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Democrat Elen Snyder Launches Re-Election Campaign for Newtown Township Supervisor
In less than two years, Snyder has produced a record she believes she can win with.
Jenny Stephens
February 22, 2023
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The Right Wing Is ‘Whitewashing’ History Curriculum Taught in Public Schools
This nationwide campaign to ban books and gag educators from teaching sensitive topics covering race and gender risks “turning back the clock to a time when segregated schools meant separate—and vastly unequal—forums for learning.”
Sandra Jones, Independent Media Institute
February 21, 2023
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PA House Bill Would Make It Easier for Formerly Incarcerated to Vote
‘This is common sense legislation designed to ensure that all eligible voters can participate in our elections,’ Rep. Joe Webster said.
John L. Micek, Penn-Capital Star
February 17, 2023
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Senator John Fetterman Courageously Seeks Help for Clinical Depression
“It’s not easy for anyone to be open about mental health challenges. But I am so proud of him for asking for help and taking steps to get the care he needs,” said his wife Gisele Barreto Fetterman.
Jenny Stephens
February 16, 2023
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Doylestown Democrats Hosting Drive and Sign Events for Candidate Petitions
Rain or shine, registered Democratic voters in Doylestown are invited to help candidates meet a signature quota needed to appear on the upcoming May primary ballot.
Jenny Stephens
February 16, 2023
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How Black Communities Cope with Trauma Triggered by Police Brutality
As a critical scholar and researcher, I use trauma-informed interview techniques to better understand the intersections of police brutality and mental health in the Black community.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
February 16, 2023
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State Senator Santarsiero Secures Funding For Bucks County Fire and EMS
Twenty-five local fire companies will receive a financial boost to help support equipment, training and debt reduction.
Jenny Stephens
February 14, 2023
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Telford Officials Issue Statement to Distance Themselves From Council Member’s Anti-LGBTQ Comments Targeting the Public Library
A bigoted social media post alluding to reducing funds for the library sparked residents to attend the recent – and what turned out to be contentious – Telford Borough Council meeting.
Jenny Stephens
February 13, 2023
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Judge Orders Harrisburg to Fix Pennsylvania’s Unconstitutional K-12 Funding System. How Long Will It Take?
In North Carolina, Republican lawmakers have ignored for decades their State Supreme Court’s order to make their education funding scheme constitutional.
Catherine Caruso
February 12, 2023
‘Ban This! How One School Fought Two Book Bans and Won’ Authors Set to Speak in Newtown and Doylestown
Melinda Rizzo
October 11, 2025
“We are all looking for some kind of hope; for someone who has been successful in taking on the far right,” said Barbara Simmons, executive director of The Peace Center in Langhorne.
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