THE BIRD - IN - HAND…read more You can be forgiven if you don't recall Shadrach Walley, the man once thought be be the "Father of Newtown," who built the largest home on State Street in 1686. His name may be lost in the clouds of time, but his home still stands where he set its cornerstone. Sadly, it is on the market again at a price north of one million bucks, and although subject to historic preservation, it does bring a touch of anxiety remembering how it was almost sold to an oil company that wanted to put a gas station on that corner. Through the centuries it has been a tavern on several occasions (Red Lion Inn and The Old Frame House) at least between 1726 and 1858. Edward Hicks, the artist of "The Peaceable Kingdom" fame, painted the original sign out front in 1817 in honor of Benjamin Franklin's famous truism, "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush," published in Poor Richard's Almanack. It was in this structure that the only verified skirmish of the Revolutionary War took place in Newtown shortly after Washington crossed the Delaware River to defeat the Hessians in the First Battle of Trenton on Christmas Day. In fact, more people were killed in this fight (5) than in the more famous conflict with Col. Raal. Too, it was very near this site that the county treasury was robbed by the infamous Doan Brothers, who were loyal to the crown, and supported the Red Coats by stealing horses and supplies from the locals and selling them to the Brits. Try to visit this beautiful old home before it changes hands to see it in all its vintage decor and glory. While there, take in the rest of State and Court Streets, to see what the Pennsylvania Colony was like before, during and after our struggle for independence.

William Penn with license from the King of England purchased the land that became known as Bucks…read moreCounty and Newtown in 1682 from the indigenous Lenape people. A self styled urban planner for his day, Penn laid out his "New Town," around the primary water source that was ultimately named Newtown Creek. His concept of a circular village surrounding the water, with every landholder possessing a piece of the creek bank, expanding from their to create pasture for farm animals and beyond that, room for the modest homes that Quakers demanded, was a good one, but failed to consider the coming industrialization of mills and small cottage industries that required unlimited energy to produce their wares. So, it became rational to sell off the water access along the creek to build the races and waterwheels that powered early manufacturing and milling. By the end of the 18th Century, all but one parcel had been sold off and the grazing of sheep, horses and cattle moved farther afield. That remaining land was neglected until nearly the present day, and became a dumping ground for unwanted waste. Concerned citizens finally organized a non-profit, the Newtown Creek Coalition, to try to save, maintain, enhance and preserve Billy Penn's dream. They succeeded in securing grants to fund reparations to the Newtown Creek banks, repair the granite marker installed in the 1930s, and sponsor seasonal creek cleanups under the sponsorship of local businesses who saw value in restoring community history, which was rich in American lore. (Yes. George Washington headquartered here after the first Battle of Trenton, but before the Battle of Princeton and the second Battle of Trenton.) All that remains is .16 acre at the bottom of Greene Street at the creek. There is a stone marker embedded in the patch of grass on the small flat plain in the meandering Creek bed that separates Newtown Township from Borough. It is picturesque and deserving of your time on your walking tour of this near-ancient community. William Penn may have misunderstood what the future held, but he sure selected a beautiful bucolic spot to be wrong.

My brother-in-law brought us to see the Garden of Reflection Memorial. It is simply beautiful! I…read morelove the dual fountains representing the Twin Towers. My wife worked there before we moved to San Diego, so we have a special connection to the buildings and the horror of 9-11. Seeing the steel from the building was very moving. The peaceful setting here is very nice for walking, contemplating, sitting ... remembering. Lest we forget.

Very nice memorial. Tranquil area to relax and reflect on what really matters…read more Really like the fountains depicting the twin towers

I can't believe I have lived in this area for so many years and never went to the Newtown Theater…read more It's a pretty cool space with some unique events tucked away on State Street. They do have a bar area and a popcorn stand. I went for their 90 minute cat video event. During the preshow I learned that this is the oldest theater is America! How crazy is that! They have some fantastic shows coming up including many tribute bands as well as movie showings. I'm really hoping to get tickets see Joan Osborne singing the songs of Bob Dylan. If you haven't been here I'd definitely check out their website or Facebook page to see what they have going on that might be of interest,

