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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Buckingham Developer Looks to Breathe New Life into General Greene Inn
Buckingham real estate investor and builder Bob Welch is hoping to breathe new life into the historic General Greene Inn, writes Jeff Werner for the…
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For Bucks County Plumbers, Thanksgiving Weekend Means Busy ‘Brown Friday’
Bucks County plumbers are bracing for another busy “Brown Friday” this Thanksgiving, with kitchen sinks, bathroom commodes, and sewer line clogs expected, writes JD Mullane…
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Governor Shapiro Promotes New Child Care Worker Bonuses in Bristol
Gov. Josh Shapiro highlighted new recruitment and retention bonuses for Pennsylvania’s child care workers during a recent visit to a child care center in Bristol,…
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Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown Closes Abruptly Due to Landlord Dispute
Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown was forced to close last weekend due to a landlord dispute that stemmed from a change to the restaurant’s…
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Shop Local This Holiday Season with Bucks County Small Businesses
Across Bucks County, store owners are getting ready for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29, preparing their shops and restaurants for locals, writes Michele Haddon…
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Help Make Someone’s Christmas Magical with Council Rock’s Angel Trees
Over the next few weeks, Angel Trees will be placed throughout the Council Rock School District, with the hope of providing Christmas gifts to less…
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Upper Makefield Jet Fuel Spill Prompts Federal Bill to Modernize Pipelines
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick recently introduced a bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York, to modernize pipelines and improve emergency responses following a…
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New Mediterranean Restaurant Coming To Quakertown In December
Azur, a new family-owned spot offering elevated Mediterranean cuisine, will debut in Quakertown at the Trolley Barn Public Market on Dec. 1, writes Ryan Kneller…
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Gobble Up a Thanksgiving Meal at One of These Bucks County Restaurants
If you don’t feel like cooking this Thanksgiving, there are plenty of restaurants around Bucks County offering special meals to enjoy on Nov. 27, writes…
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Enjoy the Holidays with Special Tours at Doylestown’s Fonthill Castle
Until Dec. 31, the Bucks County Historical Society will be offering holiday tours of Doylestown’s Fonthill Castle that will give visitors an opportunity to explore…
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Opinion: It’s Time to Value Direct Support Professionals for What We Are Worth
For the last 25 years, I have been fortunate to have a wonderful job supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism. As a Direct Support…
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Park Planned as Part of Goodnoe Homestead Redevelopment in Newtown
Jim Worthington’s plans to redevelop the Goodnoe Family Homestead in Newtown include a new community park, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The local businessman…
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Bucks County Housing Market Sees Soaring Values and Steady Demand
Bucks County housing market recorded an active year, with home values climbing steadily and demand staying strong throughout the season, writes Lacey Latch for the…
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Bike Works in Newtown to Close Storefront. New Mobile Service Van to Come
Bike Works, an independent bike sales and service business, recently announced that it will be closing its Newtown storefront on Dec. 15, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. While…
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Find Rare Treasures at Low Prices at Langhorne’s Uptown Cheapskate
Uptown Cheapskate in Langhorne is a thrift store that offers rare treasures at low prices, perfect for fashion-forward penny pinchers, writes Claire Allard for the…
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Annual Reenactments Return to Washington Crossing Historic Park This December
Step back in time this December as General Washington’s daring Delaware River crossing is brought to life during two special reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic…
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Langhorne Native Leads South Korea’s Esports Giant T1 Entertainment & Sports
Langhorne native Joe Marsh has risen from an internship at Comcast Spectacor over twenty years ago to leading South Korea’s esports powerhouse T1 Entertainment &…
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Bucks County Community College Welcomes British Delegation
It’s not every day that a community college plays host to an entourage of international dignitaries. But it’s also not every day that a community…
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