Celebrating America250! As our country prepares to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, George and Martha Washington plan to bring a greater awareness and appreciation of this country’s…
submitted by Newtown Borough Environmental Advisory Council Have you noticed this sign in the windows of Newtown Borough businesses? On Sept. 17, Newtown Borough’s new ordinance reducing the use of single-use plastic bags, utensils and straws goes into effect. Now…
Thanks to these talented young artists from Newtown and their beautiful artwork. By using art for a good cause, they have raised $1,321.00 for local food pantries through the Bucks County Housing Group AND $800.00 for The Pennsylvania Lyme Resource…
If you live in Bucks County, it’s very possible you’ve seen Shasta, a beautiful tan Golden Retriever walking around town with her mom, Mary Varaitis, a Yardley Borough resident. According to Varaitis, who adopted Shasta in 2018, her four-legged companion…
Main St. seeks businesses across Bucks County who are looking to keep their donations local Main St. (formerly Pine2Pink), a local 501(c)(3) focused on caring for our local Bucks County breast cancer community, is happy to announce that sponsorship and…
by June Portnoy Bucks County’s Libby Caranci founded Anna’s Angels when her younger sister Anna Carpino was diagnosed with glioblastomabrain, a form of brain cancer, in 2019. The goal of Anna’s Angels is to provide much-needed financial and emotional support…
The Bucks County Tennis Association (BCTA) hosted two competitions at the tennis courts of Council Rock North High School and one at Central Bucks West High School, which enabled players to test their prowess against their peers. During its annual…
We are excited to announce the September launch of the Huntingdon Valley View, a new “good news” publication that will provide readers with relevant news and information about events, non-profit organizations, local businesses and much more. The Huntingdon Valley View…
Two ceremonies in May honored the memory of Frank Martin Mebs, a Newtown hero who was killed saving hundreds of soldiers’ lives in Vietnam. These ceremonies helped bring closure to his family and to a fellow soldier who has lived…
From left: Matt Allen, Director of Veterans Affairs for Bucks County; Ed Preston, Chair of PA Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund; Bob Harvie, Bucks County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair; Steve Kilde, Frank Mebs’ former instructor; Meghan Frazer, Frank Mebs’ niece;…
by June Portnoy A large group of people competing in bocce, football, corn hole, Frisbee, and other fun games for medals during the summer might sound like camp for children and teens, but during June 5th through June 11th in…
A beautiful day brought thousands of people to this year’s Newtown Welcome Day, also known as the “Street Fair with Flair” on Sunday, June 4th along Sycamore Street. This annual event, organized by the Newtown Business Association, consisted of live…