UMP’S CALL Despite local counties’ assertions to the contrary, a federal government document shows that all four collar counties are […]
Falls supervisors fail to report thousands in IBEW campaign cash
For years, thousands of dollars have flowed from a federal union PAC to two Falls Township supervisors, massive amounts of […]
Nonprofit pushing climate-change lawsuits making outreach to Delco, Chester counties, email shows
Money from rich, out-of-state activists is behind the organization urging — and getting — the change in county commissioners’ actions on “green” lawsuits.
By Todd Shepherd
Bucks Commissioner DiGirolamo withdraws support for county lawsuit against Big Oil
The commission’s lone Republican reversed his previous support for the suit a week after it was launched.
By Linda Stein
“I can tell time by the sun” — Henry Chapman Mercer and his defiance of Daylight Savings Time
Doylestown’s Mercer was not fond of President Woodrow Wilson or his wartime clock adjustments.
By Jeffery S. Prushankin
Bucks County Rep. Galloway resigns, leaving state house tied
Democrats cancel votes on all bills until a successor is elected.
By Linda Stein
Falls Twp. supervisor failed to report tens of thousands in donations over a three-year period
Pennsylvania statutes impose almost no penalties for scofflaw campaigns.
By Todd Shepherd
Crime is ‘hotter’ in areas bordering Philadelphia
Heat map shows jurisdictions bordering Philadelphia are experiencing increased crime compared to their average crime rates over the past five years.
By Broad + Liberty Staff
Tempers flare at Central Bucks School Board meeting
Chair-swinging incident sparks controversy at CBSD meeting — and the school board race is beginning to get ugly.
By Jenny DeHuff
School Director Candidate Spotlight: Glenn Schloeffel — Central Bucks School District
The latest installment of our series of interviews with school director candidates around the region.
From the Editors