Tag: Bucks County

Covering an area of 622 square miles just north of Philadelphia along the banks of the Delaware River, Bucks County, with a population of 646,538, is the fourth-most populous county in Pennsylvania.

Founded in November 1682, Bucks County is one of the three original counties created by William Penn. Named after Buckinghamshire in England, it played a significant role in American history, including George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War.

Explore our archive of nearly 2,000 stories about Bucks County’s residents, schools, and businesses below:

Glen Moyer and Jeffrey YothersFood and Drink

Doylestown Butcher Is Among the Top Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in PA

One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities, writes Leigh…

Bucks County at Mercer MuseumEconomic Development

Bucks County Among Best Places to Retire in Pennsylvania

Bucks County is among Pennsylvania’s top 25 counties for seniors to settle down and embrace a peaceful, fulfilling retirement, according to a recently released…

Christopher DurangEntertainment

Actors, Authors, Musicians and More Call Bucks County Home

Bucks County has been home to many famous individuals, from celebrated singers and acclaimed actors to renowned authors and talented playwrights, according to a staff…

Twin Silo Road property.Real Estate

Bucks County Breaks Record for Biggest Real Estate Transaction Ever, But Sale Wasn't to Who Was Rumored

A recent sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead broke the record for the biggest residential real estate sale in Bucks County’s history…

Music

This Bucks County High School Vocal Ensemble Just Won a Major Christmas Choir Competition

A Bucks County music group is celebrating their victory in one of there area’s most coveted and celebrated musical events of the holidays.

Council…

New Wawa in Warrington.Restaurants & Lodging

Fresh Dining Spots and New Wawa Debut in Bucks County

Bucks County has added several new restaurants to its dining scene in December, with more ready to premier in the coming weeks, writes Jeff Werner…

Pineville Tavern interior dining roomRestaurants & Lodging

Festive Feasting in Bucks County: Top Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

If you want to skip cooking on Christmas Day, or just want a change of scenery, you can enjoy a delicious meal at one of…

New Hope Aerial ViewEconomic Development

Elites, A-List Celebrities Are Finding Their New Escape in New Hope

As some of the most famous glamorous retreats like Aspen and Palm Beach start to lose their luster, the elite have found a new escape…

Facade of new Wawa set to open in Warrington.Retail

New Wawa Superstore Comes to Warrington

Wawa is set to open its newest location in Warrington, reports Jeff Warner for the Patch.

The new convenience store will open on December 20…

A woman reads a book with cannabis plants growing in the background.Entrepreneurship

See Which Bucks County Company Made Inc.'s 'Best in Business' List

Seven businesses from the Greater Philadelphia area have been named to Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business list, including one headquartered in New Hope, and…

Cranberry Caramel Brie at Altomonte’s Italian Market.Restaurants & Lodging

These Bucks County Restaurants, Caterers Can Handle Your Christmas Meal

Local restaurants and caterers are ready to go with a Bucks County Christmas meal that offers home cooking without the mess this holiday season, writes…

PennsylvaniaBucks County

Three Bucks County Towns Listed Among the State's 12 Most Adorable Places to Visit

Three towns in Bucks County have been voted as some of the most adorable places to visit in the entire state of Pennsylvania. Staff writers…

Bucks County floodingEnvironment

Climate Risk: See How It Impacts Bucks County Homeowner's Insurance

Climate shocks have meant more hurricanes, wildfires and other disasters, and insurance companies are starting to drop homeowners facing increased climate risks, including Bucks County…

Wolf-dog hybrid sitting in a kennel.Outdoors

GoodBoy Dog Recovery Helps Capture Wolf-Dog Hybrid Spotted in Bristol

GoodBoy Dog Recovery captured a wolf-dog hybrid spotted in Bristol after it managed to evade both animal control and the Pennsylvania game warden, according…

Pig eating food under a makeshift shelter in trampoline.Pets

Elusive Pig in Bucks County Finally Caught After Month-Long Chase

After a month on the run, an elusive pig in Bucks County was finally captured by Bensalem police earlier this week, according to a staff…

Minority couple hugs after achieving dream of homeownership.Banking & Finance

Firstrust Bank Launches New Mortgage Program to Improve Access to Homeownership

The dream of homeownership is often out of reach for many, but Firstrust Bank’s new Home Prosper Mortgage Program is helping to make that…

Aerial view of the Highland Farm in Doylestown.Culture

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum is One Grant Closer to Securing a Future

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theater Education Center secure more funding from PA’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.

The…

A small John Deere excavator at a construction site on a city street, surrounded by orange traffic cones and dug-up pavement. A sign nearby reads "Building a Better America" and includes logos for Aqua, the EPA, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, indicating infrastructure work. The site is in front of a red brick building with white shutters and doors.Utilities

Aqua PA Reaches Milestone: 1,000 Lead and Galvanized Service Lines Replaced

One year since kicking off major efforts to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines across the state, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements…