Bear Cub, Angry Boyfriend and Gun Rights Top The Week's Bucks County News

Homeless Man Arrested for Stabbing Bensalem Man, Police Say
A homeless man has been arrested and charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault and related offenses for the stabbing of a 33-year-old Bensalem man Monday night, the Bensalem Police Department reports.

Body of Missing Warminster Man Found
Michael McCloskey was last seen Friday morning at his home in Warminster. His car was found parked at Mason Mills Park in Upper Moreland.

Gun Rights Activists Rally in Doylestown 
About 200 gun rights activists rallied Saturday in support of a House bill that would make any federal law that attempts to register, restrict or ban a firearm unenforceable in Pennsylvania.

Bear Cub Caught in Woods Near Warrington Shopping Center
State wildlife officers tranquilized a black bear cub that was sighted Thursday morning in the wooded area around the Shops at Valley Square shopping center in Warrington.

Door-to-Door Energy Salespeople Using 'Pushy' Tactics, Police Say
Doylestown Borough Police have warned Commerce Energy that its soliciting permits may be revoked if the complaints from residents continue.

Beer Dumping Incident at Puck Prompts Police Investigation
According to police, a man said someone dumped a beer on him and tried to hit him with a beer glass Friday night.

Angry Boyfriend Arrested Twice in One Night, Police Say
A Fairless Hills man faces stalking and assault charges after an altercation with his girlfriend caused Bensalem police to arrest him twice in one night.

Falls Supervisors Debate Gun Buy-Back 
Falls Township may finalize plans for a gun buy-back program at its July 16 meeting.

Public Opposition to Dunkin' Donuts in Washington Crossing Grows 
An effort to stop a Dunkin' Donuts from coming to Washington Crossing is gaining momentum.

Today on Patch: New Boards and a New Look
Your Patch completely changed its look this week, and it added features that can help you do so much more. Love it yet?

Will Shyamalan Pick Doylestown?
Producers of the new series 'Wayward Pines,' to be directed by M. Night Shyamalan, are considering both Doylestown and Sellersville as shooting locations.

Council Rock Reaches Contract Agreement With Administrators 
The Council Rock School District has reached a tentative three-year contract agreement with its Administrator’s Association, Superintendent Mark Klein announced today.  

Pennsbury Names New Special Education Director
The Pennsbury Board of School Directors appointed Cheryl A. Morett to become the next Director of Special Education for Pennsbury.

Tennent Graduates Embark to Future of Endless Possibilities 
William Tennent's Class of 2013 graduated Thursday afternoon during a commencement ceremony brimming with optimism and celebration.

Central Bucks Seniors Graduate Wednesday 
According to Melanie Sullivan, community relations coordinator for Central Bucks School District, 1629 seniors graduated in three ceremonies Wednesday.

Bensalem High School Graduates Class of 2013
The commencement began with each of 482 students parading down the stadium track and marching to their seats at the middle of the field.

Ann's Choice Residents Join Hands to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Thousands of residents and staffers from Ann's Choice circled the courtyard to join hands on June 12 for a commemorative aerial photo marking the retirement community's 10-year anniversary.

Did you know Bensalem is home to a world-famous artist?
World-renowned artist Nelson Shanks—portrait painter of individuals as famous as Lady Diana and Pope John Paul II (as well as a couple of US Presidents)—lives and works in Bensalem, Bucks County.