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New Wegmans, Yardley Inn Renovations Top 2023 Yardley Year In Review

Bucks County's second Wegmans will open early next year. The Yardley Inn will be moved out of a floodplain.

Year In Review 2023
Year In Review 2023 (Patch Graphics)

YARDLEY, PA —Bucks County's second Wegmans supermarket is opening in Lower Makefield Township in March. The Yardley Inn is being raised and renovated to keep it out of a floodplain. And Shady Brook Farm is selling some of its acreage.

Those were some of the top stories that were making news in Yardley, Lower Makefield Township, and Morrisville over the past year:

Opening Date Set For 2nd Bucks Co. Wegmans

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Patch got a sneak peek of the Lower Makefield Township supermarket during a tour. Click the link to learn all about the new Wegmans.

Yardley Inn Renovations Will Elevate Eatery Five Feet

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The restaurant will be removed from the floodplain. Work won't begin until early 2025 and the Yardley Inn would be closed for a year.

Shady Brook Farm Selling Portion Of Property

The Fleming family said it will downsize to hand over the Lower Makefield farm to a fifth generation. The annual Light Show will continue.

Pennsbury Cancels Merger Talks, Decides to Build New High School

The Pennsbury School Board opted for a new high school over making renovations to its West campus. The school district had also contemplated a merger with the Morrisville School District but decided to pursue the high school project.

5 Lives Shattered After Lower Makefield Township Crash

A family member reveals the injuries of relatives in an SUV that rolled over several times on Stony Hill Road. A GoFundMe page was launched.

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