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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A New Artisan Bakery Is Coming to Quakertown’s Trolley Barn Public Market
The Worthy Dessert, a delicious artisan bakery with a wide selection of fresh baked goods, is opening in Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown on…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the most important event in world…
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Doylestown Mill-Turned-Home Heads to Auction After Two Years on the Market
Shelly Mill, once an active Doylestown mill now restored into an expansive private residence, is set to go to auction two years after it first…
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Central Bucks Elementary and Middle Schools Move Up in National Ranking
Most Central Bucks elementary and middle schools have ranked in or near the top third in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 national rankings,…
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Burlington Set to Open New Store at Quakertown’s Richland Marketplace
Burlington, the popular discount retailer, is expanding further in the region with a new store set to open at Richland Marketplace in Quakertown, writes Ryan…
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Bucks County School District May Shut Down If a State Budget Deal Is Not Reached
The Morrisville School District may have to suspend operations on Jan. 30 if a state budget deal is not secured, writes Kristen A. Graham and…
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Atlee Square at Oxford Valley Mall in Middletown To Gain 223 Luxury Apartments
After opening Atlee Square last spring, the developer is preparing to begin the second phase of the project next to the Oxford Valley Mall in…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.9M Charming Traditional in Doylestown
A traditional home on a 0.68-acre lot with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Doylestown. This exquisite…
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Newtown Girl Hosts Birthday Kickball Party to Benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research
Newtown’s Bridget Wittig is continuing her tradition of hosting a kickball party to benefit pancreatic cancer research as she enters her teenage years, writes Jeff…
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One of Bucks County’s Most Famous Historical Events Will Soon Jingle in Your Pocket
Starting April 5, the coins from buying your morning paper or breakfast sandwich may have imagery that resonates with Bucks County residents, according to a press release from the U.S. Mint. …
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Bucks County Leadership: Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs, Manor College
Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs at Manor College, spoke with Bucksco Today about growing up in a blended family in Bucks County, where she…
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Southampton’s Kidology Expands Reach with New Mobile Therapy Bus
When Southampton’s Kidology founder Luba Patlakh Kaplun decided she wanted to extend her pediatric therapy service’s reach, she created a mobile therapy space, reports Wakisha Bailey…
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New Musical ‘Starstruck’ to Make World Premiere at Bucks County Playhouse
“Starstruck,” a new musical directed and choreographed by Lorin Latarro, is making its world premiere at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, writes Michael…
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This Historic Bristol Landmark is the Oldest Inn in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania boasts many significant historical landmarks, including the King George II Inn in Bristol, which is the oldest operating inn in the state and one…
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Citadel Credit Union Donates $30K, Launches Food Drive to Support Families Impacted by Government Shutdown
In response to the federal government shutdown and the resulting reduction in SNAP food assistance, Citadel Credit Union is donating $30,000 to area food banks…
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Iconic Painting ‘George Washington Crossing the Delaware’ Celebrates American Leadership
The iconic painting “George Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Leutze depicts General George Washington on a boat as he is leading his troops in…
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Bristol’s Sojo Industries Leverages Automation to Make Beverage Variety Packs
Sojo Industries, a robotic packing system company with a factory in Bristol, uses automation to produce beverage variety packs for numerous local favorite drinks, writes…
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New Bakery and Café Opens at Yardley’s Prickett Preserve Development
Paris Baguette, a café and bakery chain, has opened its first Bucks County location at the Prickett Preserve development in Yardley across from Shady Brook…
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