Newtown
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Newtown Native, Founder of ‘Call Her Daddy’ Media Empire, Is Pregnant With Her First Child
Bucks County’s most downloaded and listened to daughter is expecting. Alex Cooper, the Newtown native who turned a scrappy relationship podcast into one of the most powerful brands in digital media, announced Sunday that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child, writes Jo Ciavaglia for Bucks County Courier Times. The “Call Her…
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Historic Fullam House in Newtown Hits Zillow Gone Wild at $5.85 Million
The Paul Rudolph-designed Fullam House in Newtown is drawing fresh national attention after appearing on a popular real estate platform, according to Zillow Gone Wild. Set into a wooded hillside in Wrightstown Township, the home was designed in 1959 for federal judge John P. Fullam and his wife, Alice. The project marks one of Paul…
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Newtown is Quietly Becoming Bucks County’s Most In-demand Town
On any given evening, State Street in Newtown earns its reputation. Restaurants packed. Sidewalks busy. Shops with steady foot traffic. Not just on weekends, but on Tuesday nights too, and on random Wednesday afternoons as well. The kind of consistent, unremarkable activity that tells you a place has crossed a threshold. People are not visiting…
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Hundreds of Apartments May be Coming to Newtown in the Next Few Years
In just a few years, Newtown could see hundreds of new apartments if plans are approved by local council members, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Newtown Athletic Club owner and developer Jim Worthington has two plans for high-end apartments that are currently moving through the municipal land development process. The first, a new town center…
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Newtown Native and Daughter of Former Eagle Sets Penn Relays Record
Newtown native and Neshaminy High graduate Sanaa Hebron has set a new Penn Relays record, winning the college women’s 400-meter hurdles in 55.30 seconds, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hebron, daughter of former Eagle Vaughn Hebron, hoped to simply get the meet record, and she was incredibly happy she exceeded her goal. The…
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Renowned Chef Opens New Restaurant at Newtown’s Former Sycamore Grill
Mélange on Sycamore, located at the site of the former Sycamore Grill in Newtown, has opened its doors with renowned Delaware Valley chef Joe Brown at the helm, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new restaurant mixes the warmth of Louisiana cuisine with Italian sophistication, with a menu featuring everything from perfectly seasoned fish dishes to cocktails. “We’re excited…
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New P.J. Whelihan’s Replacing Newtown’s Iron Hill Clears Final Hurdle
P.J. Whelihan’s Pub and Restaurant is scheduled to open in Newtown this spring, after receiving final approval from the township’s board of supervisors last week, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The supervisors unanimously approved conditional use for the popular eatery, which will occupy the closed Iron Hill Brewery at the Village at Newtown Shopping…
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Specialty Popcorn Store to Open New Location in the Village at Newtown
The Bucks County-based specialty snack store Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn will be opening a new location in the Village at Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The store offers both sweet and savory popcorn flavors and currently has two other locations in Bucks County, in New Hope and Peddler’s Village. It will be replacing the recently closed Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go…
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Vet Plans to Convert Long-Vacant Building into Animal Emergency Room
MB Vet Management recently proposed a plan to transform a two-story office building at 10 Friends Lane in Newtown into a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, reports John Mack for Patch. The 25,000-square-foot space has been empty since around 2010. At the new high-tech trauma center, animals would be able to receive surgeries and acute care not…
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CHOP Opens Newtown Autism Center With Partner, Plans Future Expansion
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is partnering with Soar Autism Center of Denver to establish a network of outpatient care centers in Greater Philadelphia, including the recently opened CHOP-Soar Autism Center in Newtown, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Plans include four additional centers across the region, expected to create roughly 300 jobs within…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Restaurant Group Takes Over Newtown Iron Hill Site
A new tenant may be moving into the shuttered Iron Hill in Newtown, as PJW Restaurant Group was approved to assume the lease starting Dec. 31, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The brewpub in the Village at Newtown shopping center, which covers nearly 8,000 square feet, has been empty since September, when Iron…
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Steven Singer Jewelers Officially Opens New Store in Village at Newtown
Steven Singer Jewelers has opened its new location just in time for the holidays in the Village at Newtown shopping center next door to The Capital Grille, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. “Get pumped because we are offering the same exceptional service and stunning jewelry from Philadelphia’s Jewelers Row to our friends in Bucks County,” said the owner, Steven Singer. The…
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Following Abrupt Closure, Rocco’s at The Brick Releases Statement with Update
After its abrupt closure, Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown issued a statement earlier this week to thank customers and address concerns regarding gift cards, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “Your support has made this transition easier, and we are incredibly grateful for each of you,” wrote the eatery. Rocco’s also noted, in response…
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First Bucks County CAVA to Open Later This Month at Village at Newtown
Mediterranean fast casual restaurant chain CAVA is set to open its first Bucks County location later this month at the Village at Newtown on Eagle Road, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Known for its Mediterranean-inspired bowls, pitas, dips and dressings, the newest eatery in the area will open its doors to patrons on Dec.…
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Rocco’s Owner to Open Restaurant at Former Sycamore Grill in Newtown
Marc Gelman, the restaurateur behind the recently closed Rocco’s at The Brick, has teamed up with Chef Joe Brown on Mélange, a new upscale dining experience set to open at the former Sycamore Grill spot in Newtown, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The pair had already begun renovating the new space…
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Italian Restaurant in Newtown Seeks Approval to Expand Operations
Vecchia Osteria, a well-loved Italian spot in Newtown, is looking to grow its footprint pending approval from the local zoning board, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The restaurant, celebrated for its Old World atmosphere and classic Italian cuisine, intends to request zoning relief to take over the next-door space at the Newtown Depot Shopping…
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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 and Sustain Financial Well-Being Through Every Stage of Life,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The book provides readers with the tools, structure and motivation needed to take meaningful action…
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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 Werner for the Patch. Jim Worthington, a Newtown businessman, presented sketch plans with a team of professionals for a 125-unit residential development on eight acres in the center of the…
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