Yardley
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How Rockette Taylor Shimko Balances Life in Yardley with the Dazzle of Radio City Music Hall
In 2010, at 18 years old, Yardley’s Taylor Shimko took a bold step skipping class at Ewing High School to audition for the iconic Rockettes, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Today, she is a vital part of the company renowned for its breathtaking “Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes.” Raised…
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New Wegmans Store Set to Open in Yardley Continues Trend of Retail Space Efficiency
Wegmans Food Markets is set to open its second Bucks County store in Yardley on March 20, writes Marian Zboraj for the Progressive Grocer. The Yardley store continues the company’s trend of opening smaller-format stores. The East Coast grocer previously opened locations that were as large as 150,000 square feet, but in 2021, the retailer…
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Yardley Home Stars in HGTV’s ‘House Hunters’ in Couple’s Coast-to-Coast Journey
A Yardley home made its television debut in the popular reality series ‘House Hunters‘ on HGTV, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Local real estate agent Andrew Jacobs worked with married couple Brian Sanders and Hilary Levine, who moved to the opposite coast from Laguna Beach, California. The pair looked…
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Opening Date Announced: Wegmans Yardley Unveils Sushi Pod and More in Updated Store Design
A date is set for the opening of iconic grocery chain Wegmans in Yardley, its second location in Bucks County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 88,000-square-foot store will debut on March 20 in the Prickett Preserve Shopping Center, smaller than the average 100,000-square-foot store. The decrease in size is…
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Yardley Author, Food Historian, Releases Cookbook Dedicated to the Gilded Age
Thanks to Yardley-based food historian and writer Becky Libourel Diamond, families can now enjoy a lavish feast reminiscent of those celebrated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her cookbook: “The Gilded Age Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from America’s Golden Era“” is an homage to an era renowned for its opulence and grandeur. Central…
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New Wegmans Location in Yardley, the Second in Bucks County, Set to Open Early Next Year
The second Wegmans location in Bucks County is getting closer to opening, offering residents a new place to do their food shopping. Staff writers at 94.5 PST wrote about rhe new location. Built across the street from Shady Brook Farm in Yardley, the new store was under construction for some time, with other businesses like…
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Actor, Bucks County Native Richard Kind Performs in Rock Music Icon’s Directorial Debut
One of the most well-known talents to come out of Bucks County is playing a major role in the first film created by a famous musician. Actor Richard Kind, who grew up in Lower Makefield Township and graduated from Pennsbury High School, is one of several main cast members of “Monsters of California,” the directorial debut of Tom…
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Bucks County History: Delaware Canal Seen in Picture from Over 100 Years Ago
The Yardley Historical Association, located at 46 West Afton Avenue in Yardley, recently posted a picture of the Delaware Canal from over 100 years ago. As a part of their ‘Souvenir Folder’, the association shared a card showing Lock 5, looking north toward the Letchworth Avenue bridge. The Lock is a part of the bridge system that…
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Wegmans to Host Hiring Event for New Yardley Location Next Week
The second Wegmans location in Bucks County is getting closer to opening, and the owners are now looking for quality employees. Built across the street from Shady Brook Farm in Yardley, the new store was under construction for some time. Now, Wegmans is letting local residents know that the new store will open in the first quarter of 2024. The store will…
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This New Store in Yardley Promotes Sustainable Shopping Practices for ‘Low Waste Living’
The Yardley Refillery, located at 1 South Main Street in Yardley, opened its doors on Sept. 23. The latest addition to the area’s wide array of shops and eateries, this new store offers various goods as a “refillery,” where customers come with their own containers to lessen waste and help promote renewable practices. Selling home…
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Here’s How to Grab Your Passes for the Annual Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show
The annual Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show in Yardley is getting closer, and now you have the chance to grab passes for the event at discounted prices during the currently ongoing flash sale, writes Chris Rollins for 94.5 PST. The drive-thru will kick off the season on Nov. 18 and run until after the…
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Yardley Restuarant Listed as a Favorite for Bucks County Residents and New Jersey Visitors
If you are looking to have a great meal while also enjoying amazing views of the Delaware River, then Charcoal BYOB in Yardley has you covered, writes Kyle Clark for LITE 96.9 WFPG. The views can be enjoyed through an all-window wall, which creates a lovely dining atmosphere. The eatery is located on the second…
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Postponed ‘Yardley Harvest Day’ to Be Held Next Month, Offering Residents a Day of Community Fun
After having the date moved due to the weather, Yardley Borough will be celebrating a popular annual event in mid-October. Yardley Harvest Day, originally set to be held on Sept. 23, was postponed due to the poor weather. Now, organizers have announced that the event will be held on Oct. 14 from 10 AM – 5…
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Yardley Farm Gets Ready for Fall Season with Pumpkins, Flowers, and a Festival
A farm in Bucks County will be hosting a major festival this weekend, with lots of fun fall activities for attendees of all ages. Charlann Farms, located at 586 Stonyhill Road in Yardley, is getting ready for the fall with a wide selection of gourds, pumpkins, and other seasonal foods that have been growing on their property. On…
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Yardley Restaurant to Celebrate Second Annual ‘Rosh Hashawarma’ Event
For the second year in a row, a restaurant in Bucks County will be celebrating a major holiday this weekend with food and community. Pita Chip, located at 1623 Big Oak Road in Yardley, is celebrating Rosh Hashanah this year in a fun way, offering “Rosh Hashawarma” family meal dinners to guests. The celebration began on Sept.…
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Yardley Native Alexander Lai Makes INNO Under 25 List. Read to Learn About His Achievements
Yardley native Alexander Lai, executive director of Vincogen Corp., made the INNO Under 25 list, which recognizes the top young innovators in Greater Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 25-year-old Lai is working at the intersection of two currently hot industries both locally and nationally: artificial intelligence and biotechnology. As part…
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Celebrate Halloween in Style at This Upcoming ‘Monster Mash’ in Yardley
A township in Bucks County 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. The annual “Monster Mash” will be held…
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Yardley’s Jackie Rogowicz Ties for Lead at Women’s Mid-Am As Play Suspended Due to Darkness
Yardley native Jackie Rogowicz remained in a good position to earn co-medalist honors at the Women’s Mid-Am on Sunday as darkness forced officials to suspend play, writes Julia Pine for USGA. Rogowicz, who is a former Penn State golfer and currently works as an investment analyst, is currently playing in her second Mid-Am. Last year,…
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