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Pennsylvania Launches ‘Turnpike TV’ to Demystify Turnpike Construction, Projects, and Planning
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is pulling back the curtain on how—and why—it makes decisions that impact drivers, neighbors, and businesses across the Commonwealth. With the launch of Turnpike TV, a new video series now streaming on its website, the agency hopes to answer big questions in plain English. Whether it’s how noise walls are designed,…
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Andalusia in Bensalem Opens Grand Interior and Gardens for New Season
Andalusia Historic House, Gardens, and Arboretum, a true oasis spanning over 50 acres of gardens and grandeur, has opened its doors for the season, writes Melissa Jacobs for the Main Line Tonight. The meticulously restored residence, exuding Gilded Age glamour, is the ancestral home of one of Philadelphia’s First Families, the Biddles. Built in 1797,…
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Bensalem High School Senior’s Ivy League Sweep Goes Viral After She Gets Into Five Schools
A video of Bensalem High School senior Victoria Mathieu is going viral on TikTok after she got accepted by five Ivy League universities, writes JoAnn Pileggi for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “I applied to, yes, seven,” said 18-year-old Mathieu. “I was expecting zero in all reality. I was not expected to get into any.” The straight-A…
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Bensalem Mayor Advocates Housing Inclusion in Neshaminy Mall Redevelopment
Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo hopes to see Neshaminy Mall, long past its heyday, undergo redevelopment to reverse slow sales and reduced traffic, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The once-popular shopping destination lost a sizable portion of its customers when two of its anchor stores closed: Macy’s in 2017 and Sears in 2018. The mall…
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Bensalem Teen Meets Woman Who Donated Her Kidney to Save Her Life
Evelyn Bautista, a 17-year-old from Bensalem, met the woman who donated the kidney that saved her life for the first time at Temple University Hospital, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Megan Bosack had been battling nutcracker syndrome for years, a rare condition causing severe pain due to a compressed vein that drains blood…
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Philly Pretzel Factory Founder Talks Party Trays as Marketing Powerhouse on ‘Take-Away with Sam Oches’
Dan DiZio, founder of Philly Pretzel Factory in Bensalem, has been in the pretzel business since he was 11, when he started helping a neighbor sell pretzels on the street, comments Sam Oched for NRN. In 1998 he co-founded his business after finishing college and has since grown it to include 170 locations, mostly on…
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Fusion Gym Project at Former Macy’s in Neshaminy Mall Canceled
A plan to transform the shuttered Macy’s at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem into a Fusion Gym has fallen through, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fusion Gyms founder Tony Chowdhury scrapped the plan after permitting hurdles. Instead, he opened another Fusion Gym in Warminster, marking his second location in Bucks County. “They…
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Six Centenarians Honored During Luncheon at Juniper Village at Bucks County
Six centenarians were celebrated at a luncheon at Juniper Village in Bucks County, where they shared lessons from their 100-year lives, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. One clear message emerged during the event at the Bensalem senior living community: what mattered most was not their age, but how fully they have…
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Bensalem’s Holy Ghost Prep’s New Volleyball Program Draws High Interest
Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem has added volleyball to its varsity sports this spring, drawing high interest from students, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. “The more opportunities we can give our students, the better, and this was a chance to do that,” said HGP athletic director Craig Conlin. There had…
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Byberry Hospital Redevelopment Nearing Completion on Bensalem Border
The new logistics park, developed on the site of the former Philadelphia State Hospital, better known as Byberry Hospital, is nearing completion on the Bensalem border and is now available for lease, write Lacey Latch and Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Rockefeller Group Logistics Center on Roosevelt Boulevard was green-lit…
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Bensalem Woman Who Traded Space for Simplicity Shares Downsizing Advice
Karen Cleaver had thought about downsizing with her husband for years as they got older, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She decided to make the move after he died, though she was still not in a rush to get rid of her things. “I just took my time and used Facebook Marketplace and…
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New Neshaminy Mall Owner Paramount Realty Has Strong Bucks County Ties, is Dedicated to Development
The Bensalem Economic Development Corp. (BEDC) recently met with the new owner of Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty, which used the opportunity to express its dedication to developing the site, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. Paramount Realty owns several other malls, including Neshaminy Mall neighbor, Woodhaven Mall. “We are thrilled to report that the Neshaminy Mall…
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Father, Son from Bensalem Get Surprise of a Lifetime When Humpback Whale Emerges During their Fishing Trip
While out on their boat, a father and son from Bucks County found themselves face to face with one of the largest creatures in the ocean. Staff writers at 6ABC Philadelphia wrote about the harrowing experience. Doug and Zach Piller, residents of Bensalem, were out on a boat in Belmar, New Jersey when a school…
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After Six Successful Seasons, Bensalem Boys Basketball Coach Resigns to Focus on Family
After six successful seasons, Bensalem boys basketball coach Ron Morris has resigned to focus on family, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. While Morris truly enjoyed coaching the Owls, the last season left him with very little time to watch his three children play. So after winning four Suburban One League Patriot…
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Youth Center by Kamp Unveils New Space at Neshaminy Mall
Two years ago, when Penni and Tim Morton, founders of Kamps for Kids, were searching for a vacant store at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem, they were overwhelmed by the generosity of the mall’s then-owner, Brookfield Properties, who donated a space far larger than they expected, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. This…
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Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Opening Its First Florida Location
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory is bringing authentic Philadelphia soft pretzels to Florida with its upcoming Orlando location, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first of several shops planned for the Orlando area is expected to open later this year. The new location will offer all the fan favorites, from traditional soft pretzels and…
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Bensalem’s Philly Pretzel Factory Has Sales Surge in Eagles’ Super Bowl Run
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory has once again experienced a sales surge due to the Philadelphia Eagles’ performances and their Super Bowl run, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Our food is a celebration food, so when people are in a good mood, it’s phenomenal,” said Philly Pretzel Factory CEO Dan DiZio. He added…
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Archbishop Ryan High School, NFL Star’s CTE Diagnosis Sheds Light on Athlete Brain Trauma
Researchers at Boston University confirmed that Frank Wycheck, an Archbishop Ryan High School star, had Stage 3 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) before his death in December 2023, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wycheck, who rose to NFL fame with the Tennessee Titans, suffered at least 25 concussions during his career, contributing to significant…
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