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Newtown Native Alex Cooper Inks Multimillion-Dollar Deal with SiriusXM
Newtown native Alex Cooper, the dynamic host of the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast, has signed a groundbreaking multiyear deal with SiriusXM, reportedly valued between $100 million and $125 million, writes Todd Spangler for Variety. This exclusive partnership, set to begin in 2025, will see SiriusXM replacing Spotify as the primary distributor and advertiser…
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Council Rock Newtown Triumphs 12-2, Advances in Little League World Series
Council Rock Newtown continued their impressive run in the Little League World Series, securing a decisive 12-2 victory over South Hill Little League from Puyallup, Washington, on Sunday, writes Paul Vigna for Penn Live. The Mid-Atlantic Region champions exploded with 12 runs in the first three innings at Lamade Stadium, sealing the win under…
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Council Rock Newtown Represents Pennsylvania in High-Stakes Little League World Series
The 77th Little League Baseball World Series has kicked off in Williamsport, with Pennsylvania once again in the spotlight as Bucks County’s Council Rock Newtown Little League battles for national glory, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone Newsroom. Representing the Mid-Atlantic region, Council Rock Newtown is the fourth Pennsylvania team in as many years…
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Sō Percussion with Caroline Shaw Appearing Live at the Zlock Performing Arts Center
Enjoy the vibrant collaboration of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw and the innovative Sō Percussion in an electrifying program blending voice and percussion quartet as they share the music from their newest album Rectangles and Circumstance on Friday, August 23 at 7:30 pm. Co-written by Caroline Shaw and Sō Percussion, the genre-blending songs use verses from nineteenth-century poems…
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Council Rock Newtown Little League Dominates on Path to Little League World Series
The Council Rock Newtown Little League baseball team has captured the attention of Bucks County and beyond, securing a spot in the prestigious Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, writes Andrea Rose-Oates for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The team triumphed over Washington, D.C., with a 5-1 victory in the Mid-Atlantic Region final, despite rain…
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Newtown Arts Company Presents The SpongeBob Musical with Star-Studded Soundtrack
Newtown Arts Company is set to bring The SpongeBob Musical to life from August 15-18 at the Zlock Performing Arts Center, located at Bucks County Community College, writes Blair Ingenthron for Broadway World. Directed by Morgaine Ford-Workman and featuring choreography by Wren Workman, this production also includes music direction by Susan den Outer and…
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Council Rock Newtown U12 Team One Win from Little League World Series
The Council Rock Newtown Little League U12 team is just one victory away from earning a trip to the Little League World Series, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Representing Pennsylvania, they dominated at the Mid-Atlantic Region playoffs in Connecticut, crushing Washington 13-1 and Maryland 11-1. These wins push their streak to 17 games…
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New Eastern European Bakery, Restaurant, and Flower Shop Opening in Newtown
Newtown will soon welcome a new Eastern European-inspired restaurant and bakery, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Flourish Cafe, known for its location at Village Shires Shopping Center in Northampton Township, is expanding to the Village at Newtown Shopping Center. The restaurant will occupy 3,210 square feet in the space next to the Capital…
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Bucks County Community College Secures $2 Million Federal Grant for Apprenticeship and Clean Energy Programs
Bucks County Community College has secured a $2 million federal grant to expand its clean energy job training programs, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The grant would allow the college to expand their manufacturing apprenticeship programs and introduce a clean energy HVAC technician program. It aims to bolster the college’s metalwork and industrial maintenance pre-apprenticeship…
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Newtown’s Guru’s Indian Cuisine Has New Owner
Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Township, which recently became a vegetarian establishment, is officially under new ownership, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Chef Ashni “Baba” Kumar and Priya Guru have decided to sell the business to Samarth Joshi, Priya’s 28-year-old nephew, who plans on putting meat options back on the menu. “As many of…
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Check Out Which Bucks County Autos Won Big at Newtown’s Antique and Classic Car Show
Warm weather greeted over 170 cars and trucks that rolled into Newtown for this year’s Antique and Classic Car Show on Sunday, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The show, staged by the Newtown Business Association, took place along State Street between Centre Avenue and Jefferson Street. Thousands of people attended the show, which showcased…
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Newtown Native, Host of Call Her Daddy Podcast, Joins NBC’s Coverage Team for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Newtown native Alex Cooper is joining the NBC lineup for coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, writes Brendan O’Sullivan for The Sporting News. Cooper, host of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, will host live interactive watch parties called “Watch with Alex Cooper,” which will be streamed on Peacock. Cooper’s watch parties will feature guest appearances and…
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‘Today Show’ Hosts Give Newtown’s Alex Cooper ‘Call Her Daddy’ Treatment
Newtown native Alex Cooper was a guest at NBC’s Today with Hoda & Jenna, where the two hosts asked her some of the candid questions she has asked celebrities on her popular podcast, Call Her Daddy. Cooper became famous by being able to get her guests to open up and those conversations often go viral.…
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Historic Newtown Theatre Undergoes $1.1 Million Renovations
The historic Newtown Theatre is undergoing a $1.1 million transformation this summer, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Located on North State Street, the theater is set for extensive upgrades aimed at revitalizing this community landmark. The ambitious project includes a $600,000 overhaul of the balcony, introducing brand new seating, hardwood flooring, and enhanced…
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A Thousand Diners to Gather in Newtown for Alfresco Black and White Dinner This September
A thousand black-and-white clad diners will gather on Newtown Borough’s closed-down North State Street for an alfresco dinner on September 7, according to The Reporter. Tickets are now on sale for the 8th annual Newtown Black & White Dinner to benefit the historic Newtown Theatre. The street will be lined with tables draped in…
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Emu on the Loose: Newtown Township Police Capture and Return Escaped Bird
Residents of Bucks County were in for a surprise Friday when a wandering emu was spotted strutting its stuff at Stoopville Road and Rosefield Drive in Newtown Township, write Hannah Nguyen and Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This feathered visitor seemed less than thrilled with the recent fireworks display and decided to go…
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Historic Patriots Park Taking Shape in Newtown
Patriots Park is taking shape at the corner of Court and Mercer streets in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Slated for completion by fall, this park will offer a serene retreat. Designed by NAM Planning & Design, LLC, the park features walking paths and period landscaping that reflect the style of…
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Local Young Artists Highlight Food Insecurity with New Exhibit in Newtown
Local young artists are hoping to raise awareness about food insecurity with their new exhibit, Culinary Art, which is now on display through June 30 at Countryside Gallery in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The thirty students ages ten to 17 aim to raise funds for Bucks County Housing Group’s Food Pantries to…
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