Panera Bread, Rite Aid Open This Week in Review

It’s been a busy week in Marple Newtown Patch. Here’s a look at some of the top stories of the week.

Panera Bread in Newtown Square Opens Thursday
The new restaurant is located in the Newtown Square Shopping Center at the former Dress Barn.

Rite Aid to Open Thursday
The finishing touches on the new Newtown Square store were being completed on Wednesday.

Letters Replaced at Marple Newtown High School
The high school sign is now spelled correctly.

Puppy's Ears Cut; Animal Cruelty Charges Pending
A Havertown woman confessed to an act of animal cruelty following an investigation into who was responsible for cutting the ears of a pitbull puppy, Delco SPCA says.

Political History Has Been Made in Delaware County
"You don’t have to be registered as a Republican to have your trash collected anymore," said Delaware County Democratic Party Chairman David Landau.

$1,500 Purchase Made After Wallet Stolen from AMC 10
A $1,900 purchase was also attempted but declined, police say.

Newtown Square Giant to Open in November
Scott Grygo has been appointed store manager of the new West Chester Pike location.

Top 3 Marple Newtown Patch Homes Sold in September
A $900,000 lot was last month's top seller in local real estate.