Advocates To Rally In Support Of Delaware River Fracking Ban

Environmental groups have scheduled an event ahead of a Delaware River Basin Committee meeting in Washington Crossing to support the ban.

Search Officially Underway For Newtown Borough Manager

The borough is now accepting job applications, with a first review beginning today as it looks to fill the manager's job.

Mayor Breaks Tie Vote To Deny Approval Of Canopy At New Brick Hotel Restaurant

The council deadlocked 3-3 on a recommendation from the town’s Historic Architecture Review Board to deny approval of the canopy.

Greystone Restaurant Parcel Development Proposal

Proposed Variances, Safety Issues, and Planning Decisions

Newtown Creek Bridge: A Bridge Too Far Above Budget

The Newtown Creek Pedestrian Bridge project is currently facing a significant financial crisis.

Newtown Municipal Authority Votes To Sell Lower Silver Lake Road Land

2 years after condemning 17 acres in the township for a sewer plant, the authority this week voted to sell the property to DeLuca Newtown.

Newtown Sewer Authority Agrees to Sell Lower Silver Lake Property to DeLuca Newtown LLC

The Authority voted unanimously to approve an agreement of sale for $11.5 million - the same price it paid for the land.

Newtown Municipal Authority To Consider Sale Of Lower Silver Lake Road Property

The authority acquired the land by eminent domain for $11.5 million in 2024 with plans to build a wastewater treatment plant at the site.

Bucks Lawmaker Opposes Measure Weakening Sentencing For 2nd-Degree Murder

The court gave the Pennsylvania General Assembly until July 24 to enact a constitutional sentencing framework.

Search For New Borough Manager Moving Forward In Newtown Borough

In other action, the council voted to seek bids for this year's road program and to purchase a new vehicle for the police department.

Newtown Supervisors Discuss Draft Data Center Ordinance

At a rare Work Session the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors conducted a technical review of the Jointure G-17 Data Center Ordinamce.

New Local Watchdog Group “Neighbors for Open Government” Challenges Newtown Township Transparency

In a climate where local government proceedings have become increasingly opaque to the average taxpayer, a new force for change has emerged.

Newtown Borough Updates Public On LightPath, Gas Main Projects

Alternative routes under consideration for fiber optic project; South State Street road repaving tentatively scheduled in July.

Bucks Co. Democrats Re-elect Santarsiero As Committee Chair

In the past four years, he said Democrats have made significant gains in every corner of Bucks, but there's still more work to be done.

Newtown EAC Discusses Data Centers, Pollinator Projects, and Environmental Priorities

The Newtown Township Environmental Advisory Council engaged in a wide-ranging discussion at its June 8, 2026 meeting.

Manager Retiring After 2 Years On The Job In Newtown Borough

Council retains accounting firm to handle the borough's finances while it searches for a new borough manager.

Primary Election Day In Newtown: Who's On The Ballot

Tuesday, May 19 is Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Newtown Area Townships Racing to Regulate Data Centers Before They Arrive

5 Surprising Takeaways from the May 7, 2026 Newtown Area JZC Meeting

Bill Protecting Kids Victimized By "Deepfakes" Passes PA House

The legislation is in response to incidents in Bucks and Lancaster where students used AI to create sexually explicit images of classmates.

Democratic Congressional Hopefuls To Participate In Bucks Co. Forum

The event will be held at the Middletown Township Municipal Building on Monday and live streamed by the LWV on its Facebook page.

Bill Targeting Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles Passes PA House

Legislation introduced by Bucks County lawmaker would require water filling stations at new state government buildings.

PECO Awards Grant To Upper Makefield For Outdoor Lighting Projects

The grant will fund new energy-efficient outdoor LED lighting at the township's parks and municipal building complex.

Supervisors Pass Resolution Renaming Street In Memory Of Newtown Soldier

Morell Smith was the only Newtown resident who died while serving in WW I. The American Legion Post in Newtown is named in his memory.

"No Kings" Protests Planned In Central And Lower Bucks Co.

The events are a part of a "No Kings Day of Nonviolent Action," which organizers are billing as "the biggest protest in U.S. history."

Newtown Supervisors Award $800K Paving Contract: Is Your Street On The List?

The township approved this year’s street improvement contract on Wednesday, with construction expected to begin in the next month or so.

Newtown Twp. Seeking Residents To Serve On Environmental Advisory Council

The EAC was established to protect the natural resources of the township and create community awareness of the environment.

Newtown Municipal Authority To Ask Courts For Permission To Sell Sewer Plant Site

The authority acquired the land by eminent domain for $11.5 million in 2024 with plans to build a wastewater treatment plant at the site.

Businessman Details Updated Sketch Plans For Liberty Centre In Newtown

The 125-unit residential and Town Square redevelopment project is being proposed for a nine-acre site in the heart of Newtown Borough.

Kristin Marcell Announces Re-Election Bid For State Representative

Bucks County state lawmaker pledges to continue record of bipartisan accomplishment and common sense.

Closing a Toxic Loophole

Why PA Law Allows Polluters to Walk Away While Faucets Run Black

Council Rock Teen Witnesses History At State Of The Union

Bucks County Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick welcomed Council Rock South senior to Capitol Hill as his State Of The Union guest.

Public Comment Being Taken On Washington Crossing Bridge Alternatives

Motorists and interested parties can review information and submit feedback on the Washington Crossing Bridge project through early March.

Bucks Lawmaker Says PHFA Failing To Manage Taxpayer Dollars Responsibly

“Taxpayers are not a bottomless pit of money for government bureaucracy to waste," said State Rep. Kristin Marcell in response to an audit.

Pedestrian Bridge Project Goes Out For Bid In Newtown Twp.

The new bridge, which will be fully funded by a state grant, will fill a gap in the local and regional pedestrian trail system.

Newtown Supervisors To Oppose Law Firm's Proposed Sign

In another matter, the supervisors voted not to oppose a use variance for a proposed emergency hospital and surgical center for pets.

Bucks County Lawmaker Speaks Out On Events In Minneapolis

Says ICE has demonstrated a level of brutality and remorselessness reminiscent of the security forces employed by Totalitarian regimes.

Newtown's Historic Preservation Crisis

Three Alarming Takeaways from a Recent Letter on Newtown's Historic Preservation Crisis

First Woman Mayor Takes Oath Of Office In Newtown Borough

A small gathering of friends and politicians was on hand to witness the moment inside the Newtown Borough Hall.

Several Hundred Protest Against ICE, Venezuela Policy On Newtown Border

Organizers said they had planned to take their concerns to U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick but found his offices closed.

The “Consent Agenda” - Pros & Cons

A "Consent Agenda" is a Tool, NOT a short cut around transparency.