It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Newtown Square Historical Society Paper Mill House Museum gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Newtown, PA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“first of all the owner Brian Greene is an amazing person to work for/with. Hes very compassionate to his workers and staff. If we need help and there's no caregiver available. Brian will step in. We also give our clients the best care possible. So proud to say Brian just opened up another office in Delaware. Doing an amazing job. I started work with this agency in 2012 when my mom became I'll. A good environment. I definitely would recommend this place of employment.”
“first of all the owner Brian Greene is an amazing person to work for/with. Hes very compassionate to his workers and staff. If we need help and there's no caregiver available. Brian will step in. We also give our clients the best care possible. So proud to say Brian just opened up another office in Delaware. Doing an amazing job. I started work with this agency in 2012 when my mom became I'll. A good environment. I definitely would recommend this place of employment.”
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“Heather, I just wanted to thank Always Best Care in helping to provide care for my step father, Daryl. It's unbelievable how the progression of his illness happened so quickly, however, Always Best Care was always ready to provide the level of care he needed as it increased. Most importantly, I'd like to thank his aide, Sue Malasics. She was wonderful to Daryl and took great care of his needs. I knew I did not have to worry with Sue there with him. She was always cooking wonderful homemade meals and desserts and I was happy to see how happy she made Daryl. I think she is a wonderful asset to Always Best Care. Should I know of anyone needing help in the future, I would recommend Always Best Care and Sue Malasics.”
“My mother was bedbound for months and had serious health related issues including kidney failure. My mother was also very demanding about her care and who she would allow into her home. After several attempts with various in-home care agencies my mother really responded well to Always Best Care Senior Services of Greater Bristol and we cant thank them enough for the high level of compassionate care they were able to provide during my moms final months.”
“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”
“Our sister, Barbara has early-onset dementia , and was in sudden need of a personal care assistant until placement in a quality skilled nursing facility became available. We reached out to home health care agencies in her local area but, by this point, had already worked with several agencies for med reminders for Barbara (and 24/7 care for our Mom in another area of CT) and were a bit skeptical that that we’d find one that could provide consistent quality of care.When I spoke with Rick Downey of Always Best Care Senior Services in Bristol, he conveyed both confidence in his knowledge of health care and empathy in understanding the frustrations that families experience when seeking quality care for their loved ones. We were next contacted by their care coordinator,Heather Kozikowski, who came to our sister’s home to conduct an assessment and further explain the services offered by Always Best Care.A further testament to the exceptional quality of Always Best Care is the service and care we’ve received after Barbara is no longer a client; our thanks to Always Best Care for the excellent care of our sister, and the peace-of-mind it afforded our family knowing that she was in such kind and competent hands!”
“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary caregiver for my husbamd/ My husband suffers from dementia and is aphasic. On a Saturday morning in October of 2015, a sudden change in my health required an emergent hospitilization, which late resulted in an extensive rehabilitation stay. Upon my hospitalization, my son reached out to Always Best Care Senior Services of greater Bristol. The Always Best Care team assessed my husband, his needs, and had his care staffed within hours of my son's call. The care provided to my husband has been exceptional. The caregivers as well as the office staff have been attentive to our needs and have met all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to you and anyone who is in need of care for their loved one.”
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“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Helen Randle Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local La Stalla or visit Old Newtown Road Bridge, Historic Site, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Newtown, PA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Newtown, PA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Newtown, PA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The authority said it "is confident that a brand-new, state-of-the-art plant could be built to better serve our customers' needs."Patch StaffNEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — The Newtown, Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority has acquired land on Lower Silver Lake Road and is “actively pursuing” the idea of building its own wastewater treatment plant at the site.The authority provided the update in a letter sent to its sewer customers in Newtown Township and Newtown Borough.In the letter, the au...
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NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — The Newtown, Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority has acquired land on Lower Silver Lake Road and is “actively pursuing” the idea of building its own wastewater treatment plant at the site.
The authority provided the update in a letter sent to its sewer customers in Newtown Township and Newtown Borough.
In the letter, the authority details its acquisition of a 17.5-acre parcel between the Newtown Bypass and Lower Silver Lake Road as the future site of a modern, state-of-the art treatment plant. The site, said the authority, would be virtually invisible from the bypass.
The property had initially been proposed by KRE for a 245-unit apartment building complex. KRE was in the process of challenging the validity of the township’s ordinance when the authority began condemnation proceedings to acquire the property.
After closing its wastewater treatment plant in 1988, the authority became a wholesale customer of the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA). Sewage is currently conveyed from Newtown to the city of Philadelphia via the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority.
