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.
Address: 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: (215) 348-6000
Explore our archive of nearly 200 stories about Bucks County’s residents, schools, and businesses below:
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Bucks County Breast Cancer Survivor Partners with Nonprofit
Rose Phillips, a Bucks County breast cancer survivor, is dedicated to helping other patients with support from Keith Fenimore and his nonprofit, Main Street, write…
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SCORE Bucks County Mentor Gives Therapist Confidence to Launch Private Practice
Kristen Spear loved psychology since her senior year of high school, but the thought of operating her own therapy practice seemed too daunting. Until recently.…
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Navy Veteran Lew Hansen Continues to Serve Bucks County Through Operation Old Glory
Lew Hansen, a retired Navy veteran, Comcast technical operations supervisor, and flag ambassador for Operation Old Glory replaces worn U.S. flags across Bucks County, writes…
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Greenwood Racing Buys Two Office Buildings by Parx Casino for $12.5 Million
Greenwood Racing Inc., the owner of Parx Casino, has expanded its real estate holdings with the acquisition of two office buildings near its Bucks County…
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Election Cyberattacks Stopped in Their Tracks By Montgomery County’s IT Department
Montgomery County successfully defended against over 1 million election cyberattack attempts, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Election Board Chairman Neil Makhija reported that approximately…
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A ‘Game-Changer’ in Bucks County: Holy Family Awarded $1.3 Million for Expansion of Newtown West Campus
The state has awarded $1,324,800 in grant funding to Holy Family University for the forthcoming expansion of its Newtown West campus. State Sen. Steve Santarsiero…
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Lower Makefield Voters Say Yes to Open Space Funding
On a ballot question Tuesday, Lower Makefield Township residents voted by a two-to-one margin on spending $15 million to preserve open space in the town,…
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Unofficial Election Results in Bucks County Show Trump Defeating Harris by Just 512 Votes
According to a Bucks County spokesperson, unofficial election results show former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris by just 512 votes in the…
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Here are the Best Restaurants in Bucks County for Dining Outdoors
Bucks County offers some fantastic outdoor dining experiences where you can enjoy a delicious meal while taking in scenic views and fresh air, writes Kristen…
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This Pipersville Eatery Was Listed as One of the Best Restaurants in America
A Bucks County inn was recently ranked as one of the best restaurants in the entire country, a major milestone for local eateries. Staff writers…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Striking Stone-Front Colonial in Doylestown
A striking stone-front colonial home set on a lovely acre lot with four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in…
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This Yardley Coffee Shop Among Top Picks in the Philly Suburbs
One local cafe is among the top coffee spots in the Philadelphia suburbs, guaranteed to satisfy your coffee or tea cravings with creative drinks, writes…
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UPDATED: Here Are the Unofficial 2024 Election Results in Bucks County
Pennsylvania is at the center of what is being called one of the most tumultuous elections, making it an important piece in the voting puzzle.…
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Early Morning Rowing Shapes Yardley Student Athlete’s Life and Sleep Schedule
Corinne Carlson, a Yardley native and student-athlete, has had to make significant changes to her lifestyle and sleeping patterns after she took up rowing at…
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Harrisburg Bank Acquires Bristol’s William Penn Bank for Whopping Sum
Harrisburg-based Mid Penn Bank will acquire Bristol’s William Penn Bank for $127 million in stock in a deal that is expected to close in the…
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Bucks County Receives Rare November Wildfire Warning
The National Weather Service issued a rare November wildfire warning for Bucks County on Friday morning, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times.…
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Record Drought Poses Significant Threat to Philadelphia Region’s Trees
The record drought in the Philadelphia region is posing a significant threat to the health of local trees already off schedule with their leaf drop,…
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Election Will Bring Bucks County Poll Workers Into Spotlight
On Nov. 5, approximately 45,000 poll workers will staff over 9,000 polling places across Pennsylvania, a role that is often thankless and dangerous. That will…
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