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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Central Bucks School District Finds New Superintendent in Dr. Steven Yanni
Lower Merion School District Superintendent Dr. Steven Yanni is transitioning to the Central Bucks School District, where he will also serve as the new superintendent,…
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TNT Amusements Will Blow Your Mind in Southampton
TNT Amusements is a satisfying name for a business that supplies arcade games and fun all in one in Southampton, reports Bob Kelly for FOX…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Magnificent Equestrian Estate in Ivyland
A gorgeous traditional home on 10.1 acres with four bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Ivyland. . .…
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Rilling’s Bakery in Warminster Closes Its Doors for Good After 88 Years
After 88 years of operation, Rilling’s Bakery at the Davisville Shopping Center in Warminster closed its doors for good earlier this month, writes Dino Ciliberti…
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Big Blue Swim School to Open at Center Point Place Shopping Center in Warminster
Big Blue Swim School is coming to the Giant Shopping Center at Center Point Place in Warminster, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. A big…
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Author Rick Van Noy Chronicles His Journey In Canoe Down Delaware River in New Book
Author Rick Van Noy took a canoe trip down the Delaware River with his dog, Sully, and chronicles their journey in his new book, Borne…
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Bucks County Leads Successful Push to Support Municipalities with Cemetery Costs
A bill that aims to ease the financial burdens of abandoned cemeteries has unanimously passed the House, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The bill,…
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Top 10 Pennsylvania Trail Gap Closed; Officials Celebrate Opening of Crossing on D&L Trail in Morrisville
Officials recently cut the ribbon on the 0.1-mile Bridge Street Crossing along the D&L Trail in Morrisville. The new segment, which consists of two ramps…
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Where to Sign Up for a Community Supported Agriculture Program in Bucks County
Community Supported Agriculture programs are a great way to support local farmers, and there are plenty to choose from in Bucks County and beyond, writes…
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Two Bucks County Breweries Among Top Ten with Most Highly Ranked Beers in Pennsylvania
The explosion of smaller and craft breweries over the last decade has given beer aficionados the chance to try a wider and, in some cases,…
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Bucks County Breakfast Sandwiches Rank Among Top in Philly Area
Quite a few Bucks County breakfast sandwiches have been ranked among the 50 best in the region, according to Michael Klein of The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Holy Family University, Buckley Construction, Building Trades Council Host Appreciation Luncheon for I-95 Workers
Holy Family University, in collaboration with Buckley Construction and the Building Trades Council, will host I-95 workers and their families from the Building Trades Council,…
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Golden Bachelor’s Susan Noles Bumps Into Brad Cooper for a Photo Op
Aston’s Susan Noles, a fan favorite from Golden Bachelor, is mingling these days with Hollywood gold, Oscar nominated Bradley Cooper, writes Lauren DuBois for The…
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Here are the Best Bucks County High Schools in Pennsylvania
Five Bucks County high schools made the top fifty in Pennsylvania, according to U.S. News and World Report. The report calculated the rankings based…
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Bucks County Nonprofits Receive $36K in Grants to Support Youth and Families
Nine Bucks County nonprofits have received grants from Foundations Community Partnership through its Partnership in Youth Services program, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. These…
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Celebrate Trails at Eight Greater Philadelphia Events on the Circuit Trails This Saturday
This Saturday, April 27, is Celebrate Trails Day, an annual spring celebration of America’s trails. Started by Rails to Trails Conservancy in 2013, the celebration…
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Governor Shapiro Announces $274 Million Investment in Pennsylvania Water Infrastructure
Bucks County is among the 22 counties in Pennsylvania that Governor Josh Shapiro is investing $274 million in for water infrastructure improvements. This funding,…
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Jalil Bethea Named Pennsylvania 6A Basketball Player of the Year: A Look at His Stellar Season
Archbishop Wood senior Jalil Bethea has been named Pennsylvania State Boys Basketball Class 6A Player of the Year, adding another accolade to his impressive high…
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