News
Pennsylvania’s patchwork of ICE detention centers makes it difficult to track loved ones.
With so much history, choosing how to celebrate the United States’ birthday in Bucks County might seem overwhelming. Here's three places to start.
Tucson Migra Map allows people to document and visualize enforcement activities by ICE and other federal agencies. “It indicates the level of chaos and how disruptive it is to our community,” said activist Lucia Vindiola.
“They helped me when I ran and now I am so excited to now be able to help other women,” said Stoltz, who went from knocking on doors to opening them.
“I am grateful for the history, the people and their stories that make New Hope and Lambertville a community where queer people are not just accepted, but celebrated,” said Melissa Patterson, president of New Hope Celebrates.
Opinion
Women represent 51% of our population and it is past time that we spend a proportionate amount of effort on policies and initiatives that benefit women during their full lifespan.
Another pandemic is inevitable. But under RFK Jr.’s destructive leadership, the nation’s top health agencies no longer treat pandemic viruses as significant threats.
How Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and President Donald Trump reacted to the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting was disappointing, but not surprising.
The online Agartha trend blends occult pseudoscience with neo-Nazism and weaponized irony to open a doorway to radicalization.
It took 60 years for Black Americans to get representation in Congress proportionate to their numbers. Now we’re likely to backslide.
Education
“Preschool pushout is not about children failing to meet expectations – it’s about systems failing to meet children’s needs and violating their rights,” said Education Law Center-PA Attorney Rose Wehrman.
Drawing on his experience mentoring an aspiring teacher from Drexel University, Philadelphia educator Trey Smith calls for the state to consider team-based teaching and residency programs proven to reduce teacher turnover by as much as 50%.
“In 2025, book bans were not sparked by concerned parents, and they were not the result of local grassroots efforts. They were part of a well-funded, politically-driven campaign," said Sarah Lamdan, executive director of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom.
Montco Intermediate Unit leaders’ lavish spending on “travel to three continents, including a 14-day African safari,” didn’t make school board member Kim Wheeler mad. The journalist who reported it did.
Philadelphia science teacher Gabbi Rodriguez shares the story of a 9th-grade student who can explain complex ecosystems but cannot decode preschool-level words, exposing a literacy cliff that mirrors challenges across the Commonwealth.
Elections
“Ultimately the goal was to have a slate of 13 candidates that could represent all of Bucks County at the state level, and I believe this group of 13 will do exactly that,” said Zach Kirk, executive director Bucks County Democratic Committee.
The court ordered counties to release granular data on individual ballots, but some are unsure if they can comply and still keep voters’ choices secret.
The balance of power could be tipping more to Republicans.
“They helped me when I ran and now I am so excited to now be able to help other women,” said Stoltz, who went from knocking on doors to opening them.
Even though counties aren’t currently rejecting ballots with improper dates, election officials still recommend dating the envelope.
It took 60 years for Black Americans to get representation in Congress proportionate to their numbers. Now we’re likely to backslide.
Recent Votes:
- H.Res. 1253: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential May 4, 2026Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This resolution was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. 14 cosponsors are on that committee.
- H.Res. 1253: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential May 4, 2026Bill Text: This resolution's text is now available. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is the sponsor of this resolution.
- S. 4465: A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes. April 30, 2026Vote: Passed 261/111 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 April 30, 2026Vote: Passed 224/200 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Nay
