Friends of Yardley Borough

06/11/2026

Paul Miller’s Law takes effect today for all motorists in Pennsylvania.

The new law makes it illegal to use a handheld cell phone or other mobile device while driving — even when stopped at a red light or in traffic. Officers may stop drivers solely for this violation.

The law is named in memory of Paul Miller, who was killed in 2010 by a distracted driver reaching for a phone. Its purpose is simple: save lives and prevent needless tragedies caused by distracted driving.

Put the phone down. Keep your eyes on the road. Arrive safely.



https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news-and-media/newsroom/statewide/2025/-paul-miller-s-law--effective-june-5

05/29/2026

TONIGHT - 5/29 @ 6:30pm

05/23/2026

05/21/2026

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - Yardley Boro
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On Monday, May 25, 2026, the Yardley Borough Police Department will institute detours and road closures in support of the annual Memorial Day activities in the Borough.

At approximately 7:15 AM, Main St. will be closed from the area of the Knowles-Doyle American Legion Post 317 to the Wayfaring La. in support of the Memorial Main Street Mile.

At approximately 8:30 AM, traffic will be closed on:

1. Delaware Av. between Brown St. and Ferry St.
2. E. Afton Av. between Delaware Av. and Canal St.

The closures will remain in effect until the conclusion of the Memorial Day Observance ceremony organized by VFW Post 6393 and American Legion Knowles-Doyle Post 317 at the Yardley Veterans Monument.

At approximately 10:30 AM traffic will be closed on:

1. The length of North Main Street from Dolington Rd. to American Legion Post 317. (215 S. Main St.)
2. W. Afton Av. from Breece Dr. to Main St.
3. E. Afton Ave. from Delaware Ave. to Canal St.
4. W. College Ave. from S. Main St. to Breece Dr.
5. E. College Ave. from S. Main to Pennsylvania Ave.

Additionally, parking will be prohibited on South Main St. from 2 AM until the conclusion of the Parade, about 1PM.

If you are traveling in this area, please expect detours, operate with caution and follow the directions of the police officer or auxiliary police officer.

We ask our followers, friends and residents to please share this post to help get the word out.
Any questions may be directed to Police Duty Officer at 215.493.2782.

05/15/2026

Scudder Falls Toll Bridge Bike-Ped Path Closures Expanding to Monday-Friday Schedule

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced that the Scudder Falls (I-295) Toll Bridge’s 0.86-mile-long Shared-Use Path will be closed Mondays to Fridays until further notice.

The change starts this Friday, May 8.

The walkway facility has been undergoing resurfacing since mid-March on a Monday-to-Thursday work schedule. That schedule will now be extended to an additional day so the project can be completed before the start of summer.

To allow the work to proceed, the walkway facility’s entry points will be blocked at the Delaware & Raritan Canal’s rail trail on the New Jersey side and the Delaware Canal towpath on the Pennsylvania side beginning early on Monday mornings and continuing uninterrupted until 6 p.m. on Fridays. (The schedule is subject to change due to weather, emergencies, and other factors.)

A Commission contractor has already removed the former uneven puddle-prone polyester polymer concrete (PPC) layer along the bridge’s elevated walkway surface and has begun the process of installing a new PPC protective layer.

Pedestrians and bicyclists are urged to plan ahead for the extended closure periods. The closest river crossing points for pedestrians are the Calhoun Street Toll-Supported Bridge 4.8 miles to the south and the Washington Crossing Toll-Supported Bridge 2.5 miles to the north. (Note: The walkways at these alternate river crossing points are significantly narrower than the 10-foot-wide Scudder Falls Shared-Use Path. Bicyclists must dismount and walk their bikes across the walkways at these other two bridges.) --- Staff

05/15/2026

MUSEUM FOUNDER DIES: Bucks County Mourns Community Leader (Details Below).

05/15/2026

Happy Birthday to our Police Chief! 🎉

05/09/2026

09/19/2025

09/16/2025

PSA regarding parking for Yardley Harvest Day Sept. 20th this Saturday.

Here are some options. Yardley Friends Meetinghouse, located at 65 North Main Street, offers paid parking. In addition to available street parking around town, there is FREE parking at the Tannery lot at 19 West College Ave.