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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Penn Community Bank Leaders Testify in PA House Field Hearing on Fraud Prevention
Leaders from Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined state lawmakers and area business and government officials at a hearing…
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Bucks County SCORE: Entrepreneur Builds Community Through Indoor Play Center
When her SCORE Bucks County mentor, Carl Rubin, told Ashleigh Hill, owner of The Barn Yard, that she was “one of the most passionate, organized people,”…
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Warminster Towne Center Welcomes Back Famous Footwear
After being closed for a month due to extensive renovations, Famous Footwear in the Warminster Towne Center is back in business with a new look,…
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Jeane Vidoni Named to Metro Philadelphia Power Women List
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, recognizes President and CEO Jeane M. Vidoni for being named to Metro Philadelphia’s Power Women list…
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Century-Old UPenn Research Lab in Levittown Demolished by School Districts
Multiple school districts split the cost to tear down the century-old University of Pennsylvania research lab in Levittown, writes Carl LaVO for the Bucks County Courier…
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Family Fun-Filled Weekend: Bucks County’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Lowe’s Workshop, Howell Living History Farm and More!
Local Kid-Friendly Activities To Enjoy From March 15-17 This weekend is officially the last hurrah of winter! It is time to put away the snow…
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Newtown Water Company Plans Expansion to Combat PFOS and PFOA Contaminants
A Newtown water company is proposing to expand its facility, writes Tom Sofield for Newtown PA Now. Newtown Artesian Water Company is aiming to…
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Broken Goblet Brewings’ The Mixing Room Among Many Taphouses and Restaurants Opening in Bucks County This Spring
Bucks County is welcoming a wave of culinary and brewing spots with the opening and expansion of local favorites, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks…
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Seminal Album by Bucks County Rock Icons Ween Turns 20. Read to Learn About its Legacy
An album by one of the most beloved rock groups from Bucks County turns 20 today, and it is remembered fondly by fans around the…
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Ottsville’s Pie Bird Farm Offers Unique Selections
National Pi Day, (3/14) celebrates the mathematical constant used for measuring a circle’s circumference rounding to 3.14, but it’s also a great reason to explore the…
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Citizens Bank Announces Closures of Branches Across Bucks County
Citizens Bank is shutting down branches inside of Acme stores and various standalone sites around Bucks County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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J. Crew Set to Open First Bucks County Location in Warrington’s Shops at Valley Square
Popular clothing chain J. Crew is making its debut in Warrington at the Shops at Valley Square, according to TAPinto Doylestown. This outpost will…
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Try Some of Best Cheesesteaks at These Five Bucks County Spots
Many places make some of the best cheesesteaks in Bucks County, including these five must-try places that have something for everyone, according to a staff…
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Bucks County Drinkers Love Whiskey, Red Wine Reports Pennsylvania Liquor Control Boards
In addition to whisky, Bucks County drinkers love red table wines and have spent over $27.5 million on this classic last year, writes Damon C.…
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Bestselling Author Anna Quindlen Coming to Delaware Valley University in Doylestown for National Book Tour
Anna Quindlen, a New York Times bestselling author, is coming to Bucks County as part of her national book tour for “After Annie“, writes Jeff…
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Doylestown Senior Center to Host Screening Celebrating Local Rosie the Riveter, Mae Krier
A screening of Levittown resident Mae Krier, also known as the Rosie the Riveter of Bucks County, will take place at a Doylestown senior center,…
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To Celebrate the First Day of Spring, Free Rita’s Italian Ice Returns to Bucks County
Rita’s Italian Ice is set to sweeten the arrival of spring with its beloved tradition of giving away free water ice on the first day…
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First Watch to Open New Breakfast Spot in Doylestown’s Barn Plaza
Doylestown’s dining scene is set to welcome a new addition as First Watch, a popular breakfast and brunch chain, announces the opening of its first…
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