2 years ago

August 1, 2024

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State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), along with state Representative and Jim Prokopiak (D-140), announced Wednesday just under $260 K in state funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Green Light-Go program for improvements in Falls Township.

Green Light-Go grants are provided as reimbursement to municipalities for updates to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. Grant funding through the Green Light-Go program may be utilized for a range of operational improvements including, but not limited to light-emitting diode (LED) technology installation, traffic signal retiming, developing special event plans and monitoring traffic signals, as well as upgrading traffic signals to the latest technologies. For more information visit the PennDOT website.

“Each of these projects will improve mobility while increasing pedestrian safety at high use intersections around the district,” said Santarsiero. “Technological upgrades to our signal equipment ensure all pedestrians have the ability to move naturally and safely throughout our communities.”

The little more than $259,000 grant will go towards the area around Pennsbury High School on Hood Boulevard, the lawmakers said.

“The safety of our school students and is of paramount importance. I am pleased to see Falls Township and PennDOT invest in improving the traffic light in front of Pennsbury High School, Prokopiak said.

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Human Interest - Bensalem Township

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

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6 hours 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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1 day 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.

Cops, Courts & Fire -Falls Township

Missing Falls Twp. Teen, Morgan Douglas, Found Safe

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1 day ago

March 6, 2026

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Update – Saturday – March 7

Morgan has been located and is safe, according to Lt. Christopher Clark of Falls Township Police Department.

Original Story:

Falls Township Police are seeking help with locating a missing 17 year-old last seen on Trenton Avenue Friday morning.

Morgan Douglas was last seen this morning in the 900 block of West Trenton Avenue, Morrisville, police said in a press release.

She was wearing a grey ‘essential’ hooded sweatshirt, a dark grey North Face Jacket, and black ‘Croc’ shoes. Morgan also has a tattoo, reading ‘Morgan,’ on her right wrist.

Anyone seeing Morgan is asked to call 911, anyone with information is asked to contact the assigned investigator, Detective Gregory Small, at (215) 302-3306, or via email at g.small@fallstwppd.com.

Information may also be provided anonymously at (215) 949-9120, or via email at tiplines@fallstwppd.com.