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What This Pennsylvania County’s New Court‑ordered Mental Health Treatment Program Can and Can’t Do
It provides an alternative to incarceration.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
July 20, 2026
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Women Are Dying in Africa as Trump Administration Ramps up Its Global Battle Against Abortion
The expanded restrictions build on the anti-abortion advocacy work carried out by conservative U.S. nonprofits abroad — especially in Africa, where healthcare is highly dependent on foreign aid.
AP
July 19, 2026
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Bucks County Girls Clinch Spot at NFL Flag Football Championships in Indiana
The Penn Athletic Rebels 12U Girls’ Team strives to make history this summer.
Ben Silver
July 17, 2026
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Trump Administration Replaces and Whitewashes Slavery Exhibition at Washington’s Home in Philadelphia
“Overnight, under the cover of darkness, the federal government removed panels at the President’s House that told a thorough history of Philadelphia,” Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said.
AP
July 16, 2026
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Doylestown Action League to Host ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Rally Saturday on Doylestown Courthouse Lawn
The event is part of a national weekend of action and aims to bring people together to advocate for social justice, voting rights and civic engagement.
Chris Hetrick
July 16, 2026
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Pennsylvania Taxpayers Could Be on the Hook for Hundreds of Millions of Dollars to Fund SNAP Benefits to Help Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
According to rule changes from President Trump and Republicans’ “big beautiful bill”, each state’s SNAP “error rate” will bring severe financial consequences.
Erin Flynn Jay
July 15, 2026
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State Senator Nikil Saval’s Unconventional Path to Harrisburg
9/11, writing and Senator Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign were all sign posts directing him to become a lawmaker.
Pat LaMarche
July 13, 2026
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Governor Shapiro Signs $50.8 Billion Compromise Budget, Despite Some Opposition in Both Parties
The spending plan was passed only a week and a half after the deadline set by the state’s constitution.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
July 13, 2026
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As the Country Turns 250, Retired Judges Barnstorm Ohio and Pennsylvania to Defend Judicial Independence
In courthouses and public squares, they marked the nation’s semiquincentennial with a dire warning: The rule of law in America is in grave danger.
AP
July 11, 2026
Pride Polo Comes to Bucks County on Saturday
Melinda Rizzo
September 10, 2026
“Pride Polo represents an exciting opportunity for the Gay Polo League (GPL) to advance its mission of elevating awareness and visibility of LGBTQ+ athletes – not only in polo – but throughout the broader sports community,” said Gay Polo Founder Chip McKenney.
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