Government & Politics
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Partisanship Puts Wrinkles in Pa. Congressional District Mapping Project
In the ongoing debate about Congressional district mapping, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed two versions he believed would counter cross-aisle criticisms. However, the debate about delineating red v. blue sections of Pa. seem far from over and possibly headed to the courts. Jonathan Lai and Jonathan Tamari charted a course through the particulars for The Philadelphia…
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Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Holds ‘State of the Nation’ Presentation with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) will address members of the Bucks County Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 28; ticket prices for chamber participants are $40, whereas nonmember tickets are $50. The event starts with 8:30 a.m. networking and continues to the 9:00 a.m. breakfast and presentation. Its location is Spring Mill Country Club and Manor in…
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GOP Candidates for Pa. Governorship — All 15 of Them — Agree on Something: Bucks County Is Key
A Dickinson College kickoff debate among GOP candidates for the Pa. governor’s office underscored the importance of Bucks County in the statewide races. Joseph Picozzi tallied all the local implications for Real Clear Politics. Bucks County politics is a complex array of cross-county layers: rural north, professional midsection, and blue-collar south. But in general it…
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Bucks County Commissioners Address 2022 Budget, Vaccination Info, and Small Business Stimulus
The trio of Bucks County Commissioners — Diane Ellis-Marseglia, Bob Harvie, and Gene DiGirolamo — had a busy pre-holiday docket. Samantha Bambino of the Lower Bucks Times covered their last meeting of 2021 and announced plans for 2022. 2022 Budget The board voted unanimously for a new budget that represented no increase in taxes and…
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PA Senate Candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz Would Rather Have His First Name Left Off the Ballot
Mehmet Oz, Montgomery County Pennsylvania Senate candidate better known as television personality Dr. Oz, does not want to be referred to by his real first and last name during the campaign, writes Summer Concepcion for the Talking Points Memo. Oz, who is running in the statewide political field with a registered Bryn Athyn address, went…
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With Porch Piracy Incidents Up During Online Holiday Shopping Season, Local Pol Proposes Legislative Solution
Talk about the seasonal things that make consumers go “Arrgh.” Incidents of porch piracy — the swiping of online ordered packages from area doorsteps — increase each holiday season, as thieves see greater opportunities in more active December deliveries. Pa. State Rep. Wendi Thomas, from Richboro, has proposed a no-nonsense solution, reported by Greg Barton…
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Governor Comes to Chester With State Money to Stop Gun Violence
The Chester Panthers Foundation is getting $50,000 from the state to expand its efforts to curb gun violence, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced during his visit to Chester Friday, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The Panthers, which brings football and cheer programs to 200 youth, will use the money to expand its sports…
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Philadelphia Mag’s List of 2021’s Most Influential People Features Bucks County Notables
Bucks County’s collection of high-profile individuals caught the attention of Philadelphia Magazine when it compiled its 2021 list of influential people. The spotlight cited not only their recent power moves but also their long-term influence on our past and their ability to shape our future. Brian Fitzpatrick, who represents Bucks County in the U.S. House,…
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Rigelsville Mayor Recalls Bigfoot Encounter from 1984: ‘This Thing Let Out a Scream from Hell’
When it comes to the legend of Bigfoot, Riegelsville Mayor Greg Stokes is a believer. He’s been describing a harrowing encounter in Pike County for the past 37 years. Alicia Vitarelli reported the monstrous tale for 6abc. Stokes was on a camping trip, nestled in his tent. He then heard something large, menacing, and on…
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Villanova Senior Publishes ‘Voter Z’ a Book Exploring the Politics of Generation Z
Villanova University Senior Jennifer Lambert has taken the political pulse of Generation Z and put her findings in a book, writes Chelsea Le for The Villanovan. The political science major discovered a generation of voters that feel hopeful they can make this country a better place. “Voter Z” explores the political identities of Generation Z-ers,…
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Bucks County Republicans Make Political Inroads With ‘Not a Whisper of Trump’
The advances gained by Bucks County Republicans in the round of municipal races two weeks ago may seem like small-time politics. But the county’s color shift from blue to red, no matter how subtle, may end up having national implications. Holly Otterbein noted the significance in Politico. Republican pickups for this election cycle were expected,…
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Associated Press: Bucks County Red Wave Offers Sobering Tale for Democrats Nationwide
Bucks County Democratic leaders began sensing a red wave months ago. But last week’s municipal elections showed Republicans gaining more traction than expected. Steve Peoples covered the election results — and their implications — for the Associated Press/PBS NewsHour. Political pundits view the local blue-to-red swing, felt in local races from judges to sheriff to…
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Washington Post: Was Mark Lomax, Candidate for Bucks County Sheriff, ‘Constitutional’ Enough?
In prepping for his candidacy as Bucks County Sheriff, former Pennsylvania State trooper Mark Lomax expected that voters would examine his approaches on public safety and crimefighting. What he didn’t see coming, however, were queries about his leadership as a “constitutional sheriff.” Kimberly Kindy covered that question and its implications for The Washington Post. The…
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Struggling with a Glut Halloween Candy? Donate It to a Hero Via the Halloween Candy Give Back Program
The Halloween Candy Give Back (HCGB) is a seasonal outreach by Operation Gratitude, a Chatsworth, CA, nonprofit. Its unique approach to post-Halloween candy temptation may be useful to some Bucks County homes today. Many of us — whether we spent last night doling out candy or shepherding kids who were collecting it — probably now…
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$1.6 Billion in Funding Connects 3,000 Pa. Bridges with Upkeep and Safety Resources
Pa. will receive $1.6 billion in funding to repair 3,000 bridges across the state, writes Priyanka Singh for Contractor News. The once-in-a-generation boost is being facilitated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The major initiative was first unveiled earlier in the year by Gov. Tom Wolf and U.S. Dept. of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “This is…
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Jail Time Issued for Attackers of Dillon Mays, Theme Park Employee
Bucks County President Judge Wallace H. Bateman sentenced Bronx native Troy McCoy to 5-10 years in prison for his attack on theme park employee Dillon Mays. Vinny Vella covered the litigation, stemming from an August 2020 incident at Sesame Place, for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The encounter began when Mays reminded McCoy of the park COVID-19…
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Bucks County Police’s Successful Use of Social Worker Advocates Has Bethlehem Adopting the Policy as Well
In December 2020, police departments across Bucks County overlaid their response tactics with an eye toward incorporating human services and social worker advocates. Its success — measured by statistics that include a drop in 911 calls — has Bethlehem police implementing the same policy. Martina Albin provided the details for The Brown and White. The…
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‘Drop Box’ Outside Bristol Borough Hall, Mistaken for the Real Thing, Inadvertently Collects Six Votes
Six Bristol voters mistook a cardboard drop box outside Borough Hall for the real deal. Once the error was realized, officials quickly removed it. Rodrigo Torrejón reported the confusion for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The box was a costume used by dancers to highlight the importance of voting in the 2020 cycle — and specifically how…
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