The AP called the #PA01 Democratic congressional primary for Bob Harvie. As of 10:30 pm and with 57% of votes counted, Harvie has 65% to Lucia Simonelli's 35%. He will now face incumbent Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick in November.

Bucks County Primary Election Results: Who Will Face Off Against Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick in November | Follow the live results from the Bucks County Board of Elections of all your local primary races. #PA01

The two referred to themselves as “Sons of Tarrant,” an apparent reference to the white supremacist who attacked mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2019, killing 51 people.

San Diego Mosque Shooters Were Teenagers Who Met Online and Shared White Supremacist Views, FBI Says | Authorities also found at least 30 guns, ammunition and a crossbow at two residences after Monday’s attack.

Pennsylvania Democrats Hope to Flip Republican-Held US House Seats Once They Settle Toss-Up Primaries | The campaigns will put Pennsylvania on the front lines of Democratic efforts to retake control of Congress and block the last two years of President Donald Trump’s agenda.

The Election Tech Voters Don’t See Is What Keeps Philly Polls Moving | Machine inspectors, e-pollbooks and scanners form a quiet civic stack built around troubleshooting, training and access.

What to Expect in Pennsylvania’s Primaries | The AP will provide vote results and declare winners in contested primaries for U.S. House, lieutenant governor, state Senate and state House, as well as a special election in state House District 196.

From Washington to the Local Wawa: How It Feels as an Immigrant in Bucks County | Regardless of where people stand politically, it’s hard to ignore how much closer national tension feels now, writes Olcay Ayata.

Lucia Simonelli: The Status Quo Is Not Enough | If being a political "outsider" means being more connected to our community than the political elite, then it’s time for an "outsider" and I'm your candidate for PA-01.

What to Expect in Pennsylvania’s Primaries | The AP will provide vote results and declare winners in contested primaries for U.S. House, lieutenant governor, state Senate and state House, as well as a special election in state House District 196.

ICYMI: Why We Need ‘AI for the People’, with Congressman Ro Khanna | “I believe if we just give the AI revolution to tech billionaires we’re going to have political unrest in this country,” @khanna.house.gov told Editor @cmychalejko.bsky.social. (Audio & Transcript Included)

Lucia Simonelli: The Status Quo Is Not Enough | If being a political "outsider" means being more connected to our community than the political elite, then it’s time for an "outsider" and I'm your candidate for PA-01.

Israel can survive criticism. But can we survive silencing our moral responsibility in the face of moral inconsistency? | Acknowledging that two things can be true at once is a Jewish value, writes a rabbi. via Martin Raffel

OPINION: When It Comes to Israel/Palestine, Everyone Is Sure That Everyone Else Is a Bigot | Is there any way to make the Hard Left, Hard Center and Hard Right … a little softer? asks @jaymichaelson.bsky.social in @forward.com.

Will Governor Shapiro’s Endorsement of Bob Harvie Push Him Over the Finish Line in the PA-01 Democratic Primary Race? | “I’m proud to endorse Bob in this race, and I know he will be a partner in continuing to deliver for Pennsylvania families in Congress,” Shapiro said.

Why have an increasing number of voters lost faith in the Democratic Party? 🤔 Why does the Democratic Party continue to bleed union support? 🤷‍♀️

Town Hall Tour on Progressive Trade and Tariff Policies Makes Stop in Lehigh Valley | @publiccitizen.bsky.social and organized labor have teamed up to share a “Building a Fair Economy for All” agenda that looks to strengthen unions, fight corporate power & offer economic justice for working people.

OPINION: When It Comes to Israel/Palestine, Everyone Is Sure That Everyone Else Is a Bigot | Is there any way to make the Hard Left, Hard Center and Hard Right … a little softer? asks @jaymichaelson.bsky.social in @forward.com.

An Outpouring of Frustration Over Pennsylvania’s Rapid Data Center Growth | At an online town hall meeting, speakers said there’s too little transparency and too much state government support for the industry, reports @insideclimatenews.org.

ICYMI: Why We Need ‘AI for the People’, with Congressman Ro Khanna | “I believe if we just give the AI revolution to tech billionaires we’re going to have political unrest in this country,” @khanna.house.gov told Editor @cmychalejko.bsky.social. (Audio & Transcript Included)

A vote for Lucia Simonelli in the #PA01 Congressional primary is a vote for the Democratic Party we actually need: a party that fights instead of folds, that listens instead of lectures, that is beholden to the people it represents instead of big donors, and that delivers instead of makes excuses.

OPINION: Good Medicine Not a Trump Priority | "Two weeks ago my wife essentially died for 9 seconds," writes Joe Sundeen. "The fact that she is alive today, and on the long road to recovery is due to resources that are available, and that we were able to afford."

Where Do You Stand on This Issue? Growing Number of Parents in Places Like Pennsylvania’s Lower Merion School District Don’t Want Their Kids to Use Tech at School | But school districts are pushing back.

