On Saturday, a special event with free live music will mark the 150th anniversary of Knecht’s Covered Bridge in Springfield, one of Bucks County’s 10 remaining original covered bridges.The …
Pennsylvania holds its primary election Tuesday, with competitive races on the line. Still, with nominations for president effectively decided, I’m asking my fellow Democrats to object to the …
The April 4 edition’s front page article by Freda Savana (“Bucks County Historical Society’s Doylestown Twp. land eyed for luxury homes”) clearly and concisely covered the April 2 Doylestown …
Tuesday, April 23 is Pennsylvania’s primary day. The PA Primary is where citizens currently registered as either Republicans or Democrats choose candidates who will represent their respective …
We are both first-term state representatives — Paul Friel, a Democrat serving Chester County, and Kristin Marcell, a Republican representing Bucks County. Despite being “across the aisle” from …
I am writing to express my deep concern over the continued voter base support for Donald Trump, despite grave legal challenges he faces. In the face of four federal criminal and civil trials, …
Standing out on the canal bridge, everything was hushed. Nothing moved. Then, a pop.Seconds later came the sound of a sprinkle of things hitting the ground.Small seeds danced on the asphalt as they …
I went to the County Theater in Doylestown last week to see Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 film “Ran” — his rendition of Shakespeare’s, “King Lear” in medieval Japan. Great art like this is a …
As our esteemed state legislature ponders the efficacy of legalized marijuana in the state of Pennsylvania, I thought it would be appropriate to weigh in on this issue. While I do not know the full …
On March 8, Viktor Orban, Prime Minister of Hungary, visited Washington D.C., though not for an official White House meeting as Hungary’s head of state. Instead, he was visiting the Heritage …
As every Pennsylvanian knows, and as those who visit or relocate here quickly discover, our commonwealth is blessed with abundant natural resources and outdoor recreation assets. With more than …
The recent death of celebrity owl Flaco is drawing much-needed attention to the vast number of bird deaths caused by collisions with man-made structures. As cited in the New York Times: “A study …
For decades, public school educators and support professionals have witnessed the devastating impacts of underfunding in our public schools. Students who need extra help with subjects such as math or …
Pennsylvania is in a tough environment now. On the one hand, economic forecasts say inflation has peaked and unemployment remains low. On the other hand, most Americans feel life is still too …
Tuesday, April 23 is Pennsylvania’s primary election. In this election, citizens registered as either Republicans or Democrats will choose which of the candidates put forth by the two political …
I believe President Biden has been an excellent president, who has accomplished a lot for the American people in his first term. However, you may disagree with his policies or be reluctant to vote …
I appreciated the article in last week’s Bucks County Herald (“Haycock Camp witnesses fail to allay concerns over expansion plan,” March 21) concerning the Haycock Camping Ministries Inc. …
Adults over age 50 face increased risk of serious disease or death from a range of infectious diseases, much of which can be minimized by routine vaccination. The Center for Disease Control & …
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is “Beyond the Table,” with a focus on the less commonly discussed pieces of good nutrition, from food production to navigating grocery …
First of all, let me say that bullying of any kind, for any reason, is inexcusable. It’s ugly. It’s hateful. No one should have to live in fear of being attacked just for being “different.” …
