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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Butterfly Garden in Brownsburg Park Dedicated to Victims of Flash Flood
A butterfly garden at Brownsburg Park was recently dedicated to the victims of the flash flood that struck Upper Makefield in July 2023, writes Jeff…
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Peak Spotted Lanternfly Season Hits Philadelphia Area: Time to Step Up Your Stomping Game
Spotted lanternfly season has returned to the Philadelphia region, making it the perfect time to step up your stomping game and stay alert for spotted…
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Foundations Community Partnership Accepts Applications for Semi-Annual Partnership in Youth Services Grant Cycle
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications for its Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) fall grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits can apply for up to…
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Fresh Dining Spots and New Wawa Debut in Bucks County
Bucks County has added several new restaurants to its dining scene in December, with more ready to premier in the coming weeks, writes Jeff Werner…
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Hepatitis B Foundation Honors Doylestown Health Doctor with Award
The Hepatitis B Foundation and Baruch S. Blumberg Institute recently named Doylestown’s Nicole E. Geracimos, MD, as the inaugural recipient of their new Education Impact…
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Cool Off with Ice Cream and Gourmet Water Ice at This Newtown Shop
Newtown Ice House is the perfect spot to enjoy some tasty and refreshing water ice guaranteed to cool you down and satisfy your sweet tooth,…
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Summer Meal Programs in Bucks County Aim to Help Children in Need
Several organizations are offering summer meal programs in Bucks County to ensure children have access to free lunches, helping families struggling with food insecurity, writes…
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Phillie Phanatic Brings Joy to Yardley Event for Children with Special Needs
On July 9, while the Phillies were beating the Giants in San Francisco, the Phillie Phanatic was making a special appearance at a Yardley event,…
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Four Homes in Bucks County Among Top Ten Sales in the Philly Region
Bucks County accounted for four of the ten most expensive home sales in the Philadelphia region last week, according to a staff report from the…
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Bucks County Leadership: Clarence Martindell, EVP of Commercial Real Estate Lending, Meridian Bank
Clarence Martindell, Executive Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Lending at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in the great outdoors of…
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1950s Ice Cream Shop in Levittown Still Serves Cool Treats to Beat the Heat
Those in the Levittown area looking to cool down this summer can check out Gibby’s Ice Cream Store for a sweet treat, reports Jenn Frederick…
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Doughnut Lovers Can Check Out These Popular Stores in Bucks County
Looking for a sweet breakfast option? Bucks County features a variety of shops offering delicious doughnuts for the perfect morning pick-me-up, writes Meghan Guiher for…
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Shady Brook Farm Partners with Sesame Street for a Fun New Corn Maze
Shady Brook Farm in Yardley is working with Sesame Street to create a special corn maze for this fall, writes Chris Rollins for 94.5 PST. …
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Plumstead Names Township Police Chief as First Director of Public Safety
Plumstead has named Police Chief David Mettin as its first director of public safety, a new role created to deliver coordinated, sustainable and high-quality public…
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Ann’s Choice Senior Living Offers Residents a New Way to Stay Active
Ann’s Choice Senior Living Community in Warminster is offering a new fun way for its residents to keep active, writes Petra Shaw for the Patch.…
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Sesame Place Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Special Alumni Reunion
To celebrate its 45th anniversary, Sesame Place Philadelphia is welcoming back former employees for an Alumni Reunion, writes Marisa Magnatta for 93.3 WMMR. On…
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Get Your Daily Steps in At One of These Beautiful Bucks County Hiking Spots
Those looking to get some extra steps this summer can check out one of the many hiking trails in the Bucks County area, writes JD…
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Bernard Granor, Retired Attorney and Home Construction Innovator, Dies at 97
Bernard Granor, retired attorney, realtor, homebuilder, community activist and volunteer, died on May 16 at age 97 at Ann’s Choice Senior Living Community in Warminster,…
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