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 Biopharma Firm Ends $285M Licensing Deal with Chinese Company
Warminster-based Arbutus Biopharma has ended a 4-year licensing deal worth up to $285 million with Qilu Pharmaceuticals, a Chinese drugmaker, writes John George for the…
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Bucks County Leaders Praise House for Passing New Property Deed Legislation
Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran and Bucks County Recorder of Deeds Dan McPhillips applauded the passage of House Bill 1406 at the Pennsylvania House of…
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Neshaminy School District Families and Staff Rally to Defend Music Program
The Neshaminy School District’s board meeting on Tuesday was crowded with teachers, parents and students ready to defend the music program, reports Briana Smith for…
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New Warrington Development to Feature Five Modern Million-Dollar Homes
Developers recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new development of five modern million-dollar homes coming soon to Warrington, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks…
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Rite Aid to Close More Bucks County Locations Amid Second Bankruptcy
Rite Aid is closing an additional 28 stores in Pennsylvania, including four in Bucks County, after filing for bankruptcy for a second time, writes Daniel…
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Philly Pretzel Factory Founders Get In On Bensalem Warehouse for $4.3 Million
Philly Pretzel Factory co-founders, CEO Dan DiZio and Len Lehman, recently purchased a warehouse neighboring the company’s headquarters in Bucks County for $4.3 million, writes…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3 Million Brick-Front Colonial in Ivyland
A majestic brick-front colonial home set on one acre with five bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Ivyland.…
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Langhorne Man in Need of Kidney Transplant Has Clever Way to Find Donor
AJ Tantala of Langhorne has been searching for a kidney donor for years and found a unique means of sharing his story, reports Shawnette Wilson…
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Doylestown Nonprofits with Public Health Missions Brace for Looming Federal Cuts
Three Doylestown nonprofits with a uniquely focused mission on public health are bracing for looming federal cuts to scientific research, writes Freda Savana for News…
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Five Million Dollar Bucks County Homes Among Top Ten Sales in Greater Philadelphia
Bucks County accounted for half of the most expensive home sales in the Philadelphia region last week, claiming four of the top five spots, according…
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A New Restaurant is Coming to the Former Regal Cinema Site in Barn Plaza
A new restaurant, Burtons Grill & Bar, is planned to open in the Barn Plaza shopping center on Easton Road, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. …
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Check Out These Events and Attractions in Bucks County for Some Summer Fun
Bucks County locals looking for something fun to do this summer can find an assortment of events and attractions in the area, writes Meghan O’Mara…
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Newtown’s Brandon Aversano Offers a Better Way to Sell Secondhand Jewelry
After a difficult experience selling his inherited jewelry, Brandon Aversano wanted to create a more dignified alternative with Newtown-based Alloy Market, writes Rebecca Logan for…
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Check Out the List of the Top 10 Wealthiest Towns in Bucks County
One Bucks County town is among the top ten wealthiest in Pennsylvania, where over half of the households make more than $200,000 annually, writes Chris…
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Get the Best Sandwiches in the State at This Special Doylestown Market
When customers walk into Altomonte’s Italian Market in Doylestown, they step into an authentic, mouth-watering Italian experience, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. The…
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Richboro Family Shares Their Daughter’s Story and a Powerful Message of Hope
Michael Pulaski of Richboro shared the story of his children and the message of hope that his family wants to promote, writes Nikki DeMentri for…
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Vietnam Veteran from Newtown Honored with Local Bridge Dedication
A bridge on Wrights Road in Newtown has been named after a 19-year-old veteran who was killed in Vietnam, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. …
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Central Bucks School District Approved New Tax Hike. Here’s What It Will Cost Families
The Central Bucks school board has approved a 5.95 percent tax increase, resulting in average households paying $329 more annually, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto…
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