Flooding Issues Addressed By Bensalem Council

Bensalem Council discussed meeting with PennDOT to come up with short-term and long-term solutions to resolve longtime flooding issues.

National Night Out Set For Tuesday In Bensalem

National Night Out Tuesday is designed to enhance the relationship between residents and law enforcement while spotlighting the community.

$1M In Funding Coming To Upgrade Bensalem Administration Building

State Sen. Frank Farry has secured the funding that will replace and upgrade the building's existing roof-mounted solar panel system.

Bensalem Police Officers Honored For Life-Saving Actions

Bensalem police officers were recognized at the recent Bensalem Township Council meeting this week.

False Post Claims Neshaminy Mall Will Become Data Center

A fake Facebook post by a Bensalem Township department stated that plans were approved for the empty mall's future.

Bridge Renamed For Fallen Vietnam Veteran In Bensalem

Officials gathered on Tuesday to dedicate Bucks County Bridge No. 286 in honor of U.S. Army Cpl. John Michael Lyons in Bensalem.

Bensalem Township Primary Election Voter Guide 2026

Voters in Bensalem Township will go to the polls in the May 19 primary election. Find out who is on the ballot and where to vote.

Police Push Back On Bensalem School Resource Officer Costs

A letter from Public Safety Director William McVey said the school board "misrepresented" how school resource officers are funded.

2 Police Officers Promoted, State Trooper Hired In Bensalem

Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo gave the oath of office recently to the three township police officers.

Water Main Replacement On Hulmeville Road To Last 6 Months

Aqua Pennsylvania said the project will replace 5,593 feet of aging main in Bensalem Township.

State Rep. Tomlinson Defends School Funding Record

The GOP incumbent was attacked by her challenger Bryan Allen on Bensalem's "severe financial crisis" during a press conference last week.

State Rep. Tomlinson Blasted Over Bensalem School Budget Crisis

Democratic challenger Bryan Allen said Tomlinson has failed to fix a broken state school funding structure during her tenure.

Bensalem Township Seeks Public Works Director

The executive-level position oversees infrastructure, sanitation, and fleet maintenance for Bensalem Township.

4 New Full-Time Firefighters Hired In Bensalem

The Bensalem Township Fire Rescue Department has added four new career firefighters through funding from the SAFER grant.

Ex-Councilman Seeks To Unseat State Rep. Tomlinson

Former Bensalem Township Councilman Bryan Allen is running as a candidate for state representative in the 18th House District.

Bridge Replacement Gets Funding In Bensalem

Bensalem Township is getting funding secured by State Rep. KC Tomlinson and State Sen. Frank Farry.

Police Officer Fills 25-Year Vacant Post In Bensalem

A Bensalem Township police officer was named as captain during a ceremony on Wednesday.

$1.3 Million In State Grants Secured By State Rep. Tomlinson

Bensalem Township and Hulmeville Borough will receive state grants for several projects next year, officials said.

6 Police Officers Promoted In Bensalem

Bensalem also recently added a new police officer and a full-time firefighter to its ranks.

Growden Mansion Project Dating Historic Bensalem Property

The property along the Neshaminy Creek once had George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams as visitors.

Bensalem Mayor Speaks Out On Re-Election Win

Joseph DiGirolamo, Bucks County's longest-serving mayor, held off a challenge as Democrats broke the Republican stronghold in the township.

Bensalem Democrats Accomplish Sweep Not Seen In Decades

Democrats took three council seats and four school board seats in Tuesday's election.

Democrats Gain Control Of Bensalem School Board

GOP School Director Marc Cohen lost his re-election bid in Tuesday's general election, according to unofficial results.

Longtime Mayor Wins, 2 GOP Councilwomen Lose In Bensalem

GOP Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo was re-elected along with three new Democrats in Tuesday's general election, according to unofficial results.

Bensalem Township School Board Election: See 2025 Results

Bensalem residents went to the polls Tuesday to vote for candidates for the Bensalem Township School Board.

Bensalem Mayor, Council Election: See 2025 Results

Bensalem residents went to the polls Tuesday to vote for candidates for Mayor and the Bensalem Township Council.

Election 2025: Joseph DiGirolamo For Bensalem Mayor

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Joseph DiGirolamo of Bensalem presents his ideas.

Election 2025: Sheldon Per For Bensalem School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Sheldon Per of Bensalem Township presents his ideas.

Election 2025: Lee Schum For Bensalem School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Lee Schum of Bensalem Township presents her ideas.

Election 2025: Abby Koss For Bensalem School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Abby Koss of Bensalem Township presents her ideas.

Election 2025: Rodger Allen For Bensalem School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Rodger Allen of Bensalem Township presents his ideas.

Election 2025: Jesse Sloane For Bensalem Council

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Jesse Sloane of Bensalem presents his ideas.

Mayoral Debate Invitation Snubbed In Bensalem

Democratic challenger Stephanie A. G. Ferrandez sought a debate with GOP Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo before Tuesday's general election.

Election 2025: Ed Tokmajian For Bensalem Council

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Ed Tokmajian of Bensalem presents his ideas.

Election 2025: Rachel Fingles For Bensalem School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Rachel Fingles of Bensalem Township presents her ideas.

Election 2025: Joseph J. Wenzel Jr. For Bensalem Council

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Joseph J. Wenzel Jr. of Bensalem presents his ideas.

Election 2025: Kate Pascucci For Bensalem School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Kate Pascucci of Bensalem Township presents her ideas.

Election 2025: Leann Hart For Bensalem School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Leann Hart of Bensalem Township presents her ideas.

Bensalem Voter Guide 2025: Who's On Ballot, Where To Vote

The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Check out our voter guide before you go to the polls in Bensalem Township.

Election 2025: Marc Cohen For Bensalem School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on issues in Bucks County. Marc Cohen of Bensalem Township presents his ideas.