Style + Beauty

Fashion For Everyone

Women Of Distinction: Newtown Fashion Maven Alisa Frederico Turns Trends Into Effortless, Affordable Styles Article by Madeline Marriott Every day is different in the high-fashion world of Alisa Frederico, owner and style director at Dressing Jane.  A Newtown resident, Alisa originally founded the company as a personal styling business after leaving a product development career at Urban Outfitters 10 years ago. She found her niche in simplifying the sometimes intimidating world of fashion and...

Life + Culture

Three Generations Of Family Operations

Women Of Distinction: Holland Floor Covering Team Offers Customized Selections, Professional Installations Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Roe Masso Three generations of women assist Holland Floor Covering customers with selecting style and durability of floors that match their lives. Those who visit either of the company's two locations may meet, or have met them: Judy, 80, Pam, 61, or Sarah, 28.  Founded in 1975 by Judy and David Hansbarger, Holland Floor Covering originally...

Life + Culture

Changing Lives For Good

Women Of Distinction: Marissa Christie, President And CEO, United Way Of Bucks County Relishes Results That Come From Unity Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Roe Masso Marissa Christie affirms she's always believed in the power of unity. She now shepherds that concept as president and CEO of the United Way of Bucks County team, who solve urgent community challenges and ensure local families have resources they need. "A great example of unification is our UW HELP Center, which is...

Food + Beverage

Cakes And Community

Women Of Distinction: Roxanne Fitzgerald's Journey With Nothing Bundt Cakes Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Roe Masso Roxanne Fitzgerald’s love affair with Nothing Bundt Cakes began two decades ago when she gifted the treats to clients as a pharmaceutical sales rep in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Now, she's the proud owner and operator of two Nothing Bundt Cakes franchises, including the Newtown branch, which became the first in Pennsylvania in 2017. After spending several years at home...

Life + Culture

Showing Up For Others

Women Of Distinction: Linda Mitchell Shows Community's Heart-Felt Kindness Helps Tremendously Article by Julie Brown Patton "Together, we can do so much," asserts Linda Mitchell, executive director of NAC Have A Heart Foundation based in Newtown.  She says the Foundation's mission is to identify and raise awareness through both advocacy and fundraising regarding community causes that affect the quality of life of local residents. While the Foundation assists many causes, its board members...

Auto + Marine

Nearly Six Decades Of Auto Care

Women Of Distinction: Eileen Steele Slezak, Rick Steele’s Gulf Service Co-Owner, Grateful For Customer Relationships, Community Service Article by Julie Brown Patton Eileen Steele Slezak, business manager and co-owner/president of Rick Steele’s Gulf Service on Newtown-Yardley Road, confirms the business has been in her family for three generations after being operated in 1970 by her parents, Rick and Patricia "Patsy," as proud Newtown natives.  Enthusiasm about all-things vehicular actually...

Home + Design

Venture Into Warming Design, Architecture Trend

Advice Editorial: Consider How Best To Adopt And Adapt This 2025 Inclination Article by Donna Hoffman, Founder, Impeccably Designed Homes There was a near-audible gasp from design-loving homeowners, at the recent mention of the warming, or “browning," design trend. Here’s some calming news: Interior design has indeed seen the rise of warmer tones, a departure from the cool neutrals. In total, this warming trend seeks to infuse comforting richness with texture, and shades of deep marigolds...

Arts + Culture

Investing In Local 'Light-Loving' Art

Newtown Artist Judy Kieta LaTorre Preserves Region's Rich History, Natural Ambiance Article by Julie Brown Patton Sunlight can transform landscapes into beautiful scenes that glow with new life. Stemming from that sentiment, the intent of Newtown-based artist Judy Kieta LaTorre is to create paintings that radiate warmth using the transparent nature of watercolor. "Because of the fine detail rendered in each scene, coupled with the changing effects of light, my work has been described as a...

Life + Culture

Bridging Community Development

Pedestrian Bridge Project Aims To Accentuate Area's Natural Assets, History, Importance, Resilience While Investing In Local Economic, Lifestyle Planning Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by NCC as only known image of original trolley bridge Bridging the gap: The Newtown Creek Pedestrian Bridge Project includes installing a new bridge across Newtown Creek for pedestrians and bicycles, connecting Frost Lane in Newtown Borough with North Sycamore Street at Durham Road in...

Food + Beverage

Launching New Culinary Options

Santina's Italian Pastry By Nino Opens Sweet Treats In Newtown Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Brian Wagner Santina's Italian Pastry by Nino is the newest retailer in the Village at Newtown South. From classic pastries to custom cakes, owner Dana DiLisa is bringing her storied family name and a passion for the art of baking to the people of Newtown and beyond from their bakery at 2112 S. Eagle Road. 267.291.7016 SantinasByNino.com   A Family Affair  ...