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Middletown Township Board of Supervisors moves to 100% renewable energy supply for Township accounts under new electric contract

April 8, 2022

On Monday, April 4th, The Middletown Township Board of Supervisors authorized an electricity supply agreement for the Township’s electrical accounts which includes 100% “green” energy from renewable resources. The new electrical contract will begin May …

New scorecard grades popular apparel brands on commitments to avoiding PFAS

April 7, 2022

PennPIRG Education Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (NRDC) and Fashion FWD released a scorecard today ranking popular retail and apparel brands on policy commitments to eliminate a dangerous class of toxic “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS, …

Department of Human Services Encourages Pennsylvanians Receiving Benefits to Update Contact Information, Enroll in Text Alerts to Receive Timely Updates on Benefits  

April 5, 2022

As Pennsylvania prepares for the eventual end of the federal public health emergency, the Department of Human Services (DHS) is strongly encouraging Pennsylvanians enrolled in Medical Assistance to make sure their contact information is correct …

Pennsylvania’s Clemency Application System Undergoing Most Extensive Update in Decades, Aims to Improve Public Access

April 5, 2022

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Board of Pardons Secretary Celeste Trusty at a press conference Monday unveiled a modernization project to overhaul how people in Pennsylvania apply for clemency, making it easier to ask for …

Acting Secretary of State Reminds Pennsylvanians to Register to Vote

April 4, 2022

Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman reminded Pennsylvanians today that the deadline to register to vote in the May 17 primary is four weeks away.

“I urge every eligible Pennsylvanian who is not registered …

April 1, 2022

During National Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in April, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) wants to ensure veterans across the commonwealth are aware of the agency’s Amputee and Paralyzed …

Governor Wolf Encourages Schools to Prepare to Welcome Ukrainian Refugees

April 1, 2022

Governor Wolf announced today that the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has provided guidance to schools as they begin to welcome refugee families from Ukraine with school-age children.

“We have all watched with tremendous sadness …

March 28, 2022

Five hundred pairs of socks were recently donated by Bridge Valley Elementary School in Furlong to the Jesse Soby American Legion Post 148 in Langhorne.

The Bridge Valley student council organized “Warm Hearts, Warm Toes” …

Middletown Township Proclaims March as National Developmental Disabilities Month

March 10, 2022

The Middletown Township Board of Supervisors proclaimed March as National Developmental Disabilities Month at their meeting on Monday, March 7th, 2022.

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is recognized and celebrated each year during the month …

March 8, 2022

by Brian Treanor, MPA, Grants and Communications Manager, Family Service Association of Bucks County

Homelessness is an unimaginable experience for most people, but one of the many harsh lessons taught by COVID-19, is that under …

Delaware Canal State Park Towpath selected as PA’s 2022 Trail of the Year

March 3, 2022

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced that the Delaware Canal State Park Towpath has been named Pennsylvania’s 2022 Trail of the Year.

“It is my pleasure to announce …

March 2, 2022

The Pearl S. Buck Writing Center, administered by the Pearl S. Buck Volunteer Association, has announced its schedule of classes for 2022, which will begin this month. After a successful year of virtual seminars and …