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 Guru’s Indian Cuisine Has New Owner
Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Township, which recently became a vegetarian establishment, is officially under new ownership, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Chef Ashni…
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Check Out Which Bucks County Autos Won Big at Newtown’s Antique and Classic Car Show
Warm weather greeted over 170 cars and trucks that rolled into Newtown for this year’s Antique and Classic Car Show on Sunday, writes Jeff Werner…
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Newtown Native, Host of Call Her Daddy Podcast, Joins NBC’s Coverage Team for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Newtown native Alex Cooper is joining the NBC lineup for coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, writes Brendan O’Sullivan for The Sporting News. Cooper, host of…
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Holy Family University Adds Women’s Flag Football to Athletics Program
Holy Family University’s Department of Athletics has made the addition of women’s flag football, making it the first Philadelphia institution to add women’s flag football as…
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‘Today Show’ Hosts Give Newtown’s Alex Cooper ‘Call Her Daddy’ Treatment
Newtown native Alex Cooper was a guest at NBC’s Today with Hoda & Jenna, where the two hosts asked her some of the candid questions…
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A Thousand Diners to Gather in Newtown for Alfresco Black and White Dinner This September
A thousand black-and-white clad diners will gather on Newtown Borough’s closed-down North State Street for an alfresco dinner on September 7, according to The Reporter. …
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Holy Family University Names Dr. Bindhu Alappat Vice President for Academic Affairs
Bindhu Alappat, Ph.D., has been appointed as Holy Family University’s Vice President of Academic Affairs by the University’s President, Anne Prisco. A seasoned Academic Administrator with…
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Holy Family University Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Athletic Fieldhouse
Holy Family University (HFU) held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new Athletic Fieldhouse on Jul. 11, as construction is set to begin on the University’s…
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New Indoor Pickleball Facilities Set to Open in Newtown and Horsham
The rise of indoor pickleball centers across the Bucks County and Montgomery County region is accelerating in 2024, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Stella Eke-Okoro Reaps Fruits of Righteousness through Holy Family University School of Nursing
Stella Eke-Okoro was destined to become a nurse. Maybe it is because her very name, “Stella,” is associated with the guiding light that leads individuals…
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Emu on the Loose: Newtown Township Police Capture and Return Escaped Bird
Residents of Bucks County were in for a surprise Friday when a wandering emu was spotted strutting its stuff at Stoopville Road and Rosefield Drive…
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Historic Patriots Park Taking Shape in Newtown
Patriots Park is taking shape at the corner of Court and Mercer streets in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Slated for completion…
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Study Abroad Experience in South Africa Speaks to the Souls of Holy Family University Travelers
You learn a lot about yourself when you are submerged in 58-degree waters in a steel cage, miles offshore from the Southernmost tip of Africa…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Charming Farmhouse in Newtown
A charming farmhouse set on 0.64 acres with three bedrooms and two bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown at 2943 Windy Bush Road. This…
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Nina’s Waffles & Ice Cream Expands to Chalfont with New Location
Nina’s Waffles & Ice Cream is set to open its sixth location in Chalfont, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Customers can enjoy coffee…
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Local Young Artists Highlight Food Insecurity with New Exhibit in Newtown
Local young artists are hoping to raise awareness about food insecurity with their new exhibit, Culinary Art, which is now on display through June 30…
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Newtown to Open Indoor Pickleball Facility at Vacant Bed Bath & Beyond
Newtown Township is set to become a new hub for pickleball enthusiasts. The Planning Commission has endorsed plans to convert the vacant Bed Bath &…
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Three Nonprofits to Host First-ever Forum on Education for Bucks County State House of Representatives Candidates
Three local nonprofits have partnered to host the first-ever forum on education for State House of Representatives candidates, according to a staff report from The…
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