3 Members Of A South American Crime Ring Charged With Burglary In Bucks

Colombian nationals have been linked to four burglaries in the Neshaminy Valley section of Bensalem Township.

Mother Caught Nurse Abusing Young Son In Bensalem Home: Police

During one incident, the nurse removed a breathing tube and did not reinsert it, causing the child to struggle to breathe, police said.

Meet Maui: Lower Bucks County's Shelter Pet Of The Week

Maui is available for adoption at the Women's Animal Center in Bensalem Township.

Adjuster Charged With Insurance Fraud Of Elderly Victims In PA, NJ

Michael Joseph Breitenbach of Bensalem faces multiple insurance fraud charges as an adjuster. Authorities believe there are more victims.

New Autism Center Opening At Neshaminy Mall

A grand opening ceremony for the Kamp For Kids Youth Center will take place at noon on Saturday at the Bensalem-based mall.

Nurse Abused Child With Medical Conditions In Bensalem Home, Police Say

A Bucks County nurse from Jamison was charged with child endangerment by Bensalem Police on Thursday.

Drone Police Unit Doubles In Bensalem

Bensalem Police are using drone technology more to assist in emergency efforts.

New Parx Casino Hotel Opens Thursday

The 160-room, smoke-free hotel and Bistro at Parxview is set to debut beside Parx Casino in Bensalem Township.

Life-Saving Heroics By 2 Bensalem Police Officers Recognized

Bensalem Police Officer Mark Wildsmith was named 2025 Officer of the Year and Officer Kristopher Harley was recognized for a pool rescue.

Meet Paris: Lower Bucks County's Shelter Pet Of The Week

Paris is available for adoption at the Women's Animal Center in Bensalem Township.

Fishers Banquet Hall Ready For Comeback

The iconic Street Road event center will be reopening following an extensive 18-month renovation, Bensalem business officials said.

'It Feels Like A Movie': Family Speaks After Mother's Corpse Found In Bensalem Home, Son Charged

Cynthia Bouffard, 70, was found dead in her Bensalem home for at least a week, authorities said. Her son is charged with abusing a corpse.

Police Seek 2 Suspects Causing Ruckus In Bensalem

Bensalem Police said the suspects have been causing a commotion in the Kasmir Avenue area since December.

Free Rita's Italian Ice Marks First Day Of Spring Friday

Bensalem-based Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard celebrates the change in seasons with its annual free sweet treat for everyone.

Bensalem Names 2026 Teacher Of The Year

The school district recognizes an "amazing teacher" at Bensalem High School each year.

Man Lived With Dead Mother In Bensalem Home For Days: Court Records

A Levittown man has been charged in an incident in which he stayed with his dead mother in a Bensalem home, even ordering food, records say.

Bensalem Schools Holding Spring Concerts

Schools in the Bensalem Township School District will be holding spring concerts for the public over the next few weeks.

Soroptimists Present Annual Community Service Awards Celebrating Women’s History Month

Awards presented to women and organizations bringing positive change to women and girls in our community

School Directors Speak Out About Bensalem Superintendent Departure

Bensalem School Board President Deborak King said directors will work to stabilize the district, which faces a "severe financial crisis."

Meet Tomato Pie: Lower Bucks County's Shelter Pet Of The Week

Tomato Pie is available for adoption at the Women's Animal Center in Bensalem Township.

Bensalem Man Charged In National Sextortion Probe

David Ajiri, 25, faces allegations of targeting women and girls across the country since 2018. Police are seeking more victims.

Bensalem Township Schools Superintendent Steps Down

Bensalem Schools Superintendent Samuel Lee resigned after getting a new four-year contract last year. He gave no reason for leaving.

Bensalem Schools Superintendent Plans To Resign In Wake Of 'Severe Financial Crisis'

The resignation of longtime Bensalem Schools Superintendent Samuel Lee is on the school board's meeting agenda for Wednesday.

Rita's Italian Ice Returns For New Season

The Bensalem-based business is spreading the news of free sweet treats and spring's upcoming arrival in the Philadelphia region.

Meet Cheeto: Lower Bucks County's Shelter Pet Of The Week

Cheeto is available for adoption at the Women's Animal Center in Bensalem Township.

Community Rallies Around Family Who Lost Loved One In Bensalem Fire

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched to help the family of Christine Toal, who died in a fire early Tuesday morning.

Women's Animal Center Celebrates Its History

The Bensalem-based center is America's first animal shelter, founded by 30 women in 1869. It's celebrating Women's History Month.

Ex-Bensalem Police Officer Bought Meth To Sell: Court Records

Thomas J. Mee of Langhorne is in custody for allegedly buying a quarter-pound of the drug. He was arrested trying to sell it, police said.

Man Fled Bensalem Police After Gun, Drugs Found: PD

Bensalem Police charged a Norristown man after a traffic stop on Street Road early Sunday morning.

New Hotel Opening Near Parx Casino In Bensalem

The Parxview Hotel will open next to the Parx Casino in Bensalem Township sometime this month, the hotel said.

Community Q&A On Bensalem School Budget Tuesday

Bensalem school officials are holding special meetings to discuss the school district's "severe financial crisis."

Guns, Drugs, Money Recovered In Bensalem Vehicle Search

Bensalem Police seek two suspects from Philadelphia following a traffic stop recently near Street Road.

Meet Steve Harrington: Lower Bucks County's Shelter Pet Of The Week

Steve Harrington is available for adoption at the Women's Animal Center in Bensalem Township.

Franklin Mills Mall Reopens After Fire

The former Philadelphia Mills near the Bucks County border was put up for sale last October. The mall was closed after a fire last Saturday.

Man Charged After Trying To Solicit Sex From Bensalem Girl: PD

Justin Orio, 35, turned himself in to Bensalem Police last week after an investigation into online communications.

Franklin Mills Mall Temporarily Closed After Fire

The former Philadelphia Mills near the Bucks County border was put up for sale last October. The mall is closed after a fire last Saturday.

Bensalem Township Seeks Public Works Director

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

Bensalem Police Take Polar Plunge

Members of the Bensalem Township Police Department took part in the 2026 Pennsylvania Special Olympics Polar Plunge on Friday.

Juniper Village at Bucks County Highlights the Power of National Partnerships

Collaborating for Innovation, Wellness, and the Common Good

Snow Emergency Declared In Bensalem Township

The Philadelphia region is bracing for a major winter storm on Sunday into Monday.