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 Couple Turns Former Schoolhouse Into Modern Home
Loredanna and Matt Shapson fell in love with their current Newtown home the first moment they saw it partly because it was a former Newtown…
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College Students Spend Their Summer Helping Local Nonprofits
Since 2008, Foundations Community Partnership’s Summer Youth Corps (SYC) has been giving college students a chance to find out what it’s like to work at…
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Meat Returns to Guru’s Indian Cuisine Menu, Pleasing Former Customers
After a switch to a meat-free menu that caused a customer rebellion, Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown has a new owner who has decided to…
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2 Local Spots Make Philadelphia Magazine’s List of 19 Area Wineries Worth a Day Trip
The Philadelphia region is home to many stellar wineries where you can spend a relaxing day sipping a refreshing glass of wine, including two Bucks…
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Explore Family-Friendly Hiking Trails Across Bucks County
Beautiful Bucks County hiking trails offer the perfect opportunity to fully enjoy the crisp air and crunchy leaves of fall, writes Maureen Rayburn for Mommy…
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See Which Bucks County Towns Made the Top 100 Safest Cities in Pennsylvania
Several Bucks County towns ranked among the top 100 safest cities in Pennsylvania, according to a report from Elite Personal Finance. The report was…
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Iron Hill Brewery and Shady Brook Farm Collab: ‘Farm Wooder’ Beer
Iron Hill Brewery has partnered with Shady Brook Farm to release “Farm Wooder,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new American Light Lager that…
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High-end Steakhouse Capital Grille Officially Opens at Village at Newtown Shopping Center
The Capital Grille marked the official opening of its doors at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, writes Jeff…
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Newtown Company Agrees to Buy Miami Technology Consulting Firm for $630M
Newtown-based EPAM Systems, a global leader in software engineering and management with 52,000 employees across six continents, is acquiring technology consulting firm Neoris, based in…
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Against Odds, Council Rock North Wrestler Brings Silver Medal Home from Fargo National Tournament
Council Rock North wrestler Xavier Diaz beat the odds and won an unexpected silver medal at the Fargo National Tournament in July, writes Drew Markol…
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Capital Health Expands in Bucks County with New Yardley Office, Future Plans Uncertain
Capital Health is rapidly expanding its presence in Bucks County with the opening of its eighth physician practice, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business…
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Bucks County Community College Kicks Off Fall 2024 Wordsmiths Reading Series
The Wordsmiths Reading Series, one of the longest-running cultural events at Newtown-based Bucks County Community College, continues its proud tradition of live readings with three…
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Foundations Community Partnership Recognizes 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) annually recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Bucks County high school students by naming 2024 Partnership in Education scholars. In collaboration…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Captivating Farmhouse in Newtown
A captivating farmhouse on 3.91 beautiful acres with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This lovely residence…
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Newtown Native Alex Cooper Inks Multimillion-Dollar Deal with SiriusXM
Newtown native Alex Cooper, the dynamic host of the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast, has signed a groundbreaking multiyear deal with SiriusXM, reportedly valued between…
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Holy Family University To Launch Nurse Aide Training Program
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences has gained approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Education for its newly created Nurse Aide…
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Sō Percussion with Caroline Shaw Appearing Live at the Zlock Performing Arts Center
Enjoy the vibrant collaboration of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw and the innovative Sō Percussion in an electrifying program blending voice and percussion quartet as…
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New Eastern European Bakery, Restaurant, and Flower Shop Opening in Newtown
Newtown will soon welcome a new Eastern European-inspired restaurant and bakery, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Flourish Cafe, known for its location at…
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