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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Could Taylor Swift Be Moving to Bucks County?
A rumor is spreading that the 34-year-old singer-songwriter and self-made billionaire Taylor Swift may have bought a home in Doylestown in August, writes Michele Haddon…
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Bristol’s Georgine’s Restaurant Keeps Doors Open After 47 Years, Renovations Completed
After putting Georgine’s Restaurant in Bristol Township up for sale, the owners of the landmark Lower Bucks establishment have decided to stick around for now,…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Contemporary Elegance Meets Nature in the New Hope
Perched on a serene hillside in New Hope, 33 Solebury Mountain Road is a newly built architectural marvel offering 5,800 square feet of modern elegance.…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Launches Advanced PFAS Treatment System in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has implemented a PFAS treatment system at its Chalfont well station in Bucks County. This is the seventh PFAS treatment facility that Aqua…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States to Raise Family in 2025
Pennsylvania ranked third in the country among the best states to raise a family in 2025, according to a recently released report from ConsumerAffairs, writes…
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IBX Foundation’s Support of Local Health Centers Strengthens Region’s Healthcare Safety Net
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) — first established in 1965 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty — play a crucial role…
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Casual French Brasserie La Grange Coming to Prickett Preserve in Lower Makefield
La Grange, a casual French Brasserie, is coming to Lower Makefield Township in March, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Father-and-son restaurateurs Vincent and Marc…
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Nominate Your Favorite Teacher for Citadel Heart of Learning Award Before Tomorrow’s Deadline
Tomorrow, Jan. 15, is the deadline to nominate a teacher for Citadel Credit Union’s prestigious Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. The program honors local teachers throughout…
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Upper Makefield Mansion Sells for $6.9M, Ranking Among Top Residential Sales in Bucks County
A nearly 16,000-square-foot mansion in Upper Makefield sold late last month for $6.9 million, becoming one of the largest residential sales in Bucks County, writes…
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Philadelphia Fifth on Zillow’s 2025 Hot Real Estate Markets List
Philadelphia’s real estate market is now the fifth-hottest nationwide, according to recently released Zillow’s list of 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets in the U.S. for…
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Hollywood Actor and Montco Native Bradley Cooper Buys Home in New Hope Amid Budding Romance with Gigi Hadid
Award-winning actor, director, and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper will soon call New Hope home, writes Mara Siegler for Page Six. Cooper, who is…
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Feasterville Plaza Sells for $18.5 Millon, Eight Percent Less Than Last Time it Traded in 2011
An entity owned by Nandish Patel, founder of Langhorne’s Phoenix Nexus Enterprises, recently bought Feasterville Plaza for $18.5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Historic Manor and Bank Barn on 25 Acres in Plumstead Township
Green Valley Farm, a property with a long history, is on the market for the first time in nearly five decades. Situated on two parcels…
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SCORE’s Green Thumb Aids in Financing, Pricing Plan for ‘Foodscaping’ Business
Mike Bennett discovered the benefits of backyard growing organically. While touring with his band, Apple Juice Jones, Bennett dined on homegrown vegetables cultivated on a…
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Bucks County Folk Music Shop in New Britain Helped Cultivate Region’s Thriving Bluegrass Community
Family-owned Bucks County Folk Music Shop in New Britain has helped cultivate a thriving bluegrass community across the region over the years, writes Emily Neil…
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Foundations Community Partnership Board Awards Grants to Local Nonprofits
During the season of giving, Foundations Community Partnership’s (FCP) Board of Directors awarded $169,550 in grants to 23 non-profit organizations serving Bucks County, including 15…
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Doylestown Destination Finds Spot Among Pennsylvania’s 22 Quirkiest Museums
One local Bucks County museum has earned a place on the list of Pennsylvania’s 22 quirkiest museums, offering a great way to spend a fun…
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Homes in Philadelphia Region Were Slightly More Affordable Last Year, But Still Too Pricey for Many
Buying a home in the Philadelphia region last year was slightly more affordable than in 2023, but prices were still too high for many potential…
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