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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Upper Makefield Mansion Sells for $6.9M, Ranking Among Top Residential Sales in Bucks County
A nearly 16,000-square-foot mansion in Upper Makefield sold late last month for $6.9 million, becoming one of the largest residential sales in Bucks County, writes…
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Philadelphia Fifth on Zillow’s 2025 Hot Real Estate Markets List
Philadelphia’s real estate market is now the fifth-hottest nationwide, according to recently released Zillow’s list of 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets in the U.S. for…
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Hollywood Actor and Montco Native Bradley Cooper Buys Home in New Hope Amid Budding Romance with Gigi Hadid
Award-winning actor, director, and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper will soon call New Hope home, writes Mara Siegler for Page Six. Cooper, who is…
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Feasterville Plaza Sells for $18.5 Millon, Eight Percent Less Than Last Time it Traded in 2011
An entity owned by Nandish Patel, founder of Langhorne’s Phoenix Nexus Enterprises, recently bought Feasterville Plaza for $18.5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Historic Manor and Bank Barn on 25 Acres in Plumstead Township
Green Valley Farm, a property with a long history, is on the market for the first time in nearly five decades. Situated on two parcels…
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SCORE’s Green Thumb Aids in Financing, Pricing Plan for ‘Foodscaping’ Business
Mike Bennett discovered the benefits of backyard growing organically. While touring with his band, Apple Juice Jones, Bennett dined on homegrown vegetables cultivated on a…
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Bucks County Folk Music Shop in New Britain Helped Cultivate Region’s Thriving Bluegrass Community
Family-owned Bucks County Folk Music Shop in New Britain has helped cultivate a thriving bluegrass community across the region over the years, writes Emily Neil…
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Foundations Community Partnership Board Awards Grants to Local Nonprofits
During the season of giving, Foundations Community Partnership’s (FCP) Board of Directors awarded $169,550 in grants to 23 non-profit organizations serving Bucks County, including 15…
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Doylestown Destination Finds Spot Among Pennsylvania’s 22 Quirkiest Museums
One local Bucks County museum has earned a place on the list of Pennsylvania’s 22 quirkiest museums, offering a great way to spend a fun…
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Homes in Philadelphia Region Were Slightly More Affordable Last Year, But Still Too Pricey for Many
Buying a home in the Philadelphia region last year was slightly more affordable than in 2023, but prices were still too high for many potential…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President, Mid Penn Bank
Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Havertown, where the Catholic community shaped his life, including…
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Bucks County 1951 Newborn Murder Among Pennsylvania’s Oldest Cold Cases
The 1951 murder of a newborn baby girl, found stuffed inside a suitcase a mile south of New Hope, is one of Pennsylvania’s oldest cold…
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Children, Parents, and Guardians Ring in 2025 Early with Noon Balloon Drop in Dublin
On the last day of December, children, parents, and guardians gathered early at the Square in Dublin to ring in 2025 with a noon balloon…
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Buckingham Is Home to One of Pennsylvania’s Zero Proof Bars and Bottle Shops
As the sober-curious movement gains momentum, Pennsylvania is seeing an increase in zero proof bars and bottle shops, including one in Bucks County, writes Leigh…
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SCORE Bucks County to Offer More than a Dozen Free Business Webinars in January
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, numerous SCORE Bucks County January webinars for entrepreneurs and business owners will be offered…
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New Central Bucks School Superintendent Steven Yanni Shifts Focus from Culture Wars
Steven Yanni, the new Central Bucks School District superintendent, wants to leave behind culture-war battles, an issue that has attracted national attention over the last several…
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This Bucks County High School Vocal Ensemble Just Won a Major Christmas Choir Competition
A Bucks County music group is celebrating their victory in one of there area’s most coveted and celebrated musical events of the holidays. Council Rock…
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Bucks County Among Best Places to Retire in Pennsylvania
Bucks County is among Pennsylvania’s top 25 counties for seniors to settle down and embrace a peaceful, fulfilling retirement, according to a recently released ranking…
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