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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Holy Family University to Host 66th Commencement at Newtown Campus
A major university will be hosting its commencement for the Class of 2023 at their Bucks County campus this weekend. Holy Family University will hold…
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Holy Family, Community Academy of Philadelphia Enter Educational Agreement
Students and administrators from Community Academy of Philadelphia, the first charter school established in Philadelphia, visited Holy Family University to sign an agreement that offers…
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Bed Bath & Beyond Files for Bankruptcy, But Exton Could be Spared
As the iconic home goods retailer shutters across Philadelphia, Exton’s Bed Bath and Beyond may be spared. The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
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Author, Addiction Recovery Speaker Brandon Novak to Speak at Holy Family University
Holy Family University welcomes best-selling author and addiction recovery speaker Brandon Novak. The event will be held on May 6 from 10 AM – 2 PM at…
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Holy Family University Speaker Series to Feature Author Andrew Diemer
Holy Family University and Glen Foerd on the Delaware will co-host a Speaker Series event featuring Andrew Diemer, associate professor of history at Towson University and author…
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Rita’s Italian Ice Unveils New Flavor as Part of Upcoming Expansion
One of the most popular chains in Bucks County is planning an even further extension in and out of the area, with a new product…
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Holy Family University to Host Graduate Open House on March 15
Holy Family University will host a Graduate Open House at its Newtown East Campus to present opportunities for graduate and second degree programs designed to…
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Holy Family University Awarded It’s On Us PA Grant from the Governor’s Office
For the sixth consecutive year, Holy Family University has been awarded the It’s On Us PA grant. The Pennsylvania Governor’s Office announced on Jan. 10…
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Holy Family University to Host 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Debate at Main Campus
Holy Family University will host a 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Debate, sponsored by the Northeast Times and the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee.…
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Holy Family University Appoints Wendy K. Parsons as Vice President for Advancement
Holy Family University named Wendy K. Parsons as the new Vice President for Advancement, charged with leading the university’s fundraising efforts in support of its…
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Holy Family University Hosts Clinic for Flu Vaccine, COVID-19 Booster at Philadelphia Campus
Holy Family University recently held a clinic for residents who wanted to catch up on their flu vaccines and COVID-19 boosters. The event was held…
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Holy Family University to Host Annual Nativity and Tree Lighting Ceremony This Week
Holy Family University has announced that their annual Nativity scene and Christmas tree lighting event will be held this week. The event, titled “Nativity and…
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Holy Family University’s Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) Program Awarded Accreditation
The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) degree program at Holy Family University’s School of Arts & Sciences has been awarded accreditation on contingency by the…
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Holy Family University Announces Expansion in Newtown, New Campus Facility
Holy Family University has announced the acquisition of a new campus facility in Newtown, further expanding the college’s campus for students inside and outside of…
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Newtown Pharma Co. Has One Township Supervisor Wishing Its Principals Were ‘Better Corporate Citizens’
Newcomer drug manufacturer KVK Tech Inc. and its occupancy of the dormant Lockheed site were considered a Newtown boon in 2015, but it didn’t take…
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Coatesville Woman Ensures Chester County’s Unclaimed Veterans Are Interred with Military Honors
When Coatesville High School graduate Justine Newman began her internship with the Chester County Coroner’s Office in 2017, she quickly encountered the challenge of identifying…



























































