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Newtown Resident, Pennsbury Alum To Helm Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band as Conductor
The Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band will soon have a Bucks County native as its new conductor, just in time for upcoming auditions. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the band’s updates. Patrick Bailey, a resident of Newtown and a graduate of Pennsbury High School, will act as the band’s conductor this fall.…
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Newtown Natives Open Cosmetics Company in Bristol
Two business partners from Newtown have been operating a successful cosmetics company in Bristol, with their products making waves in the area. Nancy Rokos compiled pictures and told their story for the Bucks County Courier Times. Dr. Yong Liu and Angie Li are co-owners of Fairy Gene, a manufacturing company of cosmetics and skincare products,…
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The Ghosts of Bucks County: See Which Local Haunts You Can Visit This Halloween Season
Looking for a good scare this fall? Bucks County is home to a few haunted spots that people travel from all over the country to see. Brittany Brown wrote about the spook-tastic spots for Visit Bucks County. Known for its connection to several Presidents and the Revolutionary War, Bucks County’s old history also has a…
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Three Bucks County Locations of Popular Cookie Chain Offering Back-To-School Fundraising, Sponsorships
With the new school years starting up, one cookie company is working to make a change through local fundraising efforts. Crumbl Cookies, which currently has location in Bensalem, Newtown, and Warrington, are preparing to support local schools, sports teams, extracurricular clubs, and youth organizations with fundraising and sponsorships. The cookie company, whose Bucks County locations have…
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Newtown Rotary Club To Host 9/11 Memorial Service, Proceeds to Benefit ‘Shop with a Cop’ Program
A Newtown-based club will be hosting a 9/11 memorial service, with the proceeds going on to benefit local organizations. The Newtown Rotary Club will host the event at Pickering Field on Lincoln Avenue in Newtown on Sept. 9 from 6PM to 7:30 PM. Luminaries will be sold by the Newtown Hardware House for $20 a…
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See Which Bucks County Schools Are Among the 40 Top-Rated Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Suburbs
Five Bucks County schools are among the 40 top-rated high schools in Philadelphia and the suburbs, according to a new ranking by the Philadelphia Magazine. To determine the top-performing city and suburban public high schools, the Philadelphia Magazine used the latest available data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the National Center for Education…
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New Halal Guys Restaurant To Open in Newtown Come Mid-September
A popular Middle Eastern-themed restaurant chain will be opening their latest location in Newtown, their second in Bucks County. Chris Rollins wrote about the new eatery for 94.5 PST. The Halal Guys will be opening their second Newtown location next week. They will be celebrating their grand opening from Sept. 9 to Sept. 11. From…
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Local Philanthropist Wins Best Of Show Trophy at Newtown Antique & Classic Car Show
A Bucks County philanthropist took home the gold at the Antique & Classic Car Show in Newtown Borough over the weekend. Jeff Werner wrote about the winning car and event for the Newtown , PA Patch. Gene Epstein, who has been donating money to Bucks County events and infrastructure for years, won the Best of…
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President of Bucks County Community College Selected for Aspen Institute Fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that Dr. Felicia L. Ganther, President at Bucks County Community College, is one of 26 leaders selected for the 2022-23 class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship. This program, made possible with support from JPMorgan Chase, supports community college presidents in the early years of their…
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Quality Education in Newtown: One Institution Makes List of 25 Best Pa. Private High Schools
Bucks County is home to one of the 25 best private high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a recent report published by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Niche.com, which ranked the schools based on: Student and academic data from the U.S. Department of Education Test scores Millions of user ratings All…
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Council Rock High School North, South Showcase New Sounds at Preview Night
The marching bands of both Council Rock High School North and South recently debuted their new sounds at a local Preview Night. Jeff Werner wrote about the musical event for the Newtown, PA Patch. The award-winning marching bands performed at the Walt Snyder Stadium in Newtown on Wednesday.With competitions coming up in October, the bands…
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Longtime Newtown Township Police Officer Set To Retire After 40 Years of Service
A longtime officer of the Newtown Township Police Department has retired after 40 years of work. Jeff Werner wrote about the longtime officer for the Newtown, PA Patch. Officer Jules Ferraro will be retiring his badge to spend more time with his friends and family. A veteran officer of 40 years, Ferraro has spent the last…
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Antique & Classic Car Show Returning To Newtown This Weekend. Find Out How To Register Your Unique Drive
The Antique & Classic Car Show will be returning to Newtown this Sunday, with classic vehicles on display for all to see. Newtown’s busy South State Street will be closed from 10 AM to 3 PM. Cars that will be present at the show range in manufacturing year from 1900 to 1997; 140 cars are…
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Bucks County Ranks Among Best Areas to Retire in Pennsylvania
Bucks County is among the best counties in Pennsylvania where seniors can settle down and enjoy their own private oasis after a lifetime of working, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. Stacker compiled the ranking of the best counties to retire in the Keystone State using data from Niche. This ranked the counties…
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Newtown Native, President of Local Homeowners Association, Remembered For Work in Community
A longtime pharmaceutical market researcher and active community member is being remember for her work within the Newtown area. Nick Vandal wrote about the Newtown native for the Bucks County Courier Times. Lisa Rayder passed away at the age of 65 on Aug. 19 at Chandler Hall Health Services Hospice. She went through a short…
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Here’s Where the Bucks County Department of Health Will Be Spraying for Mosquitos This Week
The Bucks County government has released information on spraying for mosquitos in several townships throughout the area. The Bucks County Department of Health will be spraying for mosquitos in the townships of Newtown, Northampton, and Warminster on Tuesday. An ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation will be implemented to reduce larger-than-normal numbers of mosquitos down…
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Newtown Residents Submit Bids For Painting As Part of Fundraiser for Ukrainian Refugee Students
“Sunflowers for Ukraine,” an original art piece made by Council Rock students as a fundraiser for 25 refugee schoolchildren who are currently living and attending classes in the district, has found its new home in Newtown. Jeff Werner wrote about the recent art sale for the for the Newtown, PA Patch. Stommy Blaugh, a Newtown…
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Comedian, “Top Gear” Co-Host Adam Ferrara Making Appearance at the Newtown Theatre
Adam Ferrara, the comedian and actor of “Top Gear” fame, will be making an appearance at the Newtown Theatre in September. Jeff Werner wrote about the upcoming show for the Newtown, PA Patch. The actor and comedian will be at the historic theatre on Sept. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets for the event…
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