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This year’s robot games — which the organizer said has 16 countries participating, among them Germany, Japan and the U.S. — also include other events such as weightlifting and tug of war.
“Our citizens cannot rely on Flock or any other business to institute the protections needed. Rather, we need strong regulations that ensure that our constitutional rights and personal data are protected and that any use of data is confined to serious public safety issues,” said Bucks County State Representative Jim Prokopiak.
The number of people receiving SNAP food aid has fallen more than 13% in a year as changes to the biggest U.S. food aid program start to kick in. The loss of help is making it hard for some families to figure out what to do.
“The name reflects a desire to be more approachable and contemporary, while the strategic planning process helped us think intentionally about what that means for the organization going forward,” said Louise Levy, immediate past president of the former Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County, now BucksArts.
Immigration agents with prior records of sexual and gender-based violence have drawn attention in Trump’s second term amid questions about training and vetting.
Opinion
USA Today Co. will use the controversial defense contractor’s AI-powered tools in an attempt to squeeze out more profits and reverse declining readership. This should alarm readers and subscribers, writes Editor Cyril Mychalejko.
Marking the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, New Pennsylvania Project CEO Kadida Kenner reflects on America’s 250th birthday, contrasting the ideals of 1776 with the ongoing struggle to protect voting rights and secure true multiracial democracy.
Author Steve Cickay reflects on foreign wars of choice, brutal immigration policies, and the ten-year MAGA attack on constitutional ideals—calling on voters to use the upcoming midterm elections to steer the nation back on course.
That a single outbreak in one company can potentially impact the entire nation is a grave weakness in the food system.
Education
The Bristol Township School District began providing free period products last year funded by a statewide investment to fight period poverty.
The district attorney’s report found Scott McElree, Quakertown chief of police, used a level of force within legal limits for an officer making an arrest.
Two people familiar with the deliberations tell The Associated Press the Republican administration's proposed changes could significantly reduce the preschool program's quality standards.
“Students can meet with an advisor, take placement tests, learn about financial aid, register for classes, and much more, while getting ready to advance their academic career,” said Joe Giuffre, Bucks County Community College interim director of advising.
Elections
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“I’m honored to be endorsed by Indivisible because I will be a congressman who shows up for you, who holds town halls, who will listen to your issues and deliver for you,” said Bob Harvie, Bucks County Commissioner and Democratic candidate for Congress for Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District.
Marking the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, New Pennsylvania Project CEO Kadida Kenner reflects on America’s 250th birthday, contrasting the ideals of 1776 with the ongoing struggle to protect voting rights and secure true multiracial democracy.
The Department of Homeland Security has said there may be more than 14,000 noncitizens registered to vote in the state — but hasn’t provided details.
“At Vote Mama, we believe motherhood is the ultimate resume for leadership. Mamas know what it means to balance a budget, juggle a million responsibilities and make impossible choices every single day,” said Liuba Grechen Shirley, founder and CEO of Vote Mama PAC.
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