Bucks County Conversations
A podcast that captures real conversations happening within Bucks County's government. Each episode features topical, important discussions about the county, including key points of the Bucks County Commissioners’ meeting, and discussion of new projects, initiatives and upcoming events.
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Episodes
23 episodes
Ep 22: Justice Center: “You guys must have questions”
Main Street in Doylestown Borough connects two significant Bucks County Government buildings: the Administration Building and the Justice Center. While the Justice Center is primarily known for its court functions, it also houses other offices ...
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Ep. 21: Agriculture: “Facts and Farm Stories”
Agriculture supports one in ten jobs in Pennsylvania, according to the PA Department of Ag. In Bucks County, Delaware Valley University is training the farmers and ag. Professionals of the future. In this episode, you’ll hear about the changes ...
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31:45
Ep. 20: Memorial Bridge Program: “Some place else to go visit”
Some 50 years after the Vietnam War, the Bucks County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge Program is giving families a chance to honor their fallen heroes in a permanent and special way. Bucks County, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Vietnam...
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Ep. 19: Bucks2040: “The planning doesn’t stop”
Bucks County was the first county in Pennsylvania to enact a comprehensive plan in 1961. At that time they were planning for 1980, now they’re planning for 2040. In this episode, Evan Stone, Executive Director of the
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Ep. 18: 2023 Wrap-Up: “Great to be with you again”
In 2023, the Bucks County Government broke ground on three huge projects, expanded existing programs and kickstarted new initiatives. In this episode of Bucks County Conversations, Commissioners Bob Harvie, Diane Ellis-Marseglia and Gene DiGiro...
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Ep. 17: Human Services Co-Responders: “We want to change the world”
In Bucks County, Co-Responders assist officers in 18 police departments as of 2023. Co-responders are social service professionals who work collaboratively with police to diver...
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Ep. 16: L.O.V.E. Is The Answer: “It’s not a moment, it’s a movement”
Bucks County officials, police officers and community members have been painting murals with a specific purpose for the past couple of years. The purpose is L.O.V.E. Is The Answer, a...
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Ep. 15: Repurposing a Historic Home: "Stories that need to be told"
The African American Museum of Bucks County (AAMBC) is bringing a new purpose to Boone Farm, a centuries-old property located in Langhorne, Bucks County. The soon-to-be permanent home of the AAMB...
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Ep. 14: Reentry Coalition: “Good reentry is good for everyone”
Throughout the U.S., approximately 95 percent of incarcerated individuals will inevitably return to their communities, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, but a person's successful reentry is not as sure to happen. The
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Ep. 13: 2022 Year-End: “Good to be with you”
The Bucks County Commissioners and county residents will ring in the new year with a balanced 2023 budget with no tax increase. But before the new year begins, the Commissioners look back at some accomplishments of 2022, as well as ongoing proj...
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Ep. 12: Emergency Management Agency: “No two days are the same”
There are several departments within the Bucks County Government that recommend its staff work well under pressure. Then there’s the departments that require it - and they fall under the Bucks County
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Ep. 11: Board of Elections: "It's year-round"
There are not many careers that get an “all eyes on you” moment. But for Board of Elections offices, that’s the way it goes. Bucks County has more than 470,000 registered voters. Today we are going to talk about how the
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Ep. 10: The Bucks County Free Library System: "The Great Equalizer”
Established in the late 1950s by a resolution of the Bucks County Commissioners, the Bucks County Free Library System (BCFL) provides residents with near limitless access to knowledge and educational resources -- and all at no charge to those w...
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Ep. 9: Preserved Farms: “Frontlines of humility”
If you’ve driven around Bucks County, you’ve probably seen a cornfield, horses, maybe some cows, chickens and well, farms. But did you know many of the county's farms operate on preserved land? In this episode of Bucks County Conve...
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Ep. 8: Veterans Affairs: “We’re very proud of our memorial park”
The Bucks County Administration Building’s courtyard is filled with memorials dedicated to the fallen heroes of nearly every American war. In this episode of Bucks County Conversations, we chat with Tim Wynn, the Director of
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Ep. 7: Foster Parent and Volunteer Program: “These are Bucks County kids”
In this episode of Bucks County Conversations, we talk about Buck County’s Foster Parent and Volunteer Program. The Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services Agency currently has...
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Ep. 6: Training and Safety: “We always need to stay fresh”
On this episode of Bucks County Conversations, we are talking about the importance of training and safety from both the education side and the enforcement side. Rich Vona, Director of Law Enforcement and Safety, explains his role in Bucks Count...
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Ep. 5: Parks and History: “Something for everyone”
In this episode of Bucks County Conversations, we discover our sprawling park system in two different ways. Angie Nagle, the executive director of the Bucks County Parks and Recreation Department joins us to talk about her first few mon...
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30:45
Ep. 4: The Planning Commission - “The answer people”
In this episode of Bucks County Conversations, we chat with the department that handles everything from land development to household hazardous waste to rail trail connections, as well as interactive, informational maps on our website. Evan Sto...
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Ep. 3: Ordinance #166 - “Human trafficking will not thrive"
In this episode of Bucks County Conversations, we’re talking about a recently passed county-wide ordinance that aims to crack down on human trafficking by regulating the operation of massage parlors. Chelsey Jackman, assistant count...
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Ep. 2: The Hub: “A door to Human Services”
In this episode, we are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Bucks County Human Services Connect Hub. We also catch up with Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia, who was inspired to run for county commissioner to “be a social worker for th...
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Ep. 1: Projects & Diversity: 'It all comes down to working for the people'
In this episode, Bucks County's Project and Diversity Officer Bernard Griggs talks about his fairly new role in the county's government. Then, two members from the nonprofit No Longer Bound Prevention and Training Services join us to talk about...
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