Newtown Council Renews Search For First Borough Manager

Under a new timeline announced by the council, a borough manager could be in place in May.

Bucks County Lawmaker Introduces Holocaust Curriculum Bill

The bill would require schools that offer lessons on the Holocaust and genocide to post their curriculum online.

Protest March Expected To Cause Traffic Backups, Delays In Newtown

The Newtown Township Police Department is asking motorists to find alternate routes and avoid the area from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Mack Nominates #NewtownPA Supervisor Elen Snyder for Prestigious Award

Elen Snyder Fights to Improve the Health, Happiness, and Safety of Newtown Residents

Newtown Borough Council Reorganizes; New Leaders Elected

With the addition of Foley, Woldorf, and Phillips to the council table, the borough council retains its five-to-one Democrat majority.

Steeple View Redevelopment Project Wins Final Approval In Newtown

Mixed-use development will bring up to 88 new apartments and 12,000 square feet of new retail/restaurant space to Newtown.

Garden Project To Memorialize Upper Makefield Flash Flood Victims

Seven lives were lost in July when flash flooding hit parts of the township.

Final Vote Expected On Steeple View Project In Newtown Borough

The project, which has been years in the making, includes the redevelopment of nine acres of land in the heart of the borough.

Newtown Township Enacts Ban On Certain Single-Use Plastics

Beginning in the spring of 2024, restaurants and stores will be banned from using single-use plastic carry out bags.

Newtown Council Narrows Candidate Field For Borough Manager

Today, the borough council's executive search committee will be interviewing five candidates for the job.

Do We Need Two #NewtownPA Creek Pedestrian Bridges?

Two Newtown Creek pedestrian bridges have been proposed: One at the north end of the Borough and another at the south end.

Plastics Ban One Vote Away From Becoming Law In Newtown Township

If adopted, the ordinance would ban restaurants and businesses from using single-use carry out plastic bags and Styrofoam food containers.

Newtown Borough Votes To Advertise Proposed 2024 Municipal Budget

The spending plan would boost the tax rate by one mill and cost property owners an average of $45 more a year in taxes.

Single-Use Plastics Ordinance Nearing A Vote In Newtown Township

If adopted, the new ordinance would ban certain single-use plastics in the township beginning in 2024.

Marcell Bill Educating Public On Dangers Of 'Tranq' Passes Committee

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

Village Library of Wrightstown Announces its 2024 Meeting Schedule

Democrats Sweep To Victory In Newtown Area Municipal Races

The party posted wins in Newtown Township, Newtown Borough and Upper Makefield, while the Republicans won in Wrightstown.

Democrats Win Control Of Council Rock School Board: Unofficial Results

Democrats win four seats, Republicans hold onto two seats in Tuesday's school board race, according to the unofficial results.

Democrats Ahead In Council Rock School Bd. Race: Unofficial Results

According to unofficial results, Democrats are ahead in five races, while Republicans lead in one.

Incumbent Democrats Leading In Newtown Township Supervisors' Race

Here's a look at the vote count in the Newtown area, including Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, Upper Makefield and Wrightstown.

Election 2023: Republican Jonathan Seamans For Council Rock School Bd.

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Jonathan Seamans is seeking election to the board in Region 2.

Election 2023: Republican Natalya Khavulya For Council Rock School Bd.

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Natalya Khavulya is seeking election to the board in Region 1.

Election 2023: Republican Joseph Hidalgo For Council Rock School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Joseph Hidalgo is seeking election to the board in Region 4.

Election 2023: Democrat Matthew Laskowski For Council Rock School Bd.

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Matthew Laskowski is seeking election to the board in Region 4.

Election 2023: Democrat Kimberly Winnick For Council Rock School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Kimberly Winnick is seeking election to the board in Region 7.

Election 2023: Republican Anne Horner For Council Rock School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Anne Horner is seeking election to the board in Region 7.

Election 2023: Republican Ed Salamon For Council Rock School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Ed Salamon is seeking re-election to the school board in Region 5.

Election 2023: Democrat Linda Stone For Council Rock School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Linda Stone is seeking election to the school board in Region 5.

Election 2023: Democrat Nicole Khan For Council Rock School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Nicole Khan is seeking election to the school board in Region 9.

Election 2023: Democrat Ed Tate For Council Rock School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Ed Tate is seeking re-election to the school board in Region 2.

Election 2023: Democrat Tracey Osecki For Council Rock School Board

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Tracey Osecki is seeking election to the school board in Region 1.

Newtown Hires Consultant To Assist With Search For Town Manager

The Meyner Center will assist with the process of finding and hiring a manager to handle the day-to-day administration of the borough.

Newtown Voter Guide 2023: Who's On Ballot, Where To Vote

The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Pennsylvania. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot in Newtown.

Election 2023: Republican Andrea Ahern For Newtown Twp. Supervisor

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Andrea Ahern is running for Newtown Township Supervisor.

Election 2023: Republican Debbie Verwoerd For Newtown Twp. Supervisor

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Debbie Verwoerd is running for Newtown Township Supervisor.

Election 2023: Republican Betsy Hunt For Newtown Borough Council

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Republican Betsy Hunt is running for Newtown Borough Council in Ward 2.

Election 2023: Democrat Phil Calabro For Newtown Township Supervisor

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Phil Calabro is running for re-election to the board of supervisors.

Election 2023: Democrat Kris Bauman For Newtown Borough Council

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Kris Bauman is running for Newtown Borough Council in Ward 1.

Election 2023: Republican Sean Barry For Newtown Borough Council

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Sean Berry is running for a four-year seat on council in the first ward.

Election 2023: Democrat Elen Snyder For Newtown Township Supervisor

Patch is asking candidates to share their views on the issues. Democrat Elen Snyder is running for a seat on the board of supervisors.