Why have an increasing number of voters lost faith in the Democratic Party? 🤔 Why does the Democratic Party continue to bleed union support? 🤷‍♀️

Town Hall Tour on Progressive Trade and Tariff Policies Makes Stop in Lehigh Valley | @publiccitizen.bsky.social and organized labor have teamed up to share a “Building a Fair Economy for All” agenda that looks to strengthen unions, fight corporate power & offer economic justice for working people.

Chal-Brit EMS Launches Fundraising Campaign to Keep Services Afloat for Central and Upper Bucks Communities | The EMS provider that covers 56,000 residents across seven municipalities in Bucks County faces insolvency if it does not raise $300,000 by the end of the year.

OPINION: After Helping Bradley Merkl-Gump Get Elected to Pennridge School Board, I Refuse to Support His Run for State Senate | "Mark Pinsley isn't just a better option," writes Laura Foster, "he is the only option for people who care about disenfranchised communities."

A vote for Lucia Simonelli in the #PA01 Congressional primary is a vote for the Democratic Party we actually need: a party that fights instead of folds, that listens instead of lectures, that is beholden to the people it represents instead of big donors, and that delivers instead of makes excuses.

An Outpouring of Frustration Over Pennsylvania’s Rapid Data Center Growth | At an online town hall meeting, speakers said there’s too little transparency and too much state government support for the industry, reports @insideclimatenews.org.

OPINION: After Helping Bradley Merkl-Gump Get Elected to Pennridge School Board, I Refuse to Support His Run for State Senate | "Mark Pinsley isn't just a better option," writes Laura Foster, "he is the only option for people who care about disenfranchised communities."

I'd say at the very least reduce screen time. But I think it could be very difficult to adopt an "opt out" option. Could teachers effectively handle divided classrooms?

Every Main Line parent is foaming at the mouth re: tech in schools; there's a massive backlash fomenting here

Where Do You Stand on This Issue? Growing Number of Parents in Places Like Pennsylvania’s Lower Merion School District Don’t Want Their Kids to Use Tech at School | But school districts are pushing back.

OPINION: Good Medicine Not a Trump Priority | "Two weeks ago my wife essentially died for 9 seconds," writes Joe Sundeen. "The fact that she is alive today, and on the long road to recovery is due to resources that are available, and that we were able to afford."

Community Trust Must Be Earned in Slaughterhouse Waste Composting Debate in Plumstead Township | Pipersville's David Meiser writes about Kingdom Provisions' widely unpopular animal waste site, the company's objectionable history, and the township's failure to effectively police these issues.

When We Ban Nonfiction, We Erase Ourselves | According to @penamerica.bsky.social’s new report “Facts & Fiction: Stories Stripped Away By Book Bans”, over 1,100 nonfiction titles were removed from public schools in the 2024-25 school year.

9/ Yes, Moms for Liberty is closely tied to the CNP as well. I wrote about that here for @buckscountybeacon.com buckscountybeacon.com/2023/12/newl...

Before You Vote: The Details Behind Lower Salford Township’s $21 Million Open Space Plan | Residents will vote on a ballot referendum to raise the Earned Income Tax in order to preserve farmland as open space.

Community Trust Must Be Earned in Slaughterhouse Waste Composting Debate in Plumstead Township | Pipersville's David Meiser writes about Kingdom Provisions' widely unpopular animal waste site, the company's objectionable history, and the township's failure to effectively police these issues.

I wonder how much endorsements like this actually matter to voters.

Will Governor Shapiro’s Endorsement of Bob Harvie Push Him Over the Finish Line in the PA-01 Democratic Primary Race? | “I’m proud to endorse Bob in this race, and I know he will be a partner in continuing to deliver for Pennsylvania families in Congress,” Shapiro said.

"The conservative movement needs to be honest with it’s loyal followers – banning books is not about protecting children, it is about restricting knowledge in order to gain and maintain control."

"When we erase these authentic stories, we don’t just lose books," writes @drtab.bsky.social, "we lose the chance for our children to understand the world, their rights, and themselves." #stopbookbans #bookbanning #FReadom

When We Ban Nonfiction, We Erase Ourselves | According to @penamerica.bsky.social’s new report “Facts & Fiction: Stories Stripped Away By Book Bans”, over 1,100 nonfiction titles were removed from public schools in the 2024-25 school year.

Before You Vote: The Details Behind Lower Salford Township’s $21 Million Open Space Plan | Residents will vote on a ballot referendum to raise the Earned Income Tax in order to preserve farmland as open space.

Another aspect that rigs future elections for MAGA; and in Pennsylvania of all important states.

How to Find and Advocate for Someone You Know in Philadelphia or Elsewhere if They Are Detained by ICE | Pennsylvania’s patchwork of ICE detention centers makes it difficult to track loved ones.

State Rep. Melissa Shusterman: Protect Pennsylvania Women by Prioritizing Menopause and Osteoporosis Policies | Women represent 51% of our population and it is past time that we spend a proportionate amount of effort on policies and initiatives that benefit women during their full lifespan.

Three Ideal Spots to Celebrate America250 in Bucks County | With so much history, choosing how to celebrate the United States’ birthday in Bucks County might seem overwhelming. Here's three places to start.

What to Know About the Latest Wave of Changes to Congressional Districts | The balance of power could be tipping more to Republicans.