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Bensalem Schools

How a Charter School Spike Created Bensalem’s $12 Million Budget Crisis

The Bensalem School Board gathered on January 14, 2026, to discuss what Business Administrator John Steffy called "a significant budget challenge."That was putting it mildly.The district faces a deficit between $6.5 million and $12.1 million for the 2026-27 school year, depending on enrollment projections....

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

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Mayor DiGirolamo Issues Storm Warning: “Get Your Cars Off the Street”

As forecasts shift toward a significant winter storm, Bensalem officials are mobilizing public works and emergency services while asking residents to help keep the roads clear.

What Does Bensalem’s State Representative Do? | 18th District Guide

What does Bensalem’s state representative actually do? A simple guide to how the 18th Legislative District seat impacts property taxes, school funding, roads, and local services.

Bensalem Last Week: January 26 – February 1, 2026

Bensalem Last Week: Budgets, Bridges, and Breakthroughs The Big Stories Crime Plummets as Police Report Major Safety Gains Public safety: crime stats, warrants, and a mail-theft caseBensalem...

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 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.

Meet the 2026 Bensalem School Board: Who Represents You?

Meet the nine neighbors making decisions for Bensalem schools in 2026. New members, new leadership under Dr. Deborah King, and an immediate budget crisis with an 8.25% tax increase on the table for February 18.

What Bensalem’s School Tax Increase Means for Your Wallet

The Bensalem School Board's proposed budget includes an 8.25% property tax increase. Here's what that means in actual dollars for homeowners across different price...

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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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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...

Bensalem Police Arrest Felon Selling Guns and Methamphetamine

A 68-year-old Bensalem resident is behind bars following a targeted undercover operation by the Bensalem Township Police Department Special Investigations Unit (SIU). Charles Bowers,...

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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Alan Cumming: Uncut – Feb 6th

On Friday, February 6, 2026, the Xcite Center at Parx Casino presents Alan Cumming: Uncut.A truly eclectic entertainer, Cumming is celebrated for a diverse...

Piano Men: Generations at Xcite Center – Feb 7th

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

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💵...

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