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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Warminster Museum New Home of Former Willow Grove Navy Base Air Traffic Tower
The air traffic control tower from Horsham’s former Willow Grove Naval Air Station has found a new home in a Warminster museum, writes Dino Ciliberti…
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Doylestown Historical Society Screening New Documentary at County Theater This Weekend
The Doylestown Historical Society will be screening its new documentary on the Doylestown Fire Company at a fundraising event at the County Theater on Sunday,…
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Outdated Property Records May Be Costing Bucks County Homeowners
Some local homeowners could be paying too much property tax due to Bucks County’s decades-old tax records, which experts say are overdue for reassessment, writes…
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Doylestown Home from 1856 Blends Historic Legacy and Sophistication
A stately 1856 Federal home, nestled in the heart of Doylestown, seamlessly integrates quiet sophistication and a remarkable historic legacy, writes Vasila Khurshid for The…
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Bucks County Nonprofit Saves and Rehabilitates Animals in Need of Homes
Located in Quakertown, Last Chance Ranch is a nonprofit animal rescue organization dedicated to saving all kinds of animals in need, reports Erin Coleman for…
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Special Phillies Meet and Greet to Be Held at Middletown’s Oxford Valley Mall
Three Phillies are coming to the Oxford Valley Mall in Middletown on Sept. 22 for a special meet and greet at Dynasty Sports & Framing,…
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Perkasie Artist Launches Kickstarter to Fund Micro Art Gallery on his Front Lawn
Perkasie artist Keith Bowman is finding a clever new way to showcase his work, writes Caroline Craig for the Bucks County Beacon. Bowman is…
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Pennridge High Student from Perkasie to Compete in Miss America 2026 Pageant
Perkasie native Lynzi Allen, a rising senior at Pennridge High School, will be competing in Miss America’s Teen 2026 pageant later this month, writes Mina…
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Commonwealth Secures $4.1M from Pharma Company to Expand Bucks Operations
The Commonwealth has secured a $4.1 million investment from Levittown-based Apozeal Pharmaceuticals for the expansion of its Bucks County operations. The Shapiro Administration is supporting…
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Newtown Board of Supervisors Approve Newtown Plaza Bagel Store Expansion
Newtown Township’s board of supervisors unanimously approved the expansion of Newtown Bagel in the Newtown Plaza shopping center, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. …
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Here’s When Bucks County Will See the Leaves Change This Fall
Fall is just around the corner, and according to Pennsylvania Fall Foliage Reports, it won’t be long before the leaves start to change, writes Kai…
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Don’t Miss These Activities in Bucks County If You Love Animals
Those looking to spend some time with cute animals can check out the variety of activities available in Bucks County, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit…
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Sojo Industries Signs Largest Lease of 2025 for Langhorne Building
Sojo Industries, the fast-growing packaging and robotics firm, has tripled its Bucks County footprint by signing a 215,000-square-foot lease in Langhorne, marking one of the…
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Innovate Real Estate Enters Pennsylvania Market, Adds New Doylestown Office
Innovate Real Estate expands in Pennsylvania with a new Doylestown office, led by The Cleland Team, a local real estate group that has extensive experience…
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New Hope Ice Cream Shop Offers Tasty, Unique Flavors That You’ve Got to Try
Moo Hope Ice Cream is a shop in New Hope that serves up scoops of delicious, high-quality ice cream to help cool you down, writes…
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Newtown Township Fire Chief Recognized for 50 Years of Public Service
Newtown Township’s board of supervisors recently honored local Fire Chief Glenn Forsyth for his 50 years of public service, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. …
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Which Bucks County Towns Pay the Highest and Lowest Property Taxes?
Bucks County homeowners generally pay about $6,817 in municipal, school and county taxes, with some paying almost twice as much based on where they live,…
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Check Out These Fun Festivals Happening in Bucks County This Month
There are a variety of fun fall festivals and events coming to Bucks County this month that you won’t want to miss, writes a reporter…
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