Government & Politics
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Senator from Bucks County Secures $200,000 in State Funds for Famous Museum in Doylestown
A well-known Bucks County politician has secured a large sum of state funds for a popular museum in Doylestown. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent funds. Senator Steve Santarsiero, partnering with Fonthill Castle, recently secured a state grant for site improvements to the historic property of the Mercer Museum in…
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Newtown Rotary Club To Host 9/11 Memorial Service, Proceeds to Benefit ‘Shop with a Cop’ Program
A Newtown-based club will be hosting a 9/11 memorial service, with the proceeds going on to benefit local organizations. The Newtown Rotary Club will host the event at Pickering Field on Lincoln Avenue in Newtown on Sept. 9 from 6PM to 7:30 PM. Luminaries will be sold by the Newtown Hardware House for $20 a…
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Some County Election Officials’ Opinion of Updated Pa. Voter Registration Form: Thumbs Down
Pennsylvania has updated its voter registration form to allow voters to also sign up for mail ballots. But the simple change is not sitting well with many county elections officials. Jonathan Lai reported on the push-back for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new form, titled Pennsylvania Voter Registration Application & Mail-in Ballot Request, went live over…
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Vietnam Veteran from Bristol Works With Food Pantry to Fight Local Hunger
Rodney Wyatt joined the Marines in 1972. Now, he is continuing to serve his community through his work with a local for pantry. Alicia Roberts wrote about the local veteran for CBS Philadelphia. Wyatt has been working with Salute2Service in order to combat hunger in the Bucks County area. As part of his initiative, he…
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Quakertown Firefighters, Rescue Team Awarded Medal of Valor for Rescues During Hurricane Ida
Several members of Haycock Fire Company No. 1 have been awarded the Medal of Valor for their heroic efforts during Hurricane Ida. Kathryn Finegan Clark wrote about the recent honors for the Bucks County Herald. Harry Grim IV, son of Chief Harry Grim of Haycock Fire Company No. 1, was one of several people recently presented…
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Retired New Hope Borough Police Officer Remembered for Friendship, Leadership, and Wisdom in Department
An officer with the New Hope Borough Police Department is being remembered for his leadership and friendship among the community and his co-workers. Officer Robert “Bob” Forbes, who passed away last week, first joined the police department in 1970. With over 40 years of service to his community under his belt, Forbes had retired in…
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Yardley Borough Resident Files Petition To Reduce Size of Local Council
A local resident has filed a petition to have the Yardley Borough Council from seven to five members. Chris English wrote about the recent petition for the Bucks County Herald. Earl Markey, a Yardley Borough resident, has received 151 signatures. With this being the required 5% of the local registered voters, the petition will be…
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Longtime Newtown Township Police Officer Set To Retire After 40 Years of Service
A longtime officer of the Newtown Township Police Department has retired after 40 years of work. Jeff Werner wrote about the longtime officer for the Newtown, PA Patch. Officer Jules Ferraro will be retiring his badge to spend more time with his friends and family. A veteran officer of 40 years, Ferraro has spent the last…
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Longtime Bucks County Judge, Former DA Set To Retire, But She Will Still Be On The Bench
A longtime Bucks County judge has announced her upcoming retirement, but she will not be leaving the bench for good. Jo Ciavaglia wrote about the judge’s plans for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks County Judge Diane Gibbons will be formally retiring on Oct. 2. However, she will be moving into a new position as…
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Retiring Police Officer From Falls Township Honored With National Awards From VFW
A police officer from Falls Township and a firefighter from Levittown were honored by the VFW as they prepare to retire. Staff writers for the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent ceremony. The Levittown VFW Post 6495 nominated Falls Township police officer John Yeager and Levittown firefighter Brian Huber for the national award. Huber received…
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State Senator From Bucks County Announces $50 Million To Go Towards Prosecuting PA Gun Violence
State Senator Steve Santarsiero announced that $50 million will be used to prosecute gun crimes in Pennsylvania. Jeff Werner wrote about the recent measures for the Levittown, PA Patch. The funds will be used to improve and enhance federal, state and local law enforcement investigations involving firearms. The state’s Commission on Crime and Delinquency set…
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Nockamixon State Park Implements New Hunting Guidelines To Increase Public Safety
In an effort to increase public safety, Bucks County’s Nockamixon State Park will be one of several local parks updating their hunting guidelines. Dayne Marae wrote about the new guidelines for 69 WFMZ News. Following the accidental shooting and killing of a Bucks County man at the park in 2020, local lawmakers have been working…
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Growing Up in a Law Enforcement Family, Falls Township Officer Earns Well-Deserved Promotion
An officer with the Falls Township Police Department, whose family has a long history in law enforcement, was promoted to a Detective on Tuesday. Nicole Rosenthal wrote about the local promotion for the Levittown, PA Patch. Officer Ronald MacPherson was promoted to Detective at a ceremony on Tuesday morning. McPherson’s father, Ronald MacPherson, also served…
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Fallen Bristol Borough Trooper to be Honored at Second Annual ‘Unity Day’
A state trooper from Bristol Borough, who was killed in a car crash back in late March, will be honored during the second annual “Unity Day” event in Bucks County. Ella Castronuovo wrote about the for the Bucks County Courier Times. Martin Mack III was killed on March 21 after he and his partner, State…
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Warrington Township Police Department K9 Captures Fourth Suspect of the Summer
A K9 from the Warrington Township Police Department has captured his fourth suspect of the summer. Jeff Werner wrote about the brave dog for the Newtown, PA Patch. Jolie, a K9 who works with Corporal John Blanchard, recently apprehended her fourth suspect of the summer. Assisting the Doylestown Township Police Department, Jolie sprang into action…
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Bucks County Named One of 14 Recipients of Apprenticeship Grants Within Building, Construction Trades
Bucks County was recently named one of 14 recipients of the PAsmart Apprenticeship Grants, which apply to work in the building and construction trades. Staff writers at All Around Bucks County wrote about the recent grants. One of the main purposes for the grants is to expand job opportunities throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Bucks County…
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Warwick Township Native, Champion Rower Paul J. Laskow Dies At 73
Paul J. Laskow, a former chair of Schuylkill Navy River Restoration Committee and champion rower who grew up in Warwick Township, has died at 73. Gary Miles wrote about the recent passing in The Philadelphia Inquirer. An attorney and retired chief legal officer and corporate secretary of AAA Club Partners took up rowing when he…
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Opinion: Lessening the Divide Through Listening
Our nation is polarized and angry unlike any time since the Civil War. It seems that we are shouting at each other in person and online. Nobody is listening to one another unless they agree with their opinion. Social media and the 24/7 news cycle magnify this tension. How do we lower the volume, stop shouting at each…
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