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 Woman Says the Eagles Saved Her Life
A Bucks County woman credits the Philadelphia Eagles with saving her life, writes Michelle Wolf for 69 News. Jo-Ann Furia of Doylestown was unwell on…
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Bucks County Has 1/5th of Pennsylvania’s Wealthiest Neighborhoods
Bucks County contains many of PA’s wealthiest neighborhoods , writes Allen Lee for Money Inc. Newtown Township is one of the state’s wealthiest neighborhoods, ranking…
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Bucks County Foundation Accepting Applications for Around $400,000 in Higher Education Scholarships
Bucks County Foundation has opened applications for over 60 scholarships, available to high school seniors pursuing college or trade school education, writes Emily Neil for…
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Central Bucks School District Administrators Share Details on Elementary School Construction Plans
Central Bucks School District administrators shared additional details about elementary school construction plans and addressed attendee questions during a recent meeting at West, writes Jess…
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Nonprofits Serving Bucks County Can Apply for Foundation Grant
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications for its Bucks Innovation & Improvement (BIIG) and Capital Improvement (CAP) spring grant cycles. Eligible nonprofits can…
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BCCC Expands Workforce Development Through Micro-Internship Opportunities
The School of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies at Bucks County Community College has announced a new initiative designed to enhance workforce development by connecting…
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Warrington Native, Former Eagles Free Agent Now Coaching Players at Vanderbilt
A former player in the NFL, who grew up in Bucks County, is now coaching prospective players at a major university. Ashleigh Durden wrote about…
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Langhorne Birds Fan Decks Out His Front Yard with Eagles Pride Ahead of Super Bowl
Now that the Philadelphia Eagles are headed to the Super Bowl once again, a Langhorne fan is showing his pride by decking out his front…
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New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Gifts Super Bowl Tickets to 8-Year-Old Eagles Fan
New Hope’s Bradley Cooper recently made an 8-year-old Eagles fan ecstatic by gifting him and his family Super Bowl tickets, writes Anna Lazarus Caplan for…
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Bucks County’s Top Coffee Shops for Artisanal Drinks and Cozy Vibes – That Aren’t Starbucks
Bucks County is a treasure trove for coffee lovers seeking unique and cozy alternatives to big chains like Starbucks. From Doylestown’s Wheat & Vine to…
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Fans Rush to Buckingham Valley Vineyards for Special-Release Green Sparkling Wine Ahead of Super Bowl
With the Super Bowl fast approaching, fans are rushing to Buckingham Valley Vineyards to grab a bottle of its special-release Green Sparkling Wine, writes Michele…
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Duck Donuts to Open Its Third Bucks County Location in Lower Makefield
Duck Donuts, the national donut chain, is preparing to open its third location in Bucks County in Prickett Preserve, a mixed-use development in Lower Makefield,…
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Meridian Bank and Lenape Valley Foundation Partnered for Successful Evening of Community Impact
On Jan. 23, Meridian Bank partnered with Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) for an evening dedicated to community impact and meaningful conversations. “Cocktails & Conversations for…
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First Bucks County Blueprint Cookies Location Opens in Richboro
Blueprint Cookies, a Florida-based cookie company, opened its first Bucks County location at the Richboro Plaza Shopping Center in Richboro over the weekend, writes Jeff…
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Capital Health Revisiting Plans for Specialty Hospital in Langhorne, Acquired Five Years Ago
Capital Health is revisiting its plans for the former Forest Health Medical Center in Langhorne it acquired for $12.73 million in 2019, writes John George…
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TED Talk Icon Dan Pallotta Featured in #FCPresents Series March 19
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) welcomes Dan Pallotta, a pioneer in the global effort to transform the way our culture evaluates the character and impact of…
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Lower Makefield’s Ameena Soliman Headed to Super Bowl as Eagles’ Director of Football Operations
Lower Makefield native Ameena Soliman is heading to her first Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles as the team’s director of football operations, writes Jess…
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Bucks County Among Fastest Growing Areas in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has recorded a modest population increase in recent years, with most of the growth concentrated in the Southeast, including Bucks County, writes Mike D’Onofrio…
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