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Calls Mount for Quakertown Police Chief’s Resignation After Student Protest Arrests

Pressure is growing on Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree following the arrest of five juveniles during a student protest Friday, as residents packed a...

Bucks County Inmate Captured in Carlisle After Escaping UPenn Hospital Custody

Shawn Dempsey, 57, an inmate from Bucks County, was taken into custody Thursday night in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, after escaping supervision during a medical visit...

Dept. of Corrections to establish temporary program to reprieve sentences of incarceration

This is meant to aid the department in the transfer of qualifying individuals to community corrections facilities or home confinement amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Penn Community Bank announces $30,000 donation to COVID-19 fight

The contribution to Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership established HOPE Fund, supports critical unmet needs in local response

Bucks County Community College freezes tuition for next year

The board of trustees voted to keep tuition at $165 a credit for Bucks County residents for the 2020-2021 academic year

Dept. of Corrections extends visit suspension, enhanced employee screenings indefinitely

DOC officials implemented video visitation and are providing inmates with additional free phone calls and emails

Virtual support

Mental health resources still available during COVID-19, include helpline and emergency therapists

Security of the supply

Dept. of Agriculture offers assurance of food chain amid concerns of contamination, shortages due to COVID-19

A rapid response

Bucks launches COVID-19 emergency loan program to support local businesses, funded by Parx Casino revenue

Wolf extends school closure for remainder of academic year

Secretary of Education implements state-level waivers to ensure continuity and flexibility

Newtown Sports Training Center to be used as field facility for local hospitals during COVID-19 crisis

The Newtown Athletic Club is in the process of preparing the space for 300+ beds for overflow hospital needs

Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund awards additional $32,500 to local nonprofits

A Woman’s Place, Bucks County Children and Youth, Family Service Association and more were awarded funding from United Way of Bucks County and Penn Community Bank
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