News
Trump is tearing down the systems that once helped the U.S. move toward becoming a more open and equal democracy.
Senate negotiations on the subsidies appear to be near collapse as Republicans insist on increased restrictions on abortion coverage for those who purchase insurance off Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
The ceremony will be held at the college’s Newtown campus on Jan. 22 to recognize the honorees' work in corporate, community, humanitarian, and student leadership.
In PA, data updated through Tuesday shows more than 15,000 previously enrolled adults between the ages of 55 and 64 have dropped coverage entirely — the most of any age bracket.
Democrat Danny Ceisler kept his promise to voters and terminated the controversial 287(g) task force model agreement with the sheriff’s department.
Opinion
The Bucks County Beacon looks back at the damage wrought.
It's time to make "good trouble", writes Newtown's Steve Cickay.
Bucks County military veteran Steve Nolan, author of "American Carnage, An Officer’s Duty to Warn", looks back at Trump's first year of his second term.
Rev. Josh Blakesley, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and the executive director of The Welcome Project PA, can't remember the country ever being so inhospitable and dangerous for immigrants and refugees.
This administration is dangerously redefining what children are allowed to learn — and who gets to decide, writes Tabitha Dell’Angelo.
Education
This administration is dangerously redefining what children are allowed to learn — and who gets to decide, writes Tabitha Dell’Angelo.
The long-time school board director died January 3. She leaves behind a legacy of integrity, bipartisanship and educational advocacy.
“Who wrote it?” asked Commonwealth Court Judge Matthew Wolf. “And does it contain AI, artificial intelligence hallucinations?”
Parents in the state are challenging Independence Law Center policies while trying to avoid a legal case that could go to the conservative Supreme Court.
It could have been worse, writes our education reporter Peter Greene.
Elections
But there’s far too many people not voting and making their voices heard at the ballot box, warns New Pennsylvania Project CEO Kadida Kenner.
There are significant legal and practical barriers to sending the military to polling places. But some officials are still worried.
Trump issued the pardon in November to 77 people who were involved in efforts to subvert the election outcome in 2020, including members of his legal team and so-called fake electors. But it also contained language including "all United States citizens” for conduct related to the 2020 election.
Harvie continues making the case to voters about why he is best suited to beat Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick in November’s midterm election.
Rob Strickler, Lucia Simonelli, and Tracy Hunt will speak with voters in Horsham Tuesday evening.
His reelection effort will be watched as another test of whether he's White House material.
Recent Votes:
- H.R. 5764: AI for Main Street Act January 21, 2026Vote: Passed 395/14 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 5763: Main Street Parity Act January 20, 2026Vote: Passed 383/8 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 2988: Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act January 15, 2026Vote: Passed 213/205 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 2988: Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act January 15, 2026Vote: Failed 206/210 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
