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School Board Adopts Preliminary Budget After Stunning Administrative Error Upends Meeting

A special meeting of the Bensalem Township School District board on Wednesday night opened with a bombshell: the administration had been operating under a fundamental misunderstanding of state law, one that rendered months of budget planning — and weeks of public anxiety over a...

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We cover the businesses, the people, and the changes happening in the 19020

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Bensalem Last Week: Budgets, Ballots & Big Grants February 1–7, 2026

It was a defining week for Bensalem’s schools, taxes, and political future. The district’s budget shortfall came into sharper focus, a $4 million federal...

School Budget Crisis Hits as Bensalem’s Political Landscape Shifts

School Budget Crisis Hits as Bensalem’s Political Landscape ShiftsThe timing could hardly be more consequential for incumbent State Rep. K.C. Tomlinson.As Bensalem Township School...

How Bensalem Secured $4M Through Community Project Funding

When Bensalem Township secured $4 million in federal funding for a new fire station on Byberry Road, the money came through a federal process...

Bensalem Schools

Find updates on the school budget, “Mega School” construction news, weather delays, and student achievements at BHS and beyond.

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BHS Principal Per Responds to Student Walkout: “Mutual Respect Must Always Remain Our Standard”

Bensalem High School Principal Geoffrey Per responded Wednesday to Bensalem Weekly's request for comment on the student walkout, offering his account of how the...

BHS Students Divided on How to Protest Tuesday as Security Concerns Mount

As Bensalem High School prepares for a planned student walk-out on Tuesday, February 17, a divide has emerged among student protesters over how to...

Bensalem High Principal Responds to Planned Student Walkout

Bensalem High School Principal Geoffrey Per sent a letter to families on Friday afternoon about a planned student walkout on Tuesday, February 17.The walkout,...

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How To Bensalem

Everything you need to navigate the biggest town in Bucks County.

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Police & Fire

Keeping you informed about what is happening on your street.

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New Jersey Man Arrested in Bensalem Online Predator Sting

A 35-year-old New Jersey man is behind bars following a targeted investigation into online child exploitation by the Bensalem Township Police Department. Justin Orio,...

Bensalem Police Seek 14 Individuals on Active Warrants This Week – Feb 11th

Drugs were again the most common charge on the weekly warrant listBensalem Police are asking for the public's help locating 14 individuals with active...

Michigan Man Sentenced to Decades for Targeted Bensalem Firebombing

The Michigan man who orchestrated a harrowing cross-country arson attack in Bensalem has been sentenced to 20 to 40 years in state prison. Harrison...

Things to Do

Whether you want to catch a national headliner, dance to a cover band, or enjoy a family movie night under the stars, this is your guide

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Friday Night Throwback: The Lydia Hilliard Experience at Parx 360 – Feb 13th

The Quick Scan📅 Friday, February 13🕐 Doors: 8:00 PM | Show/Start: 9:00 PM📍 Parx Casino (360 Lounge), 2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020💵 Tickets:...

Friday Night Throwback: Covered in Ash at Parx 360 – Feb 20th

The Quick Scan📅 Friday, February 20🕐 Doors: 8:00 PM | Show/Start: 9:00 PM📍 Parx Casino (360 Lounge), 2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020💵 Tickets:...

Central Park The Band at Parx 360 – Feb 21st

The Quick Scan📅 Saturday, February 21🕐 Doors: 8:00 PM | Show/Start: 9:00 PM📍 Parx Casino (360 Lounge), 2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020💵 Tickets:...

The Food Scene

We cover Bensalem’s food scene, including restaurant reviews, grand openings, and local health inspection scores.

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Hibachi Showmanship & Fresh Sushi: The Shogun Verdict

The Vibe Shogun Japanese Hibachi & Sushi offers a tale of two dinners: the high-energy, knife-tossing spectacle of the hibachi tables and the dimmer, more...

TGI Fridays Bensalem Returns: Is the Reopening Worth It?

The VibeFresh off a grand reopening under new management, the atmosphere is buzzing with "back in business" energy, aiming for a lively, cocktail-forward social...

BENSALEM HEALTH WATCH Who Passed. Who Failed.

Dining out is a matter of trust. You trust the chef to cook your burger, and you trust the kitchen to be cleaner than...

Bensalem by the Numbers

A snapshot of the township’s revenue and outlay for 2026

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Bensalem's 2026 Budget: Your Money at Work