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Bipartisan outcry in Pennsylvania after Kirk assassination

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025
Linda Stein

Leaders in both parties bemoaned what appears to have been an act of political violence, one that targeted a popular conservative influencer.

Op-Ed

Pennsylvania needs an age verification law

September 3, 2025September 2, 2025
Josiah Jones

Even parental controls, such as content filters, have proven to be ineffective against childhood porn exposure.

News

Bensalem prioritizes safety as school resumes next week – Bucks Round-Up – August 20, 2025

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025
Joe LeCompte

Public Safety Director Bill McVey praised the strong partnership between Bensalem Police and the school district, led by Superintendent Sam Lee.

Press Release

Fitzpatrick leads bipartisan, bicameral bill to strengthen protections against domestic violence and close dangerous “boyfriend loophole”

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025
Press Release

Under current law, individuals convicted of domestic violence against a spouse are prohibited from possessing firearms, but the same restriction does not consistently apply to abusive dating partners or convicted stalkers — a dangerous disparity known as the “boyfriend loophole.”

Op-Ed

Coleen Christian and Fred Harran: Working together to protect Bucks County families

June 26, 2025June 25, 2025
Coleen Christian and Fred Harran

The sheriff’s and prothonotary’s offices ensure protection from abuse.

Press Release

Bucks County Republican delegation condemns violence against Minnesota lawmakers

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025
Press Release

According to law enforcement reports, Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot in their home. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot and are fighting for their lives. The investigation remains ongoing.

Op-Ed

Speak Your Piece: Turn down the volume

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025
Pat Wandling

We need to reverse the change we’ve seen in our great country: Civility in politics is gone, the volume is high-decibel, and violence mars current disputes. 

Op-Ed

Speak Your Piece: The American flag is on fire

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025
Pat Wandling

To the unknowing: The flag represents our rich American history; burning it is burning history.

Op-Ed

Speak Your Piece: National Police Week — backing the blue!

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025
Pat Wandling

This is a time to honor those keeping us safe everyday.

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