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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Quarter Hoarders Treasure Hunters Uncover Sentimental Surprise
The Quarter Hoarders, a group of treasure hunters, were searching for colonial-era relics when they made an unexpected discovery: a Council Rock High School class…
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Foundations Community Partnership Awards $39K in Grants to Bucks County Nonprofits
Foundations Community Partnership recently awarded its spring Partnership in Youth Services Grant to nine nonprofits serving children, young adults, and families in Bucks County. Collectively,…
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Warrington-Based Windtree Therapeutics Buys Huston Apartment Complex
Warrington-based Windtree Therapeutics is purchasing a 436-unit apartment complex in Texas as part of its strategy to generate revenue while continuing with the development of…
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Penn’s Purchase Across from Peddler’s Village to Shed ‘Eyesore’ Ghost Town Label, Set for Redevelopment
Penn’s Purchase, the long-vacant retail outlet center across from Peddler’s Village, is set to shed its “eyesore” ghost town label, with redevelopment finally on the…
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Citadel Heart of Learning Awards Honor Most Inspiring Teachers Throughout Greater Philadelphia
Citadel Credit Union has announced the 2025 recipients of its Citadel Heart of Learning Awards, recognizing 32 exceptional teachers from across Citadel’s Greater Philadelphia footprint,…
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Bucks County Medical Center Named Among Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals for 2025
Four Philadelphia-area medical centers have earned spots on Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals rankings for 2025, including one in Bucks County, writes John George for the…
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JAM Architecture Crafts Scandinavian-Inspired Summer Home in Bucks County
Architecture and interiors studio JAM helped a Brooklyn family design and build a Bucks County farmhouse as a cherished summer home with a Scandinavian aesthetic,…
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Brand New Concert Mini-Series Coming to Doylestown
Concert promoter Joe Montone and his Stage United nonprofit organization are joining forces with Doylestown for a new concert mini-series, Concerts at the Commons, writes…
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La Grange French Brasserie Comes to Yardley
A new French restaurant is coming to Prickett Preserve in Yardley, led by father-son restaurateurs Vincent and Marc Masso and their business partner Michael Geonnotti,…
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Middletown Rezones Over 100 Acres of Nonprofit Woods Services’ Campus, Paving Way for Affordable Housing
Middletown recently rezoned over 100 acres of the Woods Services campus through an overlay ordinance that features plans for an affordable apartment building, writes Lacey…
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Americans Rank New Hope Among Top 15 Prettiest Small Towns in Nation
Americans recently selected their fifteen prettiest small towns in the United States, and New Hope proudly secured a spot on the list, writes Zobia Shazi…
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Philadelphia Sandwich Shop Coming to a Surprising Location in Bucks County
A new restaurant is set to open in Bucks County, and local residents will never guess where the new spot will be opening. Michael Tanenbaum…
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Waste Hauler WM Touts Environmental Win from Fairless Hills Landfill Gas Effort
Waste hauler WM has been touting its efforts to extract gas from the Fairless Hills Landfill complex, calling the project an environmental win, writes Frank…
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For Family Running Lewis Fishery in Lambertville, ‘Every Haul Is Like Christmas Morning’
The family running Lewis Fishery in Lambertville is once again chasing the bony, oily, and elusive shad in the Delaware River, hoping for a strong…
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18th Annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea Set for Friday at Bucks County Community College
The Bucks County Community College Foundation will host its 18th Annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea from 1-3 PM on Friday, May 2 in the…
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Bensalem Teen Meets Woman Who Donated Her Kidney to Save Her Life
Evelyn Bautista, a 17-year-old from Bensalem, met the woman who donated the kidney that saved her life for the first time at Temple University Hospital,…
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Bucks County is Pennsylvania’s Fourth-Biggest Alcohol Consumer; These Are Local Drinks of Choice
Bucks County ranked fourth in Pennsylvania for alcohol consumption, with 10.8 million units sold at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores from July 2023 to…
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New York Times: Judith Schaechter’s Stained Glass Dome on Display at Michener Art Museum in Doylestown
Judith Schaechter’s immersive, dome-shaped stained glass installation is currently on display at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, writes Sarah Archer for The…
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