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
Photo Essay: Doylestown Action League’s ‘Day of Action’ Against the Trump Administration’s Assault on Democracy
April 20, 2025
There were hundreds of rallies and protests against the Trump Administration across the country Saturday.
Pennsylvania House Democrats Want to Prohibit Cooperation with Out-of-state Criminal Abortion Investigations
April 18, 2025
The goal of the proposed legislation is to protect women who receive abortions and the doctors and nurses who provide this reproductive health care.
Core Democratic Groups Like ActBlue and Indivisible Are Preparing to Be Targeted by the Trump Administration
April 16, 2025
Elon Musk has called on the FBI to investigate ActBlue and recently called Indivisible criminals.
Proposed SEPTA Cuts Are Devastating for Bucks County Workers and College Students
April 16, 2025
“That’s my only means to commute,” said Antonio Deleon, a 38-year-old disabled Levittown resident who lives on a fixed income. He uses it to get to class and for volunteer work in Philadelphia.
Trump Administration’s Proposed Federal Funding Cuts Will Eliminate Free School Lunches for Hungry Students in Pennsylvania
April 16, 2025
About $1.6 billion in federal funding is at risk for Pennsylvania, with SNAP and Title I school free lunches among the hardest hit programs.
