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’s Village Improvement Association Shifts Focus to Mental Health
The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown will be turning its efforts to improving mental health in the area through a new initiative, writes Ed Doyle…
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New Convenience Store Brings Easy Shopping to Downtown Doylestown
Doylestown recently welcomed a new Sparta convenience store, located close to the Justice Center and the county administration building, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.…
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Expanded Home in Bristol Township Draws Strong Interest Despite High Price
An expanded home on Kenwood Drive South in Levittown has been drawing strong interest from buyers despite the steep asking price of $749,900, in an…
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2nd Ave Thrift Superstore in Fairless Hills Is a True Treasure Hunter’s Paradise
The gigantic 2nd Ave Thrift Superstore in Fairless Hills is a true paradise for treasure hunters and redefines what thrift stores can be, writes James…
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Where Dance Meets the Undead: Dracula’s Lair to Arrive in New Hope
New Hope’s Roxey Ballet is partnering with Doylestown’s VAMPA Museum for a special Dracula-inspired event this October, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Visitors will…
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Bucks County Sees Population Growth. These Towns Are Leading the Charge
Bucks County added approximately 3,616 people between 2020 and 2024, marking what could become a rare population increase, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, writes…
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Exclusive Dining Event Featuring Anthony Bourdain’s Fixer to be Held in Lahaska
On Oct. 10, Zamir Gotta, the famed fixer and friend of the late Anthony Bourdain, will be hosting a special event at Caleb’s American Kitchen…
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Million-Dollar Homes Nearly Quadruple in Philly Area Amid Skyrocketing Prices
Greater Philadelphia remains among the more affordable metropolitan areas in the nation, but skyrocketing prices have rapidly increased the number of million-dollar homes in the…
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Weekend Wanderer: It Is Not, in Fact, Dinnertime
There was a long day this summer in which I functioned as co-pilot while my son drove an hour and a half to his camp…
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Pennsbury School District Wants to Build New $279M High School, Here Is What It Could Cost Taxpayers
Pennsbury School District recently presented its plans to build a new $279 million high school at a public hearing, with opinions generally split on the…
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Two Local Eateries Among Seven Great Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia’s Suburbs
While Philadelphia’s suburbs boast plenty of Italian restaurants serving delicious food, a few truly stand out – including two in Bucks County, writes Hira Qureshi…
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Quakertown-Based QNB Corp. Pays $41M for Montgomery County Bank
Quakertown-based QNB Corp., the parent company of QNB Bank, has agreed to pay nearly $41 million to complete the acquisition of Limerick’s The Victory Bank,…
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Newtown Bank Partners with Comcast to Deliver Reliable Connectivity Across its Branches
The First National Bank & Trust Company of Newtown has expanded its partnership with Comcast Business to deliver reliable connectivity across all of its branches.…
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Bucks County Peace Center to Remain Open, Saved by Community Support
The Bucks County Peace Center, an organization that promotes nonviolent solutions to conflict, will remain open thanks to support from the community, writes Jo Ciavaglia…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.2M Magnificent Colonial in Newtown
A colonial home set on 23.77 acres with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This exquisite residence…
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Stage United to Host Concerts in Doylestown and Newtown, Including Two This Weekend
Stage United, the nonprofit dedicated to offering live music experiences, is presenting four concerts in Doylestown and Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. …
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Family-Friendly Indoor Food Truck Court Coming Soon to Bristol
An old car dealership building along Radcliffe Street in Bristol is being transformed into a family-friendly indoor food truck court, writes JD Mullane for the…
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Langhorne Entrepreneur Boosts Lawn Maintenance Services with New Equipment
RD’s Total Lawn in Langhorne recently supercharged maintenance services by adding a complementary GT30 riding aerator, writes Scott Hollister for Landscape Management. Ryan Dittes founded…
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