The Newtown, Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority (NBCJMA) serves 9,000 sanitary sewer customers in Newtown Township and Newtown Borough. NBCIMA’s system consists of 101 miles of gravity sewers and 2,630 manholes and eight metering sites. It maintains five wastewater pumping stations and more than 50 easements.
This is the site acquired by the Newtown, Joint Municipal Authority for a future wastewater plant. The property had initially been proposed by KRE for a 245-unit apartment building complex.
In its letter, the authority said the decision to explore building its own plant was prompted by a move in 2022 by Bucks County Water and Sewer to sell its wastewater system to Aqua Pennsylvania for $1.1 billion. And the fact that neighboring towns that have sold to for-profit companies have seen skyrocketing water and sewer rate increases, the authority said.
While the BCWSA sale did not move forward, the authority said BCWSA is left “saddled with a laundry list of expensive upgrades and maintenance that will need to be done, including a multi-million-dollar infrastructure upgrade and maintenance to the Neshaminy Interceptor system.
“As a wholesale customer of BCWSA, our authority must contribute shared costs,” the authority said. “Our board realized that unless we took steps to become independent of the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority, we would be subject to their decisions and rate hikes, subjecting our customers to higher expenses that we could not control. We decided to investigate the possibility of taking full dominion over our future sewer needs by building our own plant.
“As a wholesale customer of BCWSA, future spiraling rates would have had a trickle down effect on our customers,” the authority said.
In 2023, Bucks County instituted the first of three planned rate increases for its wholesale customers, which amounted to a 16.6 percent rate hike, “an increase, that we, unfortunately, had to pass on to our customers along with a nominal 3.4 percent increase to cover the normal growth in authority operating costs in an inflationary environment,” input from the authority or board.
The authority said it “is confident that a brand-new, state-of-the-art plant could be built to better serve our customers’ needs in the long term. Our current operating structure puts our authority – and our customers – at the mercy of uncontrolled sewer rate increases levied by the BCWSA and the City of Philadelphia.”
The authority said it will work to ensure that the advanced technology envisioned for the plant addresses any potential concerns from residents.
“We will continue our due diligence with all the necessary parties as this project moves to fruition,” the authority said.
According to the authority, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has indicated its support of the concept.
To pay for the plant, the authority plans to issue municipal bonds or other bank borrowing, which would be repaid over a specific number of years, to cover the cost of the project.
“Since the authority has no long-term debt, our financial professionals see no issue with borrowing for this long-term project. This is the typical way all communities finance major capital projects and has been used for decades," the authority said.
"Given the local and state approval needed for this project, as well as the need to complete building renderings, a cost analysis and construction, we anticipate the plant being constructed and operational within five to seven years. We will keep our customers and community apprised of updates as progress continues,” the authority said in its letter.
Click here to read frequently asked questions about the authority's plans.
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This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Community CornerExecutive Director Sean Connolly speaks on "Meeting the Future by Preserving the Past," 9:45 a.m. on First Day (Sunday), November 10, 2024Norval Reece, Community Contributor|Updated Mon, Nov 4, 2024 ...
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Newtown Quakers to Hear Talk on Historic Arch Street Quaker Meetinghouse
The adult class of Newtown Quaker Meeting will hear a talk on Meeting the Future by Preserving the Past regarding activities at the historic Philadelphia Arch Street Meetinghouse from Executive Director Sean Connolly at 9:45 a.m. on First Day (Sunday), November 10, 2024.
Sean will discuss the history of Arch Street Meeting House, a National Historic Landmark in Old City Philadelphia. Today, the meetinghouse serves as a museum and active place of worship. Sean's talk will discuss how the museum explores Pennsylvania's Quaker history, attracting tens of thousands of people to the historic site each year to learn about Quaker's past and present.
Sean will also discuss the important work of preserving the meetinghouse and its history and its involvement in the plans for celebrating the Semiquincentennial of the United States in 2026.
Arch Street Meeting House at Fourth and Arch Streets in Old City is one of the largest Quaker Meetinghouses in the world. It hostedover 52,000 visits in 2023 from school students and tourists and has been central to Quakerism and key events in American history for over 200 years.
Pennsylvania founder and Quaker William Penn deeded land to the Society of Friends in 1701 to be used as a burial ground, though burials had been taking place there since 1683. Among those buried there is James Logan (1674–1751), secretary to William Penn.
Another buried there is Samuel Nicholas (1744–1790), founde and first commandant of the United States Marine Corps. Each November 10, Marines mark his grave with a wreath at dawn, though the Honor Guard leaves its traditional rifles at home out of respect for the Quakers.
The Arch Street Meetinghouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, and declared a National Historic Landmark in 2011.
Sean Connolly’s previous work experience includes overseeing the Education Department at Pennsbury Manor, Assistant Director of Historic Philadelphia Inc.'s Once Upon A Nation program, and Executive Director of the Manayunk Theatre Company. He has also taught Public History at Drexel University.
