Year In Review: Top Bensalem News Of 2020

BENSALEM, PA — When it comes to news in 2020, you can probably guess what the most well read stories of the year were on the Bensalem Patch. But, here's the thing — the year's news wasn't all about the coronavirus.

A few of 2020's other top stories had elements that brushed up against the virus and the way it changed all of our lives. Meanwhile, others chronicled different aspects of life in Bensalem and the surrounding area.

Whether it was good, bad or just plain weird, these are some of the most-read stories of 2020 on the Bensalem Patch site.

Do you have other favorite stories from the past year that we missed here? Let us know in the comments or on social media.

Major Bucks Co. Meth 'Empire' Busted: DA
In June, police arrested 17 people in Bensalem and elsewhere, accusing them of selling nearly $1 million worth of meth a week in the area.

Macy's At Neshaminy Mall Sold, Mixed-Use Project Planned
Big changes are in the works at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem. The closed anchor store, Macy's, was bought by a developer with plans for a mix of larger and smaller shops.

'Numerous' Looting Arrests In Bensalem Sunday
Protests in Bucks County after the death of George Floyd in St. Louis were almost entirely peaceful. But there was unrest in Philadelphia in the days immediately following the shooting and, in Bensalem, multiple people were arrested for looting and other crimes on one occasion.

Missing Bucks Co. Teen Spotted In Virginia: Police
Thankfully, the story ended with the boy home safe. But Patch readers were captivated by the tale of a Bucks County 13-year-old who police say took his parents minivan and drove it to Virginia before eventually being found in Louisiana — more than 1,300 miles from home.

(Bill Johnson/Visit Bucks County)

15 Underground Railroad Sites You Can Visit In Bucks County
Bucks County has no shortage of history and, in advance of Black History Month, lots of readers checked out this look at locations on the Underground Railroad. They include spots in Bensalem, Bristol, Langhorne, Yardley and New Hope.

Baby Overdosed On Fentanyl In Bensalem, Parents Charged
Sometimes, the story of the day is hard to tell. That was the case with this one, the story of a 9-month-old baby who police say overdosed on fentanyl in her parents' apartment.

(St. Mary Medical Center)

Meet The First Baby Born In Bucks Co. In 2020
Well, 2020 got off to a nice start, anyway. Lots of Patch readers were interested in meeting the first local baby born this year.

Amazon Warehouse In Bensalem Will Create Over 300 Jobs
Township council members approved plans for the warehouse in September.

Quaker Steak & Lube Opens In Bensalem
It's been a tough year for restaurants. But the Pennsylvania-based wings and steaks chain is still making a go of it in Bensalem.

PA 1st District Results: Fitzpatrick Wins Reelection
It was the most expensive congressional race in Bucks County history and watched nationally as a potential flip for Democrats. But, in the end, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican, fended off a challenge from Democratic Ivyland Borough Council member Christina Finello.