Life + Culture

Tea Cakes Recipe

Host An Afternoon Tea And Serve These Charming Little Cakes As Special Treats Article by Becky Libourel Diamond | Photography by Heather Raub/FrontRoom Images England’s Anna Russell can be thanked for first making “afternoon tea” into a formal social occasion. Also known as the Duchess of Bedford, Anna was one of Queen Victoria’s ladies-in-waiting. The origins of afternoon teas had to do with the shifting hour of the evening meal, which became fashionably later (around 8-9 p.m.) as...

Life + Culture

We Have GOT To Talk

Newtown Residents Anna And Elisha Dive Into What It Takes To Create And Maintain A Podcast Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Brian Wagner Two Newtown friends turned their gift of the gab into a business venture with We Have GOT To Talk, a Spotify podcast featuring Elisha Lapides and Anna DelloRusso Siveter.  The pair first met eight years ago when their young daughters ended up on the same cheerleading team. They say they became friends then and later reconnected through classes...

Life + Culture

Probing Public Gardens, Tree Plantings

Deadline For Bucks Beautiful Next Round Of Environmental Grant Awards Approaching This Summer Article and Photography by Julie Brown Patton Grant awards of a 50/50 cash match from 501(c)(3) Bucks Beautiful to nonprofit organizations, schools, garden clubs and local municipalities for public gardens or tree plantings must be submitted by Aug. 31, 2026. The next round of awards will be accepted until March 1, 2027.  The Bucks Beautiful group provides grants to each beneficiary entity, up to a...

Fitness

Delve Into Aces, Hyzers, Anhyzers, Eagles And Birdies

Disc Golf Course In Newtown Offers Frisbee Fun, Fitness, Friends, Finesse Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Brian Wagner How amazing is it that one of the top-ranked U.S. disc golf courses is located in Newtown at Tyler State Park?! This 36-hole course begins at the Upper Plantation Picnic Area. Near 101 Swamp Road, the course is known for being scenic, well-maintained and challenging, with a mix of wooded and open holes. For those who've never tried this sport, course maps with...

Fitness

Fast, Decisive, Personalized, Safe Care For Men

The Gameday Difference: 'Confidence, Energy, Performance, All Backed By Science' Article by Julie Brown Patton Men deserve a modern, personalized approach to health care, asserts Megan Reinhart, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C and clinic director for Gameday Men's Health Newtown at 115 Pheasant Run, Ste. 116. "We go beyond routine checkups to address the full picture of a man's well-being: physical, mental and lifestyle. We offer tailored care; on-site lab testing; ongoing support; flexible appointments...

Life + Culture

Saluting Emergency Responders

Newtown's Professionals Provide Immediate Medical Care, Combat Hazards And Act Decisively, Often Under Extreme Pressure Article by Julie Brown Patton Emergency responders courageously commit themselves to high-stress, dangerous and uncertain situations to save lives, stabilize critical incidents and protect public safety. For that, we're all truly grateful. This June, we honor men who are rising to the occasion by asking for their perspectives and observations.  Newtown Township Fire Chief...

Life + Culture

Men’s Style Guide

Advice Editorial: How To Elevate Male Wardrobes Article by Mariella Neri Building personal style can be challenging at times. Uncertainty about where to start or which pieces to purchase often leads to safe, uninspired choices. Understanding how men can dress to feel confident while building wardrobes that feel authentic is essential. A strong foundation of versatile pieces, thoughtful color choices and seasonal awareness helps create outfits that feel intentional, stylish, and reflective of...

Life + Culture

Celebrating Father's Day In The Region

Food, Gift And Excursion Ideas Every Dad Can Enjoy Article by Madeline Marriott Dinner And Music At Lucca  For the father who loves a classy dinner experience, try Bordentown’s Ristorante Lucca, with more than 300 Italian wine options, a seasonally rotating menu of Italian fare, cocktails and nightly live music.  Refresh At The Well Lounge For the dad who deserves to be pampered, book an appointment for a medical-grade facial or a PRF treatment at The Well Lounge in Newtown to leave him...

Life + Culture

From Yardley To TV Broadcast Anchor

Hallie Jackson's Reporting Appears Across All NBC News Platforms Including Livestreaming Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by NBCUniversal Yardley native Hallie Jackson is really someone to watch, figuratively and literally. She's the senior Washington correspondent for NBC News, and she anchors  Hallie Jackson NOW  weekdays from 5-7 p.m. ET on NBC News NOW, as well as Sunday’s  NBC Nightly News . Hallie admits she loved her time growing up in Yardley. "My early jobs had nothing to...

Wellness

Giving The Gift Of Confidence

Bucks County Esthetics' Skincare Solutions Assist Women Of Every Age Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Brian Wagner Wellness anchored daily life for Meeta Sahu, who grew up in India before becoming a Newtown resident 25 years ago, and overall health still inspires her guidance to others.  “In Indian culture, wellness through Ayurveda (a 5,000-year-old traditional Indian holistic medicine system) is something you're taught to practice everyday: you care for your skin, you nourish...