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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Special Philly History Book Signing Taking Place in Lahaska This Weekend
Author Natalie Pompilio is taking readers on a guided tour of America’s birthplace in her new book, Philadelphia: A Walk Through History, and a Lahaska store is having a special…
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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…
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Meet the Bucks County Millionaire With One of the Largest Private Whiskey Collections in America
Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States, writes Brad Japhne for Food…
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West Rockhill Supervisors Pass Data Center Ordinance Amid Concerns
Six months after developers pitched an informal data center plan for Cathill Road, West Rockhill Township supervisors voted unanimously to approve a new zoning ordinance…
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Bensalem-Based Pretzel Company Opens Location on Drexel Campus
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory is bringing its signature salty snacks to Drexel University, with a new location in the Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building, writes Carter…
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Boutique Hotel Just Minutes from New Hope Boasts Delicious Restaurant
Located just a few minutes from New Hope, the Carversville Inn is a cozy boutique hotel with a delicious restaurant located in a 200-year-old building, writes Regan…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Brings Out ‘Queen of Pop’ at Coachella
During weekend 2 of Coachella, Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter welcomed Madonna, the ‘Queen of Pop’ herself, onto the stage for an unforgettable performance, writes Alyssa Bailey and Aimée Lutkin for ELLE. …
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Broadway Performer and Bristol Native Returns to His Hometown Stage
A Bristol native and Broadway performer returned to his hometown for Jelly’s Last Jam, a musical telling the story of the birth of jazz, writes Melinda…
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His Dad Started the Tradition. Now This Hilltown Man Bakes 2,000 Cookies Every Christmas Season.
By the first week of December, Hilltown resident Steve Bahmueller had baked almost 2,000 cookies, filling two freezer compartments and a mini fridge, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County…
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1,000 Residents, a Century-Old Suspension Bridge, and Miles of Canal Trail: This Town is Bucks County’s Best-Kept Secret
Home to just under 1,000 residents, Riegelsville provides a unique combination of canal history and picturesque scenery and includes a rare, century-old suspension bridge, writes…
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Sellersville’s Julie K. Brown: Investigative Journalist Who Brought Epstein to Justice
Julie K. Brown, the investigative journalist who took down Jeffrey Epstein, grew up in Bucks County, where she learned to fight for the voiceless, writes…
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Newtown Home Constructed by Architect Paul Rudolph to Hit Market for $5.85M
A Newtown home designed by famed architect Paul Rudolph will be hitting the market for $5.85 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two-story house, which…
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Warminster’s Spartans Wrestling Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Spartans Wrestling Club in Warminster is celebrating 50 years of serving the community and teaching the sport to young people, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The…
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Check Out These 10 Doylestown Destinations During Your Next Visit
Doylestown is one of Bucks County’s gems with countless attractions and shopping destinations, and there are several spots worth paying a visit on your next trip, writes Lisa O…
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From Dollhouse to Dream House: How One Jamison Woman Uses Miniatures to Master Interior Design
For many, the prospect of designing and decorating a room can feel overwhelming, trying to determine what should go where and what style best fits the space. Luckily,…
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From CB West to the World: How Three Students Turned Empathy Into a Healthcare Nonprofit
Kind Koala is a youth-led global nonprofit organization founded by a team of students from Central Bucks High School West who were inspired by a…
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Bucks County Housing Market Still Hot with Rising Median Sale Prices
Bucks County’s housing market continued to heat up in March, with no signs of slowing as spring progresses, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. According…
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Bucks County Cafe Serves Up Delicious, Instagram-Worthy Desserts
Instagram-worthy desserts and scrumptious savory dishes await at Vanilla Cafe, located in New Hope, reports Jenn Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The cafe’s iconic desserts have gone viral on…
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