Government & Politics
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Bucks County Treasurer Kris Ballerini Announces Run for Reelection
A Bucks County politician, who has served in a variety of roles, has announced her intentions to run for reelection this year. Jeff Werner wrote about her upcoming political run for the Doylestown Patch. Bucks County Treasurer Kris Ballerini, a former Upper Makefield Township Supervisor, was first elected three years ago with Commissioners Bob Harvie…
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A New Building and a New Vision for Juvenile Detention Center
Delaware County Council is considering demolishing the county’s juvenile detention center and building a new facility, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “There’s an added benefit to truly starting from scratch,” Delaware County Councilman and Juvenile Detention Board of Managers Chair Kevin Madden said. “People have trauma that is associated with the brick…
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Doylestown-Based Public Service Organization Offers Resources to All Local Residents
A Bucks County organization is working to ensure that residents in need of vital resources have access to them year-round. Bucks Human Services Connect – The Hub is a Doylestown-based resource for residents facing hardship. From food to medical assistance, housing, sheltering, and other necessities, the staff of the Hub work to help Bucks County…
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Author Who Inspired A Series of Police-Community Workshops Honored by Bucks County Officials
A Bucks County author and activist is being honored by local officials for his work to help create more communication in the community. A.J. Ali, the founder of the L.O.V.E. is the Answer movement, director of the “Walking While Black: L.O.V.E. is the Answer” movie, and author of the book “L.O.V.E. is the Answer”, was…
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Gov. Shapiro Signs Executive Order, Creating New State Office to Spur Economic Growth and Foster Innovation
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity within the Governor’s Office and the Economic Development Strategy Group. This newly created office will be a one-stop-shop for businesses looking to grow and will work to aggressively reignite Pennsylvania’s economy — fostering innovation, supporting transformational economic development, and…
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Veterans from Various Parts of Bucks County to be Laid to Rest in Newtown This Week
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. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the upcoming ceremony for the Warminster Patch. The local community is invited to attend Unattended Veterans Service at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, located at 830 Highland…
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Bucks County Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo Announces Plans to Run for Reelection
One of Bucks County’s Commissioners is seeking reelection in order to continue serving the area he has called home for many years. Damon C. Williams wrote about he commissioner for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks County Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo has announced his plans to run for reelection. If reelected, the sole Republican Bucks County…
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Former First Assistant District Attorney of Bucks County to be Nominated for Key Position by Shapiro
A former district attorney from Bucks County is set to be nominated for a huge government role by Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro. Steve Ulrich wrote about the nomination for PoliticsPA. Michelle Henry, the former First Assistant District Attorney of Bucks County, is expected to be nominated for the role of Attorney General by Shapiro. In her…
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Bristol Politician Takes Oath as State Representative, Will Focus on Local Economics, Job Opportunities
One of Bucks County’s most well-known politicians was recent sworn in to a new position with the Pennsylvania government. Staff writers for the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent ceremony. Representative Tina Davis of Bristol took her oath of office to continue representing 141st Legislative District, which comprises Bristol Township and Bristol Borough. The…
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Former Philadelphia Election Official, Republican Al Schmidt, Shapiro’s Nominee for Secretary of State
Former Republican Philadelphia election official Al Schmidt will be nominated by Governor-elect Josh Shapiro for Pennsylvania’s secretary of state position, according to a staff report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The nomination is setting Schmidt up to oversee the 2024 election which is expected to be a hard-fought one in the critical presidential battleground state. Schmidt…
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State Senator Steve Santarsiero Begins His Second Four-Year Term in Bucks County
One of Bucks County’s most well-known politicians was just elected for a second term, and he has a lot of plans for the new year. Jeff Werner wrote about the local politician for the Doylestown Patch. Senator Steve Santarsiero, who represents the tenth district, which includes a part of Bucks County, was sworn in last…
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Several Bucks County Councils, Boards See Major Reorganization for the New Year
Several Bucks County government organizations have recently restructured their boards as the new year has begun. Samantha Bambino wrote about the boards and councils for the Lower Bucks Times. Bensalem Township saw Ed Kisselback elected as board president. He has worked alongside the mayor for over three decades in order to aid the community. Alongside…
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Bucks County Government Works With Local Organizations to Spread Awareness of Human Trafficking
The Bucks County government has begun working with local safety organizations to raise awareness of a very serious issue. Teaming up with the Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking and Nova Bucks, both based in Jamison, Bucks County Commissioners will be working with these organizations to inform local residents about the dangers of human trafficking, a nation…
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Politicians on Board of Bucks County Commissioners Launch Reelection Campaigns
Two Bucks County politicians have announced their intentions of running to keep their current positions on the Commissioners board. Damon C. Williams wrote about the campaigns in The Intelligencer. Bucks County Commission Chair Bob Harvie and Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia, both Democrats, have launched their reelection campaigns for 2023. The primary municipal election is scheduled to…
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PA Loses 40,000 Residents Over a Year, 4th Largest US Decline
Pennsylvania’s population declined by over 40,000 residents between July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022, the fourth largest loss in the country, writes Jordyn Hironec and Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. The numbers come from U.S. Census Bureau data. The three states with a greater population decline in that same year were New York,…
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This Bucks County Politician Will Be Answering Local Residents’ Questions Next Week
A Bucks County politician is opening up dialogue with local residences after he recently moved his longtime district office. Staff writers for the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the upcoming engagement. Rep. Perry Warren of Yardley will be hosting an opening house in his new office on Jan. 5 from 4 – 7 PM. His…
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Victim Advocate for Jamison-Based Nonprofit Retires After 30 Years of Working for Her Community
A victim advocate and partner of the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is retiring after 30 years of helping keep residents safe. Susan Bizon, a victim advocate who worked with NOVA Bucks, is retiring after 30 years of local service through the organization. Through efforts like hers, local crime and assault victims have been able…
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Bucks County Board of Commissioners Approves $5.5M For Local Emergency Services
One of Bucks County’s most important branches of public safety is being awarded a generous amount of funds to help them in their efforts. The Bucks County Board of Commissioners allocated $5.47 million in federal COVID-relief dollars to the county’s nonprofit emergency medical services providers this week. Approved by a unanimous vote of the Commissioners,…
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