Residents Oppose Development Because It “Ain’t Supposed to Be There”
Opposition to a proposed mixed-use development in Pine Creek Township reached a boiling point Tuesday evening as residents packed the municipal building to express what many described as their central concern: the project simply “ain’t supposed to be there.” The development, a 64-unit residential and retail complex planned for a stretch of open land along […]
Area Resident Says They’re “Not Political,” Has Very Specific Opinions
An area resident who describes themselves as “not political at all” shared a series of highly specific opinions this week regarding government, policy, leadership, and social issues, while maintaining that their views are simply common sense. “I don’t really follow politics,” said resident Kevin Marshall. “I just pay attention.” Marshall, 52, said he avoids partisan […]
New Subdivision Named After Wildlife It Immediately Displaces
Construction crews broke ground this week on Fox Hollow Estates, a 112-home residential development whose name, according to nearby residents, appears to commemorate the animals that no longer live there. The subdivision, located on a formerly wooded tract just outside Cedar Run Township, takes its name from the foxes, deer, and other wildlife that occupied […]
Neighborhood Facebook Group Declares Weeklong Emergency Over Minor Issue
Members of a local neighborhood Facebook group declared a weeklong “ongoing emergency” this week following the appearance of a minor issue that residents described as unacceptable and deeply concerning, despite no shared understanding of what the issue actually was or what response it required. The situation began late Sunday evening when a resident posted a […]
Developer Promises “Minimal Impact” While Standing in What Used to Be a Forest
Standing ankle-deep in mud where a dense stand of oak and maple trees once grew, developer Randall Pierce gestured broadly toward a cleared expanse of land Tuesday afternoon and assured local officials that his proposed project would have “minimal impact” on the surrounding area. Behind him, a row of freshly cut tree stumps stretched toward […]
The Community Deserves Answers, Even If We Don’t Have Them
Communities function on trust, and trust depends on a shared understanding of what is happening and why. When questions arise and answers remain elusive, frustration is not only natural, it is justified. We believe Buck County has reached such a moment. The Expectation of Clarity Residents are not unreasonable in expecting explanations when decisions affect […]
Community Event Promises Fun for All, Delivers Mild Discomfort
A local community event advertised as “fun for all ages” delivered a more restrained experience this weekend, resulting in mild discomfort, polite endurance, and a collective decision to remain longer than anyone intended. The event, held Saturday afternoon at a municipal park, featured food vendors, activities, and live entertainment meant to promote togetherness and civic […]
Local Couple “Just Looking,” Tour Entire Open House
A local couple who described themselves as “just looking” spent more than 45 minutes touring a recently listed home this weekend, asking detailed questions, inspecting fixtures, and quietly evaluating layout decisions without expressing any intention to make an offer. The couple, identified as Tom and Rachel Meyers, arrived midway through the open house and informed […]