Newtown News

A When you've had a long day and don't feel like cooking, where do you turn? This week, we're asking readers about their favorite local spot for takeout.

A The Wordsmiths Reading Series at Bucks County Community College will continue Friday, Feb.

A From the Newtown Enterprise, February 1936 Newtown to participate in real estate survey At its meeting Monday night, Newtown Borough Council pledged up to $111 as a contribution toward a real estate survey of the borough, under the auspices of the federal Works Progress Administration.

Newtown, Pa. installer and FCI columnist Anthony Palandro, owner of Anthony Palandro Floor Installation & Repairs, won the INSTALL raffle on the last day of Surfaces 2012.

Traveling to an exotic destination might be what you envision when thinking of a getaway, but there are several romantic staycation ideas much closer to home.

Tonight is Churchville Elementary's Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A in Newtown. Bring the attached form to the restaurant between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and 20 percent of the proceeds will go to the school.

From the laundry detergent to the paint on the walls, Sycamore Salon is the first all-organic, environmentally friendly option in Newtown.

The Act 34 hearing forA Goodnoe Elementary renovations was held before the Council Rock School Board of Directors and the community Thursday night.

A 48-year-old Newtown man is facing several charges in connection with the assault of a 14-year-old girl, authorities reported Thursday.

BARRE A man convicted and sentenced to 10 to 15 years in state prison on an involuntary manslaughter and related drug charges argued Wednesday he should be given a new trial because his prior attorneys were ineffective.

One of Newtown's oldest and best known businesses has been gone for almost three years, and it could be at leastA another three years beforeA the old Stockburger Chevrolet site on South State Street in the borough is redeveloped.

Population growth in Marple and Newtown townships over the next three decades is expected to be less than that in the county and in southeastern Pennsylvania at large, according to forecasts byA the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission.

Pickering Manor, the senior living facility at 226 North Lincoln Ave. in Newtown, will host a free seminar called "Medicare Made Easy" at 10 a.m. Feb.

A Players in red caps and baseball tees crowded theA Performance Spine and Sports Medicine of Newtown office Tuesday afternoon.

A Can't wait to get your hands on some Samoas or Tagalongs? There will be plenty of opportunities in the days ahead to purchase Girl Scout Cookies in Newtown from local troops.

A Here is a look at today's news from around the region: Centennial School District Approves Preliminary Budget : The Centennial School Board approved the 2012-2013 preliminary budget during Tuesday night's meeting.

If you're looking for a new home, or just like to see what's on the market, House Hunt is for you.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is giving scholars and fans access to the stories behind the music.

A An unsettling sight was all it took for Michele Iwanicki to organize a service project to benefit a local soup kitchen.

A About 40 people turned out Monday for Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick's youth town hall event at Newtown Middle School.