News
The Keystone State trails only Texas and Virginia in announced AI buildout. But policies to provide environmental and consumer protections lag further behind.
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom noted Monday on social media that Stephen Miller “has already publicly labeled the Democratic Party as a terrorist organization.”
University of North Georgia’s Matthew Boedy spoke to the Bucks County Beacon about his new book, “The Seven Mountains Mandate,” and how Kirk was part of this movement seeking right-wing Christian dominion over government and society.
Five months after someone broke into his home and set it on fire, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro hasn't let that slow him down. However, the attack still weighs heavy on the father of four.
Since December, Desmond Holly, 16, had been active on an online forum where users watch videos of killings and violence, mixed in with content on white supremacism and antisemitism.
Opinion
On this Democracy Day, I want us to remember: democracy isn’t just something we inherit, it’s something we build — one election, one conversation, one act of civic engagement at a time, writes Bob Harvie.
Because authoritarianism is most visible in hindsight, people often don’t recognize it until it’s too late.
When the truth is unthinkable, we lie to ourselves and one another, writes historian Dr. William Horne.
If America truly wanted to protect its youth, it would ban assault rifles, fund mental health in schools, and deliver justice — not scapegoating.
Rizzo was not only the quintessential backlash politician of the 1960s and 1970s, but also as a harbinger of today’s identity-based populism that favors social and cultural victories over economic redistribution.
Education
“Right now the only logical conclusion many of us can draw is that Dr. Lucabaugh is bringing in his friends and former co-workers with little to no oversight from the board. This smacks of cronyism,” said Nicole Lynch of Upper Southampton Township.
“I would like to know if the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, the other school districts in Pennsylvania and in Bucks County, might be interested in starting a class action lawsuit against the state for the calculable amount of money that we are losing as a school district ‘cause it’s going to blow up everybody’s budget,” Centennial School District Board Member Michael Hartline.
“Our kids are not bargaining chips,” PSEA President Aaron Chapin said. “Our kids are not pawns in some grand strategy to enact a tuition voucher scheme that will shift taxpayer dollars away from our public schools and send them to private and religious schools.”
"We're running for school board to solve problems that affect students and families every day."
Experts say the Trump administration’s “hostile” approach could plummet foreign enrollment.
Elections
As a team, Ken Lichtenstein and Jen Moroney's shared vision is proactive, focused on shaping the township’s future while honoring its rich history, preserving the perfect blend of town and country that is Plumstead.
This is the second in a weekly Thursday series of informational briefs to explain the roles and responsibilities of Bucks County Row Officers up for re-election in November.
This is the first in a weekly Thursday series of informational briefs to explain the roles and responsibilities of Bucks County Row Officers up for election in November.
The event at Broken Goblet Brewery featured two of the region’s most beloved musicians: Don McCloskey and The Band and Dave Hause & The Mermaid.
The judicial races have become more partisan following court battles over mail voting and redistricting.
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, 45, is viewed by party operatives as a rising star in Pennsylvania. She will try to unseat Republican freshman Rep. Rob Bresnahan.
Recent Votes:
- H.R. 3400: TRAVEL Act of 2025 September 15, 2025Vote: Passed 371/21 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- On Motion to Table the Motion to Discharge Committee: H.J.Res. 117: Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025. September 15, 2025Vote: Passed 200/198 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 3486: Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 September 11, 2025Vote: Passed 226/197 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- On Motion to Instruct Conferees: H.R. 3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 September 11, 2025Vote: Failed 211/213 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
