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 Children’s Museum Gets Upgrade for America’s 250th Birthday
The Bucks County Children’s Museum in New Hope is back just in time for America’s 250th birthday, with its newly renovated space filled with activities for…
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Doylestown’s Pink Celebrates Career Accomplishment with Heartfelt Post
Singer and Doylestown native Pink recently celebrated a career milestone as her hit song “Just Give Me a Reason” hit over two billion views on…
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Dine Around the World at These Delicious Bucks County Restaurants
Bucks County is filled with countless restaurants serving food from around the world, whether you’re in the mood for Italian, Asian cuisine, Mediterranean, or Indian, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. …
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Guru’s Indian Cuisine In Newtown Closes Doors Due to Chef’s Health
Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Township has closed, giving chef Ashni Kumar time to prioritize his health following a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, writes Michele Haddon…
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State Awards $800K for Solebury Township’s Former Quarry Initiative
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has awarded Solebury $800,000 to support the acquisition of a former quarry within the township, writes Chris Ullery…
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New Hope’s Soleybury Orchards Has Some of the Freshest Apples in the Area
New Hope’s Solebury Orchards is a picturesque spot with countless varieties of crisp, juicy apples that put the store-bought ones to shame, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations…
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Local Artist Displaying Watercolor Art in Washington Crossing General Store
Bucks County resident Keith Mountford is putting his impressive watercolor pieces on display at Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Taylorsville General Store, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The store…
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No Real ID? Prepare for New $45 Airport Fee in February
Travelers without a Real ID will face a $45 surcharge to board flights starting next month, which is double the fee that was originally projected…
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Joint Venture Buys Bensalem, Newtown Shopping Centers for Total Price of $28.9M
Two open-air retail shopping centers in Bucks County sold to a joint venture for a total of $28.9 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia…
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Central Bucks School District to Begin Teaching AI Literacy in the Classroom
Central Bucks School District is taking artificial intelligence head-on, teaching AI literacy to students and establishing rules for ethical use in the classroom, writes Jess Rohan for…
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New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Celebrates Anniversary of Cheesesteak Restaurant
New Hope resident Bradley Cooper paid a visit to Good Morning America’s set with fresh cheesesteaks to celebrate Danny & Coop’s one-year anniversary, writes Sabrina Weiss for People. Cooper…
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Tom Rush Concert to Kick Off Lambertville-New Hope WinterFestival
The annual Lambertville-New Hope WinterFestival is returning from Friday, Jan. 30, to Sunday, Feb. 1, with a concert, dance party, chili competition, and ice displays, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Restaurant Group Takes Over Newtown Iron Hill Site
A new tenant may be moving into the shuttered Iron Hill in Newtown, as PJW Restaurant Group was approved to assume the lease starting Dec.…
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Remembering Rob Reiner and His Beginnings at the Bucks County Playhouse
Director Rob Reiner, who tragically lost his life alongside his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, this past weekend, began his career at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope,…
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Pennridge High School Trio Earns National Conference Spot With Innovative Research
Three Pennridge High School students have earned national NASA recognition for their work in the 2025 NASA Drop Tower Challenge, writes Fideri News Network for…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.95M Gorgeous Farmhouse in Pipersville
A farmhouse set on 23.48 acres with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Pipersville. This remarkable residence offers…
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Bucks County Eagles Fan Battling Leukemia Receives Donation from Jason Kelce
Six years ago, Eagles fan and Bucks County resident Tom Trampe went viral online for a clip in which he offered to suit up for the Philadelphia…
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Bucks County Tourism Gets Supercharged with $597K in Grants
Bucks County Tourism Program has awarded $597,463 in grants to 58 local organizations, businesses, and community initiatives to support tourism growth in the county, writes…
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