Bensalem Township News
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Bensalem Township Announces New Leadership for Fire Dept Consolidation
These appointments are part of Bensalem Township's broader efforts to improve fire safety and operational effectiveness, reflecting the community's commitment to adapting and modernizing its emergency services.
Change of Bensalem Community Park Hours Starting Jul 1st
Bensalem Township has announced that starting July 1, 2024, and running through August 1, 2024, the Bensalem Community Park will be closed to the public again this summer on Monday through Thursday...
Clusters Playground Joins Executive & Coves In Closure
The Bensalem Township announced yesterday afternoon on X (Twitter) that Clusters playground on Portsmouth Lane is currently closed for replacement until further notice.
Ahhhh! Giant Spiders! Joro Spiders And It’s Not That Serious
East Coast residents have been told to prepare for an air invasion of giant spiders since 2021, we're still waiting.
New Study Links Higher Mushroom Consumption to Lower Cancer Risk
A recent study by Penn State researchers suggests that consuming more mushrooms can significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
Does Bensalem have a retail theft problem?
Retail theft in the United States has surged to alarming levels in 2024, presenting a significant challenge to large and small retailers. The issue, which encompasses...
Executive Park Playground Joins Coves Park In Closure
The Bensalem Township website announced this morning that the Executive Park Playground on Barnswallow Drive will be closed until further notice. The closure is...
Second Sexual Extortion Arrest In A Week
Yesterday, 21-year-old Jonathan Brodecki of Bensalem turned himself in to Bensalem Police Detectives to face multiple felony charges for the sexual extortion of 9 juvenile victims...
Tomorrow It Gets Real! $100 Fines Go Into Effect
The 60-day grace period ends tomorrow June 1st. The two red light cameras on Knights Road and Street roads, and Route 1 and Old Lincoln Highway will be in full effect.
5 People Injured In Friday Night Crash
The Nottingham Fire Department Station was dispatched to Street Road by the Clubhouse Diner on Friday at 7:47 pm for a reported motor vehicle accident...


