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Bensalem Mayor’s Scholarship 2026: The Application Has a Serious Security Problem

Applying for the 2026 Mayor’s Scholarship? Read this first. The current application requires emailing unencrypted Social Security numbers, putting student data at risk.

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

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Bensalem Mayor Declares Disaster Emergency Ahead of Sunday’s Storm

Bensalem Declares Disaster Emergency In response to the looming winter storm forecast to hit the region this Sunday, Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo has officially signed a...

Bensalem Township Council Meeting Feb 23rd – Preview

Large Escrow Release and Auditor Appointment Top Monday’s AgendaBensalem Council will meet this Monday to discuss a significant financial release for a Bristol Pike...

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 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...

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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First Fridays with Cara Cartney at Broken Goblet Brewing – Mar 6th

The Quick Scan📅 Friday, March 06🕐 Doors: 3:00 PM | Show/Start: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Broken Goblet Brewing, 2500 State Rd, Bensalem, PA...

Tragedy – All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees and Beyond at Broken Goblet – Mar 6th

The Quick Scan📅 Friday, March 06🕐 Doors: 7:00 PM | Show/Start: 8:00 PM (est.)📍 Broken Goblet Brewing, 2500 State Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020💵 Tickets:...

Haus of Monsters: Lady Gaga Tribute at Broken Goblet Brewing – Mar 7th

The Quick Scan📅 Saturday, March 07🕐 Doors: 7:00 PM | Show/Start: 8:00 PM (est.)📍 Broken Goblet Brewing, 2500 State Rd, Unit D, Bensalem, PA...

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