Melinda Rizzo

1 week ago | buckscountyherald.com | Melinda Rizzo

The same approach and design principles you’d follow to craft a gorgeous indoor living space translate equally well outdoors. According to a conducted by Grand View Research Inc., forecasted demand for the outdoor living structures market through 2030 is expected to remain strong and continue to grow. The report said homeowners with outdoor living improvements can expect them to increase property values from 5% to 10%.

1 week ago | buckscountybeacon.com | Melinda Rizzo

Aidan Tyksinski contributed reporting to this article. The Bucks County Commissioners don’t have much say when it comes to Sheriff Fred Harran’s decision to partner with ICE and its controversial 287(g) “task force model.” Nevertheless, this is the exact issue which took center stage and dominated the meeting – even before it started.

1 week ago | buckscountybeacon.com | Melinda Rizzo

With drastic funding to Medicaid at risk by the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress like Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick who has supported a budget resolution projected to cut the program by as much as $880 billion, the Democratic National Committee is hosting a “People’s Town Hall” featuring U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego Saturday in Bucks County at noon.

2 weeks ago | buckscountybeacon.com | Melinda Rizzo

*Update May 2: The Bucks County Intermediate Unit just announced Thursday that its Head Start and Early Head Start programs are scheduled to close on May 31 due to the absence of formal notification regarding the renewal of its federal grant. You can read the announcement HERE.*Head Start is a lifeline for hundreds of disadvantaged Bucks County youngsters, providing a high quality program tailored to ensure they have the best possible start to learning – and for life.

2 weeks ago | buckscountyherald.com | Melinda Rizzo

Now is the time to call for HVAC service if you’ve not already had your annual heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit get a professional checkup. When HVAC systems are regularly maintained they last longer, provide better service and are more efficient and economical to operate, said Dennis Gehman, owner of Gehman Design Remodeling, in Harleysville, Montgomery County. “If you let things go, it’s Murphy’s Law that your unit will go down late in July when it’s hot and humid,” Gehman said.