James O’Malley

James O’Malley covers local government and politics for Bensalem Weekly. He reports on Township Council meetings, zoning issues, and the mayoral administration.

Bensalem Zoning: New Gas Station & Industrial Expansion – Mar 5th Preview

The Bensalem Township Zoning Hearing Board meets on March 5, 2026, to hear the following requests. This month’s agenda features a major proposal for...

Bensalem Police Seek Two Philadelphia Suspects After Weapons and Drugs Found in Traffic Stop

Bensalem Police need your help in locating two individuals wanted on multiple felony charges following a significant discovery during a recent traffic stop.The IncidentOn...

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...

Bensalem Township Seeks New Director of Public Works

Bensalem Township is hiring a Director of Public Works, with applications due by March 20, 2026. Qualifications and RequirementsThe position oversees the township's roads, sanitation,...

Bensalem Officers Brave the Icy Waters for Special Olympics

While most of us were bundled up against the February chill, members of the Bensalem Township Police Department were heading straight for the water....

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...

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,...

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