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St. Luke’s takes over emergency care in Upper Bucks – Bucks Round-Up – March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026
Pat Wandling

Affected municipalities are Bedminster, Bridgeton, Durham, Haycock, Nockamixon, Riegelsville, Richland, Springfield and Tinicum.

Community

Shapiro administration issues over $4.1 Million in new PIDA Loans for businesses in Bucks, Erie, and Lancaster counties

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026
Press Release

Since the Shapiro Administration took office in 2023, PIDA has approved $161,400,538 in low-interest loans.

Op-Ed

The SOTU was all about us

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026
Pat Wandling

In one way or another, the SOTU guests represented the greatness of America.

News

Minimum wage gets renewed focus in Pennsylvania

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026
Christen Smith

Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal on Tuesday places a strong emphasis on bringing the rate from $7.25 to $15.

Op-Ed

Governor Shapiro’s budget and the vice economy

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Publius Pax

When a state begins to rely on the vices of its citizens to balance its books, it loses the moral authority to lead those citizens.

Op-Ed

New year, new budget

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026
Jim Struzzi

This year, state leaders – starting with the governor – should have a shared commitment to be practical and prudent in crafting a Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.

Community

Pennsylvania unemployment rate at 4.2 percent in December, remaining below national average for 31 consecutive months since May 2023 

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026
Press Release

The U.S. unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point from November to 4.4 percent in December.

News

Doylestown Borough earns AA bond rating affirmation with stable outlook

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Broad and Liberty Staff

At the same time, KBRA flagged one area to watch: The borough’s general fund relies in part on income taxes which can be sensitive to economic cycles.

Op-Ed

Protecting Pennsylvania investors in a rapidly changing financial landscape

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026
Scott Carr

Current debates around crypto market structure legislation should focus on striking a balance between innovation and protecting investors.

Community

GOP House Policy Committee announces Hogan as deputy chair on affordability

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026
Press Release

Hogan will help guide the committee’s work on policies that impact affordability across key areas, including energy, housing, child care, and health care.

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Notre Dame vs. Trenton Central (Boys) 2.21.26

Notre Dame vs. Trenton Central (Boys) 2.21.26

schedule February 21 2026
ink_pen Matt Mirro

The Notre Dame Irish Boys take on the Trenton Central Tornadoes in the final round of the Colonial Valley Conference […]

  • Notre Dame vs. Princeton Day School (Girls) 2.21.26
  • Robbinsville vs. Trenton Central (Boys) 2.18.26
  • Notre Dame vs. Princeton Day School (Girls) 2.18.26
  • Ewing vs. Princeton Day School (Girls) 2.18.26

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