The James A. Michener Art Museum recently celebrated the artwork of Bucks County students through its Art Star Program, a new initiative to empower local young people who demonstrate passion for the arts. A select group of 14 elementary, middle, and high…
April 30th, Rafters Venue, 101 Friends Lane, Newtown On behalf of the Newtown Business Association, we are excited to invite you to an event that stands out for its broad appeal to area businesses and local residents alike: the 2024…
State Rep. Perry Warren recently announced grants totaling over $78,000 to support the fire and EMS companies in the 31st Legislative District. The following funding was awarded from the state’s Fire and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program: Newtown EMS Inc., $15,000. Newtown…
A hawk scans the scene at Tyler State Park earlier this month. Photo by Cindy Demore.
by Lisa DeAngelis Sanjana Harihar was walking to her class one very cold morning at the University of Pittsburgh when, as she describes it, her “eyes were opened to the harsh reality of homelessness in our community.” In the past,…
Despite the weather, Historic Market Day returned to Newtown Borough on October 7th. Artists, artisans, and craftspeople showcased their wares, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of Newtown’s early days. Pictured are Skye McDermott, Sharon McDermott, John Schwartz, Joe McDermott, Harmony…
Frank Mayr, of Yardley, demonstrated the fine art of chair caning. Meg Griffin (right) of the Newtown Historic Association, demonstrates candle dipping to, from left, Maryam, Geza, and Aishah Szigethy of Newtown. Mary Jo Garner and Sharon Buckley represented Countryside…
The Newtown Historic Association would like to invite you to a presentation by Mike Sellers, “The History of, and Plans for the Newtown Trolley Bridge” on Monday, September 18th, at 7:30pm, at the Half-Moon Inn, 105 Court Street, Newtown. Come…
Pennswood Village, the Quaker-founded retirement and health care community, recently rededicated its international Peace Pole “to peace in the world for all children everywhere” at its facility in Newtown. The Bucks County Peace Center, in Langhorne, gave Pennswood Village its…
The Margaret Gale Thornton Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) had a most excellent adventure on Saturday, July 22nd that was many years in the making. They toured the home of their namesake, Margaret Gale…
The Council Rock Newtown 9-11 year-old All Stars went undefeated through the District and Sectional competition of the Little League Tournament – gaining them the District 30 (repeat) and Section 6 (repeat) titles and a spot in the PA State…
The Newtown-based Bucks County Singers (BCS), who have been in existence for 35 years, are looking for new members. Under the direction of Terry Boyle Greenland of Yardley, Adjunct Professor at University of the Arts, and Accompanist Marilyn Clark of Holland, members of the…