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Bensalem Middle School Hockey Wins Division A Title on Frankie Voce Overtime Goal

The Bensalem Middle School Ice Hockey team capped its 2025–2026 season with the kind of championship game kids dream about and parents will be talking about for years—a back-and-forth thriller that ended with an overtime winner and a Division A title.With less than a...

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

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Bucks County Commissioners Unanimously Oppose ICE Detention Centers in County

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Wednesday to oppose the use of any warehouses in Bucks County as federal immigration detention...

Bensalem High Students Walk Out Over ICE, March Through Township

Approximately 30 to 40 Bensalem High School students walked out of class Tuesday morning in protest of I.C.E. operations, marching from the school to...

Bensalem Last Week: Walkouts, Reform Claims & the 18th District Race February 8–14, 2026

A student protest puts Bensalem High School in the spotlight, the charter school funding gets a deep dive, and we gave voters their first...

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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$3M Energy Project, Major Policy Votes & Personnel Changes – Board Meeting Preview

The Big TakeawayWednesday’s Regular Action Meeting moves a long list of February committee items to final vote.The Board is expected to approve a $2.5–$3...

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...

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...

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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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Bensalem Police Seek 14 Individuals on Active Warrants This Week – Feb 25th

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...

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...

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