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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Philadelphia Sandwich Shop Coming to a Surprising Location in Bucks County
A new restaurant is set to open in Bucks County, and local residents will never guess where the new spot will be opening. Michael Tanenbaum…
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Waste Hauler WM Touts Environmental Win from Fairless Hills Landfill Gas Effort
Waste hauler WM has been touting its efforts to extract gas from the Fairless Hills Landfill complex, calling the project an environmental win, writes Frank…
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For Family Running Lewis Fishery in Lambertville, ‘Every Haul Is Like Christmas Morning’
The family running Lewis Fishery in Lambertville is once again chasing the bony, oily, and elusive shad in the Delaware River, hoping for a strong…
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18th Annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea Set for Friday at Bucks County Community College
The Bucks County Community College Foundation will host its 18th Annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea from 1-3 PM on Friday, May 2 in the…
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Bensalem Teen Meets Woman Who Donated Her Kidney to Save Her Life
Evelyn Bautista, a 17-year-old from Bensalem, met the woman who donated the kidney that saved her life for the first time at Temple University Hospital,…
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Bucks County is Pennsylvania’s Fourth-Biggest Alcohol Consumer; These Are Local Drinks of Choice
Bucks County ranked fourth in Pennsylvania for alcohol consumption, with 10.8 million units sold at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores from July 2023 to…
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New York Times: Judith Schaechter’s Stained Glass Dome on Display at Michener Art Museum in Doylestown
Judith Schaechter’s immersive, dome-shaped stained glass installation is currently on display at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, writes Sarah Archer for The…
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For Lenape Nation, Fighting for Delaware River Means Protecting Their Heritage
Lenape Nation, an Indigenous tribe in Pennsylvania, considers the Delaware River their ancestral home, a place where they often go to pay their respects, write…
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Washington Post: See How Tree-Friendly Bucks County Towns Are
Most of Bucks County enjoys a decent amount of tree cover, though the density of trees varies significantly from one town to another, writes Niko…
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New Construction at Barn Plaza to Create Trio of Eateries
Construction is underway on a new 7,500-square-foot standalone building at Barn Plaza in Doylestown that will bring three fresh dining options to the shopping center,…
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Goodnoe’s Corner, Village Center Sold for Combined $29.18M
Goodnoe’s Corner in Newtown and Village Center in Bensalem have been sold to ShopOne Center’s REIT and joint venture partners – Pantheon investment firm and…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Doylestown Estate with Pool, Pond, and Private Bridge
A private bridge and tranquil pond set the tone for 3516 Wellsford Lane, a stately Doylestown estate on the market for $2.3 million. Built in…
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Human Robot Brewery Coming to New Hope
Popular Philadelphia brewery Human Robot is opening a new location in New Hope, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new bar, Doubles, will…
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Brian Fitzpatrick Raises $1.22 Million in 2025 First Quarter as He Readies for Midterm Challenge
Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate Republican representing Bucks County and a small part of Montgomery County, raised $1.22 million in the first quarter of 2025, likely…
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Railroad Safety Program for Emergency Responders Launching at Bucks County Community College Next Year
Bucks County Community College will debut a railroad safety training program for emergency responders in the Philadelphia region and across the East Coast in 2026,…
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Fairless Hills Runner Headed to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Karl Dickersbach, a Fairless Hills runner, will represent Pennsylvania at the 2026 Special Olympics USA games in Minnesota next year, writes Gray Hall for 6abc.…
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Pennsbury High School Senior Wins Bucks County Community College Short Fiction Contest
Olivia Beno, a senior at Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills, has won first place in the annual Short Fiction Contest for High School Students,…
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SEPTA Cuts Would Derail Economic Growth and Workforce Mobility in the Suburban Counties
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is not just a transit system. It is the lifeblood of our region’s economy, connecting our residents to jobs,…
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