Bensalem
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Holy Family University New President Doesn’t Yet Seek a Merger ‘Dance Partner,’ But She’d Consider One
Anne Prisco — the first nonclergy president of Holy Family University (near Bensalem) — arrived with an open mind regarding tactics for keeping the school’s finances healthy. Her tenure could bring significant changes to the 67-year-old institution, explains Kennedy Rose in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Prisco took over amid a rough financial patch for colleges…
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Parx Interactive Hopes for a Winning Pair in Its Integration of Sports Content and Sports Betting
Parx Interactive is staking a lot on the future of digital media in the sports betting industry. To ensure that its expansion into this integrated approach is as safe a bet as possible, the company hired a trio of professionals to handle it: Natalie Egenolf, with one of the most engaged audiences in sports in…
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Bensalem Hockey Reporter Makes a Breakaway for Edmonton to Take His Shot at Web Content
Bensalem’s Frank Seravalli spent six seasons covering the Flyers for The Philadelphia Daily News. In 2015, he glided over to The Sports Network (TSN). He’s now taking his expertise to DailyFaceOff, as president of hockey content. Jeff Blumenthal followed these career tracks for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Seravelli sees this latest move as a haven…
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Bensalem Couple, Married Nearly 40 Years, First Connected Over Rock and Roll, Freedom, and Wanderlust
Two twentysomethings met in 1976 by happenstance. Bensalem provided them with a home base, but only as a jumping-off point for their eventual global exploration. Kellie Patrick Gates corralled them long enough to get their story for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Marianne and Joe Trovato introduced themselves to each other at a church dance. The event…
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Disparate Guidelines on Medical Marijuana Funding Prove Fatal for Bensalem Resident
Opioid withdrawal held Tyler Cordiero in its tight grasp. Despite a lack of health insurance, his treatment provider had authorized him for medical marijuana usage. But a federal-state disconnect ultimately led to his death, reports Ed Mahon for The Daily Item. Cordiero, a Bensalem 24-year-old, accessed treatment for his addiction from the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. Federal funding for this local…
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On the Streets in Bensalem: The Nation’s First Self-Cleaning Ambulance
Bensalem EMS has deployed the nation’s first self-cleaning ambulance. The high-tech rescue vehicle saves both time and lives, reports Shawnette Wilson for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Battalion Chief Robert Elliott cites one of the vehicle’s primary advantages, saying, “The concept of a highly infectious disease ambulance allows us to protect our providers.” The rescue transport is appropriate for patients showing symptoms of “…a…
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Bensalem Thief Swipes High-End Vacuum, But Video Surveillance Prevents Clean Getaway
It wasn’t a so-called “five-finger” discount. It was more of a 12-digit theft. A local Lowe’s supply store gave an unintended “discount” on an expensive vacuum cleaner, made possible by crafty use of UPC/barcode numbers. Michael Tanenbaum explains for PhillyVoice. The incident happened June 19 at the Lowe’s home improvement store on Horizon Boulevard in Trevose. A male approached a self-checkout register with a $400 Dyson vacuum cleaner.…
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Bensalem Athlete Compelled to Choose Between Who He ‘Really Is’ and the High School Sport He Loved
The “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which intended to preserve “biology-based eligibility standards for participation in female sports,” has become a personal issue for a Bensalem High School athlete. Christie Ileto tells his story for 6abc. Hunter Felice, when he was Hanna Felice, played girls basketball for Bensalem High School. His freshman year, however, he redefined himself to live more authentically. But in…
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For Local Tween, the ‘Butterfly Effect’ Is Something to Embrace, Not Fear
Twelve-year-old Abigail Krevolin calls it the “butterfly effect.” It is unrelated to the theory that small incidents can cause disastrous future changes. It’s more the idea that as pollinators, butterflies are good for the environment, reports Kate Fishman for the Bensalem Patch. Krevolin founded Mission: Monarchs in 2017. She has been raising, tagging, and releasing butterflies, trying to increase their numbers as a way…
