Merkl-Gump will apparently still face Juan Vargas and Richlandtown Mayor Wayne Codner in the May 19 primary.
NTSB releases timeline of explosion at Bristol nursing home – Bucks Round-Up – January 29, 2026
The report details multiple calls to PECO, the identification of a leaking meter valve, and delays in repairs.
CBSD abuse reporting questioned as former supervisor speaks out – Bucks Round-Up – January 27, 2026
Katie Veisz alleged uneven enforcement of child abuse reporting requirements in two recent incidents.
Obsessed man guilty of murdering girl he briefly dated – Bucks Round-Up – January 19, 2026
Deputy District Attorney Alan J. Garabedian argued the killing was fueled by rage and control, not impulse.
Nonprofit closes CBSD investigation – Bucks Round-Up – January 15, 2026
A November visit by DRP led to no discovery of any “new reports of abuse and neglect.”
Husband of woman killed in nursing home explosion files lawsuit – Bucks Round-Up – January 14, 2026
Saber Healthcare Holdings, PECO Energy, and PECO’s parent company Exelon are named as defendants.
At town hall meeting, Harvie rules out taking AIPAC contributions, vows to strengthen EPA
Fitzpatrick has accepted donations from AIPAC, which is nonpartisan.
Lawsuit filed after fatal Bristol nursing home explosion – Bucks Round-Up – January 7, 2026
Four survivors of the deadly explosion that destroyed a Bristol nursing home have filed what is believed to be the first lawsuit stemming from the blast.
Third fatal victim of nursing home blast identified
The decedent Patricia Mero, 66 year old female, was a resident of the facility and following the explosion was transported to the ER at St. Mary’s Medical Center.