Links to important information

• Local newspapers, radio, and TV. If we located a website, the link is provided. Many stations allow you to listen online (stream) for free, and offer lots of other information about their station. If you have questions or concerns, we have included the telephone number where available:

• RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) 215-340-1210

◦ Bucks County Courier Times- Levittown 215-949-4151

◦ Bucks County Tribune- Feasterville 215-675-6600

◦ Bucks-Mont Courier- Harleysville 215-721-9100

◦ The Intelligencer - Doylestown 215-345-3000

◦ The Morning Call- Allentown 215-820-6646

◦ New Hope Gazette- New Hope 215-968-2244

◦ Penny Power- Coopersburg 610-282-4808

◦ Perkasie News-Herald- Perkasie 215-257-6839

◦ Souderton Independent- Souderton 215-723-4801

◦ Upper Perk Shopper's Guide- Red Hill 215-679-4133

◦ KYW- AM -1060 (news radio)

◦ WFIL- 560 AM -Philadelphia (Philadelphia's Christian Radio)

◦ WFLN- 95.7 FM -Philadelphia (Classical Music)

◦ WNPV- 1440 AM -Lansdale

◦ Word FM- 88.9 FM -Sellersville (Positive and Uplifting)

◦ WXPN- 88.5 FM -Philadelphia (University of Pennsylvania)

◦ WFMZ-TV Allentown - Channel 69

◦ WPSG- Philly 57 -The CW (Talk Radio)

◦ WHYY- Philadelphia (PBS)

◦ WPHL- PHL17- WB (Home of the Phillies)

◦ Don't find your favorite radio station on our list? Not from this area and want to listen to a station from "back home"? Not a problem! Go to Radio Locator and search by state, city, ZIP code or call letters to find links to 13,000 station websites and 7,100 live Internet audio streams.

• Bucks County Alive (includes local businesses, restaurants, events, and activities for all, as well as local, state, and federal resources for seniors)

• A Woman's Place- assistance and support services for victims of domestic abuse and violence and their children- 800-220-8116 (Hotline)

• Bucks County Board of Assessment

• Bucks County Tax Collectors

• Bucks County Opportunity Council

• United Way of Bucks County

• VITA Education Services

• Retirement Communities

• Rockhill Mennonite Community - 215-257-2751

• Bucks County Retirement Communities (to search outside Bucks County)

• Coupons and discount Programs for Seniors

◦ Printable coupons from Bucks County Alive

◦ Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) offers a bridge fare of $2.50 (50% off) for Senior drivers 65+

◦ PENNDOT offers a discounted ($10) vehicle registration fee for Seniors 65+

◦ On NJ Transit, Seniors 62+ can save 1/2 or more on NJTransit buses, trains and light rail vehicles

◦ Amtrak has several discounts for Seniors (62+) including: 15% discount on the lowest available fare on most trains, 50% off midweek on the Capitol Corridor, and 50% off on the Downeaster

◦ On SEPTA Seniors, age 65 years or older, ride free at all times on bus, trackless trolley, subway, and trolley service -- you will need to show your PA Senior Citizen Transit ID Card or Medicare card.

◦ The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging has a number of discounts for Seniors

Property Tax and Rent Rebates-1-888-222-9190

Agencies on Aging & Disabilities

Bucks County Area Agency on Aging (call to inquire about Meals on Wheels) 215-348-0510

Bucks County Senior Citizen Resource Directory- from the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging- "a partial listing of major resources for the elderly and their families"

AARP

Administration on Aging

Bucks County Consumer Protection

PA State Consumer Protection

Medical & Health Info

• Medicare APPRISE- State Health Insurance Counseling Program

Mesothelioma Center Help finding a doctor, treatment center and support groups

Mesothelioma Guide

Veterans and Addiction

Free Grants for Veterans