At a recent Newtown Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Phillip Calabro raised concerns over the borough’s intent to exit its contract with the township for fire service coverage — despite paying $191,000 annually.
Pat Wandling: LA violence brings to mind the Five Points ‘Riot’
Many say they never saw anything like today’s protests and riots, which made me think about our local “riot,” and how some simply evolve, while others are well-planned and managed.
Investigators say Levittown home was targeted in arson attacks – Bucks Round-Up – June 12, 2025
The targeted property, located on Yellowood Road, saw its first fire around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday in the carport area.
Speak Your Piece: Gordon pleads guilty, avoiding possible death penalty
District Attorney Jennifer Schorn earlier said her office would seek the death penalty for Andre Gordon, Jr.
Triple-murderer gets life sentence for Falls rampage – Bucks Round-Up – May 29, 2025
Andre Gordon’s victims included his 13-year-old sister, his stepmother Karen Gordon — a U.S. Army veteran who died shielding her daughter — and 25-year-old Taylor Daniel, the mother of two of Gordon’s children.
Speak Your Piece: Lower Bucks Hospital among many local triumphs of volunteerism
Volunteerism is always a good thing, but it’s best when it’s local. And Bucks County’s citizens are eminently generous with their time and money.
Bucks County Sheriff’s Office offers free American flag exchange ahead of Memorial Day
Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran is encouraging residents to honor fallen heroes by ensuring their American flags are in fitting condition through the Making Old Glory New Again program.
Putting families first: Fitzpatrick leads Fair Wage Act to match pay with local cost of living
The Fair Wage Act replaces the outdated, one-size-fits-all federal minimum wage with a dynamic model that adjusts based on local cost-of-living data — ensuring that workers in places like Bucks County, PA aren’t measured against standards designed for cities with vastly different economic conditions.
Jennifer Schorn: National Police Week: honoring service and sacrifice in Bucks County
Each year, National Police Week brings together law enforcement officers, survivors, and supporters from across the country and the world, including many from our own Bucks County communities.