Arts + Culture

Thankful For Local History

Join History Enthusiasts At 125-Year-Old, Restored Golden Rod House In Newtown Nov. 17 Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Brian Wagner Since its founding by William Penn in the 17th century, Newtown has been a hotbed for historical developments of national importance and local intrigue alike.  Newtown Historic Association (NHA) representatives have been on a quest to catalogue information and preserve locations of historical importance since 1964. The group was first formed in...

Home Services

Pleasing Tips For Roofs, Gutters

United Veterans Roofing Teams Stand Ready To Help Property Owners Prepare For Winter Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by United Veterans Roofing United Veterans Roofing crews are helping homeowners prepare their exteriors for the cold winter months and any urgent weather factors that come along with them. This Newtown-based, full-service exterior services company performs replacement and emergency repairs for residential and commercial properties — using a variety of materials, from...

Professional Services

Grateful For Real Estate Expertise

Jay Spaziano Real Estate Professionals Offers Full-Service With Care, Professionalism, Personalized Attention Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Michael Napp / M. Snaps Media Bucks County top-producing real estate agent Jay Spaziano, broker/founder of Jay Spaziano Real Estate in Washington Crossing, espounds that fall and winter months still are good times to buy and sell homes. From motivated buyers to reduced competition, listing properties in the autumn months can...

Life + Culture

Appreciation For Adoptions

Newtown Culinary Couple Give New American Life To Two Sisters From India, Give Thanks For Community Love Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Samarth "Sam" Joshi It took five years, but two young sisters from India, now reside in Newtown with adoptive parents Ashni “Baba” Kumar and Priya Trivedi.  "I am so, so thankful for everyone in our local community who kept me emotionally afloat through these years. We had a kind of a village going until the girls came home," says Priya. "To...

Food + Beverage

Experience Exceptional Dining

Meet Ristorante LUCCA's General Manager "Pino" Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Ristorante LUCCA As Ristorante LUCCA's general manager, Giuseppe “Pino” Algeri directs staff and resources to provide exceptional guest experiences.  Raised in Italy, and fluent in Italian, English and Spanish, Pino attended two hotel and restaurant schools: Hotel Enalc and Hotel Foresta. He then completed an internship working onboard the cruise ship TSS Michelangelo in Italy. Prior to joining...

Food + Beverage

'Our People. Our Coffee.'

Calm Waters Coffee Team Serves Warm, Cold Brews With Peace Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by Calm Waters Coffee Newtown native Andrew Dittman intentionally founded Calm Waters Coffee during 2015, along with his wife, Jodi, as a place for people who turn coffee into a ritual and a café into a second home. They still support that mission every day.  Jodi says Calm Waters was born along the Flambeau River as they sipped campfire coffee in quiet, predawn hours. During...

Food + Beverage

Finest Fall Food

Andrea Esposito, Ristorante LUCCA Executive Chef, Cooks Up Appealing Autumn Menu Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Ristorante LUCCA Hailing from the charming coastal town of Monte di Procida in the province of Naples, Andrea Esposito has embraced his lifelong passion for cooking — beginning with the art of pizza — nurtured by his family and rooted in the rich culinary traditions of southern Italy. He presently serves as executive chef at Ristorante LUCCA in Bordentown, New Jersey...

Food + Beverage

Parisian Pastries Flair

Artisan French Bakery Mamie Colette Creates Pâtisseries Classics For Newtown Enthusiasts Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by Mamie Colette bakery Rise and shine in Newtown with the aroma of happiness from handcrafted French viennoiseries, croissants, danishes, rolls, breads, tarts, brioches, fars Bretons or puddings, baked fresh daily. Smell it wafting now?  Mamie Colette bakery's co-owner, chef Magali "Mag" Henry, typically rolls the dough herself, transforming it into...

Life + Culture

Local Fare Favorites On The Go

5 Food Trucks To Try This Fall Article by Madeline Marriott Spuddy Buddy Fry Factory Spuddy Buddy serves up sweet, savory french fry baskets with options from sweet and spicy Thai to s’mores. Book for special celebrations or find them at Bucks County events.  Bonjour Crêperie Bonjour Crêperie brings French fare to festivals and area markets, with classics like nutella with fresh strawberries, plus wild cards packed with grilled chicken, bacon, cheese and barbecue sauce.  Taco The Town...

Food + Beverage

New On Menu

Some Fabulous Fall Flavors Coming At Piccolo Trattoria Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Brian Wagner Piccolo Trattoria, a member of the Newtown community since 2001, is highlighting new menu items this fall.  Fami and Amali Elabed, the restaurant’s co-owners, designed dishes and drinks with the flavors of fall in mind. The menu features butternut squash sautéed with imported pancetta, fresh sage and walnuts in honey brown butter sauce topped with burrata cheese.  “For fall...