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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Pennsylvania Archaeologists Find Site of George Washington’s Friendly Fire Intervention
Pennsylvania archaeologists have uncovered the site where George Washington saved lives by stopping a friendly fire incident, blocking musket fire with his sword, writes Aurora…
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Three New Businesses to Open in the Dublin Town Center’s Plaza Next Year
Next year, the Dublin Town Center will be welcoming three new businesses to its selection of stores in The Plaza, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. …
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Doylestown’s Main Street Sports & Social Announces Plans for New Rooftop Bar
Doylestown’s Main Street Sports & Social is expanding their cocktail bar and lounge, Main Sip, with a new rooftop space, writes Michele Haddon for the…
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Last Call: Quakertown Community Says Goodbye to Beloved Raven’s Nest
The Raven’s Nest, a cherished Quakertown fixture for nearly forty years, welcomed its final patrons on Nov. 2 before closing permanently, writes Michele Haddon for…
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Doylestown Health Thrives with Volunteer and Community Support
Doylestown Health’s volunteer program offers community members a valued chance to give back to the hospital that has touched countless lives, writes Olivia Kimmel for…
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Bensalem Man Regains Mobility After Injury Thanks to Experimental Drug
Larry Williams, a Bensalem resident left paralyzed after a cycling accident three years ago, has regained the ability to walk with the help of an…
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Penn Community Bank Launches ‘Operation Greater Good Food Drive’ to Help Combat Food Insecurity Across the Region
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to launch the Operation Greater Good Food Drive, a community-wide effort running from…
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With 350 Years Under Its Belt, King George II Inn in Bristol Holds Rich History
King George II Inn in Bristol, the oldest bar in Pennsylvania and the longest and oldest continuously operating inn in the United States, has been…
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Serving Those Who Served: Newtown Nonprofit Offers Resources for Veterans
When Armed Forces veteran Rodney Wyatt noticed a gap in the help given to his fellow service members in Bucks County, he resolved to make…
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A New Artisan Bakery Is Coming to Quakertown’s Trolley Barn Public Market
The Worthy Dessert, a delicious artisan bakery with a wide selection of fresh baked goods, is opening in Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown on…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the most important event in world…
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Doylestown Mill-Turned-Home Heads to Auction After Two Years on the Market
Shelly Mill, once an active Doylestown mill now restored into an expansive private residence, is set to go to auction two years after it first…
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Central Bucks Elementary and Middle Schools Move Up in National Ranking
Most Central Bucks elementary and middle schools have ranked in or near the top third in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 national rankings,…
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Burlington Set to Open New Store at Quakertown’s Richland Marketplace
Burlington, the popular discount retailer, is expanding further in the region with a new store set to open at Richland Marketplace in Quakertown, writes Ryan…
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Bucks County School District May Shut Down If a State Budget Deal Is Not Reached
The Morrisville School District may have to suspend operations on Jan. 30 if a state budget deal is not secured, writes Kristen A. Graham and…
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Atlee Square at Oxford Valley Mall in Middletown To Gain 223 Luxury Apartments
After opening Atlee Square last spring, the developer is preparing to begin the second phase of the project next to the Oxford Valley Mall in…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.9M Charming Traditional in Doylestown
A traditional home on a 0.68-acre lot with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Doylestown. This exquisite…
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Newtown Girl Hosts Birthday Kickball Party to Benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research
Newtown’s Bridget Wittig is continuing her tradition of hosting a kickball party to benefit pancreatic cancer research as she enters her teenage years, writes Jeff…
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