Government & Politics
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Bucks County District Attorney’s Office Bid Farewell to Deputy District Attorney
The member of the Bucks County government is moving on to a new position, and her colleagues are wishing her well in her new endeavor. On May 5, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office bid farewell to Deputy District Attorney Kristi Hoover, who worked as a prosecutor in the county for 11 years. Most recently,…
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Bucks County Cemetery Hosting Another Service for Local Unclaimed Veterans
A ceremony is scheduled to be held in Bucks County this week to honor several local heroes who will be laid to rest. Washington Crossing National Cemetery, located at 830 Highland Road in Newtown, will be hosting another Service for Unattended Veterans on April 27 at 2 PM. The service will honor four local veterans who…
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Here are Some of the Changes Being Made to Mail-In Ballots in Bucks County
With primary elections just on the horizon, officials in Bucks County have made a few changes to this year’s mail-in ballots. Jim Melwert wrote about the ballots for KYW Newsradio. As a precaution to ensure privacy, Bucks County will have a yellow privacy envelope for those voting by mail, as well as a hole punched…
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Philadelphia Mayoral Forum to Be Broadcasted from Holy Family University’s Campus
Holy Family University will host a 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Forum, sponsored by AARP, the Northeast Times and the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee. The event airs live on PHL17 on April 18 at 7:30 PM and will be livestreamed on PHLl17. Registration for this event is full. The following candidates are confirmed…
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Bensalem Resident Aiming for Congressional Seat Will Run Against Local Politician
A resident of Bucks County is once again running for a position in the United States government, competing against a long-time incumbent. Julia Terruso wrote about the local candidate for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ashley Ehasz, a former military helicopter pilot from Bensalem, is running for Congress, hoping to win a position she lost several months…
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Bucks County’s Assistant District Attorney Taking Position with the Attorney General’s Office
A member of the Bucks County government will be moving onto a new position as he continues to serve his community. Jose Perez, the Assistant District Attorney of the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, will be leaving his position as he moves onto an even larger opportunity. Perez was honored for his years with the…
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Bucks County’s Assistant Solicitor Named One of the ‘Top Lawyers Under 40’
A government official in Bucks County was recently acknowledged by a major bar association for her accomplishments in the area. Elizabeth Oquendo, the Assistant County Solicitor of Bucks County, was named on the list of the “Top Lawyers Under 40” by the Hispanic Bar Association. Oquendo also serves as general counsel for Bucks County Human…
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Two Bucks County Veterans to be Laid to Rest in Upcoming Service in Newtown
A ceremony is scheduled to be held in Bucks County this week in order to honor several local heroes who will be laid to rest. Washington Crossing National Cemetery, located at 830 Highland Road in Newtown, will be hosting another Service for Unattended Veterans on March 30 at 2:15 PM. The service will honor two local…
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Bucks County Politician to Officially Fill Governor’s Attorney General Position
A politician from Bucks County will be taking on a major position in the Pennsylvania government as she is accepted into her new role. Staff reporters from WHYY wrote about the local politician. Michelle Henry, a former Bucks County prosecutor, has been unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania Senate to fill the attorney general position for…
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Bucks County Community Garden Continues to Honor the Area’s Fallen Heroes
A community garden in Bucks County is continuing to honor the area’s fallen heroes through events and year-round acknowledgement. Bensalem Township’s Legacy Garden was erected for the Bensalem’s Tricentennial in 1992. Its purpose was to honor those in Public Safety who gave their lives while on duty to protect and serve this Township. “Located on…
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Bucks County Coroner Announces Bid for Re-Election, Looks for Endorsements
One of Bucks County’s most important government officials has announced her bid for re-election, and she is now looking for endorsements. Meredith Buck, the current Bucks County Coroner, announced her bid to continue to serve Bucks County in her position. Beginning her tenure in early 2020, Buck has worked as an attorney for most of…
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Former Bucks County DA — a Skilled Prosecutor, Not a Politician — Named the State’s New Attorney General
Former Bucks County District Attorney Michelle Henry is Pennsylvania’s new Attorney General, writes Jon Delano for CBS Pittsburgh. Gov. Josh Shapiro has named Henry as his replacement. The position requires confirmation by the state Senate. Henry said that if she is confirmed, she does not plan to run for election in 2024. “Even if they…
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Bucks County District Attorney’s Office Receives $3M Grant to Fight Gun Violence
One of Bucks County’s most important government offices has received a massive grant in order to continue their important operations. Jeff Werner wrote about the grant for the Doylestown Patch. The Bucks County District Attorney’s office has received a $3 million grant with the goal of taking illegal guns off the streets. The federal Gun…
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Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub Announces Run for County Judge
An important member of the Bucks County government has announced his intentions to run for an even bigger position than his current one. Jim Melwert wrote about the politician for KYW Newsradio. Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub has announced that he intends to run for county judge. If elected, he will serve the remainder…
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Bucks County Student, Cancer Survivor Attends the State of the Union Address
A Bucks County middle school student and cancer survivor was chosen as a guest of honor to attend the annual State of the Union address. Sara Harvey, a student at Poquessing Middle School in Feasterville-Trevose, was chosen to attend the event in Washington, D.C. with U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. A cancer survivor, Harvey has worked…
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Mobile IDs Could Be Coming to Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians could soon get the option to use mobile IDs on their phones, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania State Representative Dan Miller is planning on re-introducing legislation that would allow residents to download a digitized version of their state driver’s license using a phone app. Miller introduced this bill previously but it…
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Bucks County Agency Warns Residents To Be on the Lookout for a Particular Scam Around Valentine’s Day
As the season of love fast approaches, a Bucks County authority is warning residents of a unique scam that pulls on the heartstrings. The Consumer Investigators of the Bucks County Consumer Protection Department are warning local residents of the yearly “sweetheart scam”, a popular scam that takes place every year around Valentine’s Day. The scam…
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For Republicans, Figuring Out Suburbs Key to Winning Elections
Pennsylvania is rated among the swing states by pundits, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh standing as Democratic strongholds while rural Pennsylvania is almost exclusively Republican, writes Guy Ciarrocchi for Real Clear Pennsylvania. As a result, the critical battle is being waged in Philadelphia’s suburbs, which constitute around 22 percent of the Keystone State’s registered voters and…
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