Top Five Stories of the Week: Jan. 30 to Feb. 3

Here's a countdown of the news that made headlines this past week.

On Thursday, administrators packed library to explore the first level of the facility, which was completely overhauled for the first time in nearly 40 years.

If you’re like most people, a long night in the kitchen isn’t exactly enticing after a long day at the office.

That’s why the Pineville Tavern, located off Route 413 straddling the border of Wrightstown and Buckingham townships, has been putting an extra focus on its take out store lately.

McDonald’s, which was initially scheduled to come before the township Zoning Hearing Board this past Thursday, has requested the hearing be continued until March. McDonald’s is seeking a variance for a restaurant it hopes to build in the Village at Newtown East shopping center.

The Act 34 hearing for Goodnoe Elementary renovations was held before the Council Rock School Board of Directors and the community Thursday night.

A 48-year-old Newtown man is facing several charges in connection with the assault of a 14-year-old girl, authorities reported Thursday.