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“Bucks County, USA”: Documentary on Division and Generous Listening

Listening is an art that both journalists and documentary filmmakers must master. For Robert May, it became crucial in crafting the narrative of “Bucks County, USA.”. Ahead of its full release, “Bucks County, USA” will have a preview screening and panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at the WVIA Public Media studios in Pittston, PA. This event is free to attend, and tickets can be secured via this link. The panel will feature filmmaker Robert May along with documentary participants Lela Casey and Vonna DeArmond, moderated by Julie Sidoni.

Bucks County, PA · 14h
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Wyomissing Borough Council Adopts Redevelopment Overlay District

At its Nov. 10 Council Meeting, Wyomissing Borough Council voted to adopt revisions to its zoning ordinance modifying the C2 Overlay District to support the revitalization of aging commercial properties, including the Berkshire Mall area, by providing strategic flexibility for potential redevelopment. The district establishes a framework for future investment that prioritizes the Borough’s interest by preserving and improving the character and quality of life that residents value.

Wyomissing, PA · 1d
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Allentown and Bethlehem police open 2027 hiring rounds

Police in the Lehigh Valley's two largest cities are taking applications for new officers, with Allentown's window closing Monday, Dec. 14, and Bethlehem's on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027. The post Allentown and Bethlehem police open 2027 hiring rounds appeared first on LehighDaily.com .

Allentown, PA · 2d

Skook News

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Schuylkill County Native Named Principal of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019. Experience in Schuylkill County Schools An Orwigsburg native, Hughes spent more than two decades in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, where she taught first and third grades before serving as a Title I reading specialist from 2014 to 2024. During that time, she worked with fellow Title I teachers to develop an Orton-Gillingham reading curriculum for kindergarten and second grade. Since January 2025, Hughes has worked as a reading interventionist in the Blue Mountain School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elizabethtown College, a master’s degree in education from Alvernia University and a reading specialist certificate from Wilkes University. She also is certified in special education and the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction and has training in Science of Reading methods. “Elisabeth Hughes has spent her

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

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Pennsylvania Issues ‘Do Not Eat’ Advisory for Wissahickon Creek Fish

Pennsylvania has issued a “do not eat” advisory for all fish in the Wissahickon Creek basin after testing found PFOS, known as a “forever chemical”, in fish tissue, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios Philadelphia. The warning points to a bigger problem for local waterways. PFAS...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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The coolest blocks in Allentown are not a matter of luck

Taryn Johnson is a graduate student in the Environmental Policy Master's Program at Lehigh University. The coolest blocks in Allentown are not a matter of luck. In the hot summer months, surfaces in parts of Allentown can reach over 100 degrees. However, across town, where there is more tree cover, it is noticeably cooler, with differences up to 11.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The difference is not based on luck, but the legacy of choices about where trees are planted, and where they are not.

Allentown, PA · 1d

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Did You Know Pennsylvania Has A Natural Rock Field Where Boulders Stretch 16 Acres Without A Tree?

Sixteen acres of bare boulders sit in the middle of a Pennsylvania forest, and not one tree grows among them. Some of those rocks stretch up to 26 feet long. The field is so flat and so empty of soil that it looks like someone paved a clearing with giant stones.

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Lancaster County grocery store reopens after storm destroyed roof

LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) — Weis Markets’ store in Lititz, Lancaster County, reopened today after closing in July due to storm damage. Weis Markets reopened at 740 South Broad Street in Lititz with a new interior, brighter lights, a new gas station, an upgraded deli, and an updated pharmacy. The renovated store will also have a […]

Lancaster County, PA · 1d

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Allentown City Council forwards changes to ‘workforce housing,’ rental inspection fees

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted Wednesday to forward a proposed bill to promote the development of workforce affordable housing. The amendment to the city code adds a chapter on “workforce housing” and establishes affordability requirements for certain multifamily rental housing developments. Such developments involve 10...

Allentown, PA · 1d

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St. Luke’s launches vet’s health line

St. Luke’s University Health Network announces the launch of its new Veterans Health Care Navigation Line, a dedicated resource designed to simplify access to care and provide personalized guidance for veterans and their families. The service marks a significant step forward in the Network’s commitment to serving those who...

