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Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing a statewide cellphone ban in public schools as experts examine how limiting phone use could affect students' learning and well-being.

SEPTA shuttle buses will replace trains on portions of the M and West Trenton lines beginning Aug. 1 as bridge repairs and the Bridgeport Viaduct restoration continue.

Anna Chiang, a Yardley resident and Pennsbury High School student, earned a National Gold Medal in Short Story from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Proposed ICE detention centers in Pennsylvania have been scrapped after DHS withdrew its appeal of DEP orders blocking projects in Berks and Schuylkill counties.

Eligible Pennsylvania veterans and surviving dependents can receive up to $1,600 through the Veterans Temporary Assistance program to help cover basic living expenses.

Yardley resident Becky Libourel Diamond explores the historical significance of City Tavern in Philadelphia in her latest book.

Visitors attending Newtown's America 250 celebration on Aug. 8 won't simply be attending another community festival. They'll be walking through nearly 250 years of American history.

Bucks County Community, and Ursinus Colleges have signed a new dual admission agreement, creating a transfer pathway for students. The partnership allows admission to both institutions and offers generous merit scholarships for continued academic success.

As Bucks County's population continues to age, preventing falls is becoming increasingly important for older adults who want to remain healthy and independent.

Retirement often brings something many people have spent decades waiting for: time. Without work schedules dictating their calendars, many older adults are discovering that travel isn't simply about …

As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, Washington Crossing Historic Park is inviting visitors to commemorate Independence Day at one of the most significant Revolutionary War sites in America.

New Hope and Lambertville are preparing for one of the region’s largest Independence Day celebrations as the neighboring river towns come together for a three-day festival commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.

While fraud can happen to anyone, scammers often target older adults because they know they may be more likely to answer the phone, spend time talking and trust the person on the other end of the line.

Historic Summerseat in Morrisville turned back the clock to 1776 this May, as the National Historic Landmark was filled with colonial reenactors and authentic 18th-century activities commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Doylestown Celebrates is inviting residents to explore the community’s Revolutionary-era roots through a summer filled with history, music, art and family-friendly events. 

Pennsylvania has launched My Money, a new website designed to help residents manage their finances, access consumer resources and protect themselves from scams and fraud.

Bucks County Community College signed new agreements with La Salle University that guarantee transfer pathways and tuition discounts for eligible graduates.

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit’s BrainSTEPS Team is once again among a select group of programs statewide to receive the 2025–2026 BrainSTEPS Team Exceptional Performance Award. The team is one of only three in Pennsylvania to have earned the distinction every year since its inception.

As Philadelphia gears up for a summer of global crowds and marquee events, PennDOT is giving drivers a new way to dodge the worst of the traffic.

More than 300 older adults from across Bucks County came together for the 43rd Annual Bucks County Senior Games, held June 1-6, proving that staying active, making friends and trying new experiences …

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