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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Enjoy the Holidays with Special Tours at Doylestown’s Fonthill Castle
Until Dec. 31, the Bucks County Historical Society will be offering holiday tours of Doylestown’s Fonthill Castle that will give visitors an opportunity to explore…
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Opinion: It’s Time to Value Direct Support Professionals for What We Are Worth
For the last 25 years, I have been fortunate to have a wonderful job supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism. As a Direct Support…
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Park Planned as Part of Goodnoe Homestead Redevelopment in Newtown
Jim Worthington’s plans to redevelop the Goodnoe Family Homestead in Newtown include a new community park, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The local businessman…
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Bucks County Housing Market Sees Soaring Values and Steady Demand
Bucks County housing market recorded an active year, with home values climbing steadily and demand staying strong throughout the season, writes Lacey Latch for the…
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Bike Works in Newtown to Close Storefront. New Mobile Service Van to Come
Bike Works, an independent bike sales and service business, recently announced that it will be closing its Newtown storefront on Dec. 15, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. While…
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Find Rare Treasures at Low Prices at Langhorne’s Uptown Cheapskate
Uptown Cheapskate in Langhorne is a thrift store that offers rare treasures at low prices, perfect for fashion-forward penny pinchers, writes Claire Allard for the…
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Annual Reenactments Return to Washington Crossing Historic Park This December
Step back in time this December as General Washington’s daring Delaware River crossing is brought to life during two special reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic…
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Langhorne Native Leads South Korea’s Esports Giant T1 Entertainment & Sports
Langhorne native Joe Marsh has risen from an internship at Comcast Spectacor over twenty years ago to leading South Korea’s esports powerhouse T1 Entertainment &…
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Bucks County Community College Welcomes British Delegation
It’s not every day that a community college plays host to an entourage of international dignitaries. But it’s also not every day that a community…
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Bucks County Median Homebuyer Age Well Below National Average
According to a nationwide survey by the National Association of Realtors, the median homebuyer age in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area, which includes Bucks County, is…
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Warrington’s Windtree Therapeutics Calls Off Acquisition of Titan Environmental Services
Windtree Therapeutics, based in Warrington, has hit another setback in its efforts to expand beyond drug development, canceling its acquisition of Titan Environmental Services, writes…
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400 Food Bank Families Receive Unexpected $100 Gifts from Local Philanthropist
At the regular Friday fresh produce giveaway at Bristol Township’s pavilion, the first 400 attendees each received a $100 gift from local philanthropist Gene Epstein,…
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Former Famous Dave’s CEO Targets Multiple Iron Hill Brewery Sites, Including Newtown Location
Jeff Crivello, the former CEO of Famous Dave’s, plans to buy ten Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant locations, including the one in Newtown, writes Emma…
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Three New Eateries and Restaurants Open Their Doors in Bucks County
Several new restaurants and eateries have opened in Bucks County over the past two months, offering delicious new options for locals, writes Michele Haddon for…
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New Dollar Tree Coming to Former Rite Aid Location in Levittown
Discount retailer Dollar Tree is set to move into the former Rite Aid location in Levittown, which has been sitting empty since the pharmacy chain’s…
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When Do Stores and Malls Open in Bucks County on Black Friday?
For those hoping to spend their Black Friday shopping for deals in person, there are plenty of stores in Bucks County that will be open…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $4M Modern Masterpiece in New Hope
A contemporary home set on a 3,049-square-foot lot with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. This…
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24/7 Service Returns to John’s Plain & Fancy Diner in Quakertown
As of this week, Quakertown mainstay John’s Plain & Fancy Diner has restored its classic 24/7 operation and is once again open nonstop, seven days…
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