Newtown
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Newtown Offers Quality Modern Living in Charming Historic Setting
Newtown, founded by William Penn in 1684, offers its residents high-quality modern living with numerous amenities in a charming historic setting, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. As one of Bucks County’s oldest communities it boasts a rich treasure trove of historic and natural attractions. Among them is Tyler State Park, which is ideal…
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See Which Five Bucks County High Schools Ranked Among the Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2023
Five Bucks County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To determine the ranking for its 2023 Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania list, Niche performed an analysis of key statistics from data provided by the U.S. Department of Education and…
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Newtown-Based Workwear Company, Originally From Ireland, Offers Much-Needed Supplies For Locals
An Irish workwear company has moved their main location to Bucks County, allowing locals to purchase boots, pants, and tool vests. Staff writers at Irish Central wrote about the company. Bucks Workwear, a Newtown-based workwear company, offers a wide array of workplace essentials from Snickers Workwear and Solid Gear safety shoes, its sister company. Founded…
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See Which Three Bucks County School Districts Placed Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2023
Bucks County is home to three of the top 50 school districts in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new ranking by Niche. To determine the 2023 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania, Niche performed an analysis of data provided by the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews submitted by students and parents.…
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Bucks County To Install 5G Antenna Towers, Improving the Quality of Wireless Services Throughout the Area
Several towns and boroughs in the Bucks County area will soon be home to 5G towers, allowing for easier access to wireless services. Peg Quad wrote about the new towers for the Bucks County Courier Times. Technical.ly, a tech firm with Philadelphia roots, will be installing the towers in the near future. The switch from…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Unique, Custom Contemporary Home in Newtown
A home in the Newtown area, designed by a renowned artist, has just hit the market for those looking to move to Bucks County. . . Designed by Jerry Siano, this is a one-of-a-kind home that sticks out in the already incredible area of Newtown. . . A governor’s driveway brings homeowners up to the…
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These Bucks County High Schools Are Competing For the Ranking of Best Marching Band
Several Bucks County high schools are neck and neck for the title of best marching band, and fans can vote for their favorites. Staff writers at 94.5 PST wrote about the local schools and their marching bands. Until Oct. 7, fans of several local high school can vote for their favorite marching bands on the…
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Several Bucks County Emergency Units To Receive FEMA Grants, Totaling Nearly Half $1 Million
Several emergency service associations in Bucks County are being awarded grants from FEMA to assist them financially. Greg Vellner wrote about the recent grants for The Reporter. The Newtown Fire Association is receiving $177,072, the Bensalem Rescue Squad receiving $271,304, the Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad receiving $46,800, and the Morrisville Fire Company receiving $21,238. Each…
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Bucks County Free Library Locations Are Offering More Than Just Books For Their Visitors
Looking for a fun and exciting new spot to visit? Bucks County libraries have more interesting thing to do than ever before. Michele Haddon wrote about the libraries for the Bucks County Courier Times. Locations for the Bucks County Free Library around the area are offering fun items like disco lights, metal detectors, and other…
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Radio Host, Newtown Resident Discusses Area’s History In Speaking Engagement
A popular radio host will be discussing Newtown Borough’s history at a speaking engagement in the area next week. Jeff Werner wrote about the event for the Newtown, PA Patch. Marty Moss-Coane, a Newtown resident and the host and executive producer of WHYY-FM’s “Radio Times,” will host a speaking event about the Borough’s history on Oct.…
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Newtown Borough Invites You To Paint the Town’s Windows For Halloween This October
Every year, the windows of Newtown Borough are painted for the Halloween season, and that time is fast approaching. On Oct. 15, the streets of the borough will be lined with young artists and their painting tools from 9 AM to 4 PM. Each window will cost $5 to paint, and artists are expected to…
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Bucks County Community College to Host Speech by Disability Rights Advocate
The local community college will host a talk from a disability rights advocate, who will discuss her time at Harvard Law and overcoming her circumstances. Haben Girma, a disability rights advocate and the first deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, will be giving a live presentation at the college at 11 AM September 27.…
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New Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gym Opening in Newtown, Offering Martial Arts Lessons For All
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self-Defense has partnered with professional MMA veteran and coach Ricardo Almeida to expand his Newtown location deeper into Bucks County. Gracie Barra has nearly 1,000 schools worldwide and has been expanding its presence in the region since 2017. Now, the organization is helping Almeida to expand his existing operation…
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Newtown Brewery, Restaurant Raising Funds for Childhood Cancer with New Beer, Desserts
A popular Bucks County brewery has just released a new drink, whose proceeds will be donated to a children’s cancer foundation. Iron Hill Brewery, a Delaware-based chain, has released their Kick Cancer’s Peanut Butt-er Porter, a beer made in collaboration with CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, a nonprofit is working to end childhood cancer. The brewery…
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Looking for a New Fall Beer? These Bucks County Breweries Have You Covered With Their Unique Selections
Known for its wide selection of breweries, Bucks County will soon see the return of the ever-popular fall beers it is known for. Staff writers at Visit Bucks County wrote about the upcoming drinks and their breweries. Each one of the breweries that were listed will house one or several fall beers that bring customers…
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Bucks County Community College Will Be Celebrating Student Success During an Event Later This Year
The college’s Newtown campus will be celebrating its students with a fun event that is planned for early November. The evening event will be held in support of the Bucks Student Emergency Fund and Bucks Students. The 2022 Honorees include Gladys Mendieta White and Bob White. Held at the school’s beautiful Tyler Gardens, the evening’s…
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Newtown Private School To Host a Fall Open House for Potential Students in Late October
A well-respected private school in Newtown is hosting an open house of student and parents in late October. The George School, a private, Quaker-oriented boarding school located at 1690 Langhorne Newtown Road, is hosting a Fall Open House event on Oct. 23. The event will be held from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the…
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Captain of United Airlines Flight 175 Was a Lower Makefield Native, Loving Husband, and Father
21 years after the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, one of the Captains of Flight 175, a Bucks County resident, is still remembered as a loving family man. More than two decades after the events, we reflect back on his life through an obituary in The Beach Reporter published just two days after the tragedy.…
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