By fostering understanding and inclusivity, we can create a Bucks County where Muslim children feel seen, fasting employees feel supported, and the beauty of Ramadan is embraced by the wider community.
Ensuring our children embraced both their American and Turkish heritage wasn’t always easy, but it was worth it, writes Olcay Ayata.
My faith and my engagement with the broader community are not at odds; they complement and enrich each other.
Visibility is not just about being seen; it’s about being understood, writes Olcay Ayata.
By creating more opportunities for intercultural and interfaith events, we can strengthen our community and foster greater understanding.
Locally, the cuts have already hacked away about one-third of the $800,000 the federal government had been sending to supplement Bucks County Opportunity Council programs like Fresh Connect.
“Anyone who visited Starbucks at 2896 S. Eagle Road in Newtown between 10:50 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on March 19 should monitor for symptoms,” the Bucks County Health Department warns.
“These bills will protect health care coverage for Pennsylvanians, regardless of what happens at the federal level,” said state Rep. Perry Warren.
But advocates argue reforms ought to be focused on expanding the electorate and turnout, not making it more difficult to vote.
Providing public oversight of the regional electric grid operator and utility companies’ decision-making will help ensure lower energy rates for consumers and that Pennsylvania is meeting its clean energy needs.
