The Newtown Quaker Meeting children and teenagers hosted a Simple Supper to raise funds for their selected charity this year and raised $2,008 for Penndel Food Pantry of the Bucks County Housing Group. The Quaker Kids have now raised over $41,000…

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The Newtown Quaker Meeting children and teenagers hosted a Simple Supper to raise funds for their selected charity this year and raised $2,008 for Penndel Food Pantry of the Bucks County Housing Group. The Quaker Kids have now raised over $41,000…
Despite the weather, Historic Market Day returned to Newtown Borough on October 7th. Artists, artisans, and craftspeople showcased their wares, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of Newtown’s early days. Pictured are Skye McDermott, Sharon McDermott, John Schwartz, Joe McDermott, Harmony…
Frank Mayr, of Yardley, demonstrated the fine art of chair caning. Meg Griffin (right) of the Newtown Historic Association, demonstrates candle dipping to, from left, Maryam, Geza, and Aishah Szigethy of Newtown. Mary Jo Garner and Sharon Buckley represented Countryside…
The Newtown Historic Association would like to invite you to a presentation by Mike Sellers, “The History of, and Plans for the Newtown Trolley Bridge” on Monday, September 18th, at 7:30pm, at the Half-Moon Inn, 105 Court Street, Newtown. Come…
Pennswood Village, the Quaker-founded retirement and health care community, recently rededicated its international Peace Pole “to peace in the world for all children everywhere” at its facility in Newtown. The Bucks County Peace Center, in Langhorne, gave Pennswood Village its…
The Margaret Gale Thornton Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) had a most excellent adventure on Saturday, July 22nd that was many years in the making. They toured the home of their namesake, Margaret Gale…
The Council Rock Newtown 9-11 year-old All Stars went undefeated through the District and Sectional competition of the Little League Tournament – gaining them the District 30 (repeat) and Section 6 (repeat) titles and a spot in the PA State…
The Newtown-based Bucks County Singers (BCS), who have been in existence for 35 years, are looking for new members. Under the direction of Terry Boyle Greenland of Yardley, Adjunct Professor at University of the Arts, and Accompanist Marilyn Clark of Holland, members of the…
The Quaker Kids of Newtown Quaker Meeting recently held their annual lasagna dinner for charity at the historic Quaker Meetinghouse and raised a whopping $4,008 for their designated charity, Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR)! RSWR is a small Quaker organization…
Bucks County Senior Games took place in the late spring across multiple locations in the County. Events included biking, table tennis, bocce, track and field, and at Core Creek Park in Langhorne, disc (Frisbee) golf and football toss. The Games…
The Ladies of History Historical Productions now performs at venues all over PA, NJ, MD, and DE, from libraries, schools and historical societies to social clubs, private parties, and fundraising events. Alisa Dupuy is a recently retired teacher from Princeton…
by Gina V. Stevens Warnings of impending thunderstorms were superseded by clear, pale grey skies, as horticultural enthusiasts registered for Newtown Historic Association’s (NHA) 2023 Garden Walk, Saturday, June 24th, 8:30am, at their headquarters at the Half Moon Inn on…