In Richland Township, the most dramatic changes have occurred over the past 40 years, as developers transformed hundreds of acres of farm fields into new residential and commercial developments. The …
The Central Bucks School District has a rich history of academic excellence that has long been a source of great pride for our community. Regrettably, our district’s reputation has been damaged …
Once again, the Pennridge School Board majority is ignoring our citizens and prioritizing politics over our students. In an embarrassing display, the board majority disregarded the outpouring of …
As frost softens and ice disintegrates, daylight lingers, only slightly until one evening, perhaps when you least expect it, the night opens to a chorus of small voices, sharp and shrill. The spring …
Chattereaders know we cover topics ranging from my kitchen table to the health of our planet. Today we stick to home: New Hope. We’ve discussed local issues before and there are no secrets about my …
The deadline to submit letters and guest opinions related to the coming primary election is the end of the day Monday May 1, unless a submission is needed to directly address a false or misleading …
United States census records have been taken every 10 years since 1790 to provide a snapshot of the nation’s population as well as to apportion seats in the House of …
I am very pleased to enthusiastically endorse Mrs. Patti Campi as Bucks County coroner. I have been fortunate to know Patti for several years as she administers my monthly chemo treatment at the …
The vast majority of Americans feel students should have access to books that represent a variety of perspectives, even if it makes some people uncomfortable, according to the 2022 American Family …
Pandemic-era expansions to SNAP benefits expired in 32 states, including Pennsylvania. SNAP Emergency Allotments were introduced in early 2020 to protect the food security of low-income families …
On Tuesday May 16, “we the people” of Bucks County will select the candidates who will represent the Republican and Democratic parties in the upcoming November municipal election for county, …
Local politics today feels like a blood sport. This is nowhere more apparent than in Central Bucks School Board meetings, where insults and accusations drown out the occasional kind word. These …
At the risk of being compared to the church preacher who, upon looking down from his pulpit and seeing a standing-room-only congregation rather than praising everyone in attendance, chose to chastise …
I LOOKED AROUND ONE DAY TO FIND - AN AGING FACE THAT WAS NOT MINE - A MOTHER WHO IS NO LONGER THERE - FOR HER CHILDREN WHO NOW HAVE CARES - THAT FAR EXCEED - HER POWER TO INVEIGH - AGAINST THE FATES …
Darragh Miller Ellerson was in New Hope last week catching up on the status of paintings her father had made. The news she confirmed was alarming — some paintings had been copied and they were …
When I sought a modern day, colloquial definition of “snowflake,” I found none. It’s been around far longer than any of us realizes as an insult for every attitude. Today, it’s used to …
Grass, trees, and plants are a big factor that contribute to making a decision of where you want to live. When walking through the neighborhoods of Upper Southampton, you see that everyone has a tree …
On Tuesday April 11, the final Conditional Use Hearing for Haines and Kibblehouse’s proposed quarry took place in the municipal building for Springfield Township. More than 50 residents of the area …
Demisemiseptcentennial (175th) Celebration. In the early 1840s Doylestown was a small community with only approximately 950 residents. Elizabeth Pawling Ross (1806-1882), wife of lawyer Thomas Ross, …
I agree with Brian Fitzpatrick that China will eventually acquire Taiwan. However, the U.S.A. should not take that as a threat to us, because China will not make war except to protect their …
