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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Former Famous Dave’s CEO Targets Multiple Iron Hill Brewery Sites, Including Newtown Location
Jeff Crivello, the former CEO of Famous Dave’s, plans to buy ten Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant locations, including the one in Newtown, writes Emma…
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Newtown Hosts First Turkey Trot Benefitting Heroes Scholarship Fund
Boss Events is organizing the first-ever Newtown Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving in honor of Brian Gregg, a Newtown Borough police officer who was slain in 2005, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The event is…
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Newtown Financial Advisor, Bestselling Author Partner on New Book
Newtown financial planner Marc Butler teamed up with bestselling business author Eric Butow on a new book titled “Master Your Money, Secure Your Future: Build…
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Bucks250PA Wins Grant to Develop Revolutionary Trail Across the County
To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, plans have been made to develop a Revolutionary Trail across Bucks County, which received a grant of $5,000 from America250PA, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Bucks250PA…
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Crossing Quilts of Valor Awards Four Bucks County Veterans with Quilts
Members of the Washington Crossing Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Crossing Quilts of Valor organization recently presented four Bucks County veterans with special quilts,…
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Newtown’s On Demand! Brings Musical and Educational Events to Bucks County
Newtown’s On Demand! Programs and Events has been bringing live performances, educational speaker events and more to the Bucks County area and beyond since 2009. Founded by Natalie…
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Newtown’s Steeple View Project Enters New Phase With Fresh Leadership
The Steeple View redevelopment in Newtown is entering a new phase with a new owner, fresh vision, and a new name: Liberty Centre, writes Jeff…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.25M Stunning Southern-Style Colonial in Newtown
A Southern-style colonial home on 6.71 acres with six bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This exquisite…
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Serving Those Who Served: Newtown Nonprofit Offers Resources for Veterans
When Armed Forces veteran Rodney Wyatt noticed a gap in the help given to his fellow service members in Bucks County, he resolved to make…
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Newtown Girl Hosts Birthday Kickball Party to Benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research
Newtown’s Bridget Wittig is continuing her tradition of hosting a kickball party to benefit pancreatic cancer research as she enters her teenage years, writes Jeff…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs, Manor College
Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs at Manor College, spoke with Bucksco Today about growing up in a blended family in Bucks County, where she…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.2M Breathtaking Colonial in Newtown
A colonial home on 4.94 acres with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This stunning residence offers…
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Doylestown Gears Up for Cranksgiving Event, Supporting Bucks County Food Banks
This Sunday, Nov. 2, a group of over two hundred cyclists will be riding through the streets of Doylestown for the annual “Cranksgiving” event, writes…
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Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go in Newtown is Closing Its Doors For Good
Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go, a gourmet to-go seafood store at the Village at Newtown shopping center, is closing, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.…
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Where to Find the Best Fall-Themed Foods and Drinks in Bucks County
There are plenty of delicious fall-themed foods and beverages available in Bucks County to try, complementing the vibrant foliage and crisp autumn weather, writes Lexi…
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First-Person Reenactment: Lucretia Mott & the Women’s Suffrage Movement
Step into the 19th century as a Gather Place Museum reenactor brings Lucretia Mott—Quaker minister, abolitionist, and women’s rights pioneer—to life. This compelling one-hour program…
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Archaeologists Uncover Foundation of Building Linked to Infamous Doan Gang Robbery
Archaeologists have uncovered sections of the foundation of the original Bucks County Treasury, which was famously targeted in a robbery by the Doan Gang, writes…









































