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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Bucks County Leadership: Felicia Ganther, President, Bucks County Community College
Felicia Ganther, the President of Bucks County Community College, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about being born in Kansas and growing up in southern California; being…
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Bucks County Bakeries Ensure That Your Cookies for Santa Aren’t Cut from a Dough Log Thawed from the Freezer
Christmas cookies bring back warm memories of kitchens filled with the scent of vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate. But they’re also a lot of work —…
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Jail Time Issued for Attackers of Dillon Mays, Theme Park Employee
Bucks County President Judge Wallace H. Bateman sentenced Bronx native Troy McCoy to 5-10 years in prison for his attack on theme park employee Dillon…
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Philadelphia’s Basketball History Well Represented at Jay Wright Hall of Fame Induction
Jay Wright brings together a lot of Philadelphia history for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame, writes Pat Ralph for phillyvoice.com. Wright,…
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National Weather Service: EF-1 Tornado That Ripped Through Bucks County Had a Long Wind-up Before It Threw Its Punch
Bucks County has had a rough summer weather-wise. This week’s remnants of Hurricane Ida were bad enough. But the damage associated with her came atop…
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Swimply Marvelous! Local Homeowners Turn Their Splash into Cash by Renting Out In-Ground Pools
In the run-up to Labor Day, if you hoped to spend some time this summer poolside — without access to one — you’re in luck.…
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Ka-Ching! Bucks County Ranks Highly Among 50 Highest-Earning Counties in Pennsylvania
Bucks County is one of the highest-earning counties in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. To determine the highest-earning areas, Stacker used data…
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Bucks County Health Department: The Hard-Won Progress in Defeating COVID-19 Is Slipping Away
Much to the chagrin of the Bucks County Health Department, efforts to defeat COVID-19 are losing ground. According to county data, the seven-day average from…
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In the Conundrum of a Mask-on, Mask-off School Year, the Bucks County Health Department Makes a Decision
Amid rising COVID-19 cases and the ongoing public outcry — both pro and con — surrounding masks for the upcoming school term, the Bucks County…
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If You Want Your Bucks County Residence to Give Your Spirits a Lift, Try a Property with a Home Elevator
For people with mobility issues, an in-home elevator can be a significant convenience in navigating multiple floors. But even for able-bodied homeowners, an elevator offers…
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Increasingly in Bucks County, Walking Is a Way to Exercise Both Your Muscles and Your Civic Duty
Walk to the end of the driveway for the morning paper. Walk the dog around the neighborhood. Walk to a community drop box to exercise…
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Bucks County Says ‘Yes’ to the Return of Large-Scale, Family-Packed, Glitzy, Indoor Weddings
The big-time, indoor Bucks County wedding business is on its way back. But couples on a budget may need to rethink finances, reports Christine M. Johnson-Hall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lindsay Albert, event specialist…
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Philadelphia’s Signature Sandwich: a Hoagie or a Cheesesteak?
While cheesesteaks are an undeniable reality of Philadelphia life, hoagies may be the true kings of the local sandwich scene, writes Hawk Krall for The…
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Flapjack Finances: How the Riegelsville Volunteer Fire Company Budget Is $50,000 Short
Pancakes have had a major effect on the operation of Riegelsville Community Fire Company. Not the breakfast food’s presence. Its absence, reports Drew Anderson for WFMZ 69 News. The fire company’s operating budget — like…
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As Homebuyers Increase Their Desire to Sidestep Staircases, Bucks County Options Climb to the Top
Single-story living is becoming a hot real estate trend across multiple purchasing segments. Downsizing baby boomers are often eager put the mobility issues associated with…
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U.S. Presidential Scholar Distinctions Have Never Gone to a PA Career and Technical Student… Until Now
Three Bucks County students were named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars, as reported in Bucks Local News. Their distinction for this school year puts them in an elite…
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See How Bucks Restaurants Ranked in the Search for the Ultimate Philly Cheesesteak
Bucks County spots made a list of 60 cheesesteak favorites in the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Belonger for myphillyalive.com. The list, ranked highest to lowest, is…
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Bucks County Ready To Vaccinate ‘Everybody Right Now’ If There Were COVID-19 Vaccines Available
Bucks County is ready to vaccinate as many as 15,000 people each week under its new $14 million plan but there is one issue putting…
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