Lower Makefield
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Lower Makefield Farm Nominated for National Register of Historic Places
The Thomas Janney Historic Agricultural District, locally referred to as Patterson Farm, was recently nominated for a spot in the National Register of Historic Places, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The three-century-old farm spans 234 acres and houses the Janney Brown Yardley Farmstead and the Bayley Satterthwaite Doan Farmstead, surrounded by historic farm lanes, streams, and ponds. Before it…
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Future of 340-Year-Old Farm in Lower Makefield Township Uncertain
The future of Patterson Farm in Lower Makefield Township remains uncertain as the township and a local group both seek to preserve the space in different ways, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. The 234-acre farm, settled by Quaker Thomas Janney in 1683, was purchased by the township as open space in 1998 for $7.2 million. The township recently applied to have the farm added to…
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Pennsbury School District Wants to Build New $279M High School, Here Is What It Could Cost Taxpayers
Pennsbury School District recently presented its plans to build a new $279 million high school at a public hearing, with opinions generally split on the issue, write Lacey Latch and Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. But while some opposed it and others are supporting the project, everybody wanted to know how it…
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New Restaurant Opens in Lower Makefield with Its First Bucks County Location
The American steakhouse and seafood restaurant, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, recently opened its first Bucks County location in Lower Makefield, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The new location opened at Prickett Preserve by the Wegmans supermarket. This is the company’s 5th restaurant in the Philly region. Firebirds is open from 11 AM…
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Opposes Senior Housing Development in Lower Makefield
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has joined a group of Lower Makefield residents in opposing the development of a new senior housing project in the township, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A staffer for Fitzpatrick, along with dozens of residents, gathered at a Lower Makefield zoning board meeting earlier this week to challenge a…
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Lower Makefield Approves 47-Home Development on Wright Farm
A 47-home development on the former Wright Farm has received the official go-ahead from Lower Makefield Township officials following more than 18 months of discussion and planning, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. DeLuca Homes, a local homebuilder, purchased the 49-acre parcel last year. Construction is projected to last between two and…
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Set to Open First Bucks County Location
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is opening its first Bucks County restaurant location on Monday, November 18, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The new restaurant will open at Prickett Preserve in Lower Makefield near the Wegmans supermarket. The new location will be the casual American restaurant and steakhouse’s 5th in the Philadelphia area. Signature menu items…
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Duck Donuts to Open Its Third Bucks County Location in Lower Makefield
Duck Donuts, the national donut chain, is preparing to open its third location in Bucks County in Prickett Preserve, a mixed-use development in Lower Makefield, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The new shop will be located next to the recently opened Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. Duck Donuts signed a lease for a 1,025-square-foot space…
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Lower Makefield’s Ameena Soliman Headed to Super Bowl as Eagles’ Director of Football Operations
Lower Makefield native Ameena Soliman is heading to her first Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles as the team’s director of football operations, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Soliman joined the Birds as an intern seven years ago, and has since become an integral part of the team off the field.…
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Lower Makefield Native Robert Costa: From Covering Eagles in High School to Interviewing Presidents
Lower Makefield native Robert Costa started his career covering the Eagles for his high school television station, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Over the years, he rose through the ranks of various media, including The Washington Post, wrote a book with journalism legend Bob Woodward, and is now a leading political correspondent for…
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Casual French Brasserie La Grange Coming to Prickett Preserve in Lower Makefield
La Grange, a casual French Brasserie, is coming to Lower Makefield Township in March, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Father-and-son restaurateurs Vincent and Marc Masso, owners of the iconic La Stalla Italian restaurant in Newtown, and their business partner Michael Geonnotti, are planning on a March opening for the classic French brasserie concept. The…
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Lower Makefield Voters Say Yes to Open Space Funding
On a ballot question Tuesday, Lower Makefield Township residents voted by a two-to-one margin on spending $15 million to preserve open space in the town, writes Jeff Bohen for the Lower Bucks Source. The ballot question asked voters to approve funding for “the preservation of environmental areas and open space for passive recreational purposes and…
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Lower Makefield Native Hallie Jackson Assumes New Role as NBC Sunday Nightly News Anchor
Pennsbury High School graduate Hallie Jackson will soon join the NBC Nightly News team as the Sunday anchor, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Jackson, who grew up in Lower Makefield, has always dreamt of being a newscaster. During her time at Pennsbury, Jackson found herself inspired by 6 ABC.…
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Prickett Preserve Town Center Expansion: La Grange and Duck Donuts Join the Lineup in Lower Makefield
In addition to the future Wegman’s, the Prickett Preserve town center in Lower Makefield will welcome two new businesses, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice. La Grange, a casual French restaurant, and Duck Donuts have signed leases to join the town center. Owners of Newtown Italian restaurant La Stalla are the brains behind…
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Lower Makefield Community Debates Demolition of Historic 1750s Farmhouse
Residents of Lower Makefield are expressing concerns about a proposal to potentially demolish a historic farmhouse from the 1750’s, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. The property in question is a manor home located on 3.6 wooded acres across from the Community Center on Oxford Valley Road. This issue was a topic for discussion…
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Kayden’s Law Approved to Enhance Child Custody Safety in Pennsylvania
Kayden’s Law, a bill named in remembrance of a Lower Makefield girl who tragically lost her life in 2018, has been approved by Pennsylvania’s state House of Representatives, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The bill aims to take more action in protecting children in custody cases. The bill’s next stop is Governor Josh…
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Lower Makefield Township Launches New Pickleball Club Membership Program
As pickleball spikes in popularity, Lower Makefield Township has unveiled a membership program for its newly established pickleball club, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Aimed at catering to the uptick in demand for the sport, this program facilitates court reservations and scheduling for enthusiasts looking forward to the spring and…
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Lower Makefield Township Embarks on Major Restoration of Patterson Farm
Lower Makefield Township recently started implementing the Patterson Farm Master Plan Project, a multi-year effort to preserve the 234-acre historic property, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. The township recently unveiled Stage One of the project. The three-year effort will include several improvements for the farm located between I-295 and Mirror Lake Road which is…
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