Assistant superintendent Lisa Hoffman has taken over Friedman’s duties in the interim.
Quakertown Police chief on leave – Bucks Round-Up – March 2, 2026
Five teenagers were arrested following clashes during the recent anti-ICE walkout at Quakertown Community High School.
Anger unleashed at the Quakertown School Board meeting – Bucks Round-Up – February 27, 2026
Roughly 35 Quakertown Community High School students defied administrative warnings and left campus Friday to protest federal immigration enforcement.
Support rallies planned in Quakertown, Doylestown as activism intensifies around the ‘Quakertown 5’
A fundraiser is nearing six figures as public pressure intensifies ahead of a school board meeting.
Quakertown Council meeting draws packed rooms amid fallout from student protest, calls for chief’s resignation
A Quakertown Council meeting drew packed rooms amid fallout from student protest, calls for chief’s resignation.
WATCH: Protesters rally at Quakertown Borough Council meeting demanding resignation of police chief
The demands came after last week’s controversial confrontation between police and student protesters.
Rage or reason in our schools?
By explicitly or tacitly supporting these protests, school administrators are feeding rage at the expense of respect, reason, and rationality.
Parents, athletes say silence surrounds boys in girls’ races
Aislin Magalengo, along with countless other female athletes, competed against biological male Sean Allen multiple times during the last school year.
Fund launched for Quakertown students facing legal, medical costs after protest clash
As of 11:30 a.m. Sunday, the “Support QCHS Students Legal and Recovery Fund” had raised $8,087 toward an $18,000 goal from 175 donations.

Public comment was dominated by criticism of Scott McElree.