Education reporter in Lower Bucks County

Ben Bennett

Ben Bennett covers education in Lower Bucks County for the Bucks County Beacon. Before joining Report for America, Bennett interned and worked as a newsroom fellow at WHYY, Philadelphia's NPR affiliate station. There he covered K-12 education, school closures, and youth civic engagement stories. His interest in journalism began in high school, writing movie reviews for the school paper. Bennett went on to study journalism at American University and graduated in 2024. When he is not reporting, you can find him at the local AMC, rooting for the Knicks and Giants, or exploring Philadelphia with his dog.

Bucks County Beacon

The Bucks County Beacon is an independent media outlet producing fearless, fact-based journalism. We are committed to reporting the stories that other local media outlets can’t or don’t cover, especially the growing threat of extremism and disinformation to our schools, government, and democracy. We are building a sustainable, reader-supported news organization to fill the local information gap, rooted in transparency and community accountability. Our mission is to strengthen our communities, increase civic engagement, and empower residents to make informed decisions. We are focused on providing the resources, like our local voter guides, that create a more informed electorate. We also believe in highlighting the community members who live and work here, publishing diverse local writers and activists. We believe this work fosters a community where every resident is informed, engaged, and empowered to shape its future.