
Melinda Rizzo
Writer and Reporter at Freelance
Articles
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3 weeks ago |
buckscountybeacon.com | Melinda Rizzo
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and the Community Justice Project filed a lawsuit Friday against Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran over an ‘illegal’ 287(g) ICE partnership, along with naming Bucks County as a defendant in the suit. The lawsuit requests the court to issue an injunction.
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3 weeks ago |
buckscountyherald.com | Melinda Rizzo
Does your patio make you smile? Does it extend an invitation to sit and unwind with a glass of wine at the end of the day or begin the day with a cup of coffee? A welcoming patio — made from concrete, natural stone, brick, pavers or other materials — is a versatile space to call your own. Whether the patio is covered by a structure, shaded by a tree or flooded with morning or afternoon sunlight, think of it as an easy outdoor living extension.
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3 weeks ago |
buckscountybeacon.com | Melinda Rizzo
A revived effort to mandate educators teach K-12 online literacy is the goal of Pennsylvania Senate Bill 496, co-sponsored by state Sen. Katie Muth, (D-44) who represents constituents in Chester, Montgomery and Berks counties and Bucks County state Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-10). “The rise of misinformation, disinformation, and content deliberately disguised as legitimate news undermines public discourse and threatens the foundation of our democracy.
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1 month ago |
buckscountyherald.com | Melinda Rizzo
One out of six Americans today is over 65. Are you one of them? The U.S. Administration for Community Living cited an Administration on Aging report that said in 2022 those 65 and older represented 17.3% of the total population that year — or about 57.8 million people. From garage apartments, ADUs (accessory dwelling units) and in-law suites or accommodating your own old age, planning upgrades now makes good sense.
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1 month ago |
buckscountybeacon.com | Melinda Rizzo
Centennial School District has a new superintendent – and not everyone is happy about it. At a regular business meeting Tuesday night, after more than 90 minutes of public comment – sometimes pleading, sometimes angry – Centennial school board directors voted 5 to 4 toAbram Lucabaugh its top job as its next superintendent.
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