Public safety, EMS crisis, regional crimes, storms, development projects, and local government actions
Key Questions
What new restaurant is opening in Langhorne?
Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening on June 12 at 360 N. Oxford Valley Road in Langhorne. It will serve Nashville-style hot chicken.
Why was a Horsham firefighter terminated?
A Horsham Fire Company No. 1 firefighter/EMT was fired after broadcasting a racial slur over county radio during a fatal crash response. The incident occurred in the Montco area near Southampton.
What is happening with the Oxford Valley Mall?
The mall is being redeveloped into a town center featuring a 600-unit Atlee Square project and potential micro-hospital. This transformation aims to revitalize the property amid broader Bucks County development trends.
How competitive is the Bucks County housing market?
The market remains competitive heading into summer with a median home price of $510k and frequent multiple offers, especially in Central Bucks. Several towns have seen sharp price increases, including Levittown areas up over 80%.
What data center developments are under discussion in Bucks County?
Local townships like Falls Twp and West Rockhill are scrambling to regulate data centers on farmland. State proposals include moratoriums, tax changes, and incentives under the Shapiro administration's GRID plan.
What caused the fatal crash in Warminster?
A crash involving motorcycles and cars in Warminster resulted in one death and road closures. Investigations are ongoing into the incident details.
What expansion is Fritz Bakery planning?
Fritz Bakery in Bensalem is expanding its location ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2024. The move accommodates growing demand for the longtime local business.
What housing plan did Montgomery County launch?
Montco introduced its first Housing Blueprint to address a 47% price increase and 41% supply drop over five years. The plan targets affordability challenges for workers like teachers and nurses.
Crossing guard assault; Willow Grove stabbing; thefts/fraud; PD honors; EMS crisis/CCAP surcharge; Davis bill; shredding/e-recycling; Senior Farmers Vouchers June1; Parks & Rec; Bright Path July; Almshouse grant; data centers; Harvie ad/loophole; Senior Games; potholes/cell ban; PennDOT innovation savings; Bensalem PD Drone as First Responder; flash flood warning; May20 storms knock out power/close roads; Memorial Day weekend cooler/wet; Warminster Fire adds two firefighters; regional Memorial Day parades; Willow Grove Shopping Center final phase breaking ground June 2026 (261 units, retail, parking); LightPath fiber optic project in Newtown Borough; Pennridge Regional Police blotter May17-23; Lower Southampton meeting calendar May-July 2026. New: Pa. GOP proposal to block data centers on farmland; Bucks County townships scramble to regulate data centers (Falls Twp, West Rockhill); Central Bucks School District approves budget with 5.7% tax hike; Oven Brothers in Warminster closed for good. New: House prices in several Bucks County towns have skyrocketed (e.g., Levittown areas up 80%+). New: Pennsylvania school property tax revenue jumped 4.2% ($725M) in 2026, adding context to local tax debates. New: Eleven Bucks County ZIP codes ranked among wealthiest in region, with Southampton (18966) at #66. New: Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bills targeting data center development — Sen. Coleman proposes moratorium and tax repeal, directly affecting local regulation debates. New: State-level discussion on data center debate with Sen. Pennycuick highlights competing interests. New: Property tax assessment disparities in PA, with Bucks County's 5% CLR and no reassessment since 1980s, raising fairness concerns and potential future reassessment pressures for local homeowners. New: Shapiro pitches data center incentives (GRID proposal) with conditions, facing pushback; Amazon email leak raises trust issues. New: Montco launches first-ever Housing Blueprint to address 47% price increase, 41% supply drop; 5-year plan. New: Oxford Valley Mall reinvention into town center with 600-unit Atlee Square and potential micro-hospital. New: Fritz Bakery in Bensalem announces major expansion ahead of 50th anniversary. New: Cocktail bar in Doylestown to open rooftop deck June 19. New: Montco volunteer firefighter intentionally set 3 fires in 30-hour span in Souderton/Franconia area. New: Upper Southampton home invasion suspect pleads guilty, sentenced to prison; victim's AirPods led police to suspect. New: Bucks County business updates: Oven Brothers closed; new juice bar in Doylestown; golf sim in Warrington; chamber leadership change. New: Fatal crash in Warminster involving motorcycles and cars, one dead, roads closed. New: Shapiro Administration PIDA loan of $7.4M to EverWhite Corp in Northampton Twp, creating 20 jobs and facility purchase. New: St. Luke's Senior Meals Program at Upper Bucks Campus offers $3.99 meals for seniors. New: Bucks County housing market competitive heading into summer (median price $510k, multiple offers, Central Bucks hot). New: Horsham firefighter fired after racial slur broadcast over county radio during fatal crash response (Montco, near Southampton).