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June's Top Stories in Bensalem

Hope for Hannah and a cell tower fire topped the month's news in Bensalem.

Levittown Parents Will Not Give up Hope for Hannah

A Levittown infant has been diagnosed with a rare and fatal nervous system disorder that could have been avoided by a screening test at the time of her birth.

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.

Bensalem Woman, 70, Killed in Rt. 413 Crash Tuesday

A fatal crash closed Route 413 for about two hours on Tuesday.

Burned Cell Tower to Be Torn Down

The Bensalem cell tower that caught fire Friday morning will be demolished as soon as possible.

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Hulmeville Road Restrictions Start Monday for $5 Million PECO Project

The section of Hulmeville Road between Mechanicsville and Gibson Road will have lane restrictions and intermittent closures for the next five week as workers make improvements to the underground cable system.

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.

Jail for Driver in Fatal Bensalem Street Racing Crash

The Labor Day crash took the life of a 19-year-old woman from North Carolina.

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Bensalem High School Graduates Class of 2013

The graduating seniors brought the party atmosphere to the Bensalem High School football field Wednesday night as they cheered, did "the Wave" and bounced multiple beach balls into the sky.

Burned Cell Tower Replaced on Byberry Road

The temporary structure replaces a cell phone tower damaged by fire last week.

School Budget Passes with Zero Tax Increase

The Bensalem school board approved the 2013-14 budget with no increase in property taxes. The $6.8 million deficit will be covered by the district's general fund balance.


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