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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Young Bucks County Artists Raise Support for St. Jude’s, Lyme Disease Awareness
A group of young artists from across Bucks County is raising money for St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital and Lyme Disease awareness with an…
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Sesame Place in Langhorne Takes Part in Global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Sesame Place Philadelphia in Langhorne recently launched the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, making it the first North American theme park to participate in the global…
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MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Set to Open Soon in Langhorne’s Summit Square
MaGerk’s Pub & Grill is expected to open in Langhorne’s Summit Square by the end of January, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier…
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Investing in Kids, One Meal at a Time: Penn Community Bank Champions Summer Nutrition Effort
Penn Community Bank is proud to sponsor St. Luke’s Summer Meals Program for the seventh consecutive year. Since its inception, the program addresses food insecurity from Allentown…
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Doylestown Emerging as Region’s Next Hotspot for Luxury Real Estate
With home prices increasing as nearby businesses continue to grow, Doylestown could be emerging as the region’s next luxury real estate hotspot, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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Celebrate Pride Month at These Special Bucks County Events
June is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, recognizing the progress made toward equal rights and raising awareness about the struggles the community still…
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Tinicum’s Stover Barns to be Restored Thanks to Historic Preservation Grant
Bucks County will be using its recently awarded $92k grant to preserve Tinicum’s historic Stover Barns, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. These funds…
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Newtown is Encouraging Locals to Grow Native Plants in Their Yards
The Newtown Borough Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is promoting new conservation efforts by the Homegrown National Park initiative, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The…
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Three Bucks County Homes Among Top Ten Sales in Region
Home prices in the Philadelphia region have declined slightly from the season peak, but Bucks County remains strong, accounting for three of the top ten…
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Pennridge School District Faces Ongoing Assistant and Substitute Teacher Shortage
Pennridge School District has been dealing with teacher and assistant shortages for several years, and during that time also struggled to find enough support staff,…
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Bucks County Family’s Grief Journey Goes Viral on TikTok and Instagram
The Rosenthal family celebrated Father’s Day a bit differently this year, honoring husband and father Mark by golfing at his grave, writes Rosa Cartagena for…
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Philly’s Love & Honey Fried Chicken Opens First Franchise Location in Newtown
The beloved Philadelphia take-out joint, Love & Honey Fried Chicken, opened their first franchise location in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new eatery is…
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Morrisville’s Pennsbury Manor Hosts Annual Brews & Bites Fundraiser
On Saturday, June 28, Brews & Bites, a beer, wine, and spirits tasting event at Pennsbury Manor, will kick off the Independence Day holiday week. …
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Sojo Industries Secures $40 Million in Funds, Plans to Double Bucks County Footprint
Bristol-based Sojo Industries has raised $40 million as part of a Series B tranche and plans to double its Bucks County footprint, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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This Shopping Center Named Among Best in Nation by USA Today
Peddler’s Village in Lahaska has been recognized as one of the best shopping centers in the country by USA Today, writes Jeff Werner for the…
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‘Call Her Daddy’ Host Alex Cooper’s Childhood Home in Newtown Sold
Alex Cooper’s childhood home in Newtown was sold in May, just five months after the media mogul bought her parents a house in Los Angeles,…
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Bucks Knocks Out Hunger Combats Food Insecurity to Help Families In Need
Bucks Knocks Out Hunger (BKO Hunger) is working to help the 25 percent of Bucks County families who are unable to afford most basic necessities,…
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Raising the Roof on Hope: Bright Path Center Marks Construction Milestone
Policymakers and behavioral health professionals from across Bucks County recently gathered in Doylestown to witness the raising of a roof truss for the Bright Path…
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