Bucks County Beacon

08/06/2026

As America 250 Approaches, Fewer Americans See Their Country as Exceptional, AP-NORC Poll Finds | Only about one-quarter of Americans say the U.S. stands above all other countries in the world, and Americans are less likely to see a democratically elected government as “extremely” or “very” important to the United States’ identity as a nation than they were just a few years ago.

Only about one-quarter of Americans say the U.S. stands above all other countries in the world, and Americans are less likely to see a democratically elected government as “extremely” or “very” important to the United States’ identity as a nation than they were just a few years ago.

07/06/2026

What Pennsylvania’s AI Chatbot Lawsuit Teaches Us About the Psychology Behind Medical Trust | As AI-powered tools increasingly enter healthcare settings – and as courts begin to grapple with the consequences – Carnegie Mellon University Professor Gretchen Chapman's research offers a timely way to understand why we trust these systems, when that trust breaks down, and who bears responsibility when it does.

As AI-powered tools increasingly enter healthcare settings – and as courts begin to grapple with the consequences – Carnegie Mellon University Professor Gretchen Chapman's research offers a timely way to understand why we trust these systems, when that trust breaks down, and who bears responsibi...

06/06/2026

Almost $45,000 in Grants for Environmental Education Awarded in Bucks County | “Teaching kids about recycling, protecting the environment and practicing responsibility go a long way in ensuring that the next generation is an eco-friendly one,” said state Representative Jim Prokopiak.

“Teaching kids about recycling, protecting the environment and practicing responsibility go a long way in ensuring that the next generation is an eco-friendly one,” said state Representative Jim Prokopiak.

06/06/2026

INTERVIEW: Pride Month Is a Riot, With the Rainbow Room’s Marlene Pray | The founder and director of Bucks County’s LGBTQ+ youth center joins Editor Cyril Mychalejko for a conversation to kick off Pride Month.

The founder and director Bucks County’s LGBTQ+ youth center joins Editor Cyril Mychalejko for a conversation to kick off Pride Month.

05/06/2026

Trump’s Deportation Agenda Is About to Get a $70 Billion Infusion From Congress | A pro-immigration advocate says it's an “ATM for ICE.”

A pro-immigration advocate says it's an “ATM for ICE.”

04/06/2026

Intern Chris Hetrick captured Doylestown's Pride Flag raising on Monday.

04/06/2026

Bucks County Foodshed Alliance Hosts Extra Farm Tours to Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary | “We hope people leave not only with new knowledge, but also with a deeper appreciation for the farmers, farmland and agricultural traditions that nourish our community,” said BCFA Secretary Lorraine Sharaf.

“We hope people leave not only with new knowledge, but also with a deeper appreciation for the farmers, farmland and agricultural traditions that nourish our community,” said BCFA Secretary Lorraine Sharaf.

04/06/2026

New Study Finds That Ballot Curing in Pennsylvania Helps More Mail Ballots Get Counted | "Vote curing policies help balance the tension between promoting both access and integrity in mail balloting,” the study’s authors wrote. via Votebeat.

"Vote curing policies help balance the tension between promoting both access and integrity in mail balloting,” the study’s authors wrote.

04/06/2026

US House, Including Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Votes to Approve Measure to Restrain Trump War in Iran | Fitzpatrick is one of four Republicans who voted with all Democrats to adopt the resolution, reports Pennsylvania Capital-Star.

Fitzpatrick is one of four Republicans who voted with all Democrats to adopt the resolution.

03/06/2026

Photo Essay: Immigrant Rights Protesters Clash With Police Outside of Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center in New Jersey | Bucks County Beacon Photojournalist Cooper Tyksinski and Intern Chris Hetrick report from the scene in Newark: https://tinyurl.com/3w22uw4j