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Bristol Township passes $76.3M 2026 budget with no tax increase – Bucks Round-Up – December 22, 2025

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025
Joe LeCompte and Bradley Vasoli

The spending plan includes $60.5 million in operating expenses and $15.5 million for capital projects.

Community

Man sentenced to 12-24 years in state prison for illegal straw purchase scheme in Bucks County

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025
Press Release

The sentencing follows a jury trial earlier this month where Raheem Evans, of Philadelphia, was convicted on dozens of weapons charges.

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General Greene Inn in Buckingham to remain thanks to Welch purchase – Bucks Round-Up – October 21, 2025

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025
Joe LeCompte and Bradley Vasoli

The property went a long stretch without an occupant, falling into disrepair.

Community

Straw purchaser sentenced to 12-25 years in state prison

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025
Press Release

Tahir Zahir, of Sharon Hill, was sentenced to 12 to 25 years in state prison, followed by a consecutive two-year probation sentence.

Community

Man sentenced to state prison for straw purchase of 13 firearms, possessing child pornography

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Press Release

In June, Jermaine Bantum, 36, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to total of 68 counts.

Community

Philly man sentenced to 10-20 years in prison for straw purchasing 20 firearms

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Press Release

Jawone Shakour Williams, 33, pleaded guilty Monday before Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey L. Finley to 59 criminal counts.

News

Red light cameras coming to Bristol Township intersections – Bucks Round-Up – July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025
Joe LeCompte

Bristol Township Council approved the plan late last year.

Press Release

Philadelphia man sentenced to 10-20 years in state prison for straw purchases

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025
Press Release

Steven Lee Smith was convicted in April of dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, penalties for firearm sales, sales to ineligible transferees, providing false statements for firearm purchases, and statement under penalty.

News

Centennial School Board deadlocked on budget, faces legal deadline – Bucks Round-Up – June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025
Joe LeCompte

The board voted 4–3 to delay the decision until a special meeting on Wednesday, July 2.

Press Release

Philadelphia man sentenced to over a decade in prison for illicit firearm trafficking

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025
Press Release

Some of the firearms Anthony Jackson obtained were later recovered at crime scenes.

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Pennsbury vs. CR North (Boys) 12.19.25

Pennsbury vs. CR North (Boys) 12.19.25

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