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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Bucks County Community College to Host First Military-Connected Open House
Bucks County Community College will host its first Military-Connected Open House on the College’s Newtown campus, located at 275 Swamp Road, on July 15 from…
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Bucks County Police Department to See Citizen Police Academy Return This Fall
A police department in Bucks County is offering residents the opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of being on the force. The Bristol…
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Langhorne Museum, Yardley Bookstore to Host Reading with Acclaimed Lambertville Novelist
A museum and a bookstore in Bucks County will be working together to host a famous novelist who resides just outside the area. The African…
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Bristol Distillery Unveils Colorful New Creation, the Latest in Their Line of Liquors
A distillery in Bucks County has released a new spirit, which uses a unique ingredient to create a colorful cocktail. Hops and Hardware Distillery, located…
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Langhorne Nonprofit to Become Parent Company of New Jersey Behavioral Health Group
Langhorne-based Woods System of Care is set to become the parent company of Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services of Union in North Jersey, writes John George…
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Sellersville’s Marissa Sheva Going to the World Cup on the Republic of Ireland’s Team
Marissa Sheva, the 26-year-old midfielder from Sellersville, is headed to the World Cup as part of the Republic of Ireland team, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for…
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Foundations Community Partnership Increases Award Amounts for Annual Grant Cycle
Foundations Community Partnership is now accepting applications for its Partnership in Youth Services fall grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits can apply for up to $4,500 by…
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Bucks County Brewery Announces Dates for Annual Art Fest. Read to Learn More
A popular brewery in Bucks County will be hosting a new art event, and local artists are invited to take part in the fun. Neshaminy…
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Old Tree Falls into Yardley’s Lake Afton, Creating a Little Paradise for Local Wildlife
An act of nature recently felled a longstanding tree in Bucks County, but several animals species are very happy about this. A recent storm blew…
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The OMNIA Group Architects Take New Hope by Storm
The OMNIA Group Architects, founded in 1993, has an extensive and wide range of portfolio builds in both residential and commercial projects. Partners Gene Grimaldi…
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Morrisville Finds New Head Football Coach in Former Bensalem Assistant Mitch Cohen
Mitch Cohen, a former assistant coach at Conwell-Egan and Bensalem and the defensive coordinator of the Bulldogs for the past four years, is the new…
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Doylestown Candy Shop Moves into New Building Down the Road from Previous Location
A popular candy shop in Bucks County has moved into a new location, but local fans of their confections do not need to worry. Raymer’s…
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Residents, Visitors Urged to Stay Away from Two Bucks County Lakes Due to Algae Blooms
Bucks County residents and visitors are being urged by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to stay away from Lake Towhee in Quakertown and Lake…
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Bucks County Elementary School Announces New Principal. Read to Learn More
An elementary school in Bucks County has announced the name of their new principal, who has a long history in the school district. Dawn Martesi,…
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Neglected Bucks County Farmhouse Transformed Into Family’s Rural Vacationland
A Bucks County farmhouse that once looked like a tear-down has been transformed into a timeless rural Vacationland for a Brooklyn-based family, writes Kathryn O’Shea-Evans…
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Langhorne’s Sheraton Hotel to Go Up for Auction, with Bids Starting at $3.9 Million
A popular hotel in Bucks County is going up for auction, and the owners of the property are asking for a hefty price for the…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: ‘Dancers Dream’ Contemporary Estate in Erwinna
A unique estate has gone up for sale in Bucks County, offering tranquil space and close proximity to several popular areas. . . “Dancers Dream”…
























