Yardley
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Yardley Boys Soccer Team Wants to Gift Coach With Third National Championship Title Before He Retires
The Yardley Makefield Soccer 2010 Boys United Premier team is hoping to gift their longtime head coach John Greaves with a third national championship title before he retires this season, writes Briana Smith for 6 ABC Philadelphia. The team recently won four games in the national league and is competing in the 2024 USYS National…
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CrepeBerry Brings Fresh Smoothies and Crepes to Yardley’s Main Street
CrepeBerry, a new café offering an array of smoothies, crepes, and more, celebrated its grand opening in Yardley. Owned by local couple Sammy and Jasmine Khan, CrepeBerry aims to provide healthy and delicious options to the community, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “There’s a lot of people here who love…
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A Quick Guide to Yardley Borough: History, Real Estate, and Restaurants
Yardley has a rich history dating back to 1682 when William Penn embarked on his “holy experiment,” who sold 500 acres of the land to Quaker minister William Yeardley, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The borough retains much of its historic charm despite modern developments. Yardley’s original aesthetic remains intact, with waterside…
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Spearhead Project Earth Revitalizes Yardley Community with Major Environmental Initiative
Spearhead Project Earth has completed the SPE Project Yardley, transforming the area adjacent to the Veterans Memorial on River Road into a vibrant and welcoming community space, according to Spearhead Global. This significant environmental initiative, funded by a $10,000 grant from the American Water Foundation, tackled erosion issues and enhanced local biodiversity. The project…
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Yardley’s Quilts for Kids Brings Comfort to Children in Crisis
Founded 24 years ago by Linda Arye in Yardley, Quilts for Kids repurposes discarded fabric into patchwork quilts for children in need, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6 ABC Philadelphia. Arye, inspired by her own child’s hospital stay, aimed to provide comfort through quilts. “It’s there for not only comfort, but it’s there for friendship,”…
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Yardley Country Club Hosts Phillies Legends for Charity Golf Tournament
Philadelphia Phillies legends and former players stopped by Yardley Country Club to take part in the Richie Ashburn-Harry Kalas Foundation Golf Tournament, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. They were joined at the charity event by Philadelphia sports personalities. Participants included Mike Schmidt, Rob Thomson, Larry Bowa, John Kruk, Ruben Amaro, Jr., and more. The…
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Yardley Ice House Marks 30 Years with Charity T-Shirt and Local Art Celebration
The Yardley Ice House celebrated its 30th anniversary by unveiling a commemorative t-shirt and donating a portion of the day’s proceeds to the Artists of Yardley, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. AOY is a non-profit that aims to support creativity in the community. The t-shirt was designed by the organization’s member Yvonne Reyes and…
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Yardley Raised Richard Kind Joins ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Cast for Season 4
Yardley-native Richard Kind is set to grace the screen in the upcoming fourth season of Hulu’s hit series “Only Murders in the Building,” writes Franki Rudnesky for The Philly Voice. The Trenton-born, Yardley-raised actor joins an impressive lineup that includes Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria, and Meryl Streep, promising another captivating season of mystery and intrigue.…
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Wegmans in Yardley Gears Up for Grand Opening
The Wegmans in Prickett Preserve is officially opening its doors this morning at 9 AM, writes Daniella Heminghaus for the Bucks County Courier Times. Employees are preparing behind the scenes. The supermarket will include all departments, along with in-store dining. The location employs 415 staff members. The development where the Wegmans is located houses…
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Yardley-Based Optinose’s Xhance Nasal Spray Wins FDA Nod for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Yardley-based Optinose got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration for their flagship nasal spray Xhance, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Xhance already gained approval seven years ago to treat nasal polyps. The latest approval allows the product to be used to treat chronic rhinosinusitis. Xhance is officially the…
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Optinose Awaits FDA Verdict on Expansion for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Treatment
Yardley-based Optinose, known for its drug-device product Xhance, is at a pivotal moment as it awaits a decision from the Food and Drug Administration, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Seven years following its initial approval for treating nasal polyps, the FDA is now reviewing a supplemental new drug application that could…
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Yardley Wegmans Nears Grand Opening at Prickett Preserve
Wegman’s at the Prickett Preserve Shopping Center is gearing up for its grand opening just two weeks away, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. Store staff are preparing by stocking shelves, training, and testing equipment. The 88,000 square foot grocery store is still seeking applicants. The Yardley Wegmans will employ 415 people, comprising…
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This Bucks County Town was Ranked One of the Most Charming in All of Pennsylvania
A popular town in Bucks County was ranked as one of the best small towns in the entire state, with other local areas making the list as well. Emily Zemler wrote about this town and others for PureWow. Yardley has been ranked as the sixth-best charming small town in Pennsylvania out of the 16 listed. Long-revered as one of the most…
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Yardley-Based Med-Tech Firm Astarte Medical Ceases Operations
A Yardley-based med-tech firm, Astarte Medical, that focuses on software solutions to improve conditions for premature infants, is ceasing operations, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Astarte developed the clinical support platform NICUtrition, that addresses unmet needs in hospitals’ neonatal intensive-care units. Struggles to meet targets that would make the company…
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Construction Complete: Wegman’s New Store in Lower Makefield Awaits Grand Opening March 20
As the new Wegman’s in Lower Makefield Township is getting ready for its grand opening on March 20, construction for the building’s exterior has been completed, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. The 88,000 square foot store’s operations team is currently setting up the store, training on-site employees, and testing recipes and equipment. …
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Yardley Borough’s Gather Place Receives $75,000 National Trust Grant
Yardley Borough’s Gather Place, a a non-profit operating out of the old African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, is getting a hefty $75,000 grant. Gather Place is one of the 31 historic Black churches chosen this year to receive the award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The grant fuels Yardley’s African Methodist Episcopal…
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Yardley Faces Appeal Over Athletic Field Construction at Abrams Hebrew Academy
A Yardley resident is filing an appeal against a new athletic field at Abrams Hebrew Academy, writes Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. A new zoning decision gave the school the go-ahead to construct the facility that includes bleachers and a track. The variances granted also allow the field to be built…








































