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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Explore Family-Friendly Hiking Trails Across Bucks County
Beautiful Bucks County hiking trails offer the perfect opportunity to fully enjoy the crisp air and crunchy leaves of fall, writes Maureen Rayburn for Mommy…
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Local Multiple Sclerosis Advocate Honored With State Citation
Bucks County resident Joseph “Smiley” Terinoni was recently presented with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. State Representatives Tim Brennan and Brian Munroe…
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Lumberville House for Sale Boasts Unique Kitchen Designed by Julia Child
An estate for sale in Lumberville boasts a kitchen designed by Julia Child, and is also the place where Child and her husband Paul had…
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Grand View Health in Sellersville Could Be Acquired By St. Luke’s University Health Network
St. Luke’s University Health Network is currently in talks to acquire Grand View Health in Sellersville, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A spokesperson…
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See Which Bucks County Towns Made the Top 100 Safest Cities in Pennsylvania
Several Bucks County towns ranked among the top 100 safest cities in Pennsylvania, according to a report from Elite Personal Finance. The report was…
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Phillies Fan of Seven Decades, Upper Moreland’s Freda Schopfer Thinks this Team is Special
Freda Schopfer, an 89-year-old former Upper Moreland middle school teacher and Bucks County resident, has been a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies for over seven…
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Here Are the Best Bucks County Spots to Go if You’re Looking to Celebrate Oktoberfest
The annual Oktoberfest is fast approaching and Bucks County has some German beer-centric events coming up where you can grab a giant stein and soft…
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Quaker Publisher to Speak on His Visit to World Quaker Plenary in South Africa
Quaker publisher Gabriel Ehri will present Reflections on the 2024 World Quaker Plenary in South Africa at the Newtown Quaker Meetinghouse on Sept. 22, writes…
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Singer, Quakertown Native Shows Off Her Musical Skills on ‘The Voice’
Laura Williams, a 20-year-old Quakertown musician, truly shined during her performance on the hit show “The Voice” in October 2023, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST.…
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Iron Hill Brewery and Shady Brook Farm Collab: ‘Farm Wooder’ Beer
Iron Hill Brewery has partnered with Shady Brook Farm to release “Farm Wooder,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new American Light Lager that…
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If Exotic Meats Are Your Thing, Head to Wild Fork in Bensalem
Wild Fork, a national retailer that offers a large variety of meats, made its Bucks County debut last week with its new Bensalem location, writes…
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Bonded by the 9/11 Loss of a Friend and Fellow Pilot, They Will Never Forget Lower Makefield Resident
The three pilots didn’t realize July 2001 would be the last time they would talk to their friend, fellow pilot and Lower Makefield resident Victor…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Modern Farmhouse on Nearly 50 Acres in Riegelsville
A beautiful contemporary farmhouse-style home on 49.65 acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Riegelsville in the…
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High-end Steakhouse Capital Grille Officially Opens at Village at Newtown Shopping Center
The Capital Grille marked the official opening of its doors at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, writes Jeff…
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Invasive Fish in Lower Delaware River Basin a Threat to Native Species, Environment
Several species of invasive fish have appeared in the Lower Delaware River basin and their growing numbers are posing a significant threat to native fish…
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Hit Hard by Hurricane Ida, South Perkasie Covered Bridge Is Coming Back
Repairs are starting on one of Bucks County’s most iconic covered bridges after Hurricane Ida ripped it from its concrete supports three years ago, writes…
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Philadelphia Region Continues to Shed Tech Jobs
A new report from CBRE found that the Philadelphia region lost around 10,000 tech jobs in the last five years, making it harder to retain…
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United Way Of Bucks County Receives $2.9M Grant
The United Way of Bucks County can expand its facilities with a new site in Levittown, reports Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. A $2.9 million…
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