For suburban taxpayers, property tax pressure comes from three directions: school districts, county government, and local municipalities.
Falls OKs tax boost in 2026
Falls supervisors adopted a 2026 budget that increases the current 8.97 millage rate by an additional one mill to 9.97 mills total.
Ahead of midterms, Pennsylvania politics still swinging
Beyond the familiar red vs. blue battle, alternative parties are gaining momentum, and a growing bloc of independent voters is demanding a greater say.
From the Editors: Looking back at a landmark year for Broad + Liberty
The new Independence sites deliver thoughtful and rigorous journalism on the local level and have each broken numerous hard-hitting stories.
Two die in Bristol nursing home explosion – Bucks Round-Up – December 24, 2025
Yardley Police pay will go up from $44,000 to $55,300 at the low end.
Harvie’s hike
Bob Harvie has spent six years proving that his only solution to a problem is a deeper reach into your pocket.
Labs, Coleman announce major neighborhood assistance program tax credit for Perkasie community revitalization
The tax credit will support renovations to four buildings on the Glassworks site and help bring a fully functioning community center to the area.
Bucks commissioners approve 2026 operating budget with tax increase
The board enacted a $517 million plan to fund the government through the end of next year.