Board members’ decision sets the average tax increase at $227 for district homeowners.
Pat Wandling: The Big Apple is applesauce
Now we wait and see if the “rising star” is successful in the finals. And if he is, what happens to the Big Apple?
Buckingham man on trial in Temple University officer’s killing – Bucks Round-Up – June 24, 2025
Prosecutors say Miles Pfeffer, then 18, shot Sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald multiple times during a foot pursuit in February 2023.
Fitzpatrick, Fetterman, McCormick back Trump’s Iran strike – Bucks Round-Up – July 23, 2025
Fitzpatrick called Iran “an existential threat” and praised the U.S. military for acting to secure global peace.
Council Rock, Pennridge move forward with property tax hikes – Bucks Round-Up – June 20, 2025
Both districts cited structural deficits and program expansions.
CBSD fires superintendent, teacher, and aide; approves tax hike – Bucks Round-Up – June 19, 2025
Two of those terminated were confirmed subsequently to be the teacher and aide staffing a special education classroom at Jamison Elementary where alleged abuse took place.
Growing rift between Newtown Township and Borough over fire services – Bucks Round-Up – June 17, 2025
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.
Speak Your Piece: Turn down the volume
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.
Bristol Borough aims to modernize workforce tools by summer’s end – Bucks Round-Up – June 16, 2025
Mayor Ralph DiGuiseppe III is leading an effort to update the municipality’s internal operations through a software upgrade designed to better serve both employees and department heads. The initiative will streamline how payroll is processed and how vacation time is scheduled, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods and Excel spreadsheets.
Speak Your Piece: The big, beautiful birthday
Before we had a country, we had an Army. Thousands proudly watched a tremendous anniversary celebration and parade in the nation’s capital Saturday. Happy birthday, Army!