Yardley
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Yardley Museum Celebrates One Year of Local History and Organizating Informative Events
A museum in Bucks County is celebrating one full year of sharing local history and participating in educational events around the area. The Gather Place Museum, located at 188 South Canal Street in Yardley, is commemorating a full year of sharing Yardley’s history with local residents and visitors. The building of the church that it operates out of…
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‘Lower Makefield Township Community Day’ Returning to Yardley Later This Month
Every year, a township in Bucks County hosts one of the celebrated community events in the entire area, and this year is no different. The annual Lower Makefield Township Community Day event will be returning to Yardley on Aug. 26, with lots of fun events planned for the day. “Enjoy live music, amusements, vendors, and…
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Popular Yardley Bookshop Named the Best Bookstore in the Suburbs of Philadelphia
Commonplace Reader, located at 49 South Main Street in Yardley, has been included in Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly” as 2023 Best Bookstore, ‘Burbs. The bookstore was opened in 2019 by Liz Young, a long-time resident of the area. She has lived for over 30 years in Yardley and raised three Pennsbury graduates. Young is…
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Bucks County History: Lost Article Documents Activities of Yardley’s Namesake Family
A historical association in Bucks County has dug up an old story about one popular town’s humble beginnings. Staff members of the Yardley Historical Association, located at the Old Library at Lake Afton, recently dug up an old article from the Bucks County Courier Times that discussed the town’s beginnings, specifically the activities of the town’s first…
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Old Tree Falls into Yardley’s Lake Afton, Creating a Little Paradise for Local Wildlife
An act of nature recently felled a longstanding tree in Bucks County, but several animals species are very happy about this. A recent storm blew over a tree in Yardley, which fell into Lake Afton. The tree has stood beside the lake for a very long time, which has left many in the community sad…
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Yardley Cafe Solidifies Hybrid Coffee Shop-Restaurant Concept with New Sign
A cafe in Bucks County has been utilizing it space for two different types of eateries for years, and its latest project is here to stay. Pretty Bird Coffee, located at 7 South Main Street in Yardley, is a popular cafe in Bucks County. Several times a week, the coffee shop is transformed into Pretty Burger,…
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‘Sweet Corn Festival’ Coming to Bucks County Farm. Read to Learn More
A farm in Bucks County will be hosting a major festival next month, with lots of food and fun activities for attendees of all ages. Charlann Farms, located at 586 Stonyhill Road in Yardley, will be hosting the firs “Sweet Corn Festival” next month. The festival will be held on July 29 form 11 AM –…
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Lower Makefield Township Invites Public to Upcoming Forum on Patterson Farm’s Future
Officials from a township in Bucks County are looking for community feedback related to a historic farm property in the area. Staff writers at Le Lézard wrote about the upcoming forum. The Ad-hoc Property Committee, a volunteer group in Lower Makefield Township, will be hosting a public forum to discuss the future of Patterson Farm…
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Yardley Celebrating Juneteenth With Ceremony, Collaboration with Local Museum
A town in Bucks County will be celebrating Juneteenth with a local organization dedicated to sharing the area’s and country’s history. Yardley Borough will be celebrating the holiday alongside the Gather Place Museum, located at 188 South Canal Street at the old African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E) Church in the Historic District. The celebrations will be held on…
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Senator Secures $616,000 to Combat Substance Abuse, Incarceration in Bucks County
A senator from Bucks County has secured a large amount of funds to help the community combat major issues affecting countless residents. Staff writers at MyChesCo wrote about the funds. Senator Steve Santarsiero has announced $616,000 in state funds being awarded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The use of these funds will…
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Gastroenterology Practice Announces Four New Medical Providers at Yardley Location
US Digestive Health, one of the largest gastroenterology practices in the nation, has announced the addition of four medical providers to their Bucks County office. Of the new providers, two are physicians and two are advanced practice providers, and they will practice at 301 Oxford Valley Road, Suite 701 in Yardley, supporting diagnostic and therapeutic…
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Yardley Farm Teaching Residents How to Create Patriotic Flower Arrangements for Flag Day
A farm in Bucks County will be offering local residents the chance to decorate for an important holiday coming up. Charlann Farms, located at 586 Stonyhill Road in Yardley, will be offering a workshop on June 14 to assist those who want to create a patriotic flower arrangement in celebration of Flag Day. The event…
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Oh My!: Young Black Bear Spotted Wandering Around Bucks County Suburbs
Residents of Bucks County have reported seeing a furry friend in the area, but authorities are saying that it is nothing to worry about. This past week, several residents in and around the area of Upper Makefield Township have called in sightings of a young black bear wandering around local suburbs. The Yardley Borough Police…
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Yardley Agricultural Service Discusses the Benefits of Composting for the Community
A Bucks County compost company has a few bits of advice for those looking to go green and stay green in their communities. Kona Compost Co., based in Yardley, is continuing to promote environmental practices in everyday life through connection with their community. One way for Bucks County residents to go green is to compost…
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Arts and Crafts Show Returning to Bucks County Park. Learn to Know When and Where
A popular art event will be returning to Bucks County this weekend, with several local venues showing incredible pieces. Officials from Lower Makefield Township have confirmed that the annual “Art in the Park” program will begin on June 10, with an arts and crafts festival being held at the Garden of Reflection 9/11 Memorial, located at 1950 Woodside Road…
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Yardley Nonprofit Announces Environmental Responsibility Scholarship Contest
A nonprofit in Bucks County is offering a scholarship to high school students in New Jersey who are passionate about the environment. Spearhead Project Earth, the nonprofit arm of Yardley-based Spearhead Group, has announced that it will fund an environmental scholarship award open to graduates of the 2023 class of Burlington City High School. The…
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Yardley Playground Temporarily Closes After Mother Duck Claims Area to Hatch Eggs
A playground in Bucks County has been temporarily closed to the public after a local animal decided that it was the perfect place to settle down. Kids Kingdom Playground, located at 1100 Edgewood Road in Yardley, has been blocked off with police tape for a very unique reason: a mother duck decided that the middle…
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AOY Art Center Sets Up Statues in Bucks County Park as Part of Recent Installation
An art center in Bucks County has placed a series of statues in a local park in a continued effort to promote creativity in the area. AOY Art Center, headquartered at 949 Mirror Lake Road in Morrisville, have set up new statues at the Garden of Reflection 9/11 Memorial in Yardley as a part of the…
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