Bensalem Times

By Megan BadgerWire Managing EditorPennsylvania is rich in history.And each year on Charter Day, people can experience the region’s many historic sites for free.The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission hosts Charter Day to commemorate Pennsylvania’s birthday, the day...

By Megan BadgerWire Managing EditorWhen it comes to choosing a college, there are dozens of factors to consider.In an effort to simplify the process, the government has created a tool that aims to increase transparency in...

By Ed MorroneWire Staff WriterLeaving the familiarity of high school for the uncharted waters of college is one of the most exhilarating, albeit terrifying ventures of any young person’s life.Luckily for Philadelphia’s Brandon Spatz and Bensalem’s Vince...

By Megan BadgerWire Managing EditorEach day, people deal with loss.But for children, it’s not easy to face tragedy without proper guidance.Dr. David Schonfeld has been providing that support to children around the world for 25 years. Schonfeld...

By Melissa YerkovWire Executive EditorIt’s had many different names, has been owned by a variety of proprietors and underwent countless renovations. But even after 100 years of evolution, one thing has remained the same.The Hiway Theater...

By Megan BadgerWire Managing EditorThe Wissahickon School District is under fire for allegedly discriminating against its Hispanic population in Ambler. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights is investigating discrimination surrounding the recent school...

By Megan BadgerWire Managing EditorSince he was a young child, George Reagan has been fascinated with the sky.And he’s not alone.The Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association is a group of people with a common interest: exploring the unknown. The club...

By John LoftusWire Staff WriterScams never die. They just fade away for a while — but just a while.During the summer, the Midweek Wire reported con artists were targeting PECO customers with Latino surnames. In the past month and...

By Megan BadgerWire Managing EditorIt’s the end of an era.After much deliberation between community members and school officials, Mattison Avenue Elementary School in Ambler will close its doors in June.At a Jan. 14 Wissahickon School Board meeting, members...

By Melissa YerkovWire Executive EditorIt was initiated to make fitness more accessible.But it has evolved into something much bigger.Hometown Trainers was created in 2004 as a way to make exercise more convenient. The concept is simple:...