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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Doylestown Medical Organizations Name Buckingham-Based Bank Executive as New COO
Three organizations in the biotechnology sphere, all based in Bucks County, have named their new chief operating officer. The Hepatitis B Foundation, Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, and Pennsylvania…
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National Nonprofit Honors Various Military Enlistees in the Bucks County Area
Bucks County military enlistees were honored on Wednesday night during a ceremony organized by Our Community Serves at Brookside Manor in Feasterville, writes Liv DeMarco…
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Owner of Newtown Book & Record Exchange Gets Vinyl Treatment for Her Musical Project
Dirty Dollhouse, the retro-pop project of Bucks County’s Chelsea Mitchell, will see two of its albums reissued as a combined release on vinyl, writes John…
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New Co-Working Space Officially Opens in Yardley, Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
A new co-working center has opened in Bucks County, and the owners saw their whole community come together to celebrate the occasion. FZ Works recently…
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Fireworks Returning to Bucks County Farm This Summer. Read to Learn When and Where
A popular farm in Bucks County will be kicking off the summer with a bang as they begin organizing an annual event. Shady Brook Farm,…
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Foundations Community Partnership Launches New Series to Help Strengthen Nonprofit Sector
Foundations Community Partnership recently launched the #FCPresents professional development series to help strengthen the nonprofit sector in Bucks County. Complementing its FCP Conversations Online podcast,…
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Bucks County Freemasons Continue Memorial Day Tradition with Upcoming Food Service
A Masonic hall in Bucks County will be continuing a longstanding annual tradition in order to celebrate Memorial Day in the area. Doylestown Lodge No.…
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Township in Bucks County Sees Local Residents, Mayor Plant Trees Around the Area
Residents of a township in Bucks County recently worked together to plant a large amount of new trees in the area. Bensalem Township, along with…
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‘They’re Here’: Returning to Pennsylvania, Here’s What To Do About Young Spotted Lanternflies
An invasive species will soon be returning to Bucks County, and officials are warning residents about what to do about the infamous insects. The Spotted…
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In Central Bucks School District Library Controversy, One Book is No Longer Being Challenged
Five new library books in the Central Bucks School District have been challenged over their content, but one complaint has already been withdrawn, writes Jo…
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Langhorne Nonprofit Opening Local Healthcare Centers to All Members of the Community
A medical nonprofit in Bucks County is opening their services to all members of the community in order to assist as many people as possible.…
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Volunteers Place Flags On Graves at Doylestown Cemetery to Prepare for Memorial Day
Many volunteers, including children, gathered at Doylestown Cemetery over the weekend to place flags on veterans’ graves ahead of Memorial Day, writes Ed Doyle for…
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Noticing a Hazy Sun Over Bucks County? A Local Astronomical Group Knows Why
A few recent sunsets in Bucks County have been highlighted by a hazy sky and a unique sun, and one local organization knows why. The…
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Council Rock High School North Wins the Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge
A high school in Bucks County is being acknowledged for having its students engage in a public safety challenge. Council Rock High School North, located…
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Perkasie Native, Saxophonist Coming Back to His Hometown for an Upcoming Show
A musician from Bucks County is returning to his hometown to perform to local residents and visitors after the release of a new album. Max…
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Penn Community Bank Holding Massive Region-Wide Day of Service
Eastern Pennsylvania’s largest mutual bank, Penn Community Bank, will hold its second annual Day of Service today. Locations will be closed early and over 300…
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Bensalem’s Rita’s Italian Ice Continues Expansion Out West, Opens New Location in Arizona
A popular water ice chain in Bucks County is continuing to move out West as they open another location in warmer climates. Rita’s Italian Ice…
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Come Learn About and Celebrate Juneteenth at This Historic Museum in Bucks County
A popular museum in Bucks County will be celebrating the country’s most recent federal holiday through history and education. The Mercer Museum, located at 84…
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