Newtown
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Newtown Artist Holdyn Barder’s ‘Go Birds’ is A Song About Converting Cowboys Fans to the Eagles
Newtown artist Holdyn Barder is stirring up the spirit of rivalry with his new song, taking a playful jab at the Eagles’ foe, reports 6 ABC. The song titled “Go Birds” is a cheeky narrative about converting a Cowboys fan into an Eagles enthusiast. “It’s basically about a Dallas Cowboys fan who you…
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Freshman Phenom, George School Graduate, Dante Weise Navigates College Basketball’s Uncertain Terrain
Dante Weise, a George School graduate and promising freshman at The College of Saint Rose, is facing a significant shift in his college basketball career, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. Initially expecting to spend all four years at the Albany campus, Weise’s plans were disrupted when the school announced its…
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Newtown’s Elen Snyder in the Spotlight for Prestigious 2024 City & State PA Women Awards
Newtown Township Supervisor Elen Snyder is one of the nominees for the prestigious 2024 City & State PA Above & Beyond: Women Awards, writes John Mack for the Patch. Each year, CSPA honors Pennsylvania women who go above and beyond in their jobs to serve their communities and lead the way in business, politics, nonprofits,…
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Celebrating a Musical Legend: Visit Danny ‘Rio’ DeGennaro’s Life-Size Sculpture at Bucks County Community College
The life-size sculpture of singer and songwriter Danny “Rio” DeGennaro located on the Bucks County Community College’s Newtown campus continues to inspire and captivate visitors a decade after it was commissioned. Titled ‘Creative Inspiration’, the sculpture was created by artist Nilda Comas. To create the sculpture, the artist opted for the location and the large…
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First-Grader Honors Newtown Veteran Joseph Gagliardi’s 100th Birthday
St. Andrew School first-grader Layla Leuthy Peck helped make the 100th birthday of her friend, veteran Joseph Gagliardi of Newtown, extra special, writes Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. The girl asked her classmates to write birthday cards for Gagliardi, which were then delivered to him by the Newtown Fire Association escorted by…
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While Battling Cancer, Brandon Aversano Launches Newtown-Based Startup That Simplifies Cash-for-Gold Transactions
When Brandon Aversano was battling cancer and lofty medical bills, his onerous experience trading jewelry for cash sparked inspiration for his Newtown-based start-up, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Aversano felt that precious metal dealers were unpleasant, so he launched the app to make the process friendlier, smoother, and more tech-forward. …
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Learn ‘History of the Holocaust’ with New Spring Course at Bucks County Community College
Bucks County Community College, which has been responding to residents’ educational needs since its founding nearly sixty years ago, introduces History of the Holocaust, a three-credit course offered for the first time in the spring semester. In addition, later in the spring, the College is hosting a panel discussion with the author of the book, Life…
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Greenstraw’s New Owner Plans to Convert Newtown Smoothie Shop Into Vegan Cafe
Newtown resident Dhruv Patel, the new owner of Greenstraw, plans on converting the North Sycamore Street business from a smoothie shop into a plant-based vegan cafe, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. The former long-time customer aims to bring more healthy vegetarian options to both Newtown and the entire East Coast. “Bringing something like this…
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How George School’s Gianna Johnson Went From Bench Player to Basketball Phenom
Just two years ago, Gianna Johnson, a 6-foot-5 forward, was a bench player at Conwell-Egan, still honing her basketball skills, writes Owen McCue for City of Basketball Love and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Today, she’s a rising star at George School, with a full scholarship from the University of Delaware waiting for her after graduation. …
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Steeple View Project Gets Green Light from Newtown Borough Council
Newtown Borough’s ambitious Steeple View Project finally got the green light, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. This mixed-use development will be Newtown’s largest project in history. The plan, which calls for the revitalization of nine acres extended from Centre Avenue to South State Street will create a mixed-use neighborhood, bringing 88 new…
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Newtown Takes a Stand With Single-Use Plastics Banned in Major Eco Initiative
On December 6, Newtown Township’s Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance that bans the use of single-use plastic bags, single-use plastic straws, and single-use plastic utensils by retail establishments located within the township, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. The use of expanded polystyrene food service products is also on the…
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Steeple View Project: Newtown Borough’s Game-Changer for Urban Renewal and Community Amenities
Newtown Borough’s long-awaited Steeple View Project is awaiting final approval, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. If approved, it would be Newtown’s largest redevelopment project. The plan includes the revitalization of nine acres extended from Centre Avenue to South State Street to create a mixed-use neighborhood, with four residential structures and three mixed-use…
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Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Plans Temporary Closure for Adoption Journey
The owners of Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown are shutting their restaurant doors for four months to focus on growing their family, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Priya Guru and Ashni Kumar initiated an adoption process in early 2020 of two sisters living in India. They described it as an…
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Embrace the Chill: Here’s Where to Go Ice Skating in Bucks County and Beyond
Ice skating season is upon us, with many rinks in the region opening up in Bucks County and beyond, write Cierra Williams and Micah Zimmerman for the Philadelphia Magazine. But if you prefer skating on an actual body of water, then you are in luck, since Bucks County has the perfect spot for it. Ice…
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Celebrate the Magic of Christmas with the Joyful Sounds of Keith Spencer and Friends in Concert
The Zlock Performing Arts Center at Bucks County Community College is set to present a unique performance of holiday music with Bucks County’s own Keith Spencer and his friends within this original holiday special concert, Friday, December 15 with performances at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Embrace the festive spirit and immerse yourself in the…
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George School Reveals Veteran Administrator as New Head of School
Justin Brandon, a veteran independent school administrator, has been chosen by George School in Middletown to be its tenth head of school, writes Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I am honored and excited to be named the next Head of George School,” he said. Brandon, who is currently serving as associate head…
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Former Seven-Year-Old Recipient of Mule Statue, Now an Adult, Gifts Her Treasured Artifact to Pickering Manor Rehab
Pickering Manor’s rehab center in Newtown is now part of the mule public art project that decorated the Delaware and Lehigh canals in 2002, writes For the Advance of Bucks County for The Reporter. Back in 2002, four organizations collaborated to create four prototype mules that proliferated into over 170 statues created by local…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Stately All-Brick Georgian Colonial in Newtown
A stately all-brick Georgian colonial home with five bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms on 4 Woodland Road is available for sale in Newtown. Perfectly nestled on more than ten picturesque acres, this gracious residence inspired by plantation homes exudes beauty. It immediately impresses with its grand two-story foyer featuring a stunning butterfly staircase…
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