Regional Roundup: Tax Increase In Newtown, Arrests Made In Bensalem

Here are some highlights from area Patches.

: Charges included disorderly conduct, public drunkenness, theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy.

: The proposed budget would increase the tax rate from 6 to 9 mills.

: From collecting food for needy families to experiencing life as Haitians do, students at Central Bucks' Titus Elementary have spent the past several weeks doing good for their community.

: Members of the Stackpole Elementary School Chorus and Band showed off their skills by performing holiday selections on Monday night.

:  Check out this video of the orchestra and vocal ensemble honing their sound.

: Will Dennis, a 28-year-old writer and Huntingdon Valley resident, is set to open his show this week at the Act II Playhouse in Ambler.

: Betty Carpenito's homemade gingerbread serves as the foundation for edible houses - and family bonding.

: The owners of had an array of 250 solar panels installed on the company's roof.