Yardley
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Beautifully Converted Barn in Yardley
One of Bucks County’s most beautiful and historic homes has recently gone up for sale, with many custom features attracting potential buyers. . . This restored farmhouse and stone bank barn along with a guest cottage is situated on a beautiful 2.4 acre lot in Yardley. . . With a exceptional location in Lower Makefield…
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Yardley Church to Showcase Popular Christmas-Themed Play for the Holiday Season
A Bucks County church is gearing up to celebrate the holidays in one of the most fantastic and artistic fashions possible. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, located at 54 West Afton Avenue in Yardley, will present Thornton Wilder’s one act play “The Long Christmas Dinner” on Dec. 11 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. With a run…
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Yardley Pharmaceutical Company Expects to Raise $50M From Public Stock Offering
A Bucks County pharmaceutical company is set to raise a large sum of money through recent financial dealings they have partaken in. John George wrote about the company for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Optinose, based in Yarldey, is currently wrapping up a public stock offering this week that is expected to bring the company $50…
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Yardley-Based Politician to Move His District Office. Read to Learn When and Where
A Bucks County politician will be moving his district office to another part of the area as he continues to work on important local issues. Perry Warren, a State Representative for the 31st Legislative District, is moving his longtime office to another part of town. His new headquarters will be located at 509 Floral Vale…
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How a Heart Transplant Made This Yardley Man into a Steelers Fan
Despite loving all of his Philadelphia sports teams, Yardley resident Bill Soloway is quick to admit that his heart is with the Pittsburgh Steelers, writes Teresa Varley for Steelers.com. About a decade ago, Soloway received a life-changing diagnosis. He was suffering from Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. His only hope was a heart transplant, but he knew the…
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Yardley Borough Residents Vote to Maintain Number of Council Members at Seven
A Bucks County borough recently voted to keep their local council at a set number of representatives for the foreseeable future. Kenny Cooper wrote about the recent vote for WHYY. Yardley Borough voters have rejected the ballot question that asked if they wanted to reduce the size of the borough council from seven to five…
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Local Art Program Produces the “Yardley Duck”, a Statue Designed with Paintings Depicting the Surrounding Area
A Bucks County art center recently oversaw the creation of a unique art piece, which pays homage to the local art and its natural beauty. AOY Art Center, located in Yardley, recently saw two artists affiliated with their organization craft the “Yardley Duck”, a large statue that is adorned with images of well-known locations in…
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Famed Activist Investor Sets His Eye on Yardley Food, Beverage Manufacturer
A well-known investor has been working with a Bucks County company, which saw major improvements to its revenue thereafter. Harold Brubaker wrote bath the investor for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crown Holdings, a Yardley-based manufacturer of food and beverage cans, saw its shares jump sharply after it was reported that activist investor Carl Icahn had accumulated…
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Morrisville-Based Biotechnology Business Enters Merger to Create $5B Pharma Tech Company
A Bucks County biotechnology business recently made a monumental merger with a major data company to create a new healthcare entity. John George wrote about the recent merger in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Norstella, whose headquarters are located in Yardley, just signed into a merger with Citeline to create a $5 billion global pharmaceutical technology…
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Yardley Packaging Company Creates Nonprofit to Promote Sustainability, Recent Cleanup Efforts
A Bucks County company is taking the initiative to make a difference in their local and global communities with a new nonprofit. The Spearhead Group, a global packaging and innovation company with headquarters in Yardley, has launched Spearhead Project Earth, an independent non-profit foundation created to align with the company’s long-term sustainability commitment. As a first initiative, Spearhead Project…
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In Addition to Their Popular Drinks, You Can Now Buy Burgers, Fries at this Bucks County Cafe
A popular cafe in Bucks County just announced that they will be offering a variety of new food items to their faithful customers. Pretty Bird Coffee, located at 7 South Main Street in Yardley, has just announced a new joint food stop to be added to their cafe: Pretty Bird Smash Burgers. “[S]o here’s the…
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Yardley Playground Celebrates 30 Years of Fun with New Trees, Other Renovations
A Bucks County playground is celebrating three decades of family fun with a facelift, courtesy of the local township. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the park for the Yardley Patch. The Kids Kingdom Playground, located at 1100 Edgewood Road in Yardley, recently celebrated 30 years of its existence. In commemoration of the milestone, the park is…
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Yardley-Based Emo Rock Band Reunites for First Tour in Over a Decade
After ten years of inactivity, a big name in the emo scene is making their return, with the Bucks County natives gearing up for a tour. Noah Zucker wrote about the group for PhillyVoice. Algernon Cadwallader was formed by high school friends from Yardley back in 2005. After some successful singles, albums, and bring the…
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Football Players, Actors, and Reporters Among Famous Pennsbury Alum Inducted into District’s Hall of Fame
A group of celebrities that graduated from the same Bucks County school district were recently recognized for their successful careers. Several well-known graduates of the Pennsbury School District were recently inducted into into their Hall of Fame, the first alum to be added to the new hall. Reporters Robert Costa (Class of 2004) and Hallie…
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Yardley Native Discusses How He Landed His Role on ‘The Office’, Having Impostor Syndrome
Zach Woods, a Yardley native and a popular actor known for his roles in The Office, Silicon Valley, and Veep, got his lucky break when he met Allison Jones, a legendary comedy casting director. Marc Myers wrote about the local actor for The Wall Street Journal. Woods, who had conquered childhood OCD that had him…
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Experience American History Like Never Before at This Bucks County Park
A historical significant park in the Bucks County area allows locals and visitors to experience their country’s history in a hands-on fashion. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park will be hosting their annual Autumn Encampment & Market at Washington Crossing Historic Park on Oct. 15 from 12-4 PM. The event will give visitors of all…
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A Major Improvement Plan for the Delaware Canal Has Been Released. Here Are the Details
Plans to conserve the Delaware Canal for the next decade have been released, and the blueprints will help keep Bucks County a beautiful place. Friends of the Delaware Canal, a nonprofit that has worked to conserve the canal for four decades, recently announced the 2032 Plan, which details all operations that have been planned in…
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Lower Makefield Township Is Celebrating Halloween Early, With Local Residents Encouraged To Dress Up This Week
A Bucks County township is getting ready for the Halloween season, and local residents can celebrate early with their own costumes. Lower Makefield Township, in collaboration with the township’s Parks and Recreations department, is hosting a costume party later today at the Lower Makefield Township Community Center. “Our Halloween Monster Mash/Costume Party is back!” the…








































