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Nationwide Group of State Domestic Violence Coalitions, Including Pennsylvania, Files Legal Challenge to Trump’s Federal Funding Restrictions for Survivors

A request made Friday by a nationwide coalition of 17 states urges a U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island to block the Trump-Vance administration from enforcing unlawful new restrictions on grants issued to help victims of domestic violence and other crimes, said a Democracy Forward press release.

Melinda Rizzo February 27, 2026

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Bucks County Commissioners Recognize, Honor Black History Through Museum Support

“From the arrival of the very first enslaved people from Africa to the African American icons of today; the commemoration and celebration of Black history is essential to enhancing the unity and strength of our nation,” said Gene DiGirolamo, Bucks County Commissioner.

Melinda Rizzo February 27, 2026

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Quakertown Community School District ICE Protest Response Dominates Public Comment at Board Meeting

Many Quakertown school district residents argued more could – and should – have been done to avoid Friday’s events, violence and subsequent arrests.

Melinda Rizzo February 26, 2026

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Governor Shapiro Doubles Down on Opposition to ICE Detention Centers Proposed in Pennsylvania After Visit With Berks and Schuylkill County Leaders

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said the visits with local leaders in Tremont and Upper Bern townships were made to understand where the local leaders stand in these communities, along with the negative impacts should ICE detention centers be constructed in them.

Melinda Rizzo February 26, 2026

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Lawyers Say Pennsylvania Student Protesters Did Not Know a Man Who Joined Scrum was the Police Chief

The lawyers say the Quakertown high school students acted in self-defense. Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree, who also serves as borough manager, did not return messages left this week at his home and office.

AP February 25, 2026

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Citizen Gaines

How a Brooklyn-born retired engineer became a beacon of light for a Bucks County township.

Lee Davis February 25, 2026

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Police Chief Scott McElree Under Fire at Quakertown Council Meeting Following ICE Protest

“We are calling for the immediate suspension of the chief of police.” Community outrage was palpable Monday night as Quakertown citizens packed a council meeting to protest the treatment of high school students by local law enforcement.

Aidan Tyksinski February 24, 2026

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Questions Persist While Quakertown Students Remain in Police Custody

“Upper Bucks United and our broader community are in a state of shock. The videos and firsthand accounts emerging from the Quakertown student walkout depict deeply disturbing scenes that no child should ever have to witness,” said Laura Foster, co-founder of Upper Bucks United.

Melinda Rizzo February 23, 2026

Professor Zeke Hernandez with his book "The Truth About Immigration:

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Penn Professor Shares Research From His New Book on Immigration at Warminster Library

Zeke Hernandez spoke about his book “The Truth about Immigration: Why Successful Countries Welcome Newcomers.”

Aidan Tyksinski February 23, 2026

‘Pride Is a Riot’ Event in Yardley Scheduled for Saturday

Chris Hetrick June 10, 2026

“Although I love pride events that are just celebrations, I wanted to put together something where you could feel like something was being done,” said D20 Burlesque Founder Anja Keister.

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