Bensalem
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Twist of Fate: Philly Pretzel Factory Merges with Pretzel Pretzel, Unveils Franchising Options
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory will be merging with the Pretzel Pretzel chain shortly, and several locations will be available for franchising, writes Jessica Rogen for the Riverfront Times. The three Pretzel Pretzel locations will go up for sale almost as soon as the company has acquired the Philly Pretzel Factory. St. Louis’ Pretzel Pretzel is…
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Sister-Owned Be WellFed Meal Service Company Began in Mother’s Bucks County Kitchen
The origin of sister-owned healthy meal service company WellFed began in Bucks County, writes Ali Mohsen for BillyPenn. Adrianna Hecht and Laurenza Giosa started the business in their mother’s kitchen in 2020, but their success has now landed them a 3,000-square-foot space in Philly’s Northern Liberties equipped with a cafe and a mini market.…
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Neshaminy Mall to Host Job Fair with More Than 300 Openings
Neshaminy Mall is ringing in the new year with a wealth of opportunities for Bucks County job seekers, according to The Reporter. On Jan. 17, the Bucks County New Year Job Fair will feature over three hundred jobs across a variety of fields, including healthcare, and education, including exhibitors from Jefferson Health, Pennswood Village, the…
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Bensalem Veteran Alan Micklin Pushes for Prisoner of War Recognition
Bensalem resident and Vietnam veteran Alan Micklin, 83, is leading a campaign to ensure the proper display of the POW/MIA flag, a symbol of remembrance for those classified as Prisoners of War, Missing in Action, or unaccounted for since World War II, writes Lynette Hazleton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Despite the enactment of federal…
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Kids Read to Pets in Bensalem as Part of Women’s Animal Center’s Unique Approach to Boost Literacy
Women’s Animal Center in Bensalem is bringing back a pre-COVID program that helps children and furry friends fall in love with reading, reports Sheila Watko for NBC 10. Story Tails allows children who are on the shyer side to practice their reading to shelter pets. Kids feel that the animals won’t judge them if…
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Bensalem’s Beloved Mailman, Kyle Livesay, Retires After 43 Years on the Job
Kyle Livesay has been delivering mail to Bensalem residents for 43 years, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6 ABC. Livesay had only graduated from high school for a couple of years before joining the team at the Bensalem Post Office. For 34 years, Livesay followed his signature route, having friendly exchanges with the larger community.…
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Revitalization of Neshaminy Mall: Fusion Gyms to Transform Former Macy’s into Sports Facility
Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall is set to undergo a significant transformation as the former Macy’s store will soon be redeveloped into a state-of-the-art gym and sports facility, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. Fusion Gyms, a rapidly growing brand with existing locations in Northeast Philly and Fairless Hills, is poised to sign a lease for…
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Bucks County Matchmaker Helps Find Love For Over 50s
Old-school matchmaker Jill Epstein has been making love connections throughout Bucks County since 1986, when she started Bensalem’s Sweet Beginnings, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. At the start of her career, her clientele spanned everyone from 20-somethings to retirees. “As online dating apps became popular with younger people, my clientele shifted…
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Rockin’ for a Cause: Dirty Heads Concert at Bensalem Parx Casino Benefits Philly Charities
The acclaimed band Dirty Heads recently held a charity concert at Bensalem’s Parx Casino, donating all proceeds to Philadelphia charities, writes Ryan Moser for Metro Philly. This event, “Friendsgiving,” was organized by iHeart Radio and ALT 104.5, benefiting Mural Arts Philadelphia and Morris Animal Rescue. The music group, known since 2001 for its unique mix…
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Bensalem’s Parx Casino Tops Pennsylvania Slot Earnings, as Keystone State Winnings Rank Third Highest in Country
Bensalem’s Parx Casino is spearheading the success of brick-and-mortar casinos in The Keystone State, writes Devin O’Connor for Casino.org. Players at the Bucks County casino raked in $30.3 million from its slots, taking the lead by $8.5 million more than second place’s Wind Creek Bethlehem which earned players a total of $21.8 million in…
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Asad’s Hot Chicken in Bensalem Listed as Best New Restaurant in the Philly Region
Asad’s Hot Chicken in Bensalem is being lauded by Philadelphia Magazine’s Philly 15, a list that showcases the best new food venues in the Philadelphia region. Stepping in the legendary footsteps of Northeast Philly’s Asad’s on Cottman, the Bensalem spot is serving up smoky halal chicken meals, write Kae Leni Palmisano and Jason Sheehan…
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Filmmaker Restores Sarobia, a Lost Alice in Wonderland Sculpture Garden in Bensalem
The lost “Alice in Wonderland” sculpture garden of Sarobia, which captivated visitors in the 1920s, has been unearthed and brought back to life within Neshaminy State Park, writes Carl LaVO for the Bucks County Courier Times. The garden, originally created by prominent Philadelphia naturalists Sara and Robert Logan, was rediscovered by local YouTuber Tom…
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Federal Investment Paves Way for Overhaul at Cornwells Heights Train Station
Thanks to $30.5 million in federal funding, the Cornwells Heights train station is getting a transformation, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The investment, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to make the station more accessible and safer. The funding will also reduce “dwell times,” and improve the boarding process. …
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A Pretzel a Day Wins Drexel Student $25,000 Prize at Bensalem’s Philly Pretzel Factory HQ
A lucky Drexel student was presented with a $25,000 check at Bensalem’s Philly Pretzel Factory headquarters thanks to his dedication to a scratch-and-win game, writes Cameron Kosak for The Triangle. Labiq Jaigirdar is a third-year student studying management of information systems and sciences. As a VIP member of the Bensalem-based business, Jaigirdar signed…
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Belmont Hills Elementary Principal Sleeps on School’s Roof to Celebrate Playground Fundraising Goal
The principal of Bensalem’s Belmont Hills Elementary School is taking her position to new heights after students and families raised $25,000 for new playground equipment, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. “We had some money already banked. With this $25,000, I think that will bring us very close to that new playground,” said…
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Father and Sons Trio Hopes To Make This Bensalem High School Boys’ Basketball Season Memorable
Brothers Antonio and Noah Morris, both seniors at Bensalem High School, want to end this basketball season on a positive note for their father, the team’s head coach Ron Morris, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ron Morris has been associated with the Bensalem High School boys’ basketball program for nearly two decades and…
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Bensalem High School Marine Corps JROTC Recognized as Naval Honor School
The Bensalem High School Marine Corps JROTC was named by Headquarters Marine Corps as a Naval Honor School for the third year in a row. Announced initially and bestowed upon the Bensalem MCJROTC at the beginning of this school year, the ceremony to officially hang the streamer to their unit colors was delayed a few weeks…
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Bensalem ‘Family Fall Festival’ Postponed a Day. Read to Learn All the Details
A popular community event is returning to Bucks County, but will now be held on a different date at the same location. Bensalem Township’s Family Fall Festival, originally set to return on Oct. 7, has been postponed to the following day. The postponement comes due to inclement weather predictions. Festivities will be hosted at the Bensalem Township Municipal…
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