Newtown
Newtown is a historic borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1684 by William Penn. It is known for its preserved architecture, charming shops, and the Newtown Historic District, which features buildings dating from the late 17th to early 20th centuries.
The borough is home to the oldest operating movie theater in America, the Newtown Theatre, and the long-standing Newtown Hardware House. Newtown is part of the Council Rock School District and is surrounded by Newtown Township.
Address: 23 North State Street, Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: (215) 968-2109
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Doylestown Resident Appointed as Bucks County’s Chief Legal Officer
Doylestown resident Dan Grieser was recently appointed as the county’s chief legal officer by the Bucks County Board of Commissioners, writes staff for DL-Online. Grieser previously served…
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Nonprofit Main St. Donates $130K to Cancer Community in Bucks County
Main St., a Doylestown-based nonprofit, donated $130,000 to the breast cancer community in Bucks County in 2025, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The nonprofit primarily raised the…
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Maintain Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions at One of These Bucks County Trails
For those starting 2026 with a fitness goal, there is no shortage of hiking and walking trails that locals can enjoy to get their steps in while…
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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…
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Here’s Your Recap of What Restaurants in Bucks County Closed This Year
This year, Bucks County unfortunately had to say farewell to several great restaurants in the area, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. In…
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Steven Singer Jewelers Expands with New Store in Village at Newtown
Steven Singer Jewelers has soft-launched its new location for a holiday preview in the Village at Newtown shopping center next door to The Capital Grille, writes Jeff…
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Penndel Borough Police Officer Saves Eight Residents from House Fire
Penndel Borough Police Officer Sean Peck is being celebrated as a hero after saving eight people from a house fire on Woodland Avenue in Penndel…
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Following Abrupt Closure, Rocco’s at The Brick Releases Statement with Update
After its abrupt closure, Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown issued a statement earlier this week to thank customers and address concerns regarding gift cards,…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $2.75M Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern in Newtown
A mid-century modern home set on 5.13 acres with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This…
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These Golden Globe Nominees Have Ties to the Bucks County Area
The Golden Globes recently announced its list of nominees from some of the top movies and TV shows, and a few actors with connections to…
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Stage United and ArtWRKD to Host Musical, Storytelling Event Friday
This Friday, Dec. 12 at 6 PM, local storytellers and performers will be taking to the stage at SPEAKeasy, a monthly showcase of stories performed in…
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Fallen Heroes Wreath Placed at Grave of Newtown Borough Police Officer
This past weekend, members of Newtown Borough’s Police Department gathered at the grave of Officer Brian Gregg to lay a Fallen Heroes Wreath, writes Jeff…
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Bucks County Community College Student Earns Top Scholarships through Phi Theta Kappa
Bucks County Community College has announced that sophomore Madison McCrackin of Grampian, Pa., has earned two top scholarship awards through Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society…
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Celebrate the Holidays This Weekend at These Festive Events in Newtown
Enjoy the holidays in Newtown this weekend as the borough celebrates with festive events for the whole family to enjoy, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.…
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First Bucks County CAVA to Open Later This Month at Village at Newtown
Mediterranean fast casual restaurant chain CAVA is set to open its first Bucks County location later this month at the Village at Newtown on Eagle…
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Check Out These Historic Inns and Taverns Around Bucks County
An assortment of historic inns and taverns can be found all across Bucks County, dating back to the Revolutionary War, featuring rich histories and delicious…
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Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown Closes Abruptly Due to Landlord Dispute
Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown was forced to close last weekend due to a landlord dispute that stemmed from a change to the restaurant’s…
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Park Planned as Part of Goodnoe Homestead Redevelopment in Newtown
Jim Worthington’s plans to redevelop the Goodnoe Family Homestead in Newtown include a new community park, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The local businessman…
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