Opinion
What it’s like to be a ‘Girl Boss’
Publisher Emily Smith reflects about leadership as a woman on International Women’s Day.
Emily Smith
March 8, 2024
Emily Smith
News
International Women’s Day: Embracing Equity
Hi. I’m Emily, the Publisher of the Bucks County Beacon. I don’t take much of a front-facing role here, but I think it’s
Emily Smith
March 8, 2023
Events
This Weekend: Mosey Beat, Wakanda Forever, Antiques, Clue & West African Dance
Once the rain from Tropical Depression Nicole rolls out, it’s going to be chilly and start to feel more like winter. So, let’s
Emily Smith
November 11, 2022
News
Seeking Sustainability in Local Independent News
Emily Smith, Chief Operating Officer of the Bucks County Beacon, travelled to Austin for the Independent News Sustainability Summit and Lion Publishing Awards.
Emily Smith
October 31, 2022
Culture
This Weekend: Christian & Nyke, Spooktacular Parade, Reproductive Rights, Tricks & Treats
Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Emily Smith
October 21, 2022
Events
This Weekend: Spooky Train Ride, Parent’s Night Out, Historic Bristol, Yardley Beer & Wine, and a Scarecrow Shuffle
Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Emily Smith
October 14, 2022
Events
This Weekend: Welcome to Fall
Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Emily Smith
October 7, 2022
Events
This Weekend: Hurricane Ian, Tito Puente Jr., Oktoberfest, Movies and Tacos
As Hurricane Ian finds its way up to Bucks County, we are in for a rainy weekend. Hopefully the rain doesn’t dampen all
Emily Smith
September 30, 2022
Young Democrats Aren’t Waiting for the Party’s Old Guard to Pass the Torch. They’re Ready to Take It
July 12, 2025
Younger Democratic candidates have grown tired of lawmakers holding office past their prime and say fresh faces can reach more voters.
The Surprise IRS Move to Support Pastors’ Political Endorsements Leaves Faith Leaders and Legal Experts Divided
July 10, 2025
Raymond Chang, president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, warned that a repeal of the Johnson Amendment could help tether some congregations to certain parties or candidates.
Democratic Congressional Candidate Bob Harvie Visits Bucks County Manufacturing Business Suffering Under Trump’s Tariff Wars
July 7, 2025
The uncertainty around the Trump administration’s tariff strategy “is creating havoc” for Warminster-based Gamry Instruments.
The GOP’s Budget Bill and Its Federal Funding Cuts Will Harm Bucks County Students
July 3, 2025
“It is heartbreaking to see Congress embrace a budget bill that strips meals and health care away from children and families to fund massive tax breaks for the super wealthy and an unaccountable private school voucher program,” said PSEA President Aaron Chapin.
State Senator Steve Santarsiero: It’s Possible to Be an Advocate for the Homeless and Believe Encampments Are Not a Good Idea
July 2, 2025
The Bucks County Beacons’s reporting on Senate Bill 780 was incomplete and inaccurate, argues the head of the Bucks County Democratic Committee in an OpEd.
