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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These Bucks County Towns Have the Most Expensive Homes in the Philadelphia Area
Several Bucks County towns have the top 30 most expensive homes in the Philadelphia area, according to a report released by Stacker. Yardley, Pennsylvania…
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Why Bucks County Homeowners are Staying Put Longer Than Most
In Bucks County, people are opting to stay in their homes for extended periods, more so than in many other parts of the country, writes…
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Solar Panels Approved for Government Services Center in Bristol Township
In efforts to make Bucks County greener, a plan to install solar panels at the planned Lower Bucks Government Services Center in Bristol has been…
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Roosevelt Boulevard Subway Would Go To Outskirts of Bucks County, Opening Up Travel for Local Commuters
The proposed Roosevelt Boulevard subway project is beginning to become a reality, and that reality might make its way to Bucks County. Emily Rizzo wrote…
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Bucks Beautiful to Hold 11th Annual Spring Fling Gala at Barley Sheaf Farm in April
Bucks Beautiful will hold its 11th Annual Spring Fling Gala at the historic Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm on April 19, writes Jeff Werner for…
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Bucks County Schools on the Brink of Saving $15.7 Million with Charter Funding Reform
Bucks County schools could see a significant financial reprieve, thanks to a bill that includes proposed changes in charter school funding, writes Bethany Rodgers for…
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Secret Cave That Used to Serve as Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws Discovered in Bucks County
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws–British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in…
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Bucks County Tech Startups Spotlighted as Most Promising of 2024
Several Bucks County startups are being spotlighted as the Philadelphia region’s most promising, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. These companies were one of twenty…
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As Macy’s Plans for Nationwide Closures, Are Bucks and Montco Stores Spared?
The future of the Macy’s stores at Oxford Valley, Willow Grove, and Montgomery malls remains uncertain amid the department store chain’s plans to close 150…
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![Penn Community Bank Commercial Real Estate Lending Manager James B. Erb [L] joins elected officials and local developers to celebrate the groundbreaking of 17 publicly-owned parcels for future Turn the Key homes in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood. The bank is helping finance the affordable housing development project.](https://bucksco.today/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/PennCB-PHDC-Ground-Breaking-final.jpg)
Penn Community Bank Helps Break Ground on Philadelphia Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and regional developers on…
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Bucks County Leaders Lace Up Dancing Shoes for Healthcare Fundraiser
Six Bucks County community leaders are getting ready for “Dancing For Bucks,” a fundraiser that will benefit the independently run Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic,…
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This Bucks County Town was Ranked One of the Most Charming in All of Pennsylvania
A popular town in Bucks County was ranked as one of the best small towns in the entire state, with other local areas making the list as…
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Nearby Frenchtown’s Annual Riverfest Mimics Viking Incursion
Across the river from Bucks County, Frenchtown, New Jersey, comes alive each year with Viking-themed festivities. During the town’s annual Riverfest, hundreds of residents…
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These Bucks County Towns Had the Most Expensive Homes in Pennsylvania
Five Bucks County towns are among the top twenty-five most expensive municipalities for purchasing a home in Pennsylvania, according to Stacker. Stacker compiled the…
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Lower Makefield Township Launches New Pickleball Club Membership Program
As pickleball spikes in popularity, Lower Makefield Township has unveiled a membership program for its newly established pickleball club, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks…
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Demolition Begins at Warminster’s Saint John Bosco School
Four years after its final open house, Saint John Bosco School on County Line Road is being demolished, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. …
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Great Barn Taphouse Expands to Doylestown with Farm-to-Glass Brewery
The Great Barn Taphouse is introducing another location to Bucks County, this time in Doylestown Borough, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Back in…
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Historic Carversville Post Office in Solebury Township Saved from Closure
Carversville residents can rejoice, as the tiny post office in the historic Bucks County village in Solebury Township will not be closing, writes JD Mullane…
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