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For-profit Immigration Detention Expands as Trump Accelerates His Deportation Plans
States may not be able to limit or block new contracts with private companies.
Amanda Hernández, Stateline
April 11, 2025
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Bucks County Beacon Selected for Associated Press Local Newsroom Pilot Program
“Fact-based, independent journalism is the backbone of engaged communities and informed civic discourse,” said Associated Press Fund for Journalism CEO Rachel White.
Melinda Rizzo
April 11, 2025
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Pennsylvania Says Schools Already Comply with Civil Rights Laws and Are Not Ordered to Scrap DEI
“Regardless of changes taking place at the federal level, the Shapiro Administration will continue to do everything in our power to support Pennsylvania learners, educators, and schools,” said Pennsylvania Department of Education spokesperson Erin James.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
April 10, 2025
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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
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How Bucks County Is Turning the Tide on Plastic Waste
With Earth Day approaching, it’s important to spotlight our plastic pollution problem – as well as the communities taking the lead in reining it in.
Alisa Shargorodsky
April 8, 2025
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From Louisiana to Pennsylvania, Tracing Plastics Pollution Back to Its Source
The documentary “Single-Use Planet” follows the “river of money” underpinning the plastics industry in the United States.
Kiley Bense, Inside Climate News
April 8, 2025
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Legal Challenges to Trump’s Executive Order on Elections Rest on a Simple Premise: the Constitution
The first round of lawsuits all cite the plain text of Article 1, which gives the president no power to regulate elections.
Jessica Huseman, Votebeat
April 7, 2025
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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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Photo Essay: ‘Hands Off’ Quakertown Rally Draws 1,000 Protesters
There were protests all across Bucks County Saturday as part of a national wave of dissent against the Trump administration and Elon Musk.
Amy Knecht
April 6, 2025
‘Concerts at The Commons’ Kicks Off in Doylestown Borough
Aidan Tyksinski
May 1, 2025
“We’re thrilled to partner with Stage United to bring these performances to the Borough,” said Caitlin Hernandez, director of Parks & Recreation in the Doylestown Borough.
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