Parx opens new luxury hotel near casino – Bucks Round-Up – Bucks Round-Up – April 1, 2026
Parx opens new luxury hotel near casino
Bucks County’s tourism industry expects a boost from the recent opening of the new Parxview Hotel, adjacent to Parx Casino and Parx Racing in Bensalem Township. The head of Visit Bucks County, Paul Bencivengo, said the new luxury spot will attract visitors to Bucks County and help support local jobs – a milestone in the development of Parx Casino as a premier hospitality and entertainment destination in the Northeast. Parx opened the 160-room hotel on Street Road, near Richlieu Road. It’s a smoke-free hotel, with complimentary parking, a fitness center, seasonal outdoor pool, restaurant and shuttle service to the casino, the company said in a statement.
Washington Crossing Bridge replacement under review
A Washington Crossing Bridge replacement, now under environmental review, has Upper Makefield officials concerned, watchful, and asking for public input. The 120-year-old bridge connects Bucks County with Mercer County, New Jersey. It is being considered for possible replacement because of wear and tear, narrow lanes, and three-ton capacity. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) hired HDR Engineering of Philadelphia to conduct an up to $8 million, multi-year environmental assessment of the old bridge. The Upper Makefield Board of Supervisors has been vocal about the impact a bridge replacement would have on the township, citing public safety, financial impact, and quality of life. They demonstrated their concerns by passing a resolution, gathering residents’ input, and attending DRJTBC meetings. The agency is quasi-public and operates as a self-funded entity without tax revenue. More information about the bridge project is available on its website. The next DRJTBC meeting is April 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Head start for Earth Day 2026
Winter’s over and Bucks County is warming up to nature and Earth Day. The first of these celebrations was April 22, 1970, and since then Earth Day enthusiasts have mobilized one billion people in more than 193 countries, increasing awareness and support for the environment. Local organizers suggest going to earthday.org if interested in ideas for one’s school, community, or local organizations. Some events are already scheduled across the county beginning April 18 from 12 to 2:30 p.m. with Bucks County Audubon Society’s Wild Encounters Live. Attendees have the opportunity to get close to the animals, from turtles to birds of prey. Another event is on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Silver Lake Nature Center as it hosts the annual volunteer cleanup at Silver Lake Park; registration is required. A third event will be on April 25 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Doylestown’s Peace Valley Nature Center, which will offer Nature Discovery Day for kids and families with activities that inspire environmental care. Middletown will Township celebrate Earth Day at Core Creek Park and encourages community participation. A date, time, and other details are forthcoming.
Pat Wandling is a veteran journalist, formerly of the Bucks County Courier, and was a mainstay on WBCB for over 20 years.
