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Bucks County Library Sees Book Returned 44 Years After Original Checkout
For one Bucks County reader, more than 40 years passed between checking out a book and returning it to the Bucks County Free Library. “Protecting Our Environment”, Volume 42, Number 1, edited by Grant S. McClellan, found its way back to the Yardley-Makefield branch of Bucks County Free Library on May 12, which is 44…
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Bucks County History: Photograph Shows Historic Library in its Infancy
A historic photograph is showing Bucks County as many have never seen it before, as one local library is seen before recent updates. The Yardley Historical Association, which regularly posts about the area’s history online, shared a photograph from 1956 that shows the Old Library at Lake Afton. In the picture, the library is much…
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New Co-Working Space Officially Opens in Yardley, Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
A new co-working center has opened in Bucks County, and the owners saw their whole community come together to celebrate the occasion. FZ Works recently opened their doors on the second floor of 9 South Main Street in Yardley. Centrally located in Yardley Borough, the co-working space offers individuals and companies a great place to…
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Yardley Restaurant Celebrates One Year of Mediterranean Food with Upcoming Birthday Bash
A restaurant in Bucks County is celebrating a year of business in the area with a unique dish being served to all customers this week. Pita Chip, located at 1623 Big Oak Road in Yardley, will be celebrating its one year anniversary in Bucks County on May 22. To commemorate the occasion, the restaurant will be…
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Learn More About Yardley’s History at This Upcoming Walking Tour of the Area
A popular town in Bucks County will see another walking tour being held this week, providing attendees with more information on the area. The Yardley Historical Association, located at the Old Library at Lake Afton, will be hosting a Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Yardley on May 21 at 2 PM. Historian Charlie Thomforde will…
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Yardley Native’s Work with the Jim Henson Company Continues in New Muppets Show
A puppeteer from Bucks County is continuing the legacy of Jim Henson as he works on a brand new show featuring beloved Muppets characters. Kristen Hunt wrote about the new show for PhillyVoice. Bill Barretta, a native of Yardley, began working with The Jim Henson Company in the early 1990s, just after the passing of…
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Popular Yardley Restaurant, Brewery Celebrates New Executive Chef Coming on Board
One of the most popular eating establishments in Bucks County is welcoming a new executive chef, along with new menu options. Vault Brewing Company, located at 10 South Main Street in Yardley, has announced William Porras as their new executive chef. Originally from Somerville, New Jersey, Porras was raised in Schuylkill County. He spent 18…
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‘Art in the Parks’ Returning to Bucks County. Read to Learn When and Where
A popular art program will be returning to Bucks County this summer, with several local venues showing incredible art. Officials from Lower Makefield Township have confirmed that the annual “Art in the Park” program will begin in June. Several location in and around Bucks County will serve as spaces for sculptures and other artistic endeavors…
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Yardley Makefield Emergency Unit Receives $1,000 Check from Local Community Event
An emergency unit in Bucks County has received a donation to assist in their operations, the funds of which came from a local community event. The Yardley Makefield Emergency Unit recently received a check for $1,000, which came from the annual Yardley Harvest Day community event. The event has been a regular occurrence in Yardley…
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Yardley Historical Association Shares Local Blueprints Designed Over 100 Years Ago
An organization in Bucks County has taken to social media to share a rare glimpse of the area’s development from a century ago. The Yardley Historical Association, headquartered in the Old Library at Lake Afton on 46 West Afton Avenue in Yardley, recently shared old blueprints from a major development in the area. The lot plans,…
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Yardley Cafe Offering Sample Bags of Several House-Roasted Coffee for Curious Customers
A popular cafe in Bucks County is beginning to sell sample bags of their coffee for those looking for a refresh on their daily cup. Pretty Bird Coffee, located at 7 South Main Street in Yardley, is selling sample bags of their coffee for those who want to try before they buy. Their coffee selection…
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Yardley Distillery Unveils Another New Canned Cocktail Slated for Upcoming Release
A distillery in Bucks County has announced the upcoming release of another new drink, a perfect compliment to the fast-approaching summer. Yardley Distillery, located at 35 South Main Street in Yardley, has unveiled their latest drink, a canned cocktail called The Spiked Margarita. The new drink will be made available on May 1. “It will be…
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Looking for Something New to Read? This Historic Library in Bucks County Has You Covered
One of the oldest libraries in Bucks County will be hosting a literary event for locals and visitors looking for something new to read. The Old Library by Lake Afton, located in Yardley, will be hosting a book swap event on May 13 from 1 – 4 PM. The event is being hosted by the Yardley Historical Society, which…
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Bucks County School District Hosts Annual Partnership Recognition Reception
An organization run by a school district in Bucks County recently recognized several local businesses and their owners. The Pennsbury Partners Program, operated by Pennsbury School District, held its 22nd Annual Partnership Recognition Reception at William Penn Middle School in Yardley on April 19. Honoring business people working in the area, the organization acknowledged two…
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Several Bucks County Mosques, Islamic Centers Celebrate the Last Day of Ramadan
For people of the Muslim faith, today is the last day of Ramadan, and several centers in Bucks County are acknowledging the occasion. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a traditional month of fasting in Islam. The religious obligation is considered one of the most important times of the year for Muslims worldwide, where followers fast during the…
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Yardley Museum Welcomes Writers of All Levels to Upcoming Poetry Workshop
A museum in Bucks County will be hosting a literary event for writers of all levels to enjoy the beauty of writing poetry. The Gather Place Museum, located in Yardley, will be hosting a community poetry writing workshop on April 30. The event will be held at 188 South Canal Street from 2 – 3:30…
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Yardley Organization Donates $19,500 to Local Nonprofits at Recent Event
A nonprofit in Bucks County recently donated a large sum of funds to several organizations in and around the area. The Makefield Women’s Association, headquarter in Yardley, recently hosted its annual giving ceremony, in which they donated $19,500 to local nonprofits. “Each year through a nominating and voting process, members select a group of local…
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Learn All About Yardley’s Rich History in Upcoming Walking Tour Around the Area
An upcoming walking tour will take residents and visitors of a Bucks County borough through one of the area’s most historic towns. The Yardley Historical Association will be hosting a walking tour of both the Delaware Canal Towpath and South Canal Street in Yardley on April 27 from 2 – 4 PM. Local historian Susan…
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