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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Joann Closing Two Bucks County Locations, Leases Headed for Auction
Joann, the Ohio-based fabric and craft retailer, is closing all of its stores in the Philadelphia region, including two in Bucks County, writes Mary Vanac…
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Uber Driver’s Quick Thinking Saves Man on Way to New Job in Warminster
Uber driver Taras Zvir helped save the life of his passenger, Justin Anderson, who was traveling from Philadelphia to his new job in Warminster when…
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Penn Community Bank Stands with United Way of Bucks County to Support ALICE Families
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined the United Way of Bucks County and fellow community banks as the Bucks…
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HGTV Names Lambertville One of Best Small Towns in Country
HGTV named Lambertville, set along the Delaware River just across from Bucks County, as one of the 50 most charming small towns in America, writes…
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Doylestown-Set ‘The Brutalist’ Earns Adrien Brody Best Actor Oscar
The Brutalist, a historical epic set in Doylestown, earns Adrien Brody his second Oscar for Best Actor, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brody…
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Doylestown Health Faces Ongoing Financial Struggles as Deal to Join Penn Medicine Nears Completion
Doylestown Health continues to face financial struggles as it awaits completion of its merger with Penn Medicine, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Upper Black Eddy Artisanal Knife Maker Steve Pellegrino Dies at 34
Steve Pellegrino, an artisanal knife maker from Upper Black Eddy whose custom knives were a staple in many restaurant kitchens throughout Philadelphia, died on February…
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Bucks is One of the Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania, Data Shows
Many counties throughout the nation are experiencing growth due to job opportunities, education, relatively affordable housing costs, historic or well-designed downtowns, or access to cultural…
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Bucks County Children Enrolled in Medicaid Drops, But Need Is Still There
Bucks County saw its first decrease in Medicaid enrollment for children in ten years, despite the growing need, according to a new Children First Pa…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A $5.8M Furlong Equestrian Retreat Offering a Step Back Into History
Tucked away on 103 pristine acres in Furlong, Fieldstone Farm is a stunning blend of 18th-century heritage and modern luxury. Listed for $5,795,000, this historic…
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Mausoleum Door Thefts Hit SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Marple
Thieves are stealing mausoleum doors from cemeteries around the region, including at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Marple and St. Sharon Cemetery in Springfield,…
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State of Basin Report: Water Quantity in Delaware River Basin Is Good, Quality Not Far Behind
Delaware River Basin Commission recently published its State of the Basin Report, the fourth since 2004, benchmarking conditions and tracking progress toward meeting key DRBC…
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Aqua Pennsylvania: Safe, Reliable Drinking Water for Your Family – Our Commitment
Every time you turn on your tap, you want to know the drinking water flowing into your home is safe and will be there when…
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Housing Prices in Philadelphia Area Skyrocketing, But There Are Ways to Bring Back Affordability
For decades, homes in the region have been relatively inexpensive and Philadelphia enjoyed a reputation as an unusually affordable major city, writes Ben Seal for…
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Set to Open First Bucks County Location
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is opening its first Bucks County restaurant location on Monday, November 18, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The new restaurant will…
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New Refrigerated Truck Expands Bucks County Opportunity Council’s Food Distribution Program
Bucks County Opportunity Council recently acquired a new refrigerated truck to help expand its food distribution efforts in Bucks County, writes Jeff Werner for the…
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Jefferson Health Expands Kimmel Cancer Center Footprint in Langhorne
Jefferson Health has expanded Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center’s footprint with its first Bucks County location in Langhorne, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business…
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Perkasie’s Carter Siporin Showcases Impressive Skills on This Season of ‘Kids Baking Championship’
Eleven-year-old Carter Siporin from Perkasie has been showcasing his impressive baking skills on the latest season of Kids Baking Championship, reports Astrid Martinez for NBC10…
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