Bensalem
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Bensalem High School Mock Trial Team Heads to Yale, Wins Several Awards, Accolades
The Bensalem High School Mock Trial Team recently traveled to Yale University to compete with other schools from around the country. Over the weekend, the team made their way to the Ivy League school in New Haven, Connecticut to take part in the Bulldog Invitational. During and after the mock trials, several Bensalem students walked…
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Bucks County Government Names Sept. 28 ‘Tony Chapman Day’ for Local Coach
Officials from the Bucks County Government helped honor a beloved basketball coach with a major proclamation. Led by Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo, officials gathered at Holy Ghost Preparatory School, located at 2429 Bristol Pike in Bensalem, to honor Tony Chapman, who was the coach of the school’s basketball team for 45 years before retiring this year.…
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Bensalem’s Parx Casino Continues to Dominate Gaming Industry Despite Remaining Smoke-Free
Despite deciding to remain smoke-free in the aftermath of the pandemic, Parx Casino in Bensalem continues to dominate retail play in Pennsylvania, writes Devin O’Connor for Casino.org. The casino, which is owned and operated by Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, generated brick-and-mortar gross gaming revenue of approximately $50.1 million from its slots and table games in…
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Bensalem Food Company Named One of America’s Top 70 Small Businesses
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has selected America’s top 70 small businesses, and one Bucks County business has made the list. The Greater Knead, headquartered at 1690 Winchester Road in Bensalem, was one of two Pennsylvania companies that were named on the list. The other was Bluebird Atelier, based in Lewisburg. The Bucks County company…
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Bensalem Family Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro to Raise Awareness About Ovarian Cancer
A Bensalem family has returned home after completing an incredible journey to raise awarness of a serious medical condition, write Stephanie Stahl and Casey Kuhn for CBS News Philadelphia. They jointly climbed the highest mountain in the world to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. Christine Hussey survived ovarian cancer, but many of her friends did…
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Popular Comedian to Kick Off New Tour in Bensalem. Read for All the Details
A well-known comedian will begin his upcoming tour at a popular Bucks County venue, and fans are lining up to get their tickets. Ari Shaffir will be performing at Parx Casino in Bensalem on Oct. 21 at 8 PM. This will be the first date of his tour, which will see the comedian perform around…
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Looking to Get Rid of Your Old Electronics? This Bucks County Township Has You Covered
Bensalem Township will be hosting a free “Electronics Recycling Event” in the fall. The event will be held from Oct. 21 – 29 at 3800 Hulmeville Road. Electronics that can be brought include desktop and laptop computers, keyboards and mice, cell phone and laptop batteries, audiovisual equipment, telephones, and cell phones, to name a few.…
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Teachers, Students from a Bensalem Catholic School to be Featured on Popular Trivia Show
An elementary school in Bensalem will soon be featured on a popular television show, where they will answer a variety of questions. Saint Ephrem Catholic School, located at 5340 Hulmeville Road, will see three students and three teachers participate in “The ClassH-Room,” a trivia show hosted on Fox 29 Philadelphia. “This week, it’s the premiere…
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Bucks County Politician Secures $172,000 Grant for Bensalem Rescue Squad
A politician from Bucks County has recently secured a large amount of funds that will go on to help local safety officials. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, whose district office is based in Langhorne, has announced that the Bensalem Rescue Squad has received a FY 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The…
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Fun and Spooky Paranormal Cirque Coming to Bensalem Just in Time for Halloween Season
The super fun and spooky Paranormal Cirque is coming to Bensalem this September and October, just in time for the Halloween season, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. The popular circus show travels around the country throughout the year and does many pop-up shows, usually in mall parking lots. This year, the show will be set…
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See Which Bensalem Eatery is Among the Best New Philadelphia Region Restaurants
If you are looking to try something new and delicious, the Philadelphia region’s dining scene has several excellent fresh options that stand out among the throng of newcomers to the city – and one of them is very close to home, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Jason Sheehan, and Hannah Albertine for the Philadelphia Magazine. Asad’s…
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Popular Comedian to Stop in Bucks County on New Tour. Read for All the Details
A well-known comedian will be performing at a popular venue in Bucks County next month as he tours around the world. Long Island native Tim Dillon will be performing at Parx Casino, located at 2999 Street Road in Bensalem, on Sept. 8 and 9. This will be one of many times the popular comic has…
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Fun Family Fright Night, Scarecrow Contest Coming to Bensalem This Halloween Season
A township in Bucks County is preparing for one of the most popular Halloween celebrations of the year, with lots of family fun for everyone. Bensalem Township will be hosting its Fun Family Fright Night & Scarecrow Contest on Oct. 21 from 5 – 9 PM at Bensalem Township Community Park. The event is hosted…
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Bucks County Free Library Offers Tips to Keep Your Child’s Summer Reading Habits Going
The Bucks County Free Library’s Children’s Services Coordinator offers these tips for helping a child maintain good reading habits: Model good reading habits Make sure your kids see you reading books, newspapers or magazines every day. After all, kids learn by watching the grown-ups around them. “When caregivers make time to read on their own…
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Bensalem Township is Looking for a New Fire Chief. Here’s What to Know About Applying
A township in Bucks County is searching for the perfect applicant who has the ability to oversee the area’s fire department. Bensalem Township is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Career Fire Chief. This is a new position in the Bensalem Township Department of Public Safety. Officals encourage highly-qualified applicants to apply to the…









































