The Pennridge community and its children are near and dear to my heart. For the past 30 years I have had the privilege of playing an active role in the Pennridge School District. First, I was a parent …

A seventh-grade school teacher has become a target in the Palisades school board race. A campaign flyer paid for by Just Concerned Citizens that arrived in potential voters’ mailboxes over the …

Recent campaign letters from “Together for Council Rock” candidates Nikki Khan, Tracey Osecki and Kimberly Winnick, attempt to scare our neighbors by using loaded and dangerous terms like “book …

We’re all told the importance of each and every vote. That is ever so true. Yet what carries more weight and proves greater in determining outcome is not voting. Don’t vote — don’t show up, …

At a recent Pennridge school board committee meeting, I found myself watching the lights at Helman Stadium while reflecting on the state of our district.

What’s happening on Nov. 7? “We, the People” will be voting in the Fall 2023 General Municipal Election. We will be deciding who will represent us in a variety of state (judges), county, …

Tinicum Township is well known for its crystal clear streams and rivers, its rolling hills and its acres upon acres of preserved woodlands and meadows. But what’s less well known is that none of it …

As elected officials in Plumstead Township, we talk to residents all the time about why they moved to the township and what they like about our township. And whether they have lived in the township …

It’s that time of year when we as citizens of this great democratic nation are privileged to exercise an important right to vote for the best leader to serve our residents on the local level.

The successful candidates for the four vacancies on the school board for the Palisades School District will be joining five continuing board members to contend especially with the challenges …

A report on votes by local legislators in Washington and Harrisburg. “On the Record” is supported by a grant to the Bucks County Herald Foundation made possible by Melissa Eiseman.

In case anyone missed the latest edict from Governor Josh Shapiro it is important to note that he is proud to declare that all state inhabitants currently holding a Pennsylvania driver’s license …

As a Doylestown Township resident, I am so pleased to hear that the township supervisors operate in a bipartisan way. Incumbent Jen Herring (D) is the vice chair and Barbara Lyons (R) is the chair. …

In Tinicum Township’s supervisors race, the Democrat candidate has served on committees and commissions, gaining limited insight into township governance. On the other hand, Republican candidate …

West Rockhill Township deserves a change in leadership, and I am running to be that change. Incumbent Jay Keyser has been in office for 18 years and has taken approximately $500K of our tax dollars to …

About 20 years ago a guy rode his bicycle up our driveway and introduced himself. His name was John Cole and he said he knew how to keep Tinicum from being developed, one property at a time. We had …

What a month October is going to be here at the Bucks County Herald. There’s a lot to get to. Let’s dig in …

During a daylong hearing last week, a Montgomery County judge heard testimony in a case that will determine whether Central Bucks School District will continue to have nine voting regions or three.

A report on votes by local legislators in Washington and Harrisburg. “On the Record” is supported by a grant to the Bucks County Herald Foundation made possible by Melissa Eiseman.

When members of the League of Women Voters ask people if they know about VOTE411, they frequently get a blank stare. This online voter information and election resource is probably the league’s best kept secret …