Sean has a MA in Theatre and Non-Profit Management from Villanova University and a BA in History from York College of Pennsylvania. He lives in the East Falls section of Philadelphia with his wife Meredith and dog Aurora.
Newtown Friends Meeting, co-founded by "Peaceable Kingdom" painter and Quaker minister, Edward Hicks, in 1815, each Sunday holds regular First Day Education classes (Sunday School) for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and Meeting for Worship begins at 11 a.m.
GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance will rally in Newtown on Monday night, as both the Trump and Harris campaigns barnstorm for crucial last-minute votes in pivotal Pennsylvania.The ...
GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance will rally in Newtown on Monday night, as both the Trump and Harris campaigns barnstorm for crucial last-minute votes in pivotal Pennsylvania.
The presidential candidates are also spending much of their day in the Keystone state as well, with both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris holding events in Pittsburgh. She will also speak to crowds in Allentown and Scranton this afternoon and end her day with a concert and speech at the "Rocky Steps" in Philadelphia.
Registrations for the event were sent to Trump/Vance supporters via text and email Sunday evening for the event, which will be indoors at the Newtown Sports & Events Center, 207 Penns Trail, next to the Newtown Athletic Club.
Lines will form early, and parking lots surround the NAC and Events Center will open at 4 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and all who attend are expected to arrive no later than 6:45 p.m. ADA parking is available but limited, and late arrivals are not guaranteed a spot.
Vance is expected to take the stage at 8:30 p.m.
All attendees are subject to strict security screening and searches, and there will be a wait time to get in. No bags or purses are allowed.
This is the second time Vance has rallied in Bucks County. His last visit was Sept. 28 at the same venue. The crowd at the Sports & Events Center was estimated at capacity, which is 5,000.
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During that visit, he slammed Harris as “completely without substance,” mocking her for what he said was flip-flopping on issues, and promising a revitalization of America at home and abroad if Donald Trump is returned to the presidency.
The Ohio junior senator’s pitch was direct: The Biden-Harris Administration has been a disaster for ordinary Americans, from consumer inflation, to the porous Southern border, and from no new wars under Trump to war in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Polls open in Pennsylvania on Tuesday at 7 a.m.
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JD Mullane can be reached at [email protected].
(This story was updated to add new information.)
The shop would be among the first suburban franchise locations of Philadelphia's Love & Honey Fried Chicken. Patch StaffNEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — A fast-casual chicken eatery is coming to Newtown.At its Oct. 9 meeting, the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to grant Brixmor Property Group conditional use approval to bring an elevated fast-casual chicken takeout business to the Village at Newtown shopping center.The shop would be among the first suburban franchise locations of Philadel...
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NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — A fast-casual chicken eatery is coming to Newtown.
At its Oct. 9 meeting, the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to grant Brixmor Property Group conditional use approval to bring an elevated fast-casual chicken takeout business to the Village at Newtown shopping center.
The shop would be among the first suburban franchise locations of Philadelphia’s Love & Honey Fried Chicken in Fishtown.
With the approval of the board of supervisors, the fried chicken eatery is planning to set up shop at the Village at Newtown shopping center.
The new eatery will predominantly be a call in and takeout service although there will be a limited amount of indoor seating provided, land use attorney Ed Murphy told the supervisors.
Rated as the best fried chicken restaurant in Philadelphia in 2018, the eatery is known for its hand breaded fried chicken sandwiches, its chicken tenders, chicken and waffles, 10 pack of dark meat, drumsticks, thighs, tater tots, wings, cornbread muffins, pimento cheese dip, and house made sauces.
(Love and Honey Chicken)
In 2017, Todd and Laura Lyons opened the first Love and Honey Fried Chicken at 1100 North Front Street in Philadelphia.
“We’re excited to be opening in Newtown. We have a very Americana menu. It’s a chef-driven, fast-casual restaurant. We are not fast food,” co-founder Laura Lyons told the supervisors. “Both my husband and I are classically trained chefs. We have worked in the industry pretty much our whole lives and careers. We always wanted to open a restaurant together so here we are seven-and-a-half years later.”
Love & Honey Fried Chicken will also be “spreading the love” with 13 new franchise locations including University City, South Philly, King of Prussia, Ardmore, Marlton, NJ, and Washington D.C.
“Our chicken is hand-breaded and fried to order. We pay attention to details. Three sweet pickles on the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich - why? So that there is a pickle in every bite. That's the love part,” Lyons explains. “The love we have for each other is how this all started, but when it comes to our business, love is the thought and the attention we give to each item, each order, and each customer.”
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