The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection had joined a pipeline company’s efforts to prevent challenges of its permits by the state’s Environmental Hearing Board. Thankfully they were rebuffed.
Democratic Representative Lisa A. Borowski is working on a bill that would provide “the option to terminate a lease [early] and the ability to change the locks or means of entry to a housing unit” to help protect survivors.
“Keeping people in poverty is not how we move the Commonwealth forward – our current wage is immoral and unjustifiable,” said the Philadelphia County lawmaker.
This would bolster the economy, improve public safety, strengthen communities, and is just the humane thing to do, advocates argue.
“We know that at least for small farms like ours, we have to treat the soil better. It’s taking care of people and it’s taking care of the planet as well,” said Jonathan Snipes.
BRT Producing Director Ken Kaissar believes that this play reminds us how relevant racial inequality continues to be.
The county has a system in place, with many organizations that people can donate to or volunteer with, that helps immigrants transition safely and smoothly into their new homes.
Six Democrats and six Republicans vie for seats on the Council Rock School Board. Here’s what’s at stake.
Bob Harvie and Diane Marseglia, lifelong residents of Bucks County, are running for reelection as County Commissioners. We spoke with them about why they are running and why this election is so critical.
As PA Senate Republicans hold the budget hostage, domestic violence shelters are forced to furlough staff and turn away victims putting Pennsylvanians at risk of injury or death.
With elections next month, Central Bucks School Board’s Karen Smith reminds community members of the chaos and divisiveness Republican book banners inflicted on the district just a few years ago.
PEN America’s new report “The Normalization of Book Banning” exposes how book censorship has become “rampant and common” in public schools across the United States.
When politicians order books off the shelves, they aren’t protecting kids—they’re silencing voices, narrowing choices, and undermining the very purpose of a public education, writes Darren Laustsen.
“Honestly, what excites me most about Dara’s talents is how excited she is to be part of the team and grow the organization,” said Bucks County Beacon Owner and Publisher Emily Smith.
