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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Historic Pearl S. Buck Estate in Perkasie to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Style Later This Month
Pearl S. Buck International, located at 520 Dublin Road in Perkasie, will be hosting Oktoberfest festivities at the author’s estate on Oct. 22 from 12- 4…
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Holy Family University to Partner with Beck Institute For Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Holy Family University students enrolled in the Master of Counseling Program will have an opportunity to take part in a 16-week course, beginning in January…
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Bucks County Community College Announces Paralegal and Legal Studies Open House
Bucks County Community College will hold a Paralegal and Legal Studies Open House on Oct. 18 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Upper Bucks…
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Bensalem High School Marine Corps JROTC Recognized as Naval Honor School
The Bensalem High School Marine Corps JROTC was named by Headquarters Marine Corps as a Naval Honor School for the third year in a row.…
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Striking Workers See Lifestyle Change Since Walking Out From General Motors Facility in Langhorne
With the UAW strike happening, some workers who are accustomed to spending whole days on their feet have seen their lifestyle change significantly since they…
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Largest Modern-Era Hindu Temple Outside of India Opens Near Bucks County
The largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era opened this week near Bucks County, in Robbinsville, New Jersey, according to a staff report…
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Newtown Bookshop Reopens in New Location, Announces Date for Grand Reopening Celebration
The Newtown Bookshop is now operating out of a new location, and the owners will be celebrating the occasion later this month. Having been located…
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Bristol Startup Wants To Corner Variety Pack Packaging Segment of the Beverage Industry
Sojo Industries, founded in 2021 by Barak Bar-Cohen and Steve Rubin in Bristol, wants to corner the variety pack package segment for the beverage industry,…
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New Hope Listed As One of the 10 Best Halloween Towns in All of Pennsylvania
There are many spooky attractions and events during Halloween in Pennsylvania, including several towns that are beautifully spooky and would make great destinations to explore…
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Delaware Valley Soil Judging Team Qualifies For National Contest With Runner-Up Finish At Regionals
The Delaware Valley University soil judging team qualified for the National Soil Judging Contest by claiming second place at the Northeast Regional Soil Judging Contest…
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Bucks County Community College Marks Hispanic Heritage Month with Two Free Events
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Bucks County Community College invites the public to two free events designed to educate students and the community alike:…
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Historic Theater in Bucks County Gears Up for the Halloween Season with Several Movies
The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North State Street in Newtown, has something for everyone this Halloween season. Here is the lineup: “Dueling Pianos Halloween…
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Senator John Fetterman the Latest Politician to Join Langhorne Union Members in Strike
Senator John Fetterman visited members of UAW Region 9 in Langhorne to show support and solidarity during the nationwide union strike. The Pennsylvania politician showed up to see those involved…
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Doylestown Nonprofit to Host Annual ‘Light the Night Pink’ Event in Newtown This Week
A well-known nonprofit from Doylestown will be hosting another community event in Bucks County to raise awareness for breast cancer patients. Main St., formerly known…
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Newtown Farm Hosting Month-Long ‘Harvest Festival’ Throughout the Month of October
Hortulus Farm, located at 60 Thompson Mill Road in Newtown, has announced the commencement of its month-long Harvest Festival, set to captivate visitors every Saturday…
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Morrisville Theater Group to Perform Agatha Christie Play for Several Nights This Month
A theater group in Bucks County will be putting on a play by a well-known author, and local residents are gearing up for the performance.…
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Morrisville’s Ashlynn Distillery to Celebrate One Year of Business Later This Month
A popular distillery in Morrisville will be celebrating a full year of cocktails, fun times, and community events at the end of the month. Ashlynn Distillery, located…
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World’s Largest Elmo Plushie Displayed at New ‘Sesame Street’ Store at Sesame Place
With the new “Sesame Street” store opening at the Langhorne amusement park, a large surprise is in store for visitors for a limited time. Sesame…
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