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Regional Roundup: State Legislature Passes 'Brad Fox Law':

Read today's top headlines from the Bucks and Montgomery County region.

State Legislature Passes 'Brad Fox Law': A bill co-sponsored by State Rep. Todd Stephens of Horsham would increase penalties for people who buy guns for convicted felons. Read more about the new law on Warminster Patch.

How Safe is That Place You Eat? - Sept.: See what the county health department turned up during inspections of Doylestown-area establishments, including The Bagel Barrel, Mert & Monte's, New Britain Inn and Ooka. Read who passed inspection on Doylestown Patch.

St. Mary Medical Center Owner Exploring Merger: The owner of the Middletown hospital and trauma center is looking to merge with Trinity Health. Read more about the merger on Lower Southampton Patch.

Find out what's happening in Upper Southamptonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Where to Get a Breast Exam in Horsham: Early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year. Read more about Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Hatboro-Horsham Patch.

: Trevose troopers charged a Philadelphia man with drunk driving and marijuana possession. Read about more police news on Bensalem Patch.

Find out what's happening in Upper Southamptonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

: Gavin Lichtenstein won the 2011 High School Leadership Award. Read about the student's accomplishments on Upper Moreland Patch.

Guns on School Grounds Continues to be Hot Topic: The Council Rock School Board is at odds regarding an amendment to district policy that would restrict guns at the Chancellor Center. Read more about the topic on Newtown Patch.

Toys for Tots Program in Lower Bucks at Risk: The program in Lower Bucks is again at risk of not being able to run, due to the lack of somewhere to collect and distribute the toys from. This, coupled with some volunteers not returning, makes it unrealistic to maintain the program in that part of the county. Read more about Toys for Tots on Levittown Patch.

Police Report 8 Thefts from Vehicles in Blotter: The recent police blotter included eight thefts from vehicles. Read more local headlines on Northampton Patch.


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