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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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Charming Farmhouse on 15 Picturesque Acres in Ivyland
A charming farmhouse on 14.7 acres with six bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Ivyland. . . The…
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How Do Bucks County Rent Prices Compare to the National Average?
Rent price increases across the country, including in Bucks County, are finally cooling off, write Janice Kai Chen, Rachel Lerman, and Kate Rabinowitz for The…
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Shapiro’s Executive Order Boosts Major Economic, Infrastructure Projects Across Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday morning to help accelerate major economic and infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania, writes Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. The order…
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Nomination Period Opens for 24th Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards
Citadel Credit Union has officially opened the nomination period for its 24-year Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. It will remain open through Jan. 15. The program honors local…
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Indecent TV Complaints Not a Big Issue in Bucks County, FCC Complaints Show
When it comes to indecency on TV, Bucks County is pretty tolerant. There were only 111 complaints to the FCC out of 627,668 residents between…
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See Which Bucks County Towns Have the Highest and Lowest Homeowner Tax Bills
In Bucks County, the average homeowner tax bill is around $503 in 2024, but varies widely across towns, with some paying as little as $35…
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Ivyland Borough Boasts 150-Plus Years of Victorian Charm and History
Neatly tucked in the borders of Warminster and Northampton townships is the small community of Ivyland Borough, almost hiding in plain sight as commuters on…
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PA Turnpike Will Reduce Congestion with Interstate 70 Bypass, But What Will It Mean for Breezewood?
Pennsylvania Turnpike’s plans to construct an Interstate 70 bypass could reduce congestion but also jeopardize the future of Breezewood, writes Madaleine Rubin for the Post-Gazette.…
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Frontier Airlines Brings ‘Ultimate Game of Hide and Seek’ to Philadelphia Travelers
For its latest giveaway, Frontier Airlines took to the streets of Philadelphia to hide five green piggy banks with a $1,000 flight voucher and membership…
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Delaware Valley University Announces Judges for Fifth Annual Spark Bowl Event
Delaware Valley University, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and Startup Bucks, has named the panel of distinguished judges for the fifth annual Spark Bowl…
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McAlister’s Reopening, Firebirds Opening Highlight This Week’s Bucks County Dining News
Bucks County’s restaurant scene has been buzzing this week, with McAlister’s announcing its reopening and Firebirds gearing up to open its first location in the…
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Bucks County Farm Among Top Sources for Locally Made Cheeses in Philadelphia Region
One Bucks County farm is among the top dairy farms and cheesemakers worth a drive in the Philadelphia region, writes Alexandra Jones for The Philadelphia…
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Grand View Health Aims to Finalize St. Luke’s Merger by Year-End
Grand View Health in Sellersville has set a year-end target for completing its merger with Bethlehem-based St. Luke’s University Health Network, writes John George for…
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Perkasie Farmer Running for President of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
Perkasie hay and straw farmer Don Buckman, who runs Lonely Willow Farm, is running for president of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, writes Philip Gruber for Lancaster…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Historic and Expensively Magnificent Colonial in New Hope
A magnificent colonial home on 3.9 acres with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. . .…
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Pru Thai Brings Authentic Thai Flavors to Nearby Lambertville
Popular New Jersey Thai restaurant Pru Thai, owned by French Culinary Institute-trained chefs Korn and Chayanee Wongsarochana, opened its third location in nearby Lambertville late…

























