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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Nonprofit to Distribute Free Clothing to Formerly Incarcerated at Event in Trevose
The Wardrobe, a nonprofit with the tagline “everyone – and everything – deserves a second chance,” will distribute free clothing to formerly incarcerated individuals during…
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A New Tasty Smoothie Shop is Coming to Richland Marketplace This July
A new Playa Bowls location is coming to Richland Marketplace at 676 N. West End Blvd. this July, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ. The new…
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Cool Down This Summer with a Treat from Recently-Opened Warwick Ice Cream Shop
Those looking to cool off this summer can check out Jamison Ice Cream, a recently opened shop in Warwick, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. …
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Reform Bill to Address $10M Commuter Tax Loss in Bucks County Moves Forward
State Sen. Frank Farry is working to reform the commuter tax responsible for a $10 million annual loss in Bucks County, writes Dino Ciliberti for…
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Shapiro Administration Working to Protect Bucks County Farms
The Shapiro Administration is investing nearly $10 million to preserve 2,672 acres across 35 farms in 18 counties, including Bucks County, by purchasing their development…
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Everything You Need to Know About Bucks County’s Fourth of July Celebrations
This year, Bucks County is hosting a variety of fun Fourth of July celebrations for locals to celebrate the country’s birthday, writes staff for the…
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Luxurious Ivyland Home in Toll Brothers Development Hits Market for $3.5 M
Following a $2 million renovation, a gorgeous 12,700-square-foot home in Ivyland, part of a Toll Brothers development, is now on the market for $3.5 million,…
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Two Bucks County High School Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships
Two Bucks County high school students were recently named National Merit Scholars, receiving scholarships awarded to only a select number of students nationwide, writes Dino Ciliberti…
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Jamison Property with Wawa, Tractor Supply Sells for $12.2M to ExchangeRight
The Warwick Village Commons in Jamison, which includes Wawa and Tractor Supply stores as well as approximately 12 acres of undeveloped land, has been acquired…
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LBB Specialties Opens State-of-the-Art Distribution Center in Bristol
LBB Specialties, a distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, opened a new state-of-the-art distribution center in Bristol earlier this year, writes staff at LBB Specialties.…
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Newtown Man Receives Double Lung Transplant After Decades of Waiting
Kevin Christ of Newtown recently received the gift of two new lungs, allowing him to breathe easily for the first time in his life, reports…
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Closing of Local Landfill to Cause Falls Township to Face Budget Gap of $22 Million
Falls Township will need to make significant changes in the coming years to fix its finances as the local landfill, its largest revenue stream, closes,…
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Solebury Acquires One of the Largest Undeveloped Tracts in Township
Solebury Township has acquired the former New Hope Crushed Stone & Lime Co. quarry for $1.6 million, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The purchase…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Colonial on 15 Acres in New Hope
A beautiful colonial home with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. This gorgeous residence seamlessly blends…
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Upper Bucks County Technical School Recognized for Transforming Education with Augmented Reality
zSpace recently recognized Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) and instructor Patrick Chrinko for their work in integrating augmented and virtual reality technologies into career…
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State Officials Gather at Croydon SEPTA Station to Urge Critical Investment
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis was among state officials who gathered outside Croydon SEPTA station, urging critical investment in the state’s mass transit system, writes…
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Young Bucks County Artists Raise Support for St. Jude’s, Lyme Disease Awareness
A group of young artists from across Bucks County is raising money for St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital and Lyme Disease awareness with an…
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Sesame Place in Langhorne Takes Part in Global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Sesame Place Philadelphia in Langhorne recently launched the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, making it the first North American theme park to participate in the global…
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