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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Newtown’s Brandon Aversano Offers a Better Way to Sell Secondhand Jewelry
After a difficult experience selling his inherited jewelry, Brandon Aversano wanted to create a more dignified alternative with Newtown-based Alloy Market, writes Rebecca Logan for…
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Check Out the List of the Top 10 Wealthiest Towns in Bucks County
One Bucks County town is among the top ten wealthiest in Pennsylvania, where over half of the households make more than $200,000 annually, writes Chris…
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Vietnam Veteran from Newtown Honored with Local Bridge Dedication
A bridge on Wrights Road in Newtown has been named after a 19-year-old veteran who was killed in Vietnam, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. …
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Newtown Man Receives Double Lung Transplant After Decades of Waiting
Kevin Christ of Newtown recently received the gift of two new lungs, allowing him to breathe easily for the first time in his life, reports…
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Young Bucks County Artists Raise Support for St. Jude’s, Lyme Disease Awareness
A group of young artists from across Bucks County is raising money for St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital and Lyme Disease awareness with an…
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Newtown is Encouraging Locals to Grow Native Plants in Their Yards
The Newtown Borough Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is promoting new conservation efforts by the Homegrown National Park initiative, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The…
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Three Bucks County Homes Among Top Ten Sales in Region
Home prices in the Philadelphia region have declined slightly from the season peak, but Bucks County remains strong, accounting for three of the top ten…
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Philly’s Love & Honey Fried Chicken Opens First Franchise Location in Newtown
The beloved Philadelphia take-out joint, Love & Honey Fried Chicken, opened their first franchise location in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new eatery is…
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‘Call Her Daddy’ Host Alex Cooper’s Childhood Home in Newtown Sold
Alex Cooper’s childhood home in Newtown was sold in May, just five months after the media mogul bought her parents a house in Los Angeles,…
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Spend a Day Kayaking, Canoeing or River Tubing at These Bucks County Spots
If you’re looking to spend a day on the water kayaking, canoeing or river tubing, there are plenty of spots in Bucks County to check…
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Coach Ben Luber Leaves George School for Penn, Bringing Big-Time Scouting Skills
Ben Luber, former head boys’ basketball coach at George School in Newtown, recently brought his eye for under-the-radar talent to the University of Pennsylvania, writes…
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State Wrestling Champions from Bucks County Visit Pennsylvania Capitol
Two high school state wrestling champions from Bucks County were recently invited to Harrisburg by State Senator Steve Santarsiero, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.…
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Cuba Libre Fans Have New Go-To Spot in Chester County
Chester County fans of Cuba Libre in Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood now have a brand-new spot much closer to home to hang out at, writes…
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Amy’s Kisses Foundation Hosted 11th Annual Walk to Fund Domestic Violence Prevention Efforts
Amy’s Kisses Foundation is hosted its 11th annual Walk to Remember Sunday at Tyler State Park in Newtown to support its domestic violence prevention efforts,…
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Fort Washington Developer Purchases 61-Acre Newtown Site to Build 45 Single-Family Homes
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has paid $6.98 million for a 61-acre Newtown site where it plans to build 45 single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for…
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Dance Ground Newtown Squad Performs on Broadway’s Biggest Dance Stage
More than 20 dancers from Dance Ground in Newtown took the stage at the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards on Monday, showing off their skills on…
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French Brasserie La Grange in Yardley Serves Gallic Style with Local Appeal
La Grange in Yardley, one of the latest additions to Bucks County’s ever-evolving dining scene, is a sprawling French brasserie serving Gallic style with local…
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Newtown’s Nothing Bundt Cakes Owner Brings Flavor and Community Support
Roxanne Fitzgerald left a career in pharmaceutical sales to open Pennsylvania’s first Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise in Newtown, where she now employs over 20 people…
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