Newtown
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Service Dogs Raised by Newtown Nonprofit Aid Veterans in Managing PTSD
Alpha Bravo Canine in Newtown is helping veterans cope with PTSD by providing them with service dogs it has raised and trained, writes Kelsey Fabian for PHL17. According to the National Center for PTSD, seven percent of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, with symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety. Veteran Aaron Blender…
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Bucks County Farm Among Top Sources for Locally Made Cheeses in Philadelphia Region
One Bucks County farm is among the top dairy farms and cheesemakers worth a drive in the Philadelphia region, writes Alexandra Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The seventh-generation Ely Farm Products in Newtown is primarily known for its meats. They produce locally raised beef, pork, lamb, veal, and chicken. They are also known for holiday…
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SCORE Bucks County Mentor Gives Therapist Confidence to Launch Private Practice
Kristen Spear loved psychology since her senior year of high school, but the thought of operating her own therapy practice seemed too daunting. Until recently. Spear’s path to becoming a mental health practitioner began with a fork in the road as her initial degree and early profession was in the creative writing and editing field.…
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Third Annual ‘Art That Blooms’ Exhibit Coming to Newtown This Weekend
The third annual “Art That Blooms” exhibit will take place inside the Hicks Art Center at Bucks County Community College in Newtown on November 9 and 10, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The event is being staged by Bucks County Community College’s Continuing Education Floral Design Department and the Arts and Communication Department. It…
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Community Comes Together to Support Breast Cancer Patients at ‘Light The Night Pink’ Fundraiser
The Newtown business community painted the town pink throughout October, raising a record amount for Main St., a nonprofit dedicated to supporting local breast cancer patients, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. During the Light The Night Pink fundraiser, which included the crowning of Mr. Bucks County for 2024, the business community raised more than…
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Newtown Township to Build New Pedestrian Bridge Over Newtown Creek Thanks to $1M State Grant
Newtown Township will build a new pedestrian bridge over the Newtown Creek, linking Newtown Borough and Newtown Township, thanks to a $999,979 state grant, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Perry Warren announced the grant earlier this week. The two lawmakers worked behind the scenes to secure the…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Unique $3.6M Converted Barn in Newtown
A unique converted barn home set on 3.42 acres with six bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. Dating back to 1710, Eight Bells was originally part of the expansive Woodhill Farm. Now often known as the hay mow, this three-story structure was connected to the farmhouse by a historical wagon trail…
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Newtown Gen Z’er Follows National Trend, Embraces 1990s Colognes
A Gen Z‘er in Bucks County is embracing a national trend, driven by social media and a desire for classic scents, where teen boys are rediscovering 1990s colognes, writes Alina Dizik for The Wall Street Journal. Marcus Melamed, a 15-year-old Newtown resident, had complimented his grandfather’s scent for years before he received his own bottle…
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Newtown Couple Turns Former Schoolhouse Into Modern Home
Loredanna and Matt Shapson fell in love with their current Newtown home the first moment they saw it partly because it was a former Newtown schoolhouse, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They were charmed by the character of the building that was a schoolhouse in the 1860s before becoming a private home in…
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Meat Returns to Guru’s Indian Cuisine Menu, Pleasing Former Customers
After a switch to a meat-free menu that caused a customer rebellion, Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown has a new owner who has decided to bring back non-vegetarian dishes, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a vegetarian herself, Priya Guru, the restaurant’s original owner, had grown increasingly concerned about animal welfare and environmental…
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Quaker Publisher to Speak on His Visit to World Quaker Plenary in South Africa
Quaker publisher Gabriel Ehri will present Reflections on the 2024 World Quaker Plenary in South Africa at the Newtown Quaker Meetinghouse on Sept. 22, writes Norval Reece for the Patch. After the presentation, a worship in the manner of Friends will be held. The public is invited to all events. Ehri traveled to Johannesburg in…
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High-end Steakhouse Capital Grille Officially Opens at Village at Newtown Shopping Center
The Capital Grille marked the official opening of its doors at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The high-end steakhouse is known for its dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood, as well as world-class wine lists. “It’s good to be home,” said Warrington native…
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Newtown Company Agrees to Buy Miami Technology Consulting Firm for $630M
Newtown-based EPAM Systems, a global leader in software engineering and management with 52,000 employees across six continents, is acquiring technology consulting firm Neoris, based in Miami, for $630 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Bucks County tech company entered into a stock purchase agreement to buy the Florida-based Neoris from a…
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Against Odds, Council Rock North Wrestler Brings Silver Medal Home from Fargo National Tournament
Council Rock North wrestler Xavier Diaz beat the odds and won an unexpected silver medal at the Fargo National Tournament in July, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. Recent graduate Diaz was undersized during his high school years, barely weighing 100 pounds during senior season. But he did not let that deter…
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Bucks County Community College Kicks Off Fall 2024 Wordsmiths Reading Series
The Wordsmiths Reading Series, one of the longest-running cultural events at Newtown-based Bucks County Community College, continues its proud tradition of live readings with three exciting gatherings for the fall 2024 season. Thursday, September 12, 12:15 PM, Hicks Art Center Gallery | Nathan Spoon The Language and Literature and the Arts and Communication Departments at Bucks County Community College…
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Bucks County Community College Announces Call for Annual Bucks County Poet Laureate Entries
Bucks County Community College recently announced the final call for entries for the 2024 Bucks County Poet Laureate competition, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The postmark deadline for submission is September 13. The annual program, which is currently in its 48th year, is one of the oldest in the country. It also organizes a…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Captivating Farmhouse in Newtown
A captivating farmhouse on 3.91 beautiful acres with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This lovely residence is nestled at the end of a private cul-de-sac. It is a true picturesque retreat, with beautiful preserved land on three sides. The home impresses from the start with an…
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The Capital Grille Opens First Bucks County Location in Newtown
The Capital Grille, renowned for its dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and exceptional wine selection, is just weeks away from opening its first location in Bucks County, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new restaurant, located at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center, will open its doors on Monday, Sept. 9 at 4 PM.…
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