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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Chase to Open 4 Branches in Bucks County as Part of Nationwide Expansion
As part of a nationwide expansion, Chase Bank will open 14 new branches in Greater Philadelphia this year, including four that are planned for Bucks…
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Pedestrian Bridge to Fill Newtown Trail Gap Moves Forward With Bid Process
Plans for a pedestrian bridge over Newtown Creek advanced last week after the board of supervisors instructed its engineer to request bids for the project,…
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Quakertown to Welcome Clockwork Escapes with Multiple Immersive Game Rooms
Clockwork Escapes will open an immersive escape room venue in Quakertown in early June, featuring several distinct experiences, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News.…
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One Direction Alum Talks Bucks County on Newtown Native Alex Cooper’s Podcast
One Direction alum and Pipersville resident Zayn Malik recently appeared on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. …
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Lahaska’s Peddler’s Village Appoints Founders’ Daughter as New CEO
Donna Jamison Cave has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Peddler’s Village following the departure of Bob McGowan, writes Jeff Werner for the…
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Levittown Sister’s Love Keeps Her Half-Siblings Out of Foster Care
Taylor Bowers, a Levittown resident, stepped up in her family’s time of need when her four half-siblings were going to be put into foster care,…
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Amazon Launches Bucks County Community Fund for Local Projects
Amazon recently announced that applications are open for the Amazon Bucks County Community Fund, a community grant program supporting local initiatives. The company has committed $100,000 to…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $10M Magnificent Contemporary in New Hope
A contemporary home on 0.25 acres with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. This breathtaking…
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New Fitness Center Coming to Langhorne Will Give Young Athletes a Place to Train
D1 Training is a new fitness center for young athletes opening in Langhorne this week, giving kids a place to practice and hone their skills,…
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Local Craftsman Creates High Quality Drums in Warrington Company
Over in Warrington, Chris Carr, founder of Bucks County Drum Company, has been handcrafting drums for over two decades, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. Carr, who initially…
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Washington’s Delaware Crossing Foreshadowed Both New Nation, Climate Change
George Washington’s 1776 crossing of the Delaware foreshadowed both the birth of a nation and the dawn of human-caused climate change, reports David Schechter for…
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Fifty Bucks County Residents Receive Financial Help from Local Philanthropists
Fifty residents across Bucks County will be receiving financial relief thanks to a $50,000 donation from the Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The…
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Central Bucks County Town Ranked Fourth Safest City in Pennsylvania
According to a new study conducted by SafeWise, Warwick Township is the fourth safest city in Pennsylvania, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Rankings were determined by comparing FBI crime…
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Bucks County Journalists Find Love and Marriage in Their Seventies
For journalists Gwen Shrift and Terry Nau, their careers were their passion, and an unexpected encounter late in their lives led them to love, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. …
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Prom-Dress Collection to Take Place in Doylestown, Perkasie This Week
Two Bucks County women are holding their second prom dress and formal wear accessories collection on Feb. 21, helping local students prep for their big…
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New FCP Chair Falesha Grasty Focuses on Strengthening Bucks County Nonprofits
As Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) begins a new chapter, its newly appointed chair is bringing both heart and hands-on experience to the role. Falesha Grasty,…
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Yolanda Hadid Withdraws Her “Sanctuary” Farm in New Hope from Market
Three months after listing her “sanctuary” for sale, Yolanda Hadid decided to withdraw the $10.88 million New Hope farm from the market, writes Kelsi Karruli…
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New Hope’s Bucks County Playhouse Announces Show Lineup for 2026
The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope recently announced its production lineup for 2026, which also marks the end for Producing Director Alexander Fraser, Executive Producer Robyn…
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