Over the past eight years, the Pennridge School District has been in decline. In 2015, our school was ranked 54th in the state. The 2022 rankings indicated a significant drop to 145th.Staff morale is …
If you’ve seen the big blue signs or gotten the texts or mailers about me, you may have some questions. Please know that I have nothing to hide. So, I’m writing to share the facts before you head …
It’s not so easy to find citizens willing to devote the time and expense needed to run for local offices so Solebury Township is fortunate to have among its citizens Christy Cheever, a highly …
It is an extremely rare instance in today’s politicized and polarized world when people from the opposing political parties can come together, put aside their philosophical differences and unite …
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-1, spoke with the Herald Wednesday about his decision to help elevate vocal Trump supporter Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, to the role of speaker of the …
The general election is right around the corner, Tuesday Nov. 7. The Souderton Area School District (SASD) board is comprised of 9 members, called school directors, and there are five seats up.
At the Oct. 18 Palisades School Board meeting, residents and board members expressed outrage at the distribution of a political flyer supporting Kathleen Gentner.
Quakertown area voters have many issues on their minds, but the top concerns of potential voters who took part in a recent Facebook poll are overcrowding at Strayer Middle School and at the high …
In responding to a local reporter who recently wrote a newspaper article on “transparency,” I inquired as to why the members of the Democrat slate of Pennridge School Director candidates did not …
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 …
“I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the …
A recent Letter to the Editor (“Together for Council Rock” ironically named, Oct. 12) misled local voters about the stakes of our upcoming Council Rock School Board election. In fact, Council …
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.
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 …
In the Sept. 21 issue of the Herald, there was a column entitled “Extremism that has infiltrated Pennridge is rampant.” The article is important because I believe the writer has shown what may …
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 …
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.
