Bensalem
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Philadelphia Sports Bar Expanding to Bensalem
A longtime Philadelphia sports bar will be opening its latest location in Bucks County, its first expansion outside of the city. Emma Dooling wrote about the new location for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founding Fathers, a sports bar and grill located on Philadelphia’s South Street, is expanding with a second location in Bensalem. The popular eatery…
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Bucks County Opportunity Council Works with Philadelphia Nonprofit to Fill Bensalem Food Pantry
A Bucks County organization recently made a donation to a nearby nonprofit in order to help those facing hard times. The Bucks County Opportunity Council, located at 100 Doyle Street in Doylestown, recently collaborated with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Derstine’s, Inc., and the Share Food Program in order to collect food for those…
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The State of Two Bucks County Malls Could Affect Property Taxes, School Districts, and Local Businesses
Two of Bucks County’s most popular malls have seen various changes over the past few years, and these might begin to affect their surrounding areas. James McGinnis wrote about the malls and their economic impact for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Neshaminy Mall, located in Bensalem, and the Oxford Valley Mall, located in Langhorne,…
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Parx Casino to Add Long Talked-About Hotel to Its Street Road Complex in Bensalem
One of Bucks County’s most well known establishments has officially announced the building of a hotel on their popular property. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the developments for the Bensalem Patch. Parx Casino is planning on adding a 15-story hotel at its Street Road property in Bensalem. Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo said that Parx had already received…
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Project to Make Roosevelt Boulevard Safer Gets $78M Boost Via Infrastructure Law, Will Benefit Bucks Commuters
A major road that ends in Bucks County will soon see upgrades that will make driving on it much safer for all travelers. Jesse Bunch wrote about the updates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A project that aims to make Roosevelt Boulevard safer will get a $78 million boost as part of President Joe Biden’s bipartisan…
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Bensalem Sisters Help Local Kids Learn STEM Skills with Their Small Business
Two siblings from Bucks County have been working to help students in the area discover a love for the sciences and other subjects. Matteo Iadonisi wrote about the sisters for 6ABC. Bensalem sisters Keira and Sophia Seidman fell in love with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math the first time they attended a Young Innovator’s Fair.…
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Bensalem Township Works With Local Cleanup Crew to Keep the Andalusia Area Spotless
A township in Bucks County is working with a community cleanup group in order to keep the area free of unwanted aesthetics. A Litter Crew from the Towns Against Graffiti (T.A.G.) Program, a group that works with Bensalem Township, arrived on a busy road in Andalusia to keep debris. Activities like these help to keep…
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Bensalem High School Students, Cadets in JROTC Program Work to Honor Fallen Heroes in Bucks County
Several members of a Bucks County JROTC program worked to honor the area’s fallen heroes through a symbolic gesture. Students from Bensalem High School that are enrolled in the school’s Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps program made their way to Washington Crossing National Cemetery last month as a part of the Wreaths Across America event.…
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This Bucks County Township is Getting Ready for a Busy Programming Schedule This Year
As the new year is now in full swing, one township in Bucks County is preparing for a very fun and busy schedule to kick off 2023. Staff writers from the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the schedule. Bensalem Township’s Parks & Recreation Department has released a busy programming schedule for the 2023 season that…
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Popular Fast Food Chain Officially Opened Second Bucks County Location After Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
A popular food chain has just opened another location in Bucks County, and local residents are excited about their new dining spot. Bensalem’s Raising Cane’s location, situated at 3617 Horizon Boulevard near the Neshaminy Mall, recently opened its doors to local customers after a ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place on Tuesday. The new spot is…
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Bensalem Students Participate in Mock Trial Event, With Winners Named ‘Best Lawyer’ and ‘Best Witness’
Two Bucks County school districts recently competed against one another in a mock legal trial, with one walking away victorious. The Bensalem High School Mock Trial team competed against Holy Ghost Prep’s team in a recent faux trial. Participants engaged in a mock legal proceeding in order to show their knowledge of how cases such…
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One of Heavy Metal’s Most Influential Figures is Coming to Bucks County. Here’s What to Know
One of the important musicians in the heavy metal genre will be making an appearance in Bucks County in the near future. Max Cavalera, the former frontman of Brazilian metal legends Sepultura, will be coming to Bensalem with his current band, Soulfly, on Feb. 15. The group will headline a show at Broken Goblet Brewing,…
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Roosevelt Boulevard, Ending in Bucks County, to See $78 Million in Upgrades to Improve Safety
A major road that ends in Bucks County will soon see upgrades that will make driving on it much safer for all travelers. Mike DeNardo wrote about the upgrades for KYW Newsradio. Roosevelt Boulevard will soon see $78 million worth of upgrades made to the road. Ending in Bensalem, the road is regularly used by…
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Bensalem to Welcome New Boutique Pet Supply Shop
A popular Bucks County shopping center has announced their latest addition, with the incoming business already making waves in the community. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the business for the Bensalem Patch. MK Traders is opening its first brick-and-mortar location at Centre Plaza in Bensalem Township, where it will sell pet food, toys, and accessories, as…
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Bensalem Residents Will Not See Their Property Taxes Go Up in 2023. Here are the Details
Residents of one Bucks County township just learned that they will not see a significant increase in their property taxes this coming year. Damon C. Williams wrote about the local property taxes for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to the 2023 municipal budget, there will be no property tax increase in Bensalem in 2023…
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Neshaminy Mall’s Pop-Up Ice Skating Rink Has Become a Hit Amongst Locals and Visitors
After opening in the middle of the month, an ice skating rink in Bucks County has proven to be a huge success for visitors to a local mall. Staff writers for the Bucks County Courier Times wrote about the fun pop-up. Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem recently opened a pop-up ice skating rink, which is owned…
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Parx Casino One of Many Fighting to Establish What Gambling Looks Like in Pennsylvania
A popular Bucks County casino has become a major player in the recent movement to bring gambling back to traditional establishments. Katherine Sayre wrote about the local casino in The Wall Street Journal. Earlier this year, Parx Casino became embroiled in one of the most contentious topics in the gambling industry. The casino filed a…
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Parx Casino Raises $4 Million in Grants That Will Benefit Several Local Communities
A Bucks County casino recently raised a large amount of money via grants, which will be used to benefit the surrounding area. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the grants for the Levittown, PA Patch. The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Bucks recently awarded more than $4 million in grants to local municipalities. The funds were…
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