Elections
State Sen. Steve Santarsiero wants to head Bucks County Democratic Party
“I will propose an ambitious new program to strengthen our committees and campaigns at every level,” he said.
Jocelyn B. Pappas
May 11, 2022
Jocelyn B. Pappas
Events
This Weekend: Best of Yacht Rock, Arbor Day, Comedy at Peddler’s Village, Blair Witch Project Streaming, Three Stooges Film Fest, And More!
Friday, April 29: Boathouse Row, The Best of Yacht Rock – rejoice with 70s & 80s rock and roll. Tickets are still available
Jocelyn B. Pappas
April 28, 2022
News
State Senator Santarsiero helps boost Bucks County’s biotech industry
“These projects will help our region continue to grow as a leader in biotechnology and scientific research,” said the Democratic lawmaker.
Jocelyn B. Pappas
April 28, 2022
Elections
PA GOP lawmakers move to ban ballot drop boxes
Democrats say this is just another example of Republicans trying to disenfranchise voters.
Jocelyn B. Pappas
April 25, 2022
Events
This Weekend: Nittany Lions Run, Viola Davis and Oprah, A Very British Scandal, Danny Gennaro Tribute, And More! 
Once again, the weekend offers an impossibly diverse and unique line-up of enriching, entertaining and soulful events. Enjoy!
Jocelyn B. Pappas
April 21, 2022
Elections
Facing growing threats, several Bucks County schools and religious institutions receive grants to increase security
“It’s unfortunate that hate continues to surface here, hurting Pennsylvanians and tearing apart our communities. I will continue to stand with and support these communities in any way I can,” said Governor Wolf.
Jocelyn B. Pappas
April 19, 2022
News
Bucks County Residents Join Effort for Ukrainian Support and Solidarity
Across Bucks County, people and businesses are leaning in to help Ukranians.
Jocelyn B. Pappas
April 14, 2022
Elections
Erie school shooting is another tragic example of gun violence
This latest school shooting occurred as gun trafficking and gun violence mounts in Bucks County and all across the state.
Jocelyn B. Pappas
April 14, 2022
Uncategorized
Protest of Constellation Energy’s Croydon Generating Station
Protestors call on Vanguard to disinvest in fossil fuels
Jocelyn B. Pappas
February 10, 2022
The GOP’s Budget Bill and Its Federal Funding Cuts Will Harm Bucks County Students
July 3, 2025
“It is heartbreaking to see Congress embrace a budget bill that strips meals and health care away from children and families to fund massive tax breaks for the super wealthy and an unaccountable private school voucher program,” said PSEA President Aaron Chapin.
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.
