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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Fairhill in Bucks County’s Scenic Hilltop Once Had Vista of Seven Counties
To this day, Fairhill in Upper Bucks County offers stunning views of nature that in the past would offer glimpses of seven counties whenever the…
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Bucks County Responds to Blood Donation Need: Find Local Red Cross Blood Drives
The American Red Cross is urging individuals to give the gift of life this holiday season and hosts many blood donation locations in Bucks County,…
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Boots on the Ground: How Carla Reynolds’ Bristol-Based Initiative Helps the Homeless
Bristol resident Carla Reynolds has been a community activist since she was 18 years old, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times.…
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SCORE Bucks County Entrepreneurs Claim Top 2 ‘Spark Bowl’ Awards
What does the creator of a baby sound machine designed primarily to soothe colicky babies have in common with the maker of vegan and gluten-free…
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Peddler’s Village is A Bucks County Holiday Haven with Over 60 Years of Festive Traditions
Peddler’s Village, a quaint shopping village in Lahaska, is a holiday destination, writes Sarah Scholl for ABC 27. The village, which is decked out…
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Bucks County Matchmaker Helps Find Love For Over 50s
Old-school matchmaker Jill Epstein has been making love connections throughout Bucks County since 1986, when she started Bensalem’s Sweet Beginnings, writes JD Mullane for the…
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Bucks County Leadership: Mike Missanelli
Mike Missanelli, the sports radio personality and cohost of the JAKIB Postgame Show with Seth Joyner, Derrick Gunn, and Devan Kaney, spoke to BUCKSCO Today…
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Opening Date Announced: Wegmans Yardley Unveils Sushi Pod and More in Updated Store Design
A date is set for the opening of iconic grocery chain Wegmans in Yardley, its second location in Bucks County, writes Emma Dooling for the…
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Foundations Community Partnership Seeks Grant, Intern Applicants
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofits for its General Operating Support Grant cycle (GOS). In addition, Foundations Community Partnership’s acclaimed…
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Two Local Women Entrepreneurs Shine in Delaware Valley University’s Spark Bowl Competition
Two women entrepreneurs took the crown for Delaware Valley University’s Spark Bowl competition, according to TAPintoDoylestown. In a “Shark Tank” style competition, judges reviewed…
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Pennsbury High School Pilot Program Brings Free Period Products to its Bathrooms
Pennsbury High School will pioneer the new pilot program that provides free period products for students in the school bathrooms, writes Peg Quann for the…
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Washington Post: Here’s How Bucks County Compares in the National Housing Market Amid Soaring Prices
Home prices in the country are continuing to skyrocket, and Bucks County is no exception, according to a report by Andrew Van Dam for The…
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Bucks County Short Fiction Contest Announces Fall 2023 Winners
The Bucks County Short Fiction Contest has announced its Fall 2023 winners. Jennifer Fritch of New Hope won first place for her story, “Hungry.” LWC…
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Bucks County Christmas Tree Farms Promote the Joy of Cutting Your Own
While 70 percent of Americans will buy plastic trees this holiday season, many Bucks County tree farms are encouraging celebrants to cut down their own,…
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Wonder Foods, a Ukrainian Grocery Store in Warminster and Southampton, Supports Refugees
Wonder Foods, a small Ukrainian and Eastern European grocery chain with locations in Warminster and Southampton is giving a helping hand to refugees from Ukraine,…
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New Britain Rite Aid Joins Growing List of Closing Bucks County Stores
A New Britain Rite Aid is joining other Bucks County locations in shutting its doors, writes Ed Doyle for TapintoDoylestown. On Nov. 29, the…
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Bucks County Malls, Including Neshaminy and Oxford Valley, Hosting Special Santa Events to Boost Holiday Foot Traffic
Neshaminy Mall is among the Bucks County area shopping centers going above and beyond this year to bring up annual visits during Black Friday, writes…
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Perkasie Non-Profit Between Friends Outreach Organizes ‘Blessing Baskets’ Drive for Thanksgiving
Between Friends Outreach, a Perkasie-based nonprofit, organized a “Blessing Baskets” drive to collect Thanksgiving baskets for community members in need, reports the Bucks County Courier…
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