Newtown
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FDA Cites ‘Breakthrough’ Helius Medical Technologies Device for Helping Stroke and MS Patients Walk More Confidently
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized a device produced by Newtown-based neurotech company Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. The solution, a portable neuromodulator stimulator (PoNS), enables patients with walking difficulties to steady their gait. Its market includes patients who have had a stroke or have MS. Although not a sole answer to mobility issues,…
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New Newtown Borough Park Named for Victims of a Revolutionary War Raid, Not an Eagles Arch-Nemesis
A tiny, new Newtown Borough Park is being named for Revolutionary War casualties, killed onsite in a raid. But ever-loyal local football fans, wanted to ensure it wouldn’t be misconstrued as support for a Philadelphia Eagles’ rival. Jeff Warner explains for Bucks Local News. Patriots Park’s name recalls a 1778 Tory attack on Pennsylvania militiamen.…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Massive Estate That Graced the Pages of ‘House Beautiful,’ ‘House & Garden’
This Newtown farmstead — surrounded by 30 acres of tree-dotted, natural beauty — dates back to the 18th Century. But its current status as a first-class piece of real estate has caught the architectural eyes of editors and photographers from House Beautiful, House & Garden, Elle, Veranda, Town & Country, and The New York Times.…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Vintage Newtown Farmhouse with All the Modern Bells and Whistles
A circa 1846 luxury estate on 4.5 acres of manicured landscape in Newtown ready to welcome new owners. The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home still features its traditional farmhouse roots, but the interior has been given an integrated contemporary style in a series of phased renovations stretching from 2006-2009. . . The foyer is an immediate…
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Newtown-Yardley Residents Invited to Comment on the Expansion of the Delaware and Lehigh Canal Trail
An April feasibility study done for the Bucks County Planning Commission identified 11 options for giving residents in Newtown and Yardley expanded trail access. Peter Blanchard covered the proposals for the Newtown Patch. Now that the Commission has brainstormed ideas, it is turning to potential users — cyclists, runners, and stroller-pushers — to guide them.…
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The Cream of Bucks County Dairies Rises to the Top in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has the second largest number of dairy farms in the country. One of the best small-scale dairies and creameries is right here in Bucks County, writes Alexandra Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ely Farm Products in Newtown is a seventh-generation farm best known for its meats; however, the Ely family also produces outstanding cheeses. Varieties include a signature “Ely Farm…
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Newtown Pharma Manufacturer Faces Food and Drug Administration Fraud Charges
The U.S. Attorney’s Office filed charges against KVK-Tech, Inc., a generic drug manufacturer in Newtown, reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The federal government alleges that the company — and two of its leaders — distributed unapproved drugs, sought to mislead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and concealed safety and efficacy details. It was also charged with one count…
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Predating the Stonewall Riots, Bucks County Made an Early Stand for LGBTQ+ Rights
Thirteen months before the June 1969 Stonewall riots erupted in Greenwich Village, a now-virtually-forgotten gay-rights protest unfolded at Bucks County Community College (BCCC). The May 1968 student demonstration was covered by Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The student-walkout began when a speaker presentation was cancelled. BCCC had scheduled a lecture from a “practicing homosexual.” When news of the presentation reached the public, more than 100 complaints were lodged against it. The…
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New Diversity Officer at Newtown’s Law School Admissions Council: Role Models Matter
The Law School Admission Council in Newtown has named Angela Winfield as chief diversity officer. Her new role centers around promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout the legal profession, from 1Ls (first-year law students) on up. As a youngster, Winfield targeted law as a profession. But there were obstacles. She was declared legally blind at age 10 and totally…
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Take It from a Local Family That Knows: A Quick Body Check after Being Outside Can Be Lifesaving
It’s something you can pick up without even knowing it. On a daily dog walk. While weed pulling. Even during a round of golf. It’s a deer tick bite. And although Lyme disease is its most obvious danger, it’s not the only one, reports Abby Alten Scwartz for The Sentinel Source. Jeff Naricchia of Newtown Township was an outdoorsy guy. He regularly hiked Tyler State Park, adjacent to his property. “He was active, healthy,” said his wife,…
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Family, Friends and Pols Honor 97-Year-Old World War II Vet from Newtown
Surrounded by friends, families, and political dignitaries, Frank Fuoco marked his 97th birthday at his Newtown assisted-living facility. The occasion became an opportunity to thank him for his historic service, reported Jeff Werner for Bucks Local News. U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick presented Fuoco with a Capitol flag that flew over the Washington, D.C. Mall. State Senator Steve Santarsiero…
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Social-Justice Themes Propel High School Filmmakers to Armfuls of Awards
The statues weren’t exactly Oscars, but their recipients nonetheless beamed brighter than a Hollywood kleig light. Ten George School students achieved recognition in six categories at two local film festivals. The honors came from entries in the Greenfield Youth Film Festival and the Bridge Film Festival. Both recognize powerful young voices working locally in film. The latter evaluates work that specifically depicts Quaker values in action, hewing closely to…
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In This Newtown Restaurant, Even the Chicken for the Korma Doesn’t Strut This Much
Local restaurants often engage in friendly competitions from chili challenges to best burger battles. However, the staff at Guru’s Indian Cuisine, Newtown, recently threw down their best dance moves and dared competitors to keep up. The point, as reported by Peter Blanchard in the Newtown Patch, was just to spread a little fun. Prya and Ashni Kumar Guru co-own the restaurant. Marking the beginning of the…
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Newtown’s ‘Dogs and Cats Rule’ Takes Best in Show Among Bucks County Pet Stores
Americans spent more than $100 billion on their pets in 2020, much of that in chain stores. But the independents are doing well, too. Nick Vadala identified some of the best area dog and cat boutiques for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The listing highlighted Dogs & Cats Rule in Newtown. The shop, founded in 2001 by small businessman George Parente, has evolved into…
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Council Rock High School Lacrosse Star Comes from a Family that Sticks to the Sport
When high school athletes are described as having a particular sport “in their blood,” it usually means a deep devotion to it. In the case of Luke Walstrum, the words are true. Walstrum’s talent for lacrosse was passed down to him from two prior generations, reports Nur B. Adam for the Bucks County Courier Times. Walstrum’s grandfather played in his backyard,…
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BCCC Earns Spot in Top Ten List of Tuition-Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
Bucks County Community College (BCCC) earned a spot in a statewide assessment of tuitions charged by Pennsylvania colleges and universities. BCCC took spot #6 in the SmartAsset ranking. SmartAsset is a New York City-based financial technology company that directs consumers toward informed personal finance decisions. Five metrics determined overall results for college value: Tuition Student living costs (room, board, books, transportation, etc.) Scholarship and grant offerings Student retention rate …
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BCCC Names First Woman-of-Color President in its 57-Year History
Bucks County Community College’s next president is Dr. Felicia Lorraine Ganther, reports Damon C. Williams in the Bucks County Courier Times. The school’s College Board of Trustees unanimously voted her in. She becomes the first Black woman to take leadership of BCCC in its 57 years. Ganther is replacing outgoing BCCC president Dr. Stephanie Shanblatt, who is retiring after nine years’ service. Ganther is particularly committed to recruitment…
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FDA Clearance for Bucks County Medical Device Company May Steady MS Patients’ Walking
Helius Medical Technology — a medical device company in Newtown — has received marketing clearance from the Food and Drug Administration, clearing its flagship product, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The device is a portable neuromodulator stimulator (PoNS). It was approvied for use as a short-term treatment of the gait deficiencies that affect walking in patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms…
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