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Bensalem Opens New Doors to Homeless Veterans in Need of Affordable Housing
They served our nation, faced dangers untold, and sacrificed mightily. In return, veterans nationwide often face homelessness for reasons that can include addiction, unemployment, and physical and emotional handicap. The problem is especially dire in Bucks County, which has the fourth-largest veteran population in Pennsylvania. In response, the county opened a new, 40-unit affordable housing residence in Bensalem. It…
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Bensalem School District Hosts First-Ever Equity Summit, Committing to Ensure Every Student’s Success
In our post-George Floyd world, words like equity and inclusion are being parsed for accountability, not mere intent. In response to that societal shift, Bensalem School District hosted a summit for local educators, as covered by Samantha Bambino in the Lower Bucks Times. The gathering’s goal was to ensure that every student — regardless of race, ability, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation — has the chance to succeed. Speaker Vanessa Woods is chair of the…
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Healthcare Marketing Firm Notes Yet One More Business Staple Changed Forever by the Pandemic
Once upon a time, pharmaceutical sales were, at their core, 1:1 interactions: Rep made an appointment with physician Showed up onsite Extolled the virtues of a particular medication or treatment Left a good impression, sealed by a firm handshake Hoped that the recommendation would increasingly find its way onto prescription pads across the practice Stephen Ross,…
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Bensalem Police Lick Law Enforcement Negativism, One Cone at a Time
Bensalem Police Director Fred Harran’s ah-ha moment came while seeking a unique way to strengthen the relationship between his officers and the community. A simple web search led him to a creative and memorable result, reports Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An online hunt for innovative police community-building ideas led Harran to his breakthrough: ice cream as the catalyst for connecting with residents. He took a retired Bensalem Township…
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2021 Philadelphia Flower Show, Outdoors for the First Time in History, Showcases Bensalem Botanical Artist
The 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show, opening today (June 5), features an outdoor setting for the first time in its 192-year history. The new venue, FDR Park in South Philadelphia, will welcome Bensalem botanical artist Carol Ashton-Hergenhan, reports Tamala Edwards for 6abc. Ashton-Hergenhan, a onetime master gardener, has been creatively capturing plants on paper for the past 60 years. She is a member of the Philadelphia Society for Botanical Illustrators…
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Parx Casino Hits the Jackpot in Statewide Casino Gambling Revenue
With the high-touch play in almost every game in a casino, it’s no wonder they were shuttered early in the outbreak of COVID-19. Many fans, however, took their chips online, continuing to wager on blackjack hands, virtual slots and sports events. In Pennsylvania, that led to $400 million in revenue, reported Megan Tomasik for Trib Live. …
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In-Traffic Bicycle Stunts: Bensalem Kids Call It ‘Chicken’; Local Police Calls It Dangerous
Spring bike season is here. That means plenty of healthful exercise on county bike paths and suburban streets. But it also means an uptick in a dangerous form of stunt-bike riding among teenagers. Bensalem police are cracking down on the risky riding, reports Shawnette Wilson for FOX29 News. Natalie McNish drives Springdale Drive and Wexford Roads routinely. She’s often swarmed by packs of teenage bicyclists…
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Here’s a Rarity: An Injury to a Local Owl That Doesn’t Play for Temple
A middle-school teacher from Bensalem came to the rescue of a Saw-Whet-Owl, one of the tiniest species in North America, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Special education teacher Elisa Cohen sat in her classroom and heard outside “…these crows squawking, and they were relentless.” She wandered to the courtyard outside and saw a small owl under attack from…
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Bucks County Horse and Trainer Beat Derby Odds before Even Setting Hoof in Churchill Downs
When the horses leave the gate at tomorrow’s 147th Kentucky Derby, a local entry will have already benefited from a bit of luck, reports the Associated Press for NBC10. Brooklyn Strong, a three-year-old colt owned by New Yorker Mark Schwartz, will enter the #3 stall in the starting gate as a last-minute addition to the field. He was three…
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