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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Philadelphia’s Signature Sandwich: a Hoagie or a Cheesesteak?
While cheesesteaks are an undeniable reality of Philadelphia life, hoagies may be the true kings of the local sandwich scene, writes Hawk Krall for The…
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Flapjack Finances: How the Riegelsville Volunteer Fire Company Budget Is $50,000 Short
Pancakes have had a major effect on the operation of Riegelsville Community Fire Company. Not the breakfast food’s presence. Its absence, reports Drew Anderson for WFMZ 69 News. The fire company’s operating budget — like…
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As Homebuyers Increase Their Desire to Sidestep Staircases, Bucks County Options Climb to the Top
Single-story living is becoming a hot real estate trend across multiple purchasing segments. Downsizing baby boomers are often eager put the mobility issues associated with…
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U.S. Presidential Scholar Distinctions Have Never Gone to a PA Career and Technical Student… Until Now
Three Bucks County students were named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars, as reported in Bucks Local News. Their distinction for this school year puts them in an elite…
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See How Bucks Restaurants Ranked in the Search for the Ultimate Philly Cheesesteak
Bucks County spots made a list of 60 cheesesteak favorites in the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Belonger for myphillyalive.com. The list, ranked highest to lowest, is…
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Bucks County Ready To Vaccinate ‘Everybody Right Now’ If There Were COVID-19 Vaccines Available
Bucks County is ready to vaccinate as many as 15,000 people each week under its new $14 million plan but there is one issue putting…
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Shop, Stay, Dine: Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend in Bucks County
Valentines’ Day will be upon us soon, and what better place to go than a little corner of Pennsylvania for romance! Head to Bucks County, where…
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Legendary Bucks County Vaccinologist Talks Challenges of Getting the Vaccine He Helped Create
Stanley Plotkin, the 88-year-old legendary vaccinologist who lives in nearby Bucks County, did not expect to run into as many issues as he encountered while…
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See Which Alcohol Brands Helped Bucks County Residents Get Through 2020
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has released the list of top selling liquors for the past year and Tito’s Handmade Vodka made by Crown Wine…
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Wawa Opens Its First Standalone Drive-Thru in Morrisville
Wawa opened its first standalone drive-thru location in Morrisville on Friday, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The popular convenience store is a…
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Another Beloved Tradition Falls Victim to Pandemic: No Reenactment of Washington’s Christmas Day Crossing of the Delaware River
The traditional reenactment of General George Washington’s Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River was canceled this year due to the pandemic, writes James Freeman…
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Former Montgomery County Special Prosecutor Announces Candidacy for Bucks County DA
Antonetta Stancu, a former special prosecutor in Montgomery County, has announced her candidacy for Bucks County District Attorney, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Woodside Takes Title of Richest Town in Pennsylvania
With a median household income that is 209.2 percent more than the national average, Woodside has taken the title of the richest town in Pennsylvania,…
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Philadelphia Suburbs Seeing ‘Blue Shift’ Toward Biden as Mail-In Ballots Continue to Be Counted
Joe Biden’s lead in the Philadelphia suburbs continues to grow as mail-in ballots continue to be counted by election officials, writes Andrew Seidman for The…
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Corner Bakery with Several Montco Locations Acquired by Pandya Restaurant Growth Brands
Corner Bakery, with locations in King of Prussia, Bala Cynwyd, and Warminster, has been acquired by Feasterville-based Pandya Restaurant Growth Brands, one of the Rohan…
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Warehouse Rental Availabilities with Montgomeryville’s Nappen & Associates
Nappen & Associates, a leading industrial/flex real estate developer based out of Montgomeryville, has announced its latest warehouse rental availabilities to all prospective businesses. Nappen…
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Amazon Prepares to Enter Philadelphia Marketplace
Amazon is reportedly preparing to enter the Philadelphia marketplace by opening its first grocery store in the region, writes Thad Rueter for the Progressive Grocer.…
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Kulps Corner Farm Co-Owned by Gwynedd Valley Family Preserved in Conservation Pact
Blue Rock Farm in Kulps Corner in Bucks County, co-owned by Carmen and Rita Rocco of Gwynedd Valley, is being preserved in a conservation pact…
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