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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As Macy’s Plans for Nationwide Closures, Are Bucks and Montco Stores Spared?
The future of the Macy’s stores at Oxford Valley, Willow Grove, and Montgomery malls remains uncertain amid the department store chain’s plans to close 150…
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Penn Community Bank Helps Break Ground on Philadelphia Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and regional developers on…
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Bucks County Leaders Lace Up Dancing Shoes for Healthcare Fundraiser
Six Bucks County community leaders are getting ready for “Dancing For Bucks,” a fundraiser that will benefit the independently run Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic,…
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This Bucks County Town was Ranked One of the Most Charming in All of Pennsylvania
A popular town in Bucks County was ranked as one of the best small towns in the entire state, with other local areas making the list as…
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Nearby Frenchtown’s Annual Riverfest Mimics Viking Incursion
Across the river from Bucks County, Frenchtown, New Jersey, comes alive each year with Viking-themed festivities. During the town’s annual Riverfest, hundreds of residents…
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These Bucks County Towns Had the Most Expensive Homes in Pennsylvania
Five Bucks County towns are among the top twenty-five most expensive municipalities for purchasing a home in Pennsylvania, according to Stacker. Stacker compiled the…
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Lower Makefield Township Launches New Pickleball Club Membership Program
As pickleball spikes in popularity, Lower Makefield Township has unveiled a membership program for its newly established pickleball club, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks…
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Demolition Begins at Warminster’s Saint John Bosco School
Four years after its final open house, Saint John Bosco School on County Line Road is being demolished, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. …
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Great Barn Taphouse Expands to Doylestown with Farm-to-Glass Brewery
The Great Barn Taphouse is introducing another location to Bucks County, this time in Doylestown Borough, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Back in…
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Historic Carversville Post Office in Solebury Township Saved from Closure
Carversville residents can rejoice, as the tiny post office in the historic Bucks County village in Solebury Township will not be closing, writes JD Mullane…
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SCORE Bucks County Offers Wide Variety of March Biz Seminars
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer March business seminars, including a dozen educational workshops for…
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Buckingham Resident Seeks to Restore the Historic General Greene Inn
The historic General Greene Inn in Buckingham has been sitting empty for decades, with its paint chipping and dirt and mold accumulating, writes Carl LaVO…
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Black Bears in Bucks and Montgomery Counties Spared from Hunting Season’s Toll
Black bears in Bucks County can breathe a sigh of relief. Out of all the 2,920 that were hunted down across Keystone State, none…
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Planned Solar Energy Farm in Bristol Expected to Save Bucks County Over $560K Annually
Bucks County commissioners approved engineering services for a planned solar energy farm in Bristol, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. Bucks County General Services…
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Recreation Centers Throughout Bucks County Looking for Summer Workers
Recreation centers throughout Bucks County have already started hiring for summer positions while others have opened enrollments for their summer camp programs, writes Damon C.…
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Food Hall in Quakertown’s Walmart Enters Bucks County Restaurant Scene
Wonder, a food hall at a Quakertown Walmart is being lauded as a hidden gem in the Bucks County food scene, writes Tanya Basu for The…
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Do You Know Where Delaware River Starts?
Delaware River, which runs the length of Bucks County, is a pivotal waterway in the country’s Mid-Atlantic region that starts its 405-mile journey at the…
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Inside Doylestown’s VAMPA Museum: A Haunting Journey Through Vampire History
Did you know that Bucks County is home to a hidden gem straight out of a Bram Stoker novel? According to owner Edmondo Cirmi, VAMPA:…
![Penn Community Bank Commercial Real Estate Lending Manager James B. Erb [L] joins elected officials and local developers to celebrate the groundbreaking of 17 publicly-owned parcels for future Turn the Key homes in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood. The bank is helping finance the affordable housing development project.](https://bucksco.today/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/PennCB-PHDC-Ground-Breaking-final.jpg.webp)
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