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
-
Newtown’s CenTrak Recognized as Leader in IoT Healthcare Technology in 2024
Newtown-based CenTrak has been named “IoT Health & Wellness Company of the Year” at the 8th Annual IoT Breakthrough Awards, writes Jeff Werner for The…
-
Newtown Native Holdyn Barder’s ‘Go Birds’ is the New Anthem Fueling Eagles Fandom
Holdyn Barder, a country singer from Bucks County, is stirring the spirit of football fans with his new release, “Go Birds (Acoustic),” writes Beatrice Forman…
-
Revival on Horizon for Wycombe House as New Buyer Accepted
Wrightstown’s historic Wycombe House closed its doors late last month, one year after re-opening, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. A…
-
Bristol’s Second Sin Brewing Triumphs with Hazy IPA at Statewide Beer Competition
In a sparkling showcase of local brewing talent, Bristol’s Second Sin Brewing Company clinched first place for its Hazy IPA at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,…
-
Paranormal Summit in Newtown Explores Unexplained Phenomena with Ghost Hunter Eric Mintel
A Newtown college campus will be the backdrop to Para-Con, an otherworldly conference dedicated to the supernatural, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier…
-
Newtown Artist Holdyn Barder’s ‘Go Birds’ is A Song About Converting Cowboys Fans to the Eagles
Newtown artist Holdyn Barder is stirring up the spirit of rivalry with his new song, taking a playful jab at the Eagles’ foe, reports 6…
-
Iron Hill Unveils New Gold Medal Ribs & Chicken Menu: A Winter Delight with Signature Beer BBQ Sauce
In a recent culinary update, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant launched their new Gold Medal Ribs & Chicken Menu. Available at the chain’s Newtown and…
-
Bucks County Leadership: Margaret Harkins, Dean of Nursing, Holy Family University
Margaret Harkins, DNP, MBE, MSN, GNP-BC, RN-BC, dean of nursing at Holy Family University, grew up in Philadelphia as the daughter of Scottish immigrants. She…
-
Newtown’s Elen Snyder in the Spotlight for Prestigious 2024 City & State PA Women Awards
Newtown Township Supervisor Elen Snyder is one of the nominees for the prestigious 2024 City & State PA Above & Beyond: Women Awards, writes John…
-
Celebrating a Musical Legend: Visit Danny ‘Rio’ DeGennaro’s Life-Size Sculpture at Bucks County Community College
The life-size sculpture of singer and songwriter Danny “Rio” DeGennaro located on the Bucks County Community College’s Newtown campus continues to inspire and captivate visitors…
-
First-Grader Honors Newtown Veteran Joseph Gagliardi’s 100th Birthday
St. Andrew School first-grader Layla Leuthy Peck helped make the 100th birthday of her friend, veteran Joseph Gagliardi of Newtown, extra special, writes Peg Quann…
-
While Battling Cancer, Brandon Aversano Launches Newtown-Based Startup That Simplifies Cash-for-Gold Transactions
When Brandon Aversano was battling cancer and lofty medical bills, his onerous experience trading jewelry for cash sparked inspiration for his Newtown-based start-up, writes Ryan…
-
Greenstraw’s New Owner Plans to Convert Newtown Smoothie Shop Into Vegan Cafe
Newtown resident Dhruv Patel, the new owner of Greenstraw, plans on converting the North Sycamore Street business from a smoothie shop into a plant-based vegan…
-
How George School’s Gianna Johnson Went From Bench Player to Basketball Phenom
Just two years ago, Gianna Johnson, a 6-foot-5 forward, was a bench player at Conwell-Egan, still honing her basketball skills, writes Owen McCue for City…
-
Newtown Takes a Stand With Single-Use Plastics Banned in Major Eco Initiative
On December 6, Newtown Township’s Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance that bans the use of single-use plastic bags, single-use plastic straws, and single-use plastic…
-
Esteemed Bucks County Judge, Avid Outdoorsman, John J. Rufe, Passes Away at 83
John J. Rufe, a renowned figure in Bucks County’s legal community, passed away at 83 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, writes Gary Miles for…
-
Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Plans Temporary Closure for Adoption Journey
The owners of Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown are shutting their restaurant doors for four months to focus on growing their family, writes Michele Haddon…
-
Embrace the Chill: Here’s Where to Go Ice Skating in Bucks County and Beyond
Ice skating season is upon us, with many rinks in the region opening up in Bucks County and beyond, write Cierra Williams and Micah Zimmerman…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
