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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This Quaint New Jersey Town Across the Delaware is a Beautiful Spot to Visit
Those looking to take a little getaway can visit Lambertville, New Jersey, just across the Delaware River, a town bursting with art, history and life,…
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Doylestown Brings Back National Night Out Event in the Park This Week
The National Night Out event is coming back to Doylestown Central Park this week, Aug. 5, giving locals a chance to meet emergency responders from…
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Smoking in Pennsylvania Comes with High Cost
Smoking takes a toll on Pennsylvanians’ wallets, with a new report revealing that the habit costs the average smoker thousands each year, writes Ashley Adams…
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Plans for Doylestown Townhomes Include Victorian-Era Home Preservation
Newtown-based Triumph Building Group proposed constructing townhomes on a nearly four-acre site in Doylestown Township, incorporating the preservation of an 1880 Victorian home into the…
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Bensalem Actor Takes the Stage in Touring Production of Beetlejuice
The touring Broadway production of Beetlejuice is back at the Academy of Music, and Marc Ginsburg of Bensalem is a member of the cast, reports…
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Weekend Wanderer: My Gut Wanted More Than Just a Scone
It was a Saturday, and I was driving my son to Secaucus, New Jersey. He was seeing a movie with friends. Why was I driving…
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Bristol Township Council Approves Plan to Build $500K Homes in Croydon
The Bristol Township Council has approved the plan to build seven houses at 1020 Anne Street in Croydon, allowing the project to proceed to the…
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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Bucks County Hospitals, Officials Stay Quiet
The new federal budget includes spending cuts that will most likely affect Bucks County hospitals, but local hospital executives are not yet disclosing the extent,…
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New Toll Brothers Luxury Development Announced for Chalfont
Toll Brothers is bringing a new luxury home community, Birch Run at New Britain, to Chalfont, with sales expected to begin in fall 2025. The…
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Philadelphia’s Steven Singer Jewelers is Opening a New Location in Newtown
Steven Singer Jewelers is opening a new location in Newtown, bringing their jewelry selection and quality service to Bucks County, writes Andrea Miller for I…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $5.99M Majestic Mediterranean in Newtown
A majestic Mediterranean home on 6.1 acres with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This stunning…
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Philly Brewery Opens Unique Taproom and Trading Card Shop in New Hope
Human Robot, the popular Philadelphia brewery that launched in Kensington in 2020, has expanded into Bucks County with a New Hope taproom and trading card…
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Pennsbury High School Project Moves Forward Slowly After $269.5M Approval
After the Pennsbury School Board approved a $269.5 million project cap several weeks ago, plans for the new Pennsbury High School are progressing slowly, writes…
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Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Proposes Toll Increase for 2026
To offset rising construction costs, protect its strong credit ratings and support new transportation infrastructure investments, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission has proposed…
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Local Gym Partners with Police Athletic League to Form Youth Boxing Program
The Joe Hand Boxing Gym in Feasterville is partnering with the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League to create a youth boxing program, reports…
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The Wait is Over: Wawa’s Newtown Location to Celebrate Grand Opening
After months of waiting, the Newtown Wawa at 91 Lower Silver Lake Road is celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, July 31, with associates, customers…
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Eating Gluten-Free? These Bucks County Spots Have You Covered
Those with a gluten intolerance can find an assortment of restaurants, bakeries and shops in Bucks County that offer tasty gluten-free options, writes Kaitlin Nasevich…
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Capital Health Plans for Middletown Site Shift Again, Now Facing New Review
Six years after Capital Health acquired the medical building at the Oxford Valley Mall complex in Middletown, the facility remains unused, with no specialty hospital…
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