We came all the way from New Jersey, and visiting Newtown Theatre was truly a pleasure from start…read moreto finish. Not only did we get to enjoy a night out in this charming town, but we also had the chance to be part of a place filled with history and character. Walking into the theatre felt like stepping back in time in the best way--warm, classic, and full of heart. The ambience was absolutely perfect. The cozy, intimate setting made the entire experience feel personal and inviting. From the moment we walked in, the energy was welcoming. The fresh-popped popcorn added that nostalgic movie-night touch, and the bartenders and staff members were incredibly friendly, helpful, and genuinely happy to be there. Their hospitality made the night even better. We came to see The Ultimate Doors, and what a show! The sound, the vibe, and the atmosphere all came together to create a memorable night. It's rare to find a venue that feels both historic and alive, but Newtown Theatre gets it right. We would absolutely love to visit again. If you're thinking about catching a show here--do it. It's an experience you won't forget!

5 Roosters 1 Lady All live at the Shady…read moreBrook Farm in Bucks County Off a Hill Rd called Stony in a coup on the corner Of the farm owners front yard Always happy to see me They line up to greet me 'Cause they know I have snacks By the stacks Blueberries granola apples The roosters strut heads no hackles While Lady lays eggs A dozen to lay Is her goal for each day Lebron with his ups Flies far far away In his dreams anyway While Orville sits with Lady 'Cause he's her sweetie And she's his baby As for the other three James, Wilbur, Earle Chickens four five snd six Roosters three four and five Respectively Happy to be Definitely Not step three Just chickens That get to live at the farm known as Shady Off a Hill Rd called Stony In a coup on a corner Of the farm owners front yard For ever so long for so long as is ever.... Stop right there Before you go any further (like Ellen Foley) From thither come hither The story ain't over See back in the day Lady's with me Just Lady and Earle Two love birds Contented and together living happily Like wer'e all supposed to be We'd hunt worms, hold talons Eat Uncle Dave's Homemade Icecream And chug Yoohoo, by the gallons 'Til one day Chicken number five Got to licken He'd be her king So I licked him good And Wilbur squeeled like the lil pig chicken that he is And we was back to bein' Lady and Earle Two smitten youngins Back to smoochin and huggins Until one day Chicken number four Aka James Aka Joker I swear he tried to poke her With his beak or his paw Forget which one I saw So I licked him too (kapow, bam, pow) And it was back to bein' Lady and Earle Like William and Anna Just a girl standing in front of an Earle Asking him to love her Then with the blink of an eye Is when it all happened And when I opened 'em There was Orville and Lady (long pause) She said she's gonna have his baby! I said I'm gonna lick you Orville Wright Right not said Orville I'll lick you back I'll lick you good Like a real chanticleer should And he did And from that day forward Orville sat with Lady because he's her sweetie and she's his baby As for the rest of us We're happy chickens too That get to live at the farm known as Shady Off a Hill Rd called Stony In a coup on the corner Of the farm owners front yard For ever so long for so long as is ever... Wah-wah-wah Ha-ha-ha All day long Blah-blah-blah This here's Lady AM I WEARING LIPSTICK EARLE!?! NO IM NOT! Not that kinda shady Only the permanent type By my girl Natachia and Everlasting Beauty For this not your baby Not your sweetie Not your honey And NO! I'm DEFINITELY Not crazy That is not how the story went goes will go mister Earle For a worm you're a snake For a puddle you're a lake For a sinkhole you're a 9.5 magnitude quake Go to confessional see a priest You're delusional confusional at the very least If an engine you're the one that couldn't Who dreamt he could hoped he could wished he could who didn't 'Cause your a chicken lil weirdo lil creep For a dog your breed is 50% loser 50% pigchicken 100% freak We was never an empire Never an item We never even went on a date You five roosters are a real piece of work Like Steve Martin all you alls the jerk(I love this movie!) "Cans cans must have something against these cans. No Steve-Earle, I've nothing against your cans. If your half a cent wise you'll get outta the way man." Knuckleheads buckleheads trying to mess with this copperhead Some nerve following me around, your brazen The only exception, your brother LeBron, he's amazin' Like an angel on earth and with wings Every shot he takes he makes-nothing but strings. (Like Jordan and Willis!) He looked over Jordan, and what did he see, coming for to carry thee home?A band of angels coming after thee. Coming for to carry thee home." Don't mess with me Earle Figure deal me Know what I mean I said CAN YOU HEAR ME!?!CAN YOU HEAR ME!?!CAN YOU HEAR ME!?! That is the end, now I must go I've ~an hour to get to rehearsal before my choir's next show(shout out to the Bucks County Choraliers) Lord knows I need the practice-I'm a god awful soprano. Come see the chickens and on your way out pick up some Uncle Dave's and some honey roasted peanut butter, they're DEFINITELY for sure 100% the best on the planet.

