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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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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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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Holy Family University’s Counseling Psychology (PsyD) Cohort Finishes Year One of Five-Year Program
Holy Family University’s largest-ever cohort of students enrolled in the Doctor of Counseling Psychology in Counseling Psychology Program completed their challenging first year in the…
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NASA Internship Opens Holy Family Senior Greg Walton’s Eyes to Limitless Career Possibilities
“If you mess up, fess up.” Simple words with a powerful message. Holy Family University senior Criminal Justice major Greg Walton (a projected December 2024…
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This Bucks County Town is Considered the Best Place to Live if You Love Nature
Newtown is among the best places to live in the Philadelphia region if you love nature, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The town…
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Here are the Best Bucks County Restaurants, According to Eater
For a diverse selection of culinary delights, the Bucks County restaurant scene does not disappoint. Here are the best places to check out, according to…
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First-Generation Graduate Kaitlyn Cross Earns Validation as Holy Family University’s Class of 2024 Valedictorian
If you happened to be in the working-class, safe-haven Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Bridesburg on Apr. 25, you might have heard the shouts of sheer…
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Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Reopens with Vegetarian Menu
A pop up at Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown will feature a vegetarian menu, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Owners Ashni “Baba” Kumar and…
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Community Turns Out for Holy Family University’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Recovery Event and Resource Fair
Hundreds of community members turned out for a day of discussions and resources centered on substance use disorder at Holy Family University’s 2nd Annual Collegiate…
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Holy Family University, Buckley Construction, Building Trades Council Host Appreciation Luncheon for I-95 Workers
Holy Family University, in collaboration with Buckley Construction and the Building Trades Council, will host I-95 workers and their families from the Building Trades Council,…
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These Bucks County Zip Codes are the Wealthiest Communities in the Philadelphia Area
Some of the wealthiest communities in the Philadelphia area have Bucks County zip codes, according to a report by Todd Romero from the Philadelphia Business…
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Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences To Present Inaugural Symposium Event on Apr. 6
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences will present an Inaugural Symposium Event, “Be Informed3: A Wise Way to Excel in Your…
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Newtown Gears Up for Eco-Friendly Wawa Store and Gas Station
Construction for a Wawa store and gas station in Newtown could begin soon, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. According to Newtown Township Supervisor…
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Fearless Restaurants Is Taking on 4 New Eateries. Here’s Their Plan
Fearless Restaurants out of Radnor is suddenly finding itself juggling four new restaurants at once, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. A fifth White…
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Right Outside of Bucks County, This Nearby Town is Considered One of the Most Beautiful Spots in New Jersey
A town just outside of Bucks County has become known as one of the most fun and interesting areas in the state of New Jersey.…
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Delaware 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…
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‘Where There Is Joy, There Is Beauty’: Local Skincare Brand Offers Array of Holiday Gifts Under $100
This holiday season, Doll 10 — a Newtown-based beauty brand renowned in the dynamic world of beauty and skincare as a beacon of innovation and…





































