The Sustainability Dilemma -- I don't mean to question or criticize defending and protecting our precious environment and our community values. However, I do want review some history and invite some comments and criticism. My data is largely limited to the US.In 1800 the US population was 5.3 million. Average US lifespan was 35 years (some data estimate 24 years in 1796). People lived without electricity and cars. By 1900 US population was 63 million, lifespan rose to 48 years. The first e

" Coal Country" is coming! Coal Country is a vey moving documentary examining the complex economic, environmental, and social impacts of coal through the hearts and minds of the people it matters to the most. Will the US pursue "clean coal" development? We need to be informed about all the implications of its' development! Come see the film!

Newtown, Wrightstown and Upper Makefield residents... WE NEED YOUR INPUT and PARTICIPATION in this first Newtown Town Hall Meeting. Hear a presentation about the restoration of the R8. The time is now to ask your questions, get accurate facts directly from the R8 PATEC and provide your valuable FEEDBACK! Opportunites to sign up and get involved in issues that are IMPORTANT to YOU. See you on the 28th!

It is wonderful that citizens are coming together in Newtown but they have an even bigger challenge and that is to work to see that their voice is not just heard but included in actual decision-making by township officials. At present citizens may speak but when decisions are made it is only the "Experts" information that must be considered. It's time that citizens be considered the experts of their own hometown, not the outside developer.