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Ice Cream Shop in Newtown Prepares for Announcement of Their Opening Day
A new ice cream shop in Bucks County is coming closer to opening day, and local residents are in for a sweet treat with this new dessert spot. The Newtown Ice House is setting up their new location on 156 North State Street in Newtown. The shop will be a nearby addition to the popular…
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Holy Family University to Host Graduate Open House on March 15
Holy Family University will host a Graduate Open House at its Newtown East Campus to present opportunities for graduate and second degree programs designed to meet the needs of the workforce in business, counseling, education, nursing, and psychology. The open house will be held on March 15 from 6 – 8 PM in the Newtown…
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Bucks County Community College’s Student Newspaper Wins Big in Keystone Journalism Contest
The Centurion, the student newspaper at Bucks County Community College based in Newtown, won a record 18 awards in the 2023 Keystone Media Awards contest, including firsts in a host of categories including general and ongoing news, public service/enterprise journalism, diversity reporting, sports and website. The Centurion, which is entirely student run and financially independent,…
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Newtown Native, Former NFL Player to Compete in Upcoming Season of ‘Survivor’
A football player from Bucks County will soon participate in one of the country’s most popular televisions shows, with a big prize on the line. Maggie Mancini wrote about the local player for Philly Voice. Brandon Cottom, a former football fullback from Newtown, will compete in the new season of “Survivor” for a chance to…
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Popular Newtown Restaurant to Host Fun Festivities for Colorful Indian Holiday
A popular restaurant in Bucks County is preparing for another spectacular event that will celebrate a beloved and festive holiday. Guru’s Indian Cuisine, located at 203 North Sycamore Street in Newtown, will be hosting their second annual Holi celebration in their parking lot on March 5. Ticket sales for the event will go to Yoga Gives…
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Bucks County Community College Honors Several MLK Dream Builders, Young Scholar
Bucks County Community College capped off Black History Month celebrations with its second annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dream Builders Awards ceremony at its Newtown campus on Feb. 23. The college honored four leaders of community, corporate, humanitarian, and student organizations who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to nondiscrimination, regardless of an individual’s…
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Tyler State Park in Bucks County Incorporating Green Energy by the End of the Year
One of the most beloved parks in Bucks County is making moves in order to be more environmentally friendly by the end of the year. John McDevitt wrote about the local park for KYW Newsradio. Solar power is coming to Tyler State Park in Bucks County. Around 270 solar panels have already been assembled on…
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Corner Bakery Cafe, Owned by Newtown Entrepreneur, Files for Bankruptcy
A longtime favorite chain in Bucks County may soon go to the wayside as their business begins to change in the current economy. Joanna Fantozzi wrote about the chain for Nation’s Restaurant News. Corner Bakery Cafe, acquired by Pandya Restaurant Growth Brands owned by Newtown entrepreneur Jignesh Pandya in October 2020, has declared Chapter 11…
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Popular Mediterranean Chain Restaurant in Newtown Closes After 10 Years
A Bucks County restaurant, which has stood in the area for a decade, recently announced that they will be permanently closing their doors. Chris Rollins wrote about the closure for New Jersey 101.5. Zoës Kitchen, a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant in the Goodnoe Corner Shopping Center in Newtown, has closed for good this week after ten…
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Warrington Mediterranean Restaurant Prepares to Open Second Location in Newtown
A Bucks County restaurant is preparing to open their second location in one of the area’s most popular and highly-visited towns. Árdana Food & Drink, whose current location is at 751 Easton Road in Warrington, will be opening their new location in The Village at Newtown Shopping Center in Newtown. The new eatery will take…
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Several Bucks County Veterans to be Laid to Rest in Upcoming Service
A ceremony is scheduled to be held in Bucks County this week in order to honor several local heroes who will be laid to rest. Washington Crossing National Cemetery, located at 830 Highland Road in Newtown, will be hosting another Service for Unattended Veterans on Feb. 23 at 2 PM. The service will honor four…
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Penn State Joins Schools That Have Expressed Interest in Newtown Basketball Player
A Bucks County basketball player is now being looked at by another major university for his skills on and off the court. Brandon Jenkins wrote about the player for 247 Sports. Last week, Newtown native Christian Bliss, who plays basketball for the George School, received an in-state offer from Penn State. “They came to a…
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Bucks County Community College Honors Four for Building on MLK Jr.’s Dream
Bucks County Community College, which has been making the dream of higher education a reality for nearly six decades, will honor four individuals with the second annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dream Builder Awards on Feb. 23. To cap off the college’s celebration of Black History Month, President Felicia L. Ganther, and the Board…
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Newtown-Based Gardening Club Offers Scholarships in Honor of Late Member
A Bucks County garden club is offering local students the opportunity to apply to a lucrative scholarship for those interested in gardening. The Martha Washington Garden Club, located at 41 Linden Avenue in Newtown, has opened their scholarship application for high school and college students. Those who are applicable are students interested in Horticulture or…
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Pharmacist-Turned-Holistic Health Practitioner Brings Services to Clients in Newtown
Once involved in the mainstream healthcare industry, a pharmacist turned to holistic practices, which she now offers to Bucks County residents. Dr. Loredana Marzullo Shapson is the founder of LifeMod Solutions, located at 760 Newtown Yardley Road in Newtown. Having received her Doctor of Pharmacy at Temple University in 2012 and is a pharmacist licensed…
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Festive Charity Race Returns to Newtown Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day
A popular race is coming back to Bucks County, and participants can use their funds to help fight a particular disease prevalent in our society. The Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5K is scheduled to be held on March 11. The event is held in order to raise money for A Love for Life, an organization that…
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Bucks County Community College’s High School Short Fiction Contest Open for Entries
Bucks County Community College is calling for entries for this year’s Short Fiction Contest for high school students (grades 9-12). High School students who are residents of Bucks County, or who are enrolled in school in Bucks County, are eligible to enter the contest, which is in its sixth year. Home-schooled students in the county are also eligible. Each student may submit one original short…
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Bucks County Restaurant Chain Will Donate Proceeds to Benefit Local Emergency Services
A Bucks County restaurant is working to ensure that a local medical services organization receives the funding that they need to operate. Lovebird, a popular restaurant chain that has locations in both Newtown and Doylestown, recently announced that they will be donating 20% of their proceeds to the Central Bucks Emergency Medical Services on March…
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