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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, connected to nationwide student protests over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations around the country, is a topic that has...

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Township News

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

$4 Million Federal Grant Secured for New Bensalem Fire Station

Federal lawmakers have approved $4 million in funding for a major emergency services project in Bensalem Township as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act,...

No More Scrolling: PA Senate Passes “Bell-to-Bell” School Cellphone Ban

Harrisburg Votes to Take Smartphones Out of Classrooms and Cafeterias; Impact on Bensalem Students LoomingThe days of "scrolling through lunch" may soon be over...

5 Things to Know About Bensalem’s Property Tax Crisis (3-Min Read)

The Bensalem School Board will vote Tuesday, February 18, on whether to raise property taxes by 8.25%—the largest increase in recent memory.If you can't...

Bensalem Schools

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

Energy Projects, Grants & Summer Work – Feb 11th Business Committee Preview

The Big TakeawayThe District is officially launching its next major infrastructure push through the Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA).On Wednesday night, the Board will...

How Pennsylvania’s Charter School Funding Formula Works

Pennsylvania funds charter schools through a state-mandated tuition formula that requires each student’s home school district to pay a per-pupil amount for every resident...

Bensalem Weighs $115–$170 Million Middle School Overhaul: What Parents Need to Know

Bensalem's middle school project has evolved from a simple build vs. renovate choice into a complex district-wide capacity puzzle. Here's where it stands in 2026.

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How To Bensalem

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

Police & Fire

Keeping you informed about what is happening on your street.

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...

Bensalem Police Hunt for Trio in State Store Theft

Bensalem Police are asking for the public's help in identifying three males suspected of retail theft at the Fine Wine & Good Spirits located...

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

Fortune Feimster at Xcite Center – Feb 13th – SOLD OUT

The Quick Scan📅 Friday, February 13🕐 Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM📍 Xcite Center at Parx Casino, 2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020💵...

Feelin’ Good: The Ultimate Michael Bublé Tribute at Xcite Center – Feb 14th

The Quick Scan📅 Saturday, February 14 (Valentine's Day)🕐 Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM📍 Xcite Center at Parx Casino, 2999 Street Rd, Bensalem,...

Skillet at Xcite Center – Feb 27th – Sold Out

The Quick Scan📅 Friday, February 27🕐 Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:00 PM📍 Xcite Center at Parx Casino, 2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020💵...

The Food Scene

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

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

Bensalem's 2026 Budget: Your Money at Work