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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Discover Bucks County’s Best Spots for Picture-Perfect Holiday Photos
If you are looking for the ideal place to take your holiday photos, there are plenty of iconic spots in Bucks County that could provide…
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Bucks County Among Top 5 with Most Bridges in Pennsylvania
Bridges are exciting and important pieces of infrastructure that bring together otherwise distant places, and all of the Philadelphia collar counties, including Bucks County, have…
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Local Advocates Spur Love for Delaware River Heritage Trail Through Biking, Hiking
Local advocates hope exploring the Delaware River Heritage Trail will spur love for the Delaware River among hikers and bikers, resulting in a cleaner environment,…
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Virtual Performance Wins Bucks County-based Male A Capella Group Cordus Mundi American Prize
The Bucks County-based male a cappella group Cordus Mundi has earned esteemed recognition with a 2023 American Prize Finalist Honorable Mention, according to The Trentonian.…
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Stephen Kandel, Bucks County-Raised TV Writer of ‘Star Trek’, ‘Hawaii Five-O’ Dies at 96
The Bucks County-raised masterful writer behind quintessential television shows such as ‘Star Trek’, ABC’s ‘Batman’, ‘Hawaii Five-O‘, and ‘Barnaby Jones,’ Stephen Kandel, has passed away…
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Justin Pugh Went from Council Rock South Star to One of NFL’s Top Offensive Linemen
One of the top offensive linemen in the NFL, Justin Pugh, began his football career at Council Rock South in Holland, writes Greg Johnson for…
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Lower Bucks Chamber Honors Local Trailblazers With Champions of Commerce Awards
Nine Bucks County trailblazers are recognized by The Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce for the 2023 Champions of Commerce Awards, according to The Reporter.…
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Bucks County Joyrides Offers One-of-a-Kind Private Jeep Tours of Quaint River Towns and Covered Bridges
If you are looking for a unique outing through upper Bucks County, take one of the one-of-a-kind private Jeep tours offered by Bucks County Joyrides,…
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Bucks County’s Fall Foliage Tours Are the Top Autumnal Activity in Pennsylvania
Bucks County’s fall foliage tours are one of the most picturesque activities to embark on in Pennsylvania, according to Visit Bucks County. The sprawling countryside…
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34 Cultural Organizations to Receive More Than $260,000 from PECO’s Powering the Arts Program
PECO has awarded 34 grants totaling $264,000 to arts institutions and cultural organizations across southeastern Pennsylvania through its competitive grants program, PECO Powering the Arts. From using…
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Four Businesses Receive $40,000 in Grants from Bucks Built Startup Fund
The Bucks Built Startup Fund, funded by Penn Community Bank and administered by Startup Bucks in partnership with the Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, has…
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Bristol’s Silver Lake Nature Center Boasts of 35-Foot-High Eastern Redbud Tree
Bucks County has its latest champion, but this one is a bit taller than the rest – and not a person but instead can be…
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Here’s How Much You Need to Make to Afford a Home in the Priciest Towns of Bucks County
As home prices are hiking across the region, many are scratching their heads over how much dough they would need to make to afford real…
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National Spotlight is on Local Elections As Bucks County Democrats Retain Their Commissioner Seats
Democrats are sustaining control in the Philadelphia suburbs, and incumbents Bob Harvie and Diane Ellis-Marseglia kept their spots as Bucks County commissioners following Tuesday’s elections,…
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Tara Tamburello Named 2023 Bucks County Poet Laureate
Tara Tamburello of Langhorne has been named the 2023 Bucks County Poet Laureate, officials at Bucks County Community College announced. Tamburello, a published poet who…
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Film Festival at Bucks County Playhouse Shines Light on New Hope’s LGBTQ Community
New Hope is constantly lauded for being a Bucks County relic, but this past weekend, a film festival in the iconic town shed light on…
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Historic Bristol Borough is One of Pennsylvania’s Oldest Towns
The Bucks County borough of Bristol has a fascinating history as one of the oldest towns in Pennsylvania, and the county, writes Kalena Thomhave for…
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Bucks County Icons Among ‘The Most Influential Philadelphians’ Listed by Philly Magazine
To celebrate the region’s influence and innovation, Philly Magazine highlighted a few people from or related to Bucks County among ‘The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians’. Filmmaker…
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