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Local Audubon Society Publishes Book for Bucks County Bird Enthusiasts
From the 19th Century to today, more than 370 birds are described in a new book, “Birds of Bucks County.”
Melinda Rizzo
April 9, 2025
Melinda Rizzo
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Bucks County NAACP Continues to Correct DEI and Critical Race Theory Misinformation with Second Town Hall
After a “packed” house at February’s event, the local NAACP continues its educational community discussion series on April 16.
Melinda Rizzo
April 7, 2025
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Bucks County Commissioners Clarify The Hub’s Use to Local Residents, Dispel Misinformation
“This [is] an effort to try and increase capacity so we can provide services to the constituents who come into this building now,” said Bucks County COO Margie McKevitt.
Melinda Rizzo
April 3, 2025
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Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie Announces Run to Unseat Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick in 2026
“The reason I win tough races is simple – I listen to people and I fight for them,” Harvie said.
Melinda Rizzo
April 3, 2025
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Pennsylvania’s 2025-2026 Budget Includes Call to Legalize Adult Recreational Marijuana Use to Boost State Revenue
“Many don’t know our state budget gets 40% of its funding from Washington,” said Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton.
Melinda Rizzo
April 1, 2025
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Disability Fair in New Hope Helps Those in Need with Resources
“Families and folks with disabilities have a difficult time connecting with resources or knowing what’s available,” said Bucks County State Rep.Tim Brennan.
Melinda Rizzo
April 1, 2025
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Pennsylvania House Passes 4 Bills to Protect ‘Obama Care’ for Pennsylvanians. Here’s How Your Bucks County Lawmakers Voted
“These bills will protect health care coverage for Pennsylvanians, regardless of what happens at the federal level,” said state Rep. Perry Warren.
Melinda Rizzo
March 27, 2025
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Pennsylvania Is 1 of 3 States without a Common Sense Gift Ban for Lawmakers. This Organization Is Pushing to Change That.
“We’re focused on broader money in politics, limits on campaign contributions, dark money and the revolving door,” said March on Harrisburg’s Andrea Pauliuc.
Melinda Rizzo
March 25, 2025
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Could Bipartisan Support in Pennsylvania’s Legislature Unlock $156 Million in Federal Solar for All Funds?
“What we have in front of us is a tremendous opportunity to leverage federal funding and secure savings for Pennsylvanians – at no addition cost to taxpayers,” said State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (D-Philadelphia).
Melinda Rizzo
March 23, 2025
Bucks County Man Who Died on Frontlines Defending Ukraine From Russia Will Be Honored at Local Ukrainian Folk Festival
August 13, 2025
The 34th Annual Ukrainian folk festival on August 24, landing on Ukrainian Independence Day, will be honoring Bobby Pietrangelo of Hilltown and Corey Nawrocki of Lansdale, who both recently lost their lives fighting as soldiers for Ukraine.
Concerned Citizens Are Fighting Back Against ICE Immigration Raids and Roundups in Lehigh and Bucks Counties
August 12, 2025
“These are our neighbors, colleagues, parishioners, our students – the cruelty with which this is happening and the pace is unacceptable. And a lot of people feel that way,” said Bucks County’s Barbara Simmons.
Trump to Deploy National Guard to Streets of DC and Place City Police Under Federal Control to ‘Liberate’ Nation’s Capital
August 11, 2025
He is also enlisting FBI, AFT, ICE, DEA, and U.S. Marshals Service agents to assist in his plans to purge the city of its homeless population and crack down on crime.
Democratic State Rep. Chris Rabb Proposes Bills to Bolster Local News Media (and Democracy) in Pennsylvania
August 11, 2025
“When communities lose access to independent journalism, transparency erodes, civic engagement declines, and government becomes less accountable to the people it serves,” said Rabb.
Democratic Pennsylvania State Lawmakers Push to Unmask ICE Agents, Mandate Clear Identification on Clothing
August 9, 2025
Chester County state Rep. Paul Friel is the prime sponsor of the Pennsylvania’s Officer Visibility Act and the proposed bill has seven co-sponsors so far (though none from Bucks County).
