Bensalem
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From Dead Mall to Town Center: The Plan to Reimagine Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem
For generations of Bucks County residents, Neshaminy Mall was more than a shopping center. It was where people saw movies, wandered the food court, bought back-to-school clothes, and spent Friday nights during the height of the suburban mall era. Now, the future of the Bensalem property appears headed in a much different direction. In July…
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Bucks County’s Fritz Bakery Announces Major Expansion Ahead of 50th Anniversary
Fritz Bakery, a beloved mainstay in Bucks County since 1974, is set to expand its Bensalem location to accommodate growing demand, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Known for its sticky buns, brownies, cookies, and other sweet treats, the bakery has been a staple in the community for nearly 30 years, with locations in…
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Iconic ‘Tawanka’ Statue at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem to Survive Redevelopment
The iconic statue of the bare-chested Lenni Lenape chief Tawanka inside Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem will survive the property’s redevelopment, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The bronze statue depicting the chief crouching down for a sip of water on top of a rock plateau was created by Philadelphia artist Henry Mitchell…
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Inside the Bensalem Café Where Every Cup of Coffee Supports Cat Rescue, Affordable Vet Care
Every latte sold at Village Grounds Café in Bensalem comes with a side of purpose and a whole lot of cats. The cozy Bucks County coffee shop is the unlikely beating heart of a growing nonprofit animal welfare campus, as Jenn Frederick reports for Fox 29. The café is an offshoot of Paw Print Village,…
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TikTok, Instagram Users Swear By Chicken Restaurant in Bucks County
According to TikTok and Instagram users, the must-visit restaurant in Bucks County is Asad’s Hot Chicken in Bensalem, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. The restaurant originally opened in the middle of Philadelphia. Once it became known to people and it stopped being a hidden gem, the owners opened two more locations, including the one in…
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How Bensalem Police Use Drones to Track Suspects and Boost Retail Theft Clearance Rates
Two minutes. That is how long it takes for a Bensalem Police drone to reach the scene of a reported retail theft. By the time officers arrive, they already know where the suspect is. The Bensalem Police Department is now deploying drones as a frontline tool in the fight against retail theft, according to Walter…
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Bensalem School Board Cuts Over 30 Positions as Budget Gap Hits $12 Million
The Bensalem Township school board is eliminating more than 30 positions, including teachers, counselors, and librarians, in an effort to address a $12 million budget gap, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last week, the board voted unanimously to eliminate the positions for the upcoming school year, citing a dire financial outlook that forced…
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Developer Shares Vision for Neshaminy Mall’s New Era
As Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall hits the market amid decreased foot traffic and increased retail vacancies, one developer has a vision on how to boost its popularity, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fusion Gyms founder Tony Chowdhary bought the mall’s former Macy’s to open his state-of-the-art fitness facility. He says that…
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A Distinction No Area Wants: Two Bucks County Routes Make List of Pennsylvania’s Deadliest Roads
A MoneyGeek analysis of traffic data — specifically fatal accidents — has resulted in a statewide list of the deadliest roads in the Commonwealth. Drivers in Bucks County, home to two of them, should be careful in general but especially during commutes involving them. Doug Milnes, a MoneyGeek Chartered Financial Analyst, mined the tragic data…
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Bensalem-Based Pretzel Company Opens Location on Drexel Campus
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory is bringing its signature salty snacks to Drexel University, with a new location in the Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building, writes Carter Blake for The Triangle. The new store is opening on the heels of the campus’ Wawa closure in January, followed by the closures of El Taco and D.P. Dough in February.…
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Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall
According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…
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Popular NJ Gastropub Flying Pig Tavern & Tap to Open in Bensalem
The popular New Jersey gastropub Flying Pig Tavern & Tap is expanding to Bensalem, where it will take over the former Andalusia Bar & Grill spot in the Grandview Plaza shopping center off of Bristol Pike, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. After suffering significant fire, smoke, and water damage in an…
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Historic Bensalem House Unveils Two New Revolutionary War Exhibits
To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Bensalem’s Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum has unveiled two new exhibits that will be on display until Nov. 13, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The “Revolutionary Family: The Biddles and American Independence” exhibit shares the stories of the Biddle family and their experiences during the Revolution. “I think it’s important for people to understand that…
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Parx Celebrates Grand Opening of New Luxury Hotel Near Casino in Bensalem
Bensalem’s Parxview Hotel has officially opened, just in time for the major sporting events and semiquincentennial celebrations taking place around Philadelphia this year, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new hotel features a total of 160 guest rooms, including 16 suites. The former 50-year-old Inn at Fox Chase was completely transformed and retrofitted, now sporting a modern,…
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Two Bensalem Police Officers Celebrated for Life-Saving Heroic Deeds
The Bensalem Township Council recently recognized two local police officers for their life-saving actions, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. Police Officer Mark Wildsmith was honored as the Bensalem Township Police Department Officer of the Year for 2025. Among his heroic actions were responding to a life-threatening incident, saving a veteran as a member of the Bucks County…
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Bucks County Bakery Has Served Up Delicious Sticky Buns for Over 50 Years
For more than 50 years, Fritz’s Bakery has been selling some of the best sticky buns in the area at its Bensalem and Langhorne locations, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Since the bakery opened, Fritz’s has sold almost 32 million sticky buns, using over 610,000 pounds of cream cheese and more than…
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After Decade Leading Bensalem Schools, Superintendent Steps Down
Following ten years leading Bensalem Township School District, Superintendent Samuel Lee has stepped down as the district faces a severe budget crisis, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At the March 11 meeting, the school board approved Lee’s resignation, effective April 1, and finalized a separation agreement for Lee, who had been appointed to…
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Two Little Guys, Creator of Joe Tea, Opens Bensalem Headquarters With Eyes Toward Growth
Two Little Guys, the company behind the food and beverage brand Joe Tea, is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Bensalem, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move to the 22,245-square-foot building in Bucks County, which will expand the company’s headquarters by roughly 71 percent, is expected to be completed in…
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