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Penn DOT: U.S 1, Street Rd Lane Closures at Night Rt. 13 Work in Bensalem also.

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 15, 2019

The following is provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. It is a combination of three separate press releases from late last week. —Jeff Bohen – Digital Reporter Lane closures will be in place at night next week in each direction on U.S. 1 and Street Road (Route 132) for various construction activities on…

Bensalem Police: Man Reaches over Counter to Steal Lottery Tickets.

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 13, 2019

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen The Bensalem Police department is seeking the public’s help with an open investigation. According to authorities, the man pictured below, entered the 7-Eleven located at 5401 Neshaminy Blvd, reached over the counter stealing six lottery tickets for the $100,000 Money Mania game. Each ticket is valued at $20. Police ask that…

Bucks DA: 3 Bucks Residents Charged with Felony Theft for Unpaid Tolls

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 11, 2019

Digital Reporter -Jeff Bohen Five southeast Pennsylvania residents have been charged in Bucks County with theft of services stemming from thousands of dollars in unpaid turnpike tolls the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced on Monday. Two of the the five, motorists accused, hail from Bensalem Township, according to the press release A third…

Motorist Alert: Street Rd & US 1 Lane Closures Begin Monday

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 10, 2019

Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen The following is a combination of two press releases from The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation released late last week about infrastructure work being performed in the Lower Bucks area. Nighttime lane closures on U.S. 1 and Street Road in Bensalem will resume next week as construction there continues. Both roadways,…

SEPTA Alert! New Summer Schedules Take Effect Sunday & Monday

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 8, 2019

Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen New summer transit schedules for buses, subways and trolleys will take effect beginning today and Monday , South Eastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority announced on Thursday. Additionally, new graphics, maps and symbols aimed at promoting frequent transit service, the transportation agency said. “This expands on the new concept transit maps…

Bensalem P.D. Hiring Part-Time Dispatcher

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 7, 2019

The Bensalem Police Department announced Thursday it is now accepting applications for the position of part-time police dispatcher. Applications are available Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m police headquarters, 2400 Byberry Road. Applicants, must posses at minimum a High School Diploma of GED. Applications should be submitted to Bensalem Township Police Attn: Lieutenant Robert…

Summer Concerts Kick Off For Wednesday Nights In Bensalem

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, June 6, 2019

By Alex Lloyd Gross Summer nights in Bensalem are a lot more fun in Bensalem with the start of the summer concerts. Wednesday nights at the Penn Community Bank Amphitheater the concerts have started. The first show was last night, June 5, 2019. When you go to see a show, some venues have a parking…

Philadelphia Man Arrested for Bensalem Bank Robbery

Written by Jeff Bohen,

Digital Reporter – Jeff Bohen Bensalem Police, along with Delaware State Police, Philadelphia Police and Philadelphia FBI field office, say the suspect who robbed Wells Fargo Bank on Horizon Boulevard May 16, was arrested Thursday. Richmond Yarmai, of Philadelphia, according to Bensalem Police at about 3:50 p.m. that Thursday day, a man robbed the…

Bensalem Summer Concert Series Kicks off Wednesday Night with Doobie Brothers Tribute

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 4, 2019

Its Wednesday night and you’re itching to go out. Live music will sooth your soul. Well Bensalem Township has the panacea for you as its 12 week Summer Concert Series sounds off this week beginning with Doobie Others: A Tribute to the Doobie Brothers Band The 12-Week series featuring cover/tribute bands performing the likes…

Update: Bensalem Fire Cause ‘Still Under Investigation’

Written by Jeff Bohen, June 3, 2019

Digital Reporter- Jeff Bohen The fire Sunday at Franklin Commons Apartment Complex is still under investigation Bensalem Battalion Chief Fire Marshal Robert T. Sponheimer said early Monday morning. The Apartment complex located at 1400 Cardinal Drive covers 48 acres of land, according to the communities website. Reports of a lightning strike starting the blaze at…