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
Bucks County State Rep. Jim Prokopiak Leads Roundtable Discussion on Housing Affordability Solutions
September 11, 2025
“These communities in Bucks County were built for working-class people, and for decades it stayed that way. But since 2017, rent has gone up in our region by 50 percent,” said Prokopiak.
Department of Homeland Security Offers to Pay Deputy Salaries and Arrest Bonuses to Grow ICE 287(g) Deportation Machine
September 10, 2025
“Regardless of where the money comes from, this makes our communities more dangerous because it deteriorates the trust of police and crimes will go unreported,” said Project Libertad Executive Director Rachel Rutter.
Two Pennsylvania Towns Seek Public Funding for Water Systems Amid Claims That Fracking Contaminated Their Wells
September 9, 2025
The Greene County towns are believed to be the first in the state to use the emergency declaration in relation to drinking-water contamination.
Pastor Doug Wilson’s Extremist Christian Nationalist Teachings Go Mainstream in Trump’s Washington
September 8, 2025
At the National Conservatism Conference last week, Wilson was a featured speaker along with members of Congress and Trump’s Cabinet, including border czar Tom Homan, budget director Russell Vought and Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri.
York City Council Outlaws Machine Gun Converters to ‘Protect Every Member of Our Community’
September 3, 2025
“We have witnessed the devastating consequences of these types of devices, and the loss of life is nothing short of heartbreaking,” said York City Council President Edquina Washington.