Bethlehem, PA · 1d

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Richland Borough tables well project payment discussion, hears tank update

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Richland Borough Council approved two payments and a change order for Well No. 9 work, while tabling discussion on a final payment to Kinsley Construction at its Nov. 10 meeting. Council member Matt Johnson was...

Richland, PA · 1d

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Blue Rock completes 357,840 s/f warehouse in Northampton Twp.

NORTHAMPTON Twp., PA — Blue Rock Construction completed a 357,840 s/f warehouse for Hanover Company in Northampton Township following 14 months of construction. The facility received its Certificate of Occupancy in August 2026. Located on Savage Rd., the warehouse features 51 dock positions, two drive-in doors, curtain wall systems...

Northampton, PA · 2d

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Prez 2028: Potential Contenders Sherrill and Booker Descend on Denver

DENVER - The barkeep slapped a pizza slice in front of me at the Chicago Deep Dish Pizzeria on 13th and Race. It turns out pizza wasn't the only reminder of home around these parts, smack in the Rocky Mountains. Cory Booker and Mikie Sherrill were also on the menu...

Denver, PA · 23h

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Lehigh County considers suing social media companies over alleged harm to youth

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners retained a law firm to file claims against various social media companies on the county's behalf Tuesday night at administration building. The deal, with Kline & Specter P.C., will "investigate, research and file its claims" against various platforms including but...

Lehigh County, PA · 2d

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Listening generously: 'Bucks County, USA' filmmaker May talks about civil discourse ahead of WVIA screening, discussion

Journalists and documentary filmmakers have many skills in common, but perhaps chief among them is knowing how to listen. Robert May found it essential in weaving together the stories told in "Bucks County, USA." "It is absolutely the process that we used in creating this story — to listen generously,...

Bucks County, PA · 14h

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Bucks County Snack Businesses That Started Small

A porch window on Bristol Pike. A converted garage in Pipersville. A roadside honor stand in Hilltown. Bucks County snack businesses have a habit of turning modest beginnings into loyal followings. Farmers markets, village shops, and one family dairy gave local food makers room to start small. Here is how...

Bucks County, PA · 2d

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County spends $1.4 million to expand Neighborhood First – Bucks Round-Up – November 12, 2026

County spends $1.4 million to expand Neighborhood First. Bucks County officials and Bristol Township community members met to mark the growth of Neighborhood First, a program that fosters mentorship, education, and structured activities for at-risk youth. The organization outgrew its original Bath Road facility, prompting the county to help fund a new 2,300-square-foot modular building next door. The expanded space includes staff offices, a classroom, an open programming area and private rooms for educational and skills development. The project also included an expanded parking lot, stormwater improvements, and landscaping. Neighborhood First Executive Director Walter Mims said the expansion is a milestone for an organization that has served local youth for 25 years. County Commissioner Chair Diane Ellis-Marseglia praised the program’s staff for their commitment to young people and their track record of helping students succeed. The project is estimated to cost approximately $1.4 million, funded through several sources, including federal American Rescue Plan Act funds and the Opioid Settlement Fund.

Bucks County, PA · 1d

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Veterans honored at annual Cornwall-Lebanon breakfast [photo story]

When asked what he thought of a Nov. 12 program at Cedar Crest Middle School honoring veterans, U.S. Army veteran Brian Zimmerman replied, “It’s nice to be recognized.”. He said when he arrived back in the U.S. in 1968, having enlisted in 1965 during the Vietnam War, he was not received with as much warmth.

Lebanon, PA · 12h

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Cornwall Borough Council approves time extension on The Knoll

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. After more than 18 months of discussion, the saga continues for The Knoll at Iron Valley as Cornwall Borough Council approved a 30-day time extension at its meeting Monday, Nov. 9. Council members John Lux,...

Cornwall, PA · 13h

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Northampton County Executive Zrinski announces amendment to cut proposed tax increase by more than half

EASTON, Pa.- In the wake of vociferous public outcry over a proposed 43.5% property tax increase, Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski is announcing a compromise. "We heard everybody, that they did not like the 'all at once' idea of taxation," said Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski. Zrinski is now asking...

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