News
WWDB Radio Features Pennridge Transphobia On Its ‘Don’t Back Down’ Program
Republican Pennridge school board director Ricki Chaikin was one of the guests.
Jenny Stephens
April 19, 2024
Jenny Stephens
News
Event: Snipes Farm To Host Earth Day Celebration On Saturday
Snipes Farm will celebrate Mother Earth with songs, stories, and physical work to protect the farm’s natural environment, as it has in previous years.
Jenny Stephens
April 19, 2024
News
The Biden Campaign Returns To Pennsylvania With An Economic Plan That Benefits The Middle Class
The differences between the economic plans of the presidential nominees are as different as night and day. As President Biden crisscrosses the state, former president Trump sits in a courtroom facing felony charges.
Jenny Stephens
April 16, 2024
News
Cultural Diversity Blossoms at the 35th International Spring Festival with Entertainment, Activities and Cuisine from Around The World
“At the heart of our foundation lies the commitment to fostering understanding and appreciation for cultures from around the world,” said International Festival Foundation President Manish Ingle.
Jenny Stephens
April 16, 2024
News
New Apostolic Reformation-Linked ‘Don’t Mess With Our Kids’ Has Events Planned for All 50 State Capitols
Pennsylvania’s religious far right is scheduled to descend upon Harrisburg Saturday.
Jenny Stephens
April 12, 2024
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Pennsylvania State Representatives Shusterman and Pielli Want to Defend Health Care Workers from Intimidation and Violence
“Our health care workers – who have already devoted their lives to helping and healing others – deserve to feel safe while at work.”
Jenny Stephens
April 10, 2024
Education
Monday’s Pennridge Policy Committee Agenda Includes First Reading Of Revised Bathroom Policy
Local advocates who helped elect the Democratic board majority hope the community will attend and provide in-person support for removing anti-LGBTQ+ bias from the district.
Jenny Stephens
April 7, 2024
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Democratic Candidate Vera Cole Looks to Unseat 2020 Election Denier Craig Staats from Pennsylvania’s 145th House District
Cole, unlike her Republican opponent, supports women’s reproductive freedom, wants to bolster public education, and protect the environment. She also explains what else she plans to do to benefit district constituents.
Jenny Stephens
April 2, 2024
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Campaign Offices For Democrats Ashley Ehasz And Joe Biden To Be Strategically Located in Bucks County
Donald Trump endorsed Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick twice. Trump lost Bucks County in 2020. Democrats want to see them both lose this critical swing county in 2024.
Jenny Stephens
April 2, 2024
Pennsylvania Budget Impasse Is Just Another Form of Abuse for Domestic Violence Victims
October 6, 2025
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.
We Must Continue to Defend the Freedom to Read in Central Bucks School District
October 6, 2025
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.
The Quiet Creep of Censorship: How ‘Everyday Banning’ Is Reshaping American Schools
October 5, 2025
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.
Banned Books Week: A Local Reflection From a Pennridge School District Dad
October 5, 2025
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.
Bucks County Beacon Hires Daralyse Lyons as Chief Revenue Officer
October 3, 2025
“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.
