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 History: Delaware Canal Seen in Picture from Over 100 Years Ago
The Yardley Historical Association, located at 46 West Afton Avenue in Yardley, recently posted a picture of the Delaware Canal from over 100 years ago. As a…
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Wegmans to Host Hiring Event for New Yardley Location Next Week
The second Wegmans location in Bucks County is getting closer to opening, and the owners are now looking for quality employees. Built across the street from Shady Brook Farm in Yardley, the…
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Southampton Tobacco Shop Sells $2M Lottery Ticket. Read to Learn All the Details
A shop in Southampton has sold a major lottery ticket, and now officials are looking for the lucky winner so they can claim their prize. American…
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Lambertville Author Wins the 2023 Kirkus Prize in Fiction for His Latest Novel
An author from a town just outside of Bucks County has received a major literary award for his latest work of fiction. James McBride, who lives just…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Beautifully Restored 1840s Farmhouse in Sellersville
A historic estate in Bucks County has gone up for sale, offering modern living in a home with a long background in the area. . . Originally…
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Learn About Bucks County’s Haunted Past at This Upcoming Ghost Tour
For those looking for a good scare this Halloween season, a town in Bucks County is offering a guided tour full of haunted history. Historic…
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Family Service Association of Bucks County Holds Annual ‘Drive for Youth Golf Outing’
The Family Service Association of Bucks County recently held its annual “Drive for Youth Golf Outing” at Jericho National Golf Club in New Hope to…
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Professional Pressure Washing Business Opens New Franchise Location in Morrisville
Sparkle Wash opened its newest franchise location in Morrisville earlier this month. The new Sparkle Wash of Bucks County Professional Pressure Washing will serve the…
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Come Enjoy an Interactive Murder Mystery for All Ages at This Historic Theater in Bucks County
The Newtown Theatre will present “Whose Crime Is It, Anyway?” – a murder mystery with a twist – on Nov. 2 at 8 PM. During…
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Buckingham Winery Donating Portion of Sales from Pink Sparkling Wine to Aid Breast Cancer Patients
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a Bucks County winery is working with a local nonprofit to help those in need. Buckingham Valley Vineyards…
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Rescheduled ‘Warminster Day’ to be Held Later This Month. Read to Learn All the Details
After being postponed, “Warminster Day” is set to be held at the end of the month, offering community fun for everyone. Originally set for Sept.…
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‘Art That Blooms’ Floral Design Exhibition Blossoms at Bucks County Community College
Prepare to be enchanted by a symphony of colors, forms, and artistic expressions as the Bucks County Community College Continuing Education Floral Design Department and…
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Delaware Valley University’s New Poultry Science Center Receives $25,000 Grant
Delaware Valley University received a $25,000 grant for a new poultry science center on its main campus in Doylestown. The grant has been funded through…
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St. Mary Medical Center to Benefit from New Program Funded by $2.5M Grant
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth have announced a new collaboration to implement the pioneering Violence Intervention and Prevention Program,…
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Toll Brothers to Construct 38 Homes on 21 Acres in Quakertown Purchased for $3.9M
Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers recently purchased 21 acres of undeveloped land in Quakertown for $3.9 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According…
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Beneduce Vineyards in Nearby New Jersey Gets Excellent Scores from Well-Renowned Wine Critic
Beneduce Vineyards in nearby Pittstown, New Jersey, which is already known as one of the top East Coast producers, has now been provided with even…
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Love Whitewater Boating? Make Your Way to Tohickon Creek This November
Whitewater boating enthusiasts will be gathering in Bucks County next month when water from Lake Nockamixon is released into Tohickon Creek. The Pennsylvania Department of…
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This New Store in Yardley Promotes Sustainable Shopping Practices for ‘Low Waste Living’
The Yardley Refillery, located at 1 South Main Street in Yardley, opened its doors on Sept. 23. The latest addition to the area’s wide array…























