Bensalem
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Holy Ghost Prep Robotics Team, The Firebirds, Soar from Bensalem to World Championships
Brandon Petcaugh, chair of the computer science and engineering department at Holy Ghost Prep (HGP) in Bensalem, isn’t teaching students robotics for some sci-fi purpose of taking over the world at large. He is, however, helping them build skills to successfully take over the world of tech, should their future career paths unfold in that…
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Parx Adds Snap to Its App, Rebranding the Gaming Tech as ‘betPARX’
Parx in Bensalem has rebranded its sports betting and online casino to betParx. Katie Kohler, of Play Pennsylvania, dealt out the details from the casino’s parent, Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment. Parx collaborated with Playtech to engineer a back-end revision of the casino’s app. Playtech is a gambling software development company located on the Isle of…
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Like Dancers to an Irish Reel, One Celtic-Themed Bensalem Pub Jigs in to Replace Another
St. Patrick’s Day 2022 was somewhat challenged by its mid-week landing date. Some revelers partook (despite Friday work/family obligations), but those who didn’t still have a worthy opportunity. A newly renovated and branded Gaelic pub, as reported by John Fey in the Bensalem Patch, is set to welcome revelers who missed Thursday’s festivities — and…
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Sen. Robert ‘Tommy’ Tomlinson Foregoes Run for Seventh Term; Decides Instead to Retire
State Sen. Robert “Tommy” Tomlinson has announced his exit from Harrisburg. The Republican’s decision, posted on Facebook yesterday, caps nearly 30 years of service to Bucks County’s Sixth District, which covers Bensalem, Bristol, Hulmeville, Ivyland, Langhorne, Langhorne Manor, Lower Southampton, Middletown, Northampton, Penndel, Warwick, and Wrightstown. “When I look back to that first senate race…
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Rita’s Italian Ice Bets That Casino Patrons Will Gush Over Its Flavorful Treats
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the Bensalem-based frozen treat brand, is taking a strategic step forward into what it calls “nontraditional locations.” The Mar. 20 opening of a shop within Rivers Casino Philadelphia, 1001 N. Delaware Avenue, represents a significant expansion of its traditional kiosk-mall-food truck retail footprint. The unveiling will be part of…
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‘Illegal and Unethical’ Practices at Parx Racing Elicit New Regs from Pa. Horse Racing Commission
Years of “illegal and unethical” practices at Parx Racing in Bensalem have Pa. state regulators tightening the reins on the sport. Gregory Vellner reported the increased scrutiny for Community Voice. The Pa., State Horse Racing Commission’s recent observations at Parx yielded evidence of: Violation of a rule against riders themselves betting on horses they are…
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Bensalem Houses What May Be the First Brewery-Distillery Collective in the U.S.
Three local brewing-distilling veterans have banded together, launching a unique business model in a Bucks County headquarters. The Mutual Respect Brewers Co-Op, operating from the Broken Goblet Brewing in Bensalem, seeks to benefit from the principals’ collective knowledge and experience. Tara Nurin uncapped their intent in Forbes. The members are: Jeremy Myers co-founder of Neshaminy…
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Former Neshaminy Mall Sears Part of National Trend of Repurposing Retail Locations into Healthcare Sites
The former Bensalem Sears in the Neshaminy Mall continues on its way to becoming a community medical center. The repurposing of dormant retail stores into healthcare businesses has become something of a national trend, reports Konrad Putzier for The Wall Street Journal. Neshaminy Mall’s Sears closed in 2018, part of a nationwide series of store…
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‘Undercover Boss’ Appearance by Bensalem Rita’s Ice CEO Linda Chadwick Proved Fruitful
Most traffic control at an average Rita’s Ice location involves keeping patrons patiently in line. But on last night’s edition of Undercover Boss, CEO Linda Chadwick found herself addressing an actual road occurrence. Ryan Mulligan unmasked what happened for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As part of her role-reversal reality-show experience, Chadwick took jobs at Rita’s…
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Bucks County Representatives Aid Motorists Penalized by Bogus Speeding Tickets
Two Bucks County Representatives have gained the appreciation of a legion of Lower Bucks County commuters. Penn Live Patriot News covered the politicians’ work to correct a PennDOT glitch that issued numerous invalid speeding tickets. State Reps. Frank Farry (Langhorne) and KC Tomlinson (Bensalem) were on the receiving end of a considerable number of constituent…
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Pigskin Pucker: Bensalem Eagles Fan’s High-Profile Kiss Leads to Proposal
Shamus Clancy and Ashley Suder kicked off their relationship with a very, very PDA (public display of affection). As Philadelphians celebrated the Eagles 2018 Super Bowl win by joyously flooding the streets, they recreated an iconic WWII photo for social media. That kiss between two just-met sports fans now has deeper significance, reports Tom Avril…
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Court Order Compels Cleanup of the Neshaminy Inn, Bensalem
Trash buildup and accumulations of needed property repairs are behind Bensalem Township’s legal attempt to close the Neshaminy Inn. James McGinnis checked into the inhospitable details for the Bucks County Courier Times. Onsite violations at the Route 1 site have been accumulating since December 2019, with new infractions added yearly. Issues of concern range from…
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Lower Bucks County Commuters Didn’t Seem to Give a Hoot for SEPTA Owl Link Service
As of Feb. 12, SEPTA’s Owl Link will fly no more. The transit authority is discontinuing the service, owing to low demand, reports Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. The Owl Link was supposed to be a convenient way for lower Bucks County’s late-night employees to commute to and from downtown Phila. It used an Uber-like…
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Bensalem Women’s Animal Center to Betty White Challenge Donors: ‘Thank You for Bein’ a Friend’
The Betty White Challenge, seeking animal-shelter donations of $100 for her 100th birthday, moved beyond her New Year’s Eve passing. In fact, it may have gained additional participation in the sudden loss of the high-profile advocate. JoAnn Pileggi, FOX29 News, unleashed details of the fundraiser’s local success and special significance. White’s animal advocacy was a…
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BUCKSCO Careers — Visit Bucks County
Visit Bucks County (VBC) is the official tourism promotion agency for the County of Bucks and funded by the occupancy tax paid by overnight visitors in local hotels. VBC works with its partners to generate economic impact and hospitality employment growth by driving travel and related business to experience Bucks County and all it has…
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Parx Casino, Bensalem, Helps Parlay Pennsylvania Gaming Industry to Monthly Income Record
Pa. casinos reported record revenue for November 2021, increasing their take by more than 50 percent of 2020 results. Four local gaming houses contributed to the haul, including Parx Casino in Bensalem. Nosa Omoigui dealt out the results for iGB North America. Parx contributed $56.3 million in revenue to the state, behind Chester County’s Hollywood…
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Bucks County Commissioners Address 2022 Budget, Vaccination Info, and Small Business Stimulus
The trio of Bucks County Commissioners — Diane Ellis-Marseglia, Bob Harvie, and Gene DiGirolamo — had a busy pre-holiday docket. Samantha Bambino of the Lower Bucks Times covered their last meeting of 2021 and announced plans for 2022. 2022 Budget The board voted unanimously for a new budget that represented no increase in taxes and…
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DNA Match Identifies Cold Case Victim ‘Clubhouse Jane Doe’; Bensalem Police Now Seek Killer
A Bucks County cold case, dormant for 30-some years, has advanced thanks to a DNA match that finally identifies the Warminster victim known only as “Clubhouse Jane Doe.” Jo Ciavaglia reported on the breakthrough for the Bucks County Courier Times. In 1995, neighborhood kids found the body of a woman, wrapped in plastic and buried…
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