For the past three years, a group of Council Rock students have lobbied for legislation that would make the KISS the official candy of Pa.
State Senator Steve Santarsiero will be introducing legislation for new standards for energy generation.
The water company is asking for zoning relief to build an addition at its plant to filter out PFAS contaminants.
The system will cost the township $151,000 to install. The cost will be fully funded and reimbursed through a grant.
If adopted, the new regulations banning single-use plastic bags and Styrofoam food containers would take effect in 180 days.
The schedule for this year's paving projects in Newtown Township and Newtown Borough have pretty much been finalized.
Any ordinance that would be considered would exempt existing chicken owners in the borough and would only apply to future chicken owners.
The bill would update PA’s Insurance Company Law to reduce the age when colorectal cancer screenings are covered to 45 from 50.
Environmental advisory council will be pursuing open space recommendations and working to implement the single-use plastics ordinance.
“While we have made progress in my first term, there is more to be done," said State Rep. Kristin Marcell.
If adopted in March, borough businesses and restaurants would be given 180 days to comply with the new regulations.
The plan would bring 120 units to the corner of South Sycamore Street and Richboro Road.
County and state officials will address how to ensure a fair and safe election during a forum on Thursday, February 15 in Newtown.
Two unsignalized intersections in the township will be equipped with flashing beacons to warn motorists of pedestrians crossing the roads.
The public and borough business owners are encouraged to attend Tuesday's council meeting to ask questions and to learn more.
Under a new timeline announced by the council, a borough manager could be in place in May.
The bill would require schools that offer lessons on the Holocaust and genocide to post their curriculum online.
The Newtown Township Police Department is asking motorists to find alternate routes and avoid the area from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Elen Snyder Fights to Improve the Health, Happiness, and Safety of Newtown Residents
With the addition of Foley, Woldorf, and Phillips to the council table, the borough council retains its five-to-one Democrat majority.
Mixed-use development will bring up to 88 new apartments and 12,000 square feet of new retail/restaurant space to Newtown.
Seven lives were lost in July when flash flooding hit parts of the township.
The project, which has been years in the making, includes the redevelopment of nine acres of land in the heart of the borough.
Beginning in the spring of 2024, restaurants and stores will be banned from using single-use plastic carry out bags.
Today, the borough council's executive search committee will be interviewing five candidates for the job.
Two Newtown Creek pedestrian bridges have been proposed: One at the north end of the Borough and another at the south end.
If adopted, the ordinance would ban restaurants and businesses from using single-use carry out plastic bags and Styrofoam food containers.
The spending plan would boost the tax rate by one mill and cost property owners an average of $45 more a year in taxes.
If adopted, the new ordinance would ban certain single-use plastics in the township beginning in 2024.
Xylazine, designed as a horse tranquilizer, is being used as a cutting agent for heroin and fentanyl used by humans.
Village Library of Wrightstown Announces its 2024 Meeting Schedule
The party posted wins in Newtown Township, Newtown Borough and Upper Makefield, while the Republicans won in Wrightstown.
Democrats win four seats, Republicans hold onto two seats in Tuesday's school board race, according to the unofficial results.
According to unofficial results, Democrats are ahead in five races, while Republicans lead in one.
Here's a look at the vote count in the Newtown area, including Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, Upper Makefield and Wrightstown.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Jonathan Seamans is seeking election to the board in Region 2.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Natalya Khavulya is seeking election to the board in Region 1.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Joseph Hidalgo is seeking election to the board in Region 4.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Matthew Laskowski is seeking election to the board in Region 4.
Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Kimberly Winnick is seeking election to the board in Region 7.