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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Local Hip-Hop Artist Releases New Album Inspired By His Newfound Family
Alexander Charles, a hip-hop artist who grew up in neighboring Bucks County, has released a new album, Fortune Cookies, inspired by the discovery of a…
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Lake in Nearby Berks County Could Hold the Key to Killing the Spotted Lanternfly
Blue Marsh Lake in nearby Bucks County could hold the key to finding an environmentally friendly solution to killing the spotted lanternfly, writes Lisa Scheid…
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7 Safe Summer Family Activities
By Wendi Rank Now that Philadelphia-area counties have moved to the yellow phase, many of us are left wondering how to get out – and where, says…
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Penn Valley Photographer Publishes New Book Featuring Photos of Women at Work
Chris Crisman, a Penn Valley photographer, has published a new book titled “Women’s Work” that features 56 stunning photographs of women at work, writes Claire…
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See How Much Wine, Booze Was Sold In Bucks County, Philadelphia Area in Last Year
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has released its county-by-county report of wine and booze sales for the most recent fiscal year and all local counties…
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STEM Competition Challenges Students to Combat Spotted Lanternfly
High school students from four southeastern Pennsylvania counties will put their computer science skills on display November 9 as they compete in the Spotted Lanternfly Hackathon, a…
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International Healthcare Outsourcing Specialist Moving Headquarters From Ivyland to Fort Washington
Ashfield Commercial & Medical Services, an international healthcare outsourcing specialist, is relocating its headquarters from Bucks County to a larger complex in Fort Washington to…
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Telford Unites Two Counties in One Borough
It is not often that you can switch counties without leaving town, but in Telford you can do just that, writes Alan Heavens for The…
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Check Out Where Bucks County Ranks in Purchasing Power in Pennsylvania
Bucks County has ranked near the top in purchasing power in the state of Pennsylvania. An article from SmartAsset recently published their eighth annual study…
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