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Liberty Bell Sculpture Unveiled At Yardley ShopRite

The grocery store is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a display in the store for the rest of the year.

YARDLEY, PA — The Colalillo Family’s ShopRite of Yardley is ready to celebrate America's anniversary.

The store recently unveiled a custom Liberty Bell-style sculpture to help kick off celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

The bell is part of the statewide “Bells Across PA” art series by America250PA and was sponsored by the Colalillo Family and Wakefern Food Corp.

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It was created by local artist James Feehan and features vibrant scenes depicting a young George Washington, Bucks County landscapes, early settlers, and Washington’s early military campaigns — all honoring Pennsylvania’s pivotal role in America’s founding.

The unveiling took place on Dec. 4, and the bell will remain on display at ShopRite of Yardley throughout the year.

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(Photos Courtesy of ShopRite of Yardley) Artist James Feehan points to the bell sculpture he created at the unveiling ceremony at the ShopRite of Yardley.

The bell sculpture was unveiled Dec. 4 at the ShopRite of Yardley.

Bob Harvie, Bucks County Commissioner; A Founding Father re-enactor with Historic Philadelphia who played the role of James Wilson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence; Artist James Feehan; Matt Darragh, Chief of Staff of America 250PA; Jeannie Colalillo, Director of Community Relations for ShopRite of Hunterdon County, the family-owned company that operates the ShopRite of Yardley, and Paul Bencivengo, President/CEO Visit Bucks County.

Local Artist James Feehan and Jeannie Colalillo, Director of Community Relations for ShopRite of Hunterdon County, the family-owned company that operates the ShopRite of Yardley, unveil the bell Feehan created as part of Bells Across PA, celebrating the country's 250th anniversary.

Founding Father re-enactor with Historic Philadelphia who played the role of James Wilson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

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