Bensalem
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From Dead Mall to Town Center: The Plan to Reimagine Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem
For generations of Bucks County residents, Neshaminy Mall was more than a shopping center. It was where people saw movies, wandered the food court, bought back-to-school clothes, and spent Friday nights during the height of the suburban mall era. Now, the future of the Bensalem property appears headed in a much different direction. In July…
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Parx Celebrates Grand Opening of New Luxury Hotel Near Casino in Bensalem
Bensalem’s Parxview Hotel has officially opened, just in time for the major sporting events and semiquincentennial celebrations taking place around Philadelphia this year, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new hotel features a total of 160 guest rooms, including 16 suites. The former 50-year-old Inn at Fox Chase was completely transformed and retrofitted, now sporting a modern,…
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Two Little Guys, Creator of Joe Tea, Opens Bensalem Headquarters With Eyes Toward Growth
Two Little Guys, the company behind the food and beverage brand Joe Tea, is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Bensalem, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move to the 22,245-square-foot building in Bucks County, which will expand the company’s headquarters by roughly 71 percent, is expected to be completed in…
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Popular NJ Gastropub Flying Pig Tavern & Tap to Open in Bensalem
The popular New Jersey gastropub Flying Pig Tavern & Tap is expanding to Bensalem, where it will take over the former Andalusia Bar & Grill spot in the Grandview Plaza shopping center off of Bristol Pike, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. After suffering significant fire, smoke, and water damage in an…
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Bensalem’s Women’s Animal Center Marks 157 Years of Lifesaving Work
The Women’s Animal Center in Bensalem, the first animal shelter in the nation, is celebrating 157 years of lifesaving work, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The organization began when 30 Philadelphia women came together on April 14, 1869, to form the Women’s Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, motivated by concern…
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Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall
According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…
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Parx Casino to Open New Bensalem Hotel, Reservations Accepted Soon
Parx Casino is aiming to extend guest stays with the upcoming opening of the Parxview Hotel in Bensalem later this year, write Jo Ciavaglia and Danielle Camilli for the Bucks County Courier Times. Parxview Hotel on Street Road will soon start taking reservations, according to the casino’s website. “The former Inn at Fox Chase is…
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Bensalem Institution Fisher’s Approaches Reopening After Major Renovation
The Bensalem institution Fisher’s, which closed in the summer of 2024, is getting closer to reopening its doors following an extensive renovation, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The popular eatery is in the process of completing the transformation of the first floor into a seafood buffet restaurant while revitalizing its second-level…
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Amazon Closing All Physical Stores, Including Three Around Bucks County
Amazon recently announced that it will be closing its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores, including locations in Middletown, Bensalem, and Warrington, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The company announced it would be shifting its focus to investing more in its Whole Foods Market presence. “After a careful evaluation of the business and…
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TGI Fridays Reopens Doors with New Management in Bensalem
TGI Fridays has returned to Bensalem near Parx Casino, reopening its doors after shutting down last year, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. “We are back and better than ever,” said TGI Assistant Manager Kimberly Martin. “We are under new management with a fresh menu, and a new, creative cocktail experience at our fully functional bar.” The restaurant offers two…
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Bensalem Man Regains Mobility After Injury Thanks to Experimental Drug
Larry Williams, a Bensalem resident left paralyzed after a cycling accident three years ago, has regained the ability to walk with the help of an experimental drug, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. After his accident, Williams thought he would never walk again. “Panic, despair, depression, anxiety—I couldn’t do anything,” he said. “I had…
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Wedding Venue and Adjacent Property Sold to Bensalem Landmark for $6.85M
In a $6.85 million deal, the Bensalem Landmark Shopping Center entity has acquired the Celebrations Wedding Venue and the adjacent shopping plaza from owner Francesco Dicianni, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, Celebrations’ liquor license has recently been transferred to the new owner. Dicianni is still…
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Bensalem Spot Serves Bagels, Sandwiches and the Best Chicken Noodle Soup
Bagelocity & The Soup King Cafe in Bensalem is a delicious spot to check out if you’re in the mood for bagels, sandwiches and soup, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Each menu item is made with fresh ingredients, prepared in-house, cooked to perfection and filled with flavor. The soups are one…
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Bensalem’s Holy Ghost Prep to Become 18th Member of Philadelphia Catholic League
Holy Ghost Prep, an all-boys private school in Bensalem, will join the Philadelphia Catholic League in the 2026-27 school year to become its 18th member, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The Philadelphia Catholic League is excited to welcome Holy Ghost Prep as a new member of the PCL,” Brian King, chair of the…
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Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Dives Into Desserts with New Acquisition
Philly Pretzel Factory, the popular soft pretzel chain based in Bensalem, is preparing to introduce desserts to its mainly salty snack menu, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company, which recently completed the acquisition of Bristol-based Cone Guys, an ice cream cone manufacturer, is planning to launch water ice and soft serve…
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After Four Years of Operation, Amazon to Close Bensalem Facility
Four years after it was granted approval by the township to build it, Amazon will be closing its facility on State Road in Bensalem, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Operations at the facility are scheduled to wrap up in August, according to Amazon spokesman Steve Kelly. Customer demand prompted the company to open the…
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After Four Years of Operation, Amazon to Close Bensalem Facility
Four years after it was granted approval by the township to build it, Amazon will be closing its facility on State Road in Bensalem, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Operations at the facility are scheduled to wrap up in August, according to Amazon spokesman Steve Kelly. Customer demand prompted the company to open the…
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Bensalem Residents Oppose 70-Home Development Near Resurrection Cemetery
A group of Bensalem residents gathered at Bensalem Municipal Building for a meeting that was ultimately canceled, where they planned on discussing a proposed 70-home development next to Resurrection Cemetery, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Bensalem Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday was canceled due to a lack of…
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