William Penn laid out Philadelphia, in 1682. Then he traveled north through land he had purchased from the local Indians. Some 28 miles northeast of Philadelphia, in a grove that bordered a creek flowing to the Delaware River, he allegedly announced "This is where I propose to build my new town." Visit www.newtownpa.us for details on this hisitorical celebration.

Pickering Manor supports the Newtown Rotary and their philanthropic endeavors; BATE locally and internationally.
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Newtown offers numerous houses of worship; regardless of denomination or religious preference. Pickering Manor welcomes any resident and will contact the religious organization of their choice. Cilck for listing