Newtown Township Digest

Katherine "Kitty" Semisch's impact reached well beyond her classroom. She taught high school English for nearly two decades at Central Bucks West ,...

This crash happened in Upper Bucks County and was handled by Hilltown Township police, so it is not a Newtown Township incident.

• Victim: Wesley...

Several food-service openings are listed in Newtown. Highlights include:

• The Birches at Newtown: part-time dishwasher and server roles. The server...

Democrat Bob Harvie unseated five-term Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, winning 52.7% to 47.3% in unofficial results. He is the first Democrat to...

The latest police log mixes property crime, scams, and arrests.

• Retail theft: Police responded to a retail theft at Ulta from September 28, and the...

Police reports from Oct. 2 to 8 offer some practical lessons for residents:

• Fake official call: A caller claiming to be from the Bucks County...

A local agent presents Newtown as a family-friendly town with a historic downtown, good schools and nearby parks. Key points for newcomers:

• Two...

A family whose son was struck while biking home from school is asking township officials to consider safety changes at the Swamp and South Eagle roads...

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., bears the names of 58,281 Americans who made...

A headline reports that a crash injured at least one person and closed part of Route 34 in Newtown. The full story didn't load, so the cause, timing,...

Want to stay on top of what's happening around town? The township's online calendar shows all calendars by default, and you can choose Select a...

Roads affected by the Tall Oaks Lane fire are now open, according to the Newtown Township Police Department. Residents can get future press releases and crime alerts through the department's CrimeWatch app.

Newtown is considering a gas-powered leaf blower ban after neighboring Lower Merion adopted the same policy, and residents are already voicing...

The township is implementing a deer management program this fall and winter to reduce the deer population and address traffic safety, property damage,...

Central Bucks West (9-1) now holds the top spot, after Pennridge lost for the first time, 21-14 to Central Bucks South. The Bucks have outscored their...

Four middle school students were evaluated for minor injuries after a school bus overturned in a crash Wednesday morning, officials said.

• When and...

Newtown's construction scene is busy, with several openings. Here is the advertised pay for three of them:

• Finish Carpenter / Cabinet Installer:...

Newtown's healthcare hiring spans animal care, pediatrics, and autism support. Three openings stand out:

• Veterinary Assistant at Sycamore...

Newtown has a mix of customer-facing openings, from phone-focused office work to store floors and a fitness club front desk. Here's how three...

• Cross-country: Runners from Holy Ghost, Faith, CB East and CR South made the top 10 at district championships.
• Soccer: CB East senior Kiera...