Bucks County Beacon

03/12/2025

Trump Administration Threatens to Yank Food Stamps Funding From Pennsylvania and 21 Other Democratic-Led States | "Rather than address the rising cost of living, [Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins] is once again weaponizing hunger by putting political talking points ahead of feeding seniors, children, veterans and Americans with disabilities," said House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig. via Stateline

"Rather than address the rising cost of living, [Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins] is once again weaponizing hunger by putting political talking points ahead of feeding seniors, children, veterans and Americans with disabilities," said House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig.

03/12/2025

Costco Becomes Biggest Company yet to Demand Refund of Trump Tariffs | The Court of Trade and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington ruled earlier this year that Trump’s biggest and boldest import taxes are illegal. The case is now before the Supreme Court.

The Court of Trade and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington ruled earlier this year that Trump’s biggest and boldest import taxes are illegal. The case is now before the Supreme Court.

03/12/2025

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02/12/2025

U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan is about to have her 105th Town Hall. Here in Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has had just 1 in-person public town hall since being first elected in 2016.

02/12/2025

Governor Shapiro Pulled Pennsylvania Out of Regional Carbon Market to Appease Republicans. Critics Say ‘He Got Rolled’ | Some Democrats and environmental advocates argue that the governor has essentially given away the store, reports Rebecca Egan McCarthy for Grist.org.

Some Democrats and environmental advocates argue that the governor has essentially given away the store.

02/12/2025

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02/12/2025

Don’t Miss Newtown Historic Association’s Holiday Open House Tour | On December 6, visitors can enjoy a slice of holiday history and visit unique local private homes and public buildings “all dressed for the holidays.”

On December 6, visitors can enjoy a slice of holiday history and visit unique local private homes and public buildings “all dressed for the holidays.”

01/12/2025

PennFuture to Host Virtual Webinar Uncovering the Truth Behind AI Data Center Development Scheme in Pennsylvania | Are AI, data center development, and fracking the future we want in the commonwealth?
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01/12/2025

A Dream Realized: The African American Museum of Bucks County’s Journey from Mobile Museum to Modern Day Learning Center | “[Boone] Farm’s connection to the history of African Americans in Bucks County will be featured when the museum opens,” stated Patricia Mervine, local historian and author of the book "Boone Farm: Its People and Place in Middletown History."
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01/12/2025

A Dream Realized: The African American Museum of Bucks County’s Journey from Mobile Museum to Modern Day Learning Center | “[Boone] Farm’s connection to the history of African Americans in Bucks County will be featured when the museum opens,” stated Patricia Mervine, local historian and author of the book "Boone Farm: Its People and Place in Middletown History."

“[Boone] Farm’s connection to the history of African Americans in Bucks County will be featured when the museum opens,” stated Patricia Mervine, local historian and author of the book "Boone Farm: Its People and Place in Middletown History."

30/11/2025

Mid-Atlantic Mushroom Foragers Collect 160 Species for Food, Medicine, Art and Science | Two ethnobiologists at Penn State surveyed over 800 mushroom harvesters in the mid-Atlantic region to understand what they’re hunting and why.

Two ethnobiologists at Penn State surveyed over 800 mushroom harvesters in the mid-Atlantic region to understand what they’re hunting and why.

30/11/2025

A Lost Generation of News Consumers? Survey Shows How Teenagers Dislike the News Media | The profession hasn't been popular among adults for many years, but a new survey shows the extent to which teens aged 13 to 18 feel the same way.

The profession hasn't been popular among adults for many years, but a new survey shows the extent to which teens aged 13 to 18 feel the same way.