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Lockheed Closing, Construction at Old Acme Held Up: Top 2013 Business News
A look at the top business news this year in Newtown.
From Lockheed Martin announcing it will close the Newtown facility to a new pool at the Newtown Athletic Club, here's a look at the top local business news in 2013:
Lockheed Martin to Close Newtown Facility, 800 Jobs to Be Cut
The Newtown facility will close by early 2015, impacting 800 employees.
Construction at Old Acme Hinges on Sewer Permit
Sewer permits are holding up construction of a mixed-use development slated for the former Acme site on Sycamore Street.
NAC Unveils New Outdoor Pool
An outdoor pool complex opened this summer at the Newtown Athletic Club.
Temperance House Closes
The State Street restaurant closed its doors in October.
Supervisors Express Support for DeLorenzo's Plans
The famous pizzeria will head unopposed to the Zoning Hearing Board for variances needed to construct a location in Newtown Township.
Qdoba Changes Plans, Won't Open in Newtown, Spokeswoman Says
The fast-casual Mexican restaurant received approval from Newtown Township to open a location at the Village at Newtown West shopping center. But according to a Qdoba spokeswoman, plans have changed.
Organnons Natural Market Celebrates Grand Opening
The natural food store opened in the Carousel Village Shopping Center in Wrightstown.
New Fresh Works Closes Abruptly
The sandwich shop, which has a location in Richboro, opened the store the Village at Newtown Shopping Center in May but closed just weeks later.
New Italian Restaurant Opens on State Street
Trattoria Tiramisu is located in the space formerly occupied by Palate.
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