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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Popular Yardley Bookshop Named the Best Bookstore in the Suburbs of Philadelphia
Commonplace Reader, located at 49 South Main Street in Yardley, has been included in Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly” as 2023 Best Bookstore, ‘Burbs. The…
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2nd Annual ‘Be Kind Kin Golf Classic’ Raises $31,000 for Bucks County Wellness Center
Kin Wellness and Support Center has announced that the 2nd Annual Be Kind Kin Golf Classic held at The Bucks Club last month raised over…
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We Want the Funk!: Iconic Band Bringing Their Distinct Sound to Bucks County This Fall
Another legendary music group will soon be taking the stage to play their classic hits at a popular venue in lower Bucks County. Funk legends…
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Folds of Honor to Host 2023 Wingman Open in Bethlehem
The Folds of Honor Eastern PA-NJ Chapter, along with honorary Co-Chairmen John Hatch Borneman and Jim Zellner, will be hosting the 4th Annual Wingman Open…
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‘Tech Talks’ to Continue at Bucks County Free Library. Read to Learn More
The Bucks County Free Library’s “Tech Talks” series will return with three new lectures starting in August. The next talk is set for Aug. 16…
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Man Just Outside of Bucks County Wins $200k in New Jersey’s Scratch-Off Game
Brian Kohler from nearby Trenton has emerged as the first major winner of “The Jersey Debate,” New Jersey’s captivating Scratch-Off game, writes Jessica Woods for…
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Food, Music, and Dancing Mark 50th Annual Puerto Rican Day Festival in Bucks County
Live bomba and salsa music, traditional dance performances, delicious food, and so much more abounded at the 50th annual Puerto Rican Day Festival in Bucks…
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New Hope Nonprofit Hosts Annual Golf Outing, Donates $5,000 Scholarship to Local Student
New Hope Helping hosted their annual Steve Buck | Hardy Bush Golf Outing on June 23 at the Makefield Highlands Golf Club in Yardley. Over 125 golfers…
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Several Bucks County Towns to Celebrate ‘National Night Out’ This Week
Several police departments in Bucks County will be partaking an annual event meant to bring the community together. Danielle Hess wrote about the activities for…
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Holy Family University Recently Awarded Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant
Holy Family University will partner with the Bucks County Workforce Development Board in support of a $1.3 million Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant that…
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‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ Director Coming to Bucks County Theater for Q&A
A popular theater in Bucks County will be hosting a local filmmaker who gave a major pop star her first on-screen moment. The County Theater,…
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Bucks County History: Local Author’s Gravestone Pays Homage to Her Time in China
An author from Bucks County made a large impact during her life, and her gravestone shares her relations to a country near to her heart.…
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Bristol Baseball Shop Heads to Chicago for Major Sports Collector’s Convention
A sports shop in Bucks County is currently offering their products to baseball fans at a major collector’s convention out of state. The owners of…
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Bucks County Officials Honor Korean War Veterans Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice
Officials from Bucks County have come together with a local veteran to honor those residents who lost their lives fighting for their country. Representatives from…
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Bucks County Community College Launches 47th Poet Laureate Competition for 2023
The search is on for the 47th annual Bucks County Poet Laureate, according to Bucks County Community College Professor Ethel Rackin, director of the longest-running…
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Bucks County Health Department to Spray for Mosquitos in Two Local Townships
Two townships in Bucks County will be sprayed to control the amount of mosquitos in the area, a preventative measure against diseases. The Bucks County Department of Health’s West…
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Bucks County Mall to Open Two New Stores This Fall. Read to Learn When, Where, and What
A popular mall in Bucks County is preparing to open two new stores as they continue to update their decades-old building. Peg Quann wrote about…
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Doylestown is Filled with Great Restaurants Offering Delicious Food. Here Are Some of Best
Whatever you are in the mood for, Doylestown is filled with great restaurants that are guaranteed to have something that satisfies your cravings, writes Brian…
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