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The cuts that took effect on the first day of the school year in the nation's sixth-most populous city could herald a wave of similar moves by major transit agencies around the U.S. as they struggle with rising costs and lagging ridership.
Trump was the Republican Party outsider in 2016. Now the party belongs to him.
“This was a terrible investment of taxpayer money,” one analyst said.
PA state Sen. Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia) introduced a bill on August 12 to enforce and encourage solar panel installation on warehouses.
Videos posted on social media showed a crowd being rushed inside a building on campus. New student orientation and registration started Thursday and is scheduled to go until Saturday.
Opinion
Partisan gerrymandering is an anathema to our democracy.
This is not only a step toward large-scale militarization and racist suppression, but we could also see it lay the groundwork for privatization and corporate profiteering.
"We're running for school board to solve problems that affect students and families every day."
State Rep. Matzie discusses newly proposed legislation (H.B. 1272) which could dismantle PA's highly successful competitive energy market
If we want character to count again in our school district, come Election Day we need to vote for new leadership, writes Victor M. Verbeke.
Education
"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.
While Quakertown only has a small portion of its overall budget that comes from the Federal government (less than $2 million, I believe) if we lose that funding source we are still required to provide the services [for which] we use that money,” Brian Reimers, Richland Township.
New letter seeks a copy of the state’s voter rolls, and details on election officials’ survey responses. The scope of the request raises privacy issues.
Most Americans oppose ICE raids on schools, which lead to absenteeism, disruption, and long-term threats to learning for all students.
Elections
Partisan gerrymandering is an anathema to our democracy.
"We're running for school board to solve problems that affect students and families every day."
The president, seizing on an assertion by Vladimir Putin despite there being no credible evidence to support it, promises to "lead a movement" for paper ballots. But his powers are limited.
In a video released Monday, she called herself a "strong ally" of President Donald Trump.
“It’s no surprise that billionaires and corporate special interests who are funding a dark money group are thanking Brian Fitzpatrick,” said Bob Harvie, Bucks County Commissioner.
Much of the night in Richlandtown was spent talking about topics such as health care, jobs, housing, and public service.
Recent Votes:
- H.R. 4993: Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act of 2025 August 19, 2025Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on Ways and Means which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- H.R. 4993: Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act of 2025 August 19, 2025Bill Text: This bill's text is now available. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is the sponsor of this bill.
- H.R. 4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 July 23, 2025Vote: Passed 399/12 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 3357: Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act July 23, 2025Vote: Passed 381/31 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