So much fun! Out in the wagon to the fields to pick fresh veggies. A sunny day. Fields were full…read more Everyone was happy. Great place to take young children to pick flowers. An adventure.

This pocket park in the Borough of Newtown is an activity center for the entire 2,800 population of…read morethis burg. Once ignored and overgrown after the departure of the Newtown Rail Line across Lincoln Avenue, it has been reborn with playground for kids, grassy field for movies at night, and the renovation of the fountain in 2018, in honor of Thomas Linton. The central attraction is the fountain with a cornerstone dated 1917. It was originally designed for drinking water for "man and beast," with a long low trough for horses, that people were welcome to share. The acceptance of the automobile ended the intended functionality of the polished engraved marble, but the true death knell was the closing of the railroad from Philadelphia to its terminus across Lincoln, where there was a small station. Today, most of the track is either overgrown or torn up, although periodically concerned public spirited citizens try to restart the rail service, until they realize that SEPTA has no interest in spending the money and the project would be so expensive as to make private contributions inadequate. A shame because a modern facility with efficient transportation would be successful for business commuters, tourists and train lovers. It would also make this part of the Borough return to a level of economic vitality it has not seen in the 60 years since. Nonetheless, the park is lovely and used by locals year round, but especially in warm weather when the fountain flows and movies attract scores of people with lawn chairs and blankets to hang out together at night. Newtownians would rather keep this community treasure a secret, and that is their choice, but I for one would rather recreate the historic locale that gave this corner of town its original purpose.

The Washington Crossing Bridge is a charming and historical structure which spans the Delaware…read moreRiver between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. While certainly outdated by modern standards, it is a pretty cool reminder of days gone by in Bucks County. As a driver who crossed the bridge many times, I have to say it is truly a harrowing experience to cross, especially with a full size SUV. The lanes are literally so close that I had to retract my side mirrors as I was worried about clipping cars coming the other way. The bridge is located near the site where George Washington famously crossed the river during the Revolutionary War and Washington Crossing Historic Park which commemorates the event. The park is pretty nice to walk around and you can get some great photos of the bridge, river and scenery from there.

I'm not sure how a bridge actually earns the coveted fifth star. Off the top of my head I would say…read morethat the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Chesapeake bay bridge are certainly worthy of that ranking. But I am a fan of this humble bridge. It is possibly the bridge I frequent the most, or at least see the most. It bridges the gap between 2 very good parks. The NJ Washington's crossing and the Pa Washington's crossing. Both of which have their own unique qualities. As Gerald correctly pointed out, the width is scarily narrow. Some of my passengers have cringed at my choice of using it, and are thrilled when I opt for its southern or northern neighbor. It is ample enough for my small car, but when Bubba's pickup truck or Mr nature lover's Hummer approach from the other side you just have to hope for the best. There is a pedestrian walkway too, and I enjoy using that when time allows.

Great guy, really cool art. Beautiful flowers and some cute succulents!! Would recommend for roses!read more

Always gorgeous items here for the home…read more I'm a big fan. Very unique and creative displays

Really cool place to browse and support local business. Kids loved all of the cool stones and other…read moreunique items.

Randi is wonderful and so is her shop. She is knowledgeable and has wonderful classes. It is…read moredefinitely worth the drive for me. I'm so glad I found this little shop. Her readings are also 'spot on'.