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Law & Order: BUX (Ep. 6): When home isn’t safe: PFA orders with Prothonotary Coleen Christian

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
Fred Harran

Christian, who has revolutionized the prothonotary’s office since 2021, explains the significant 84% increase in PFA applications from 2014 to 2024, underscoring the urgent need for these life-saving orders.

Op-Ed

Bradley Vasoli: The drug war is lost; hope is not

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
Bradley Vasoli

For a minute, the headlines were encouraging.  “CDC: Drug Overdose Deaths Down More Than 25 Percent in 2024,” gushed U.S. […]

Op-Ed

Andrew Miller: Enough excuses; it’s time to expect better from Central Bucks School Board

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025
Andrew Miller

Until we hold this board and the groups behind them accountable, we will keep getting closed-door decisions and bigger tax bills instead of real progress.

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Pat Wandling: Extreme polarization is dangerous

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Pat Wandling

The Democrats are fighting a political war against President Donald Trump, his policies, and the Republican Party. And the world is watching.

Op-Ed

Elizabeth Stelle: With $64 million in the bank, Central Bucks School District still increases taxes

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025
Elizabeth Stelle

Central Bucks represents a concerning statewide pattern. Warnings of financial distress and consecutive tax hikes starkly contrast with the facts.

Op-Ed

Joe Linus: Shapiro puts energy consumers at risk

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025
Joe Linus

Even without the new influx of data centers, electricity costs are rising in Pennsylvania because of Shapiro’s policies.

Op-Ed

Cheryl Lynn Allen: Pennsylvania must reject HB 350 to protect children’s rights

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Allen

HB350 seeks to eliminate judicial oversight, allowing unrelated adults to gain legal parental rights solely based on intent, without any rigorous screening. 

Op-Ed

Law & Order: BUX (Ep. 5): Bringing justice home: The Bucks County sheriff’s extradition unit

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025
Fred Harran

In this eye-opening episode, we go behind the scenes with the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office to explore the complex world of extradition and prisoner transport.

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

Jamie Walker: Enact the Save Women’s Sports Act 

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025
Jamie Walker

This commonsense measure is intended to keep girls’ school sports safe, fair, and entirely female.

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Manto Player Development Center Coming to Bristol, PA February 15th

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9-year MLB Veteran’s New Facility Aims to Develop All Athletes By Mike Warren The brand-new, state of the art Manto […]

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