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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Oscar Hammerstein Museum Offers Tours of the Famed Lyricist’s Home
From now until the end of the year, the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center in Doylestown will offer weekend tours of the lyricist’s…
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5 Places Where Washington Slept: A County-by-County Journey Across the Delaware Valley
You can’t have driven anywhere around the Delaware Valley without passing a place where George Washington is reported to have spent the night. From riverbank…
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Yardley Psychologist and Advocate Pushes for Plus-Size Inclusion at Peloton
Rachel Millner, a psychologist and body-positivity advocate from Yardley, is seeking to become Peloton’s first plus-size cycling instructor and make fitness more inclusive, writes Emma…
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Affordable Finds and Unique Pieces Await at This Perkasie Thrift Store
NOVA Thrift Shop in Perkasie is a secondhand treasure where thirty-eight dollars stretches further than expected, covering everything from a complete wardrobe to furnishing a…
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Bristol High School Friends Support Each Other in Football and Firefighting
Jacob Barber and Marco Berrocal, friends and students at Bristol High School, support each other in every area of life, from academics and athletics to…
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Check Out This Orchard in Langhorne for Baked Goods, Apple Picking and More
If you’re looking for a fun spot to enjoy the crisp fall weather, check out Styer Orchard in Langhorne for apple picking, hayrides, delicious food…
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The E House Casts a Delicious Spell with Halloween and Wicked-Themed Drinks
Bensalem’s Eddington House, also known as The E House, is celebrating Halloween with fun themed drinks for the whole family, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX…
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Revolutionary November: PBS Docuseries Brings The Revolution Home to Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
Before the world called it the American Revolution, the fight for independence began right here, in the fields, taverns, meeting houses, and muddy crossroads of…
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Toll Brothers Brings 275 New Luxury Homes to Bucks County
Fort Washington-based homebuilder Toll Brothers is working on several residential projects across Bucks County, bringing 275 new luxury homes to the region, writes Lacey Latch…
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Langhorne’s Penn Dental Medicine at Woods Provides Care for People with Disabilities
Penn Dental Medicine at Woods, a state-of-the-art facility that opened in Langhorne two years ago, delivers specialized and compassionate dental care for people with disabilities,…
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Doylestown Gears Up for Cranksgiving Event, Supporting Bucks County Food Banks
This Sunday, Nov. 2, a group of over two hundred cyclists will be riding through the streets of Doylestown for the annual “Cranksgiving” event, writes…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.2M Breathtaking Colonial in Newtown
A colonial home on 4.94 acres with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This stunning residence offers…
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This New Jersey Town Just Across the River Is Thriving Thanks to the Arts
Those visiting New Hope frequently take a trip over the former toll bridge into Lambertville, a quaint town with a vibrant arts culture, though that…
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Amid Government Shutdown, Citadel Credit Union Offers Loan and Payment Relief to Local Families
As the federal government shutdown stretches on, thousands of local families across the Greater Philadelphia region are feeling the financial strain from delayed paychecks to…
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Yardley Couple Spares No Expense to Turn Their Yard Into Halloween Haunt
Sheri and Chris Connolly spared no expense to turn the yard of their Yardley home into a true Halloween haunt, writes Erin McCarthy for The…
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Blue Envelope Program to Expand to All Bucks County Police Departments
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is bringing the Blue Envelope Program to all 39 police departments in the county, writes Jim Melwert for KYW…
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Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go in Newtown is Closing Its Doors For Good
Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go, a gourmet to-go seafood store at the Village at Newtown shopping center, is closing, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.…
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Pennridge High School Students Present Innovative Ideas at Navy’s 250th Anniversary STEM Challenge
Students from Pennridge High School in Perkasie had the opportunity to take part in a “Shark Tank”-style STEM competition during the U.S. Navy and Marine…
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