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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New Perkasie Thrift Store Opens, Supporting Community Members in Need
Revivals Thrift is a new secondhand store opened by a local church, which recently celebrated its grand opening in Perkasie at the former Freed Glass building, writes Michele Haddon…
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Florida Law Firm Becker Opens First Pennsylvania Office in Doylestown
Florida-based commercial law firm Becker has entered the Pennsylvania market with its new Doylestown office, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Attorneys Stefan Richter and…
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Despite Pending Sale, Langhorne Hotel Continues to Remain Operational
One of Bucks County’s oldest continuously operated inns, the Langhorne Hotel, has operated as usual despite being listed for sale for over three years, writes Lacey Latch…
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New Quakertown Farmers Market Restaurant Celebrating Grand Opening
Bistro 1015, a new made-to-order restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, is bringing fresh food to the Quakertown Farmers Market in Richland, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ…
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USA Today Includes Beloved Bucks Borough in Two of Its Recent Rankings
The beloved Bucks County borough, New Hope, praised for its scenic and artsy atmosphere, has placed on two lists from USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, writes…
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Foundations Community Partnership Awards Grants to Support Over 1,100 Youth
Foundations Community Partnership recently awarded its spring Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) Grant to eight nonprofits serving children, young adults, and families in Bucks County,…
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This Bucks County Suburb Named Among the Best in Philadelphia
One Bucks County township has found its place among the 25 best suburbs in Philadelphia, according to a recently released report from Stacker. Stacker used…
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This Ivyland Landmark is One of Bucks County’s Oldest General Stores
The Ivyland Country Store, an Ivyland landmark for over 150 years, is one of Bucks County’s oldest general stores and cherished borough treasure, writes Dino…
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Primanti Bros. Former CEO Acquires Langhorne Smoothie King in Recent Deal
The Markham Team, led by the former CEO of Primanti Bros., Adam Golomb, acquired eight Smoothie King locations in the Greater Philadelphia area, including one in Langhorne, writes Jake…
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Bucks County Residents Rank Among the Better Budgeters in the Country
A recent analysis of over 2,800 counties across the country compared the budgeting habits of residents, ranking counties from best to worst, and Bucks County placed toward the…
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Doylestown Native Pink to Host This Year’s Tony Award Show
Doylestown native and acrobatic pop star Pink was recently announced as the host for the 2026 Tony Awards, which will take place on June 7…
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Lower Makefield Farm Nominated for National Register of Historic Places
The Thomas Janney Historic Agricultural District, locally referred to as Patterson Farm, was recently nominated for a spot in the National Register of Historic Places,…
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‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ Author’s Art Coming to Doylestown Museum
From Feb. 14 through May 24, the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown is displaying the artwork of renowned children’s author and illustrator Eric Carle in a new exhibit. “Small…
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New Restaurant Coming to Doylestown’s Former Waters Edge Winery & Bistro
The Doylestown Borough Council recently approved an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, giving a major boost to plans for a new family restaurant…
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Rita’s New Owner Bets on Year-Round Custard, Drive-Throughs for Expansion
Under its fourth private-equity owner, the Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard chain aims to finally become a national brand through year-round custard sales…
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Popular NJ Gastropub Flying Pig Tavern & Tap to Open in Bensalem
The popular New Jersey gastropub Flying Pig Tavern & Tap is expanding to Bensalem, where it will take over the former Andalusia Bar & Grill…
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SEPTA’s Langhorne Station Redevelopment Plan Divides Penndel Residents
SEPTA’s proposed mixed-use development at Langhorne train station is drawing a mix of support and concern from residents in Penndel, writes Lacey Latch for the…
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Post-Apocalyptic Novel Set in Bucks County Portrays Life with Hemophilia
When it comes to novels, a post-apocalyptic story is already an intense and stressful experience, but what about when the protagonist suffers from a bleeding disorder that requires routine medication deliveries? …
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