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Hello Newtown! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Renowned ceramicist's lifetime of work showcased now in Newtown
  • How police tracked a Swamp Road assault suspect across two townships
  • How did Newtown's George School stack up in national rankings?

Also on today's calendar: 2-Day Super Rummage Sale and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
  • Saturday: High clouds and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newtown Gallery Celebrating The Works Of Master Ceramicist (patch.com) — Newtown art lovers can explore a major retrospective of master ceramicist Renzo Faggioli at ArtWRKD on South State Street, on view through October 25. The exhibit traces his decades-long career, highlighting how his Italian roots, teaching in Pennsylvania, and devotion to clay shaped works that blur the line between functional pottery and sculpture, all showcased in a Newtown gallery setting.
   

• Cops Arrest Levittown Man After Alleged Assault In Newtown (newtownpanow.com) — Newtown Township police say a woman was assaulted and robbed near La Stalla Restaurant on Swamp Road, leading to the arrest of a Middletown Township man after a multi-agency search. Officers used license plate readers and help from Middletown police to locate the suspect, who now faces robbery, assault, and related charges while presumed innocent pending court proceedings.
   

• Newtown's George School Earns National Spot in Niche Rankings (bucksco.today) — George School in Newtown has earned a national ranking from Niche, placing 248th among private high schools and spotlighting the community's long-standing Quaker-rooted campus. The school's IB and AP options, rich arts programs, and historic meetinghouse all contribute to its distinctive academic and spiritual environment.
   

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  • Blue Water Wave Announces Major Expansion With Six New Chapters, Including Bucks County —Dudley Cadet Read on Patch
  • Newtown Quaker Meeting to Discuss "The Living Stream of Quaker Worship" —Norval Reece Read on Patch
  • Cairn University posted a job opening for Student Financial Services Representative in Langhorne. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Langhorne

  • Local District Court Releases Annual Recap After Thousands Of Cases (levittownnow.com)
  • EMS Transport Options Pushed By Lower Bucks Co. Lawmaker (patch.com)
  • Willingboro planners give final review to proposed Rt. 130 townhomes (thedailyjournal.com)

Yardley

  • 'We Will Not Rest In Our Pursuit," Yardley Mayor Tells Racist Vandals (patch.com)

Levittown

  • Falls Twp. OK's Age-Restricted Apartment Complex (patch.com)

Ok Newtown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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