Elections
State Senator Steve Santarsiero Elected Chairman of Bucks County Democrats
New leadership infuses local party with enthusiasm leading up to November’s midterm elections.
Jenny Stephens
June 11, 2022
Jenny Stephens
News
From Farm To Table, Bucks County Opportunity Council Delivers
Volunteer opportunities are ripe for the picking.
Jenny Stephens
June 10, 2022
Elections
PA Republicans Pushing Constitutional Amendment to Control Women’s Bodies
The GOP bill states: “There is no right to abortion or funding for an abortion.”
Jenny Stephens
June 7, 2022
Elections
School Shootings: North Penn Issues Courageous Call To Action
Neighboring Bucks County districts offer no real solutions.
Jenny Stephens
June 2, 2022
Elections
Vote Counts in PA Senate Race Come to a Screeching Halt
Alito order may impact upcoming November election.
Jenny Stephens
June 1, 2022
Elections
‘Alternative Facts’: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Applies As Needed
The Republican congressman’s relationship with the truth is a tenuous one.
Jenny Stephens
May 25, 2022
Elections
Election Recap: The Democratic Party Faces off Against Christian Nationalism and Anti-Choice Trump Republicans
Bucks County Democrats view their dynamic Congressional candidate Ashley Ehasz as ready and able to unseat not-so-moderate Republican Brian Fitzpatrick.
Jenny Stephens
May 18, 2022
Elections
Can Corporate Cash Buy Clout in Pennsylvania Politics?
Every state has specific campaign finance laws for state-elected officials. In PA, the sky’s the limit.
Jenny Stephens
May 5, 2022
Education
Bucks County’s Raging Chicken Press Is Hatching Progressive Political Funds
The Raging Chicken Community Fund is a vehicle geared to help progressive candidates run – and win – school board seats.
Jenny Stephens
April 20, 2022
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.
Supreme Court Provides Cover for Bigotry Draped in the Fig Leaf of Religion With LGBTQ School Books Decision
July 1, 2025
Education reporter Peter Greene breaks down Mahmoud v. Taylor.
Head Start in Bucks County Saved, Federal Funding Extended for Next 5 Years
June 30, 2025
“Head Start has been called one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in American history and continuing this comprehensive program is a reason for hope,” said Adam Clark, region advocacy coordinator for Pennsylvania State Education Association.
Regulatory Sandbox Proposed by Republican Pennsylvania Lawmaker Would Allow Businesses to Sidestep State Environmental Regulations
June 30, 2025
“This bill would allow you to set aside any state law, you could pollute the air as much as you want, you could pollute the water as much as you want, you could do anything essentially that you wanted that would ordinarily violate the law,” said former Secretary for PA’s Department of Environmental Protection David Hess.
It’s Farmers Market Season In and Around Bucks County
June 27, 2025
Look for ruby red strawberries and tomatoes, rich leafy greens, carefully crafted coffee, artisan breads, cupcakes, cookies, granola, field-grown flowers, local honey, and more at Bucks County’s farmers market offerings.
