Newtown
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Merit Financial Advisors Expands With Acquisition of Newtown’s GlennCo
Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based financial advisory firm, has acquired GlennCo, a Newtown-based wealth management firm, adding around $208 million in total assets. The move strengthens Merit’s presence in Bucks County and is its seventh office in Pennsylvania. In the last three years, GlennCo has expanded significantly, increasing both its wealth-advisory team and its office…
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Local Storytellers Perform in SPEAKeasy Event in Newtown This Weekend
On Saturday, Feb. 28, at 7 PM, head to Newtown’s ArtWRKD Exhibition Space above Triple Sun Spirits to watch local storytellers perform at this month’s SPEAKeasy event. SPEAKeasy is a collaborative event organized and co-hosted by gallerist and curator of ArtWRKD, Ashara Shapiro, and founder of Stage United, Joe Montone. Headlining the event is Philadelphia local and songwriter Sug Daniels, with her colorful blend of rock, folk, and soul. Her…
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Council Rock High School South to Finally Get Stadium After 20-Year Wait
Council Rock High School South in Newtown is set to receive a stadium after a two-decade wait, following a unanimous vote by the school board to move the project forward, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The board received a standing-room-only crowd Thursday night that erupted in applause and cheers after it approved contracts for…
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These are the Best Sledding Spots in Bucks County to Enjoy the Snow Day
Sledding is one of the fun winter activities that can be enjoyed by both the young and old alike. Luckily, those looking for some of the best sledding spots that can provide hours of enjoyment do not have to go far from home, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Newtown’s Tyler State Park is…
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A New Pizzeria is Coming to the Village at Newtown South Shopping Center
This is a big year for foodies in Newtown, with the expansion of Newtown Bagel and Vecchia Osteria, and the opening of a new pizzeria, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Doylestown’s Lucatelli’s announced in 2025 its plans to open a new location at the Village at Newtown South Shopping Center near the Wendy’s. The owner, David Schiano, discussed…
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Pedestrian Bridge to Fill Newtown Trail Gap Moves Forward With Bid Process
Plans for a pedestrian bridge over Newtown Creek advanced last week after the board of supervisors instructed its engineer to request bids for the project, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The bridge will be built between North Sycamore Street in Newtown Township and Frost Lane and Edgeboro Drive in Newtown Borough as a joint…
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Newtown Winery Hosting Fundraising Event for Local Nonprofit LEV27
On Feb. 18, the nonprofit LEV27 will be holding its Home Help Fundraiser at Crossing Vineyards and Winery in Newtown, from 6 PM to 9 PM, to help families remain in their homes and recover from unforeseen economic hardship. Guests will be able to enjoy a night of fun, with a curated selection of craft drinks and wine, along…
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CHOP Opens Newtown Autism Center With Partner, Plans Future Expansion
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is partnering with Soar Autism Center of Denver to establish a network of outpatient care centers in Greater Philadelphia, including the recently opened CHOP-Soar Autism Center in Newtown, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Plans include four additional centers across the region, expected to create roughly 300 jobs within…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Officially Moving Into Closed Iron Hill Brewery in Newtown
PJW Restaurant Group, the Haddon Township-based operator of P.J. Whelihan’s, has officially taken over the former Iron Hill Brewery location in Newtown, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company has signed a lease for the nearly 8,000-square-foot space at the Village at Newtown, according to Brian Finnegan, the CEO of Brixmor Property Group,…
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Bucks County Community College Presents Valentine’s Concert Featuring Keith and Amy Spencer
Bucks County Community College helps you kick off the Valentine’s season with “Love, Always: An Evening of Romance Inspired by the Great American Songbook, Broadway, and Classic Pop” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 13. Keith and Amy Spencer warmly invite you to a heartfelt concert filled with love songs that have stood the test of time. The…
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Vet Plans to Convert Long-Vacant Building into Animal Emergency Room
MB Vet Management recently proposed a plan to transform a two-story office building at 10 Friends Lane in Newtown into a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, reports John Mack for Patch. The 25,000-square-foot space has been empty since around 2010. At the new high-tech trauma center, animals would be able to receive surgeries and acute care not…
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Newtown Man Turns Tragedy into Triumph with His Own Pickle Brand
After a car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down, Newtown resident Michael DeLong was determined to recover and started a business in the process, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. DeLong was driving with his friends when their car crashed, resulting in a fracture in his neck at the C6 vertebra. Doctors told DeLong…
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Guru’s Indian Cuisine In Newtown Closes Doors Due to Chef’s Health
Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Township has closed, giving chef Ashni Kumar time to prioritize his health following a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Priya Guru, owner of the popular Indian restaurant, and Kumar had recently finalized the adoption of their two daughters and welcomed them home to…
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Joint Venture Buys Bensalem, Newtown Shopping Centers for Total Price of $28.9M
Two open-air retail shopping centers in Bucks County sold to a joint venture for a total of $28.9 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. ShopOne Centers REIT of New York City, together with London investment firm Pantheon, and a global institutional investor paid $15.38 million for Goodnoe’s Corner in Newtown and $13.55…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Restaurant Group Takes Over Newtown Iron Hill Site
A new tenant may be moving into the shuttered Iron Hill in Newtown, as PJW Restaurant Group was approved to assume the lease starting Dec. 31, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The brewpub in the Village at Newtown shopping center, which covers nearly 8,000 square feet, has been empty since September, when Iron…
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Bucks County Community College to Honor Four Community Leaders with Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awards
Bucks County Community College pays tribute to the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Thursday, January 22, with its fifth annual MLK Leadership Awards. “Dr. King challenged us not only to dream, but to act,” said Dr. Patrick M. Jones, president and CEO of Bucks County Community College. “The recipients of this…
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Take a Magical Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride in This Bucks County Town
Pennsylvania offers several enchanting destinations for horse-drawn sleigh rides, with one charming one right in Bucks County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Away from the hustle and bustle of big cities, these rides offer a serene, magical experience away from noise and pollution. Enjoy a wonderful ride throughout the park as you soak in all…
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Newtown Borough Police Department Gifts $20K to Bucks Scholarship Fund
The Newtown Borough Police Department recently presented the Bucks County Heroes Scholarship Fund with a $20,000 check at the Temperance House, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The funds were raised at the department’s Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving in honor of Police Officer Brian Gregg. The Bucks County Heroes Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to emergency responders’ children who lost…
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