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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Washington’s Delaware Crossing Foreshadowed Both New Nation, Climate Change
George Washington’s 1776 crossing of the Delaware foreshadowed both the birth of a nation and the dawn of human-caused climate change, reports David Schechter for…
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Fifty Bucks County Residents Receive Financial Help from Local Philanthropists
Fifty residents across Bucks County will be receiving financial relief thanks to a $50,000 donation from the Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The…
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Central Bucks County Town Ranked Fourth Safest City in Pennsylvania
According to a new study conducted by SafeWise, Warwick Township is the fourth safest city in Pennsylvania, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Rankings were determined by comparing FBI crime…
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Bucks County Journalists Find Love and Marriage in Their Seventies
For journalists Gwen Shrift and Terry Nau, their careers were their passion, and an unexpected encounter late in their lives led them to love, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. …
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Prom-Dress Collection to Take Place in Doylestown, Perkasie This Week
Two Bucks County women are holding their second prom dress and formal wear accessories collection on Feb. 21, helping local students prep for their big…
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New FCP Chair Falesha Grasty Focuses on Strengthening Bucks County Nonprofits
As Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) begins a new chapter, its newly appointed chair is bringing both heart and hands-on experience to the role. Falesha Grasty,…
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Yolanda Hadid Withdraws Her “Sanctuary” Farm in New Hope from Market
Three months after listing her “sanctuary” for sale, Yolanda Hadid decided to withdraw the $10.88 million New Hope farm from the market, writes Kelsi Karruli…
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New Hope’s Bucks County Playhouse Announces Show Lineup for 2026
The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope recently announced its production lineup for 2026, which also marks the end for Producing Director Alexander Fraser, Executive Producer Robyn…
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Bucks County Castle Featured in List of Most Romantic Estates in America
Doylestown’s Fonthill Castle was recently ranked in a list of the top 20 most romantic historic estates in the country by the international car rental company, SIXT,…
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Newtown Winery Hosting Fundraising Event for Local Nonprofit LEV27
On Feb. 18, the nonprofit LEV27 will be holding its Home Help Fundraiser at Crossing Vineyards and Winery in Newtown, from 6 PM to 9…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Accelerates Effort to Get the Lead Out Across Commonwealth
Since starting work on customer-owned service lines in 2024, Aqua Pennsylvania has surveyed construction materials for 71,239 of its customers’ drinking water service lines in…
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CHOP Opens Newtown Autism Center With Partner, Plans Future Expansion
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is partnering with Soar Autism Center of Denver to establish a network of outpatient care centers in Greater Philadelphia, including the…
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The Revolutionary War’s Tide Turned in Bucks County. Washington’s Crossing Changed Everything
By the last week of December 1776, a full year before the winter encampment in Valley Forge, the fields and riverbanks of Bucks County felt…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Officially Moving Into Closed Iron Hill Brewery in Newtown
PJW Restaurant Group, the Haddon Township-based operator of P.J. Whelihan’s, has officially taken over the former Iron Hill Brewery location in Newtown, writes Erin McCarthy…
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Looking for Fun Activities This Weekend? Check Out These Bucks County Events
For those looking to do something fun this holiday weekend, there are a variety of events and activities taking place around Bucks County to enjoy, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit…
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Wrightstown’s Historic Pineville Tavern to Offer New Dining Experience
The historic Pineville Tavern in Wrightstown will be offering a new dining experience starting on Friday, Feb. 13, just in time for Valentine’s Day, writes…
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Warminster Man Scored Seahawks’ First Points, but His Accordion Made Him a Legend
Warminster’s Don Bitterlich, a graduate of William Tennent High School, kicked the first points in Seattle Seahawks history, but became better known for his longtime…
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McCaffrey’s Market Reveals Plans for New Grocery Store in Doylestown
Bucks County-based McCaffrey’s Market recently revealed plans to open a new full-service store in Doylestown’s Mercer Square Shopping Center at the current Weis Markets site, writes Jeff Werner…
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