Opinion
The Democratic Party’s National Leadership Forgot, ‘It’s The Economy, Stupid’
Trump’s win is a definitive rebuke of the direction of the Democratic Party at a national level.
Colin Coyle
November 7, 2024
Kamala Harris
Elections
Photo Essay: Kamala Harris Makes Final Plea to Voters on the Steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum
Stars came out to support Kamala Harris in her final rally before the election.
David Iskra
November 5, 2024
News
Photo Essay: Bruce Springsteen, Barack Obama and John Legend Headline Philadelphia Rally at Temple University’s Liacouras Center
The real stars weren’t on the stage, but in the audience. They’re the organizers, the voices, and the votes.
David Iskra
October 29, 2024
News
LGBTQ+ Voters in Pennsylvania and Three Other Swing States Could Decide the 2024 Presidential Election
Historical trends, demographic data and current affairs all point toward LGBTQ+ voters playing an important – and potentially decisive role in November.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
October 29, 2024
News
‘Project Your Vote’ Uses Art to Inspire Electoral Activism in Philadelphia
Bucks County’s Bonnie Chang found the project through the Center for Artistic Activism and initially wanted to bring the projections locally. However, Philly has taller buildings better suited for displaying them.
Caroline Craig
October 26, 2024
News
Photo Essay: Kamala Harris Rally in Bucks County Showcases Republican Supporters Who Are Putting ‘Country Over Party’
Republicans who stood side-by-side with Harris include former Bucks County Congressman Jim Greenwood, former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, former counterterrorism advisor to Mike Pence Olivia Troye, and more.
David Iskra
October 17, 2024
News
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says It’s Too Late to Change Rules on Mail Ballots
Policies on date requirement and ‘notice and cure’ policies stay unchanged after voting rights groups and Republicans lose their bid for emergency intervention.
Carter Walker, Votebeat Pennsylvania
October 8, 2024
Opinion
Letters: Senator Casey Wiped the Debate Floor with McCormick, Why Trump Is Not Fit for Office, Kamala Harris’ Sensible Proposals, and More
Bucks County Beacon readers sound off.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
October 7, 2024
News
Photo Essay: Michael Stipe and Jason Isbell Play Free Concert in Pittsburgh to Support the Harris-Walz Campaign
In between songs, Stipe mentioned that he’d been to 8 countries over the summer and in each one he met fans that pleaded with him: “Do not let that man [Trump] get back into power.”
David Iskra
October 5, 2024
Bucks County Man Who Died on Frontlines Defending Ukraine From Russia Will Be Honored at Local Ukrainian Folk Festival
August 13, 2025
The 34th Annual Ukrainian folk festival on August 24, landing on Ukrainian Independence Day, will be honoring Bobby Pietrangelo of Hilltown and Corey Nawrocki of Lansdale, who both recently lost their lives fighting as soldiers for Ukraine.
Concerned Citizens Are Fighting Back Against ICE Immigration Raids and Roundups in Lehigh and Bucks Counties
August 12, 2025
“These are our neighbors, colleagues, parishioners, our students – the cruelty with which this is happening and the pace is unacceptable. And a lot of people feel that way,” said Bucks County’s Barbara Simmons.
Trump to Deploy National Guard to Streets of DC and Place City Police Under Federal Control to ‘Liberate’ Nation’s Capital
August 11, 2025
He is also enlisting FBI, AFT, ICE, DEA, and U.S. Marshals Service agents to assist in his plans to purge the city of its homeless population and crack down on crime.
Democratic State Rep. Chris Rabb Proposes Bills to Bolster Local News Media (and Democracy) in Pennsylvania
August 11, 2025
“When communities lose access to independent journalism, transparency erodes, civic engagement declines, and government becomes less accountable to the people it serves,” said Rabb.
Democratic Pennsylvania State Lawmakers Push to Unmask ICE Agents, Mandate Clear Identification on Clothing
August 9, 2025
Chester County state Rep. Paul Friel is the prime sponsor of the Pennsylvania’s Officer Visibility Act and the proposed bill has seven co-sponsors so far (though none from Bucks County).
