The question of Vermilion Education’s curricular recommendations for Pennridge School District appears to have shifted — for what I presume is a lack of evidence — from accusations of my …
My comments relate to the guest opinion “New Hope Borough’s lost parking garage (Sept. 7).” The borough never got the $1.75M from the state grant. What has really been lost is $600,000 to …
There are moments in a public servant’s term when they must put aside any partisan divides in order to prioritize the safety of the community. In the spring, Central Bucks School Board President …
I had coffee recently with a friend who is a generation younger than I. He’s thoughtful, broadminded, and optimistic. He’s also a creative entrepreneur, having started three highly successful …
Advocates for Inclusive Education Bucks County held a community social event that led to a book reading culminating in discussion on Aug. 30. The issue at hand is suitability of books containing adult …
I was living in a small cabin in a rural part of Bucks County when what they call “first reports” came in. Like everyone, I have flashes of images and tones as the morning took instant focus.
Most parents know that the mental health and well-being of our children is essential to their academic success and their futures in general. That’s why it’s vital the Central Bucks School …
It is important for all of us, as citizens, to register and to vote in every election. The municipal elections in November typically receive the lowest turnout of any general election in the …
In New Hope’s council meeting on Aug. 15, characterized by intentionally generated hysteria, the borough did what quite possibly no other borough has done — returned $1.75 million to the …
I had called my 58-year-old nephew. I just found out that he was going to be a grandfather and I wanted to congratulate him. We spoke for a few minutes and he asked me about the Eye Care Center, which …
Kudos to Doylestown Borough for its “Lights Out Doylestown” initiative. The Bucks County Audubon Society encourages all Bucks County municipalities to follow Doylestown’s example by asking …
Once again the Pennridge School Board has defied and disappointed the community and our dedicated teachers and administrators. On Monday night (Aug. 28), our board voted 5-4 to rush in an incomplete …
There are multiple studies published linking a high performing school board and a high performing school district with the district’s superintendent as the cornerstone of the school board.
Chronic, unrelenting pain can take people to dark places. I see this often in my practice as a surgeon, and I’ve experienced it myself. After just 10 days of being in excruciating pain and unable …
Some days, the cemetery is like a bar during happy hour (minus the hot wings) — people coming and going, no solitude or peace as I sip my tea. I wouldn’t mind except I expect those states of …
My individual vote is extremely unlikely to mathematically make a difference. But the real question I ask is, is it meaningful? For me, the answer is “yes,” and here are some of the main …
Central Bucks is filled with wonderful, thoughtful people. We’re the kind of community where we really care about each other, where we know our neighbors and are kind and try to lend a helping hand …
I am writing in response to Paul Bradley’s guest opinion on cyclists (“When peddling in packs, many cyclists flout the rules of the road,” Aug. 10). I am in complete agreement with him and, as a …
Donald Trump outdid himself celebrating the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team’s early exit from the FIFA World Cup competition, accusing them of being “openly hostile to America,” and insisting …
It’s not often that a small-town school district from Pennsylvania makes national headlines. In April, the Pennridge School Board approved a controversial contract with Vermilion Education to …
