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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How New Hope Became, and Stayed, One of America’s Greatest Art Towns
Walk through New Hope on any weekend and you feel it before you can explain it. Something about the place hums. Galleries tucked into 18th-century…
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Bucks County June Events 2026: Fairs, Festivals, Live Music and More
June marks the unofficial start of summer in Bucks County. It’s also the time of year when neighbors reconnect, families gather, and communities come together…
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PECO Supports 17 Area Municipalities, Nonprofits to Advance Community Environmental Projects
Communities across the region will soon see new trees planted, trails improved, parks revitalized, and natural habitats restored thanks to a new round of funding…
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From Dead Mall to Town Center: The Plan to Reimagine Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem
For generations of Bucks County residents, Neshaminy Mall was more than a shopping center. It was where people saw movies, wandered the food court, bought…
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Oxford Valley Mall Isn’t Dead. It’s Becoming Bucks County’s Next Town Center.
Walk through Oxford Valley Mall on a Tuesday afternoon and something becomes obvious pretty quickly: this place is not what it used to be. Storefronts…
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The Airport Most Bucks County Travelers Overlook, And Why That Should Change
Most Bucks County travelers don’t think twice about where to fly from. They open a browser, search Philadelphia International, and start comparing fares. A few…
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House Prices Have Skyrocketed in These Bucks County Towns
Over the past five years, five Bucks County towns have seen house prices soar, with some home values increasing by as much as 80 percent, writes JD…
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Bucks County Officials Share Thoughts, Concerns Related to Expansion of Nearby Airport
Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield Township officials have joined the protest against the expansion of Trenton-Mercer Airport over concerns of a negative impact on air,…
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Chandler Hall Health Services in Newtown Plans to Sell, Putting 220 Jobs at Risk
Hundreds of Bucks County workers are watching closely as a beloved healthcare institution may soon be under new ownership, writes John George for Philadelphia Business…
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10 Bucks County Garden Centers Where Locals Actually Buy Their Flowers, Plants, Trees and Shrubs
Summer is the season when Bucks County homeowners get serious about their yards. The impulse is the same whether you have a small front porch…
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Premium American Travel Magazine Names New Hope a Top Weekend Getaway
Few towns in the Northeast punch above their weight quite like New Hope, writes Jessica Sulima for Condé Nast Traveler. Nestled along the Delaware River,…
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Fairways Golf Club in Warrington Launches Year-Round Golf Simulator with PGA-Level Tech
While the world’s best golfers were battling it out at the PGA Championship just miles away, Fairways Golf Club in Warrington was staging a launch…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Southampton Home Blends Luxury, Privacy, and Everyday Comfort
Listed for $1,179,000, this Southampton home at 250 Rocksville Road offers Bucks County buyers a polished mix of privacy, space, and outdoor living, according to…
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Quakertown Community School District Students Want Less Screen Time, More Human Connection
Quakertown Community School District students have a message for their district: put down the laptops and look up, writes Jess Rohan for Bucks County Courier…
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Old-School Barbershop Experience Comes to Doylestown with Opening of The Way Barber Co.
A Doylestown resident and a Quakertown barber walked into a vacant space behind a Starbucks and walked out with a barbershop that feels like it’s…
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St. Luke’s Senior Meals Program Offers Affordable Dining and Atmosphere for Local Seniors
By the time the dinner crowd settles in at St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Upper Bucks Campus, the tables are full; not just with plates…
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This Bucks County Distillery Offers Something Interesting and New for Locals and Visitors
Heather McGurrin’s Visit Bucks County feature put Ashlynn Distillery on the radar. Here’s the full story behind one of Morrisville’s best-kept secrets. Step inside and…
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New Hope’s Mike Dalewitz Has Launched Enough Successful Ventures to Be Called a ‘Serial Entrepreneur’
New Hope resident Mike Dalewitz’s capitalistic savvy started when he was in high school. He used his dad’s Tax ID number to launch a sports…
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