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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Local Woman Finds Calling as Peace Activist at Peace Center in Bucks County
Barbara Simmons began volunteering at The Peace Center in Bucks County in 1987, wanting to help make the world a less dangerous place for her…
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Penndel Borough Police Officer Starts GoFundMe for Victims of House Fire
Penndel Borough Police Officer Sean Peck is helping the family he rescued from a house fire recover from their loss with a GoFundMe, writes Tim Jimenez for KYW Newsradio. Peck was leaving the…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment to Protect Drinking Water for Thousands of Customers in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed a PFAS treatment system at its Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This is the tenth PFAS treatment…
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Bristol’s Sojo Industries Announces Benjamin Tanner as New Chief Operating Officer
Bristol-based Sojo Industries, the industrial automation company offering mobile manufacturing and modular packaging solutions, recently named Benjamin Tanner as its new Chief Operating Officer. Tanner…
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Stella of New Hope to Host Two Special Year’s Eve Experiences
This New Year’s Eve, Stella of New Hope is offering two special experiences for guests to enjoy, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The first…
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Warminster Manufacturer Creates Iconic Big Bows in Car Commercials
The big, iconic bows we see adorning cars in commercials and decorating homeowners’ front doors during the holidays are actually made locally in Warminster, reports staff…
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Details for New Pennsbury High School Unveiled at Recent Meeting
At a recent Pennsbury School Board meeting, details were discussed for the new high school building spanning 495,000 square feet that will cost $269.5 million,…
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Penndel Borough Police Officer Saves Eight Residents from House Fire
Penndel Borough Police Officer Sean Peck is being celebrated as a hero after saving eight people from a house fire on Woodland Avenue in Penndel…
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Following Abrupt Closure, Rocco’s at The Brick Releases Statement with Update
After its abrupt closure, Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown issued a statement earlier this week to thank customers and address concerns regarding gift cards,…
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Calling All Hoagie Lovers! PrimoHoagies Opening New Quakertown Location
PrimoHoagies, the popular fast-casual chain known for its hoagies packed with premium meats, cheeses, and a distinctive spice blend, is launching a new location in…
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Bensalem-Based Papa Johns Franchisee Sets Sights on Growth in Philly Region
The Bensalem-based Papa Johns franchisee, Pie Investments, is gearing up for another round of growth in Greater Philadelphia, coming on the heels of a major…
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Backyard Buzz: Bucks County Success Story Born from Passion for Bees
Backyard Buzz in Bucks County is a mother-daughter-owned honey business born out of their shared passion for pollinators, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Nikki…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Joins 2026 Met Gala Host Committee
This past week, Vogue announced that Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter is joining the 2026 Met Gala host committee, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $2.75M Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern in Newtown
A mid-century modern home set on 5.13 acres with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This…
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Bedminster Woman Sews Hundreds of Dresses for Little Girls in Need
Dotty Garis has spent the past five years sewing hundreds of dresses for little girls around the world as part of her work with the…
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Yardley’s Ingage Names Home Improvement Veteran Vice President of Customer Experience
Yardley-based Ingage, a provider of interactive and data-driven sales enablement software, has named Kyle Sellers its new Vice President of Customer Experience. Sellers is a…
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These Golden Globe Nominees Have Ties to the Bucks County Area
The Golden Globes recently announced its list of nominees from some of the top movies and TV shows, and a few actors with connections to…
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Bucks County Playhouse Spreads Christmas Cheer with ‘Elf: The Musical’
This Christmas season, celebrate with the beloved Buddy the Elf in the Bucks County Playhouse’s production of “Elf: The Musical” in New Hope through Jan.…
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