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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Historic Covered Bridge Featured in Bucks County Artist’s Christmas Card
Jerry Cable, an artist from Bucks County, recently released his artist edition Christmas card for this year, titled “Fetching the Christmas Pine,” writes Jeff Werner…
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Feasterville-Based Joe Hand Promotions Receives Dual Prestigious Recognitions
Feasterville-based Joe Hand Promotions, the largest distributor of premium live sports content to commercial establishments nationwide, has received two prestigious recognitions. Joe Hand Jr., President…
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Bucks County Resident and Sled Dog Racer Reflects on His Canine-Led Journey
Throughout his life, Rob Downey, a Bucks County resident, has worked to care for and improve the health of our working canine companions, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line…
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Celebrate New Year’s in Bucks County at One of These Exciting Events
Celebrate the New Year in Bucks County at one of the many family-friendly and adult-only parties around the area, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. At Sesame Place Philadelphia, enjoy…
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Newtown Borough Police Department Gifts $20K to Bucks Scholarship Fund
The Newtown Borough Police Department recently presented the Bucks County Heroes Scholarship Fund with a $20,000 check at the Temperance House, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. …
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Sandwich Shop in Morrisville Also Serves Up Incredible Coffee Cake
Morrisville’s Bread and Butter is a sandwich shop with a variety of delicious options to choose from, along with sweet treats you won’t want to miss, reports Bob Kelly for FOX…
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Yardley Author’s Debut Historical Fiction Novel Picked Up by UK Publisher
Since Yardley resident Brian Devitt was a child, he has possessed a passion for writing, finding it a powerful means of self-expression. Devitt served in the U.S. Navy as an…
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Perkasie Girl Had Her Original Story Composed into a Song and Performed
Lizzy Thomas, a 10-year-old illustrator and author from Perkasie, had her original story, “Cosmic Friends,” put to music at Temple University’s Performing Arts Center, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. …
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Gene and Marlene Epstein: Opening Doors for Generations Through Education, Compassion, and Action
When philanthropists Gene and Marlene Epstein talk about giving, they do not start with the size of a gift or the recognition attached to it.…
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Wawa Grabs Expensive Bucks County Liquor License in Pennsylvania Auction
Pennsylvania liquor licenses don’t come cheap. Wawa emerged this week as the winning bidder in a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board auction for two expired restaurant…
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Steven Singer Jewelers Expands with New Store in Village at Newtown
Steven Singer Jewelers has soft-launched its new location for a holiday preview in the Village at Newtown shopping center next door to The Capital Grille, writes Jeff…
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Bucks County-Based Startup Gives Software Upgrades to Veterinary Hospitals
When Caleb Frankel, an emergency room veterinarian from Bucks County, saw a gap in software technology in specialty veterinary hospitals, he decided to come up with a…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $2.2M Historic Dual-Residence Estate in Washington Crossing
A historic home, known as the Matthias Harvey Estate, offering two residences on 3 acres, is available for sale in Washington Crossing. The main residence, the Canal House, dates back…
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Doylestown Band Returns to Puck Live by The Great Barn for Holiday Event
The Doylestown rockers Ceramic Animal are returning to Puck Live by The Great Barn this Saturday, Dec. 20, for their holiday extravaganza, Tinkertown III. The all-ages show will be indoors, and…
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Chalfont’s Byers’ Choice Has Crafted Holiday Figures for Almost 50 Years
For decades, Byers’ Choice in Chalfont has been crafting its iconic figurines, helping to decorate homes across the country for the holidays, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. There are 40 artisans…
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Visit Yardley’s Shady Brook Farm to See 3 Million Vibrant Christmas Lights
Shady Brook Farm’s annual Holiday Light Show is back at the beloved Yardley spot with three million lights decorating the property, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The…
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What Changed at Wawa in 2025, and What the Hometown Convenience Store’s 1 Billion Customers Can Expect in 2026
For many Bucks County residents, Wawa is more than a gas station or a quick coffee stop. It’s part of the daily routine. Morning coffee…
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Get Festive This Weekend With These Fun Events Across Bucks County
A variety of fun holiday events are taking place throughout Bucks County, perfect for families to enjoy, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. From Dec. 18 to…
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