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Greetings Newtown! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Newtown stacks up among Pennsylvania's wealthiest communities.
  • Which spooky classics are coming to Newtown Theatre this Halloween?
  • Want to hear a viral ukulele star live in Newtown?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale in Perkasie | Furniture | Art Glass | Fine Art | Jewelry | Alderfer Auction and 37 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wealthiest Towns in Bucks County: Upper Makefield, Solebury Lead Pennsylvania Rankings (bucksco.today) — Newtown is singled out among Bucks County communities that rank among Pennsylvania's wealthiest municipalities, based on the share of households earning at least $200,000 a year. The analysis of 2024 census data shows Upper Makefield and Solebury leading locally, but underscores how Newtown and neighboring towns contribute to making Bucks County one of the state's most affluent areas.
   

• Newtown Chamber Orchestra to present Halloween-themed concert at Newtown Theatre (trentonian.com) — Families in Newtown can celebrate Halloween early at the Newtown Chamber Orchestra's spooky 'Broomsticks & Bowstrings' concert on Sunday, October 25 at 3 p.m. The Newtown Theatre on State Street will host the event, featuring eerie classical favorites and pop-culture themes, with general admission seating and drinks available for purchase.
   

• Newtown Theatre welcomes ukulele phenom Feng E to its stage (trentonian.com) — Newtown residents can catch teenage ukulele virtuoso Feng E live at the historic Newtown Theatre on Thursday, October 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 for members and $30 for the public, with drinks available for purchase and general admission seating at the State Street venue in Newtown Borough.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have found a lost homing pigeon living on the side of chipotle restaurant in Newtown.
    This is day three and it's letting me get very close to it and certainly hungry and thirsty. It has two ankle bands left ankle blue right ankle… (Nextdoor Newtown Grant)
  • The Capital Grille posted a job opening for Executive Chef Partner in Newtown. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04844) - 43 Cambridge Lane in Newtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newtown here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Restaurant Foods Stocker at Wegmans Food Markets (wegmans.com)
  • Lacquered Aluminum Vial Caps Market Forecast to 2035: Injectable Drug Production Boom Drives 6.1% CAGR (indexbox.io)
  • Preview: Phantoms vs. Monsters, Game 3 (oursportscentral.com)

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Ok Newtown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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