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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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Bryan Allen vs. K.C. Tomlinson: How the Candidates Compare on Taxes, Schools & Local Issues

Bryan Allen vs. K.C. Tomlinson: How the Candidates Compare on Taxes, Schools & Local IssuesVoters in Bensalem Township and Hulmeville Borough will choose their...

Fact-Checking Rep. Tomlinson’s Claims on Charter School Reform and Bensalem’s Budget Crisis

As Bensalem Township School District prepares to vote on a preliminary budget that includes an 8.26% property tax increase, State Rep. K.C. Tomlinson released...

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...

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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Bensalem Students of the Month – January

It’s not easy to stand out when you’re surrounded by so many great peers, but these students went above and beyond. Whether they were...

Bensalem High Musician Hits a High Note at Districts!

Our very own Bensalem High School students have been busy crushing it on the regional stage. A huge shout-out to senior Julian Sliwinski. Julian was...

Board to Consider Preliminary 2026–27 Budget, Act 1 Exceptions Preview

The Bensalem Township School Board will hold a special meeting to declare its intent to adopt the preliminary 2026–27 budget and consider Act 1 exceptions, formally beginning the next fiscal year’s financial planning process.

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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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WMGK Battle of the Bands (Finale) – Feb 25th

The Quick Scan📅 Wednesday, February 25🕐 Doors: 7:00 PM | Show/Start: 7:30 PM📍 360 at Parx Casino, 2999 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020💵 Tickets:...

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:...

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