Newtown
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Newtown to Open Indoor Pickleball Facility at Vacant Bed Bath & Beyond
Newtown Township is set to become a new hub for pickleball enthusiasts. The Planning Commission has endorsed plans to convert the vacant Bed Bath & Beyond store at 20 West Road into an 11-court indoor pickleball facility by The Picklr, a Utah-based company, writes Alex Irving for NewtownPANow. Peggy Driscoll, chair of the Planning…
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This Bucks County Town is Considered the Best Place to Live if You Love Nature
Newtown is among the best places to live in the Philadelphia region if you love nature, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The town offers residents and visitors a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural activities, all within easy reach of Tyler State Park. This scenic park, just off Swamp Road, covers…
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Mamie Collete’s New Titusville Location Teams Up with Newtown Non-Profit for Cancer Research Fundraiser
Through Sunday, L’annexe de Mamie Collete in Titusville, New Jersey and Newtown non-profit A Love for Life will fundraise for cancer research at Penn Medicine, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. About twenty percent of sales at the bakery will go towards the research and the Newtown non-profit. Patrons can also purchase custom pint…
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Goodnoe Elementary’s Gifted Support Teacher is in the Race for America’s Best Teacher
Megan Benzio, a Goodnoe Elementary School gifted support teacher, is in the quarter-final round of the nationwide competition to crown “America’s Best Teacher,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The competition is sponsored by Reader’s Digest. Benzio now needs the support of the local community to make it into the next round and hopefully take…
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Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Reopens with Vegetarian Menu
A pop up at Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown will feature a vegetarian menu, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Owners Ashni “Baba” Kumar and Priya Guru decided to open the limited engagement vegetarian pop up at the restaurant location.. The bar and 50-seat outdoor patio will be open to diners who order takeout, but…
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Santina’s Italian Pastry Shop Set to Sweeten Newtown Township This Spring
Santina’s Italian Pastry Shop by Nino’s is gearing up to bring a delightful array of Italian pastries to Newtown Township, with plans to open its doors at the Village at Newtown South in the coming months, according to NewtownPANow. The venture is spearheaded by Jane Mendello and her husband, Nino, who are not new…
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Why Newtown Book and Record Exchange is a Must-Visit for Book and Music Lovers
A Newtown bookstore is being highlighted as a top Pennsylvania shop to visit, according to The Keystone. Newtown Book and Record Exchange has been a cherished local mainstay since 1981. This beloved shop offers a treasure trove of used books, many of which are in pristine condition, and invites visitors to lose themselves in…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A 1700s Converted Barn in Newtown Offers Unparalleled Luxury and Privacy
A renovated 1700’s-era converted barn in a serene landscape on 108 Beaumont Drive is on the market for $3,799,000. As you enter through majestic iron gates of “Eight Bells”, a canopy of trees and beautifully landscaped gardens lead you to a magical approach, complete with lavender stone stairs that guide you to the grand…
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Newtown Theater’s Adopt-a-Seat Program Aims to Raise $600K for Revamps
The Newtown Theatre has unveiled the “Balcony Edition” of its Adopt-a-Seat Program, aimed at funding the next stage of extensive renovations, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. This initiative invites patrons to sponsor seats for $600 each, contributing directly to a $600,000 renovation plan set for July and August. According to Executive Director Andrew…
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Second Sin Brewing Company Expands with New Newtown Taproom Opening This Month
Second Sin Brewing Company is set to open a new taproom in Newtown Borough later this month, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new location at 17 N. State Street, which previously housed Rittenhouse Home, will officially open its doors at noon on April 27. The upcoming 1,400-square-foot taproom will feature a 12-tap…
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Eagles’ Jordan Mailata Makes Surprise Performance at Newtown Pub
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata, fresh off signing a $66 million contract extension, showcased his vocal talents at the Green Parrot in Newtown, writes During a performance by New Jersey band Code Emo, Mailata surprised attendees by taking the stage to sing. Described by the band as a “larger than life sized man”…
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Trump’s Newtown Visit Highlights Bucks County as Key Election Battleground
Former president Donald Trump made a stop in Newtown this weekend, ahead of his trial in Manhattan, write Anthony R. Wood, Aliya Schneider, and Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The visit was to attend a private fundraiser hosted by longtime GOP donors. Trump later spoke at a rally in the Lehigh Valley. …
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Newtown’s Onconova Therapeutics Secures $14 Million and New CEO in Merger with Trawsfynydd
Newtown-based Onconova Therapeutics is joining forces in a major merger deal with drug development company, Trawsfynydd Therapeutics, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Onconova holds the distinction of being the oldest biotechnology firm in the region, yet it has not successfully brought a product to market approval. This merger gives Onconova a…
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Here are the First Sketches of a New Luxury Development Planned for Newtown Township
A new luxury apartment complex is set to be built in a popular Bucks County township, and sketches of the project have just been released. Jeff Werner wrote about the new development for the Newtown, PA Patch. KRE Group and DeLuca Homes recently appeared before Newtown Township’s planning commission to discuss the building of a…
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Council Rock North Students Push for Hershey Kiss to Become Pennsylvania’s Official Candy
Thanks to a group of Council Rock North High School students, the Hershey Kiss could become the official candy of The Keystone State, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. After being passed by the state’s House, the bill to crown the Kiss is headed to a Senate committee. In 2021, a group of Newtown…
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Newtown’s CenTrak Launches Cloud-Based Software Platform for Healthcare Efficiency
Newtown-based CenTrak has announced the release of the industry’s first scalable Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Multi-Mode Platform, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Bluetooth Low Energy uses wireless communication technology while also reducing power consumption. This groundbreaking platform is tailored to enhance healthcare by offering a cost-efficient, precision-based location data solution. Featuring a…
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Bucks County Community College Board of Trustees Announces New President
The Bucks County Community College’s Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Patrick M. Jones will take the helm as the sixth president of Bucks County Community College, effective July 1, 2024. “We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Jones home to Bucks County,” said Board Chair Thomas J. Jennings. “We are confident that he…
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Bucks County Community College Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Annual Movie Awards Party
As the nation tuned in to the Academy Awards this past Sunday, Bucks County Community College staff and students had recently celebrated their own Oscar tradition, reports Todd Haas for 6 ABC. Following the previous year’s success, the college celebrated the annual Movie Awards Party on the Newtown campus. The party included an…
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