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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Bensalem ‘Family Fall Festival’ Postponed a Day. Read to Learn All the Details
A popular community event is returning to Bucks County, but will now be held on a different date at the same location. Bensalem Township’s Family Fall Festival,…
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Malvern Hospitality Company to Acquire Sheraton Bucks County Langhorne
ANZ Hospitality, a Malvern hospitality company, has agreed to buy the 186-key Sheraton Bucks County Langhorne and plans to invest millions of dollars into its…
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New Manhattan Bagel Location Hosts Grand Opening in Dublin Town Center
Bucks County is now home to another Manhattan Bagel location, with this one being situated in a very popular shopping center. The new bagel shop…
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Doylestown Welcomes Kids Back to its Children’s Village Three Years After Tornado
Three years after a tornado destroyed Doylestown Hospital’s preschool, children are once again on campus enjoying the new and improved Children’s Village, writes Ed Doyle…
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The Newtown Bookshop is Moving to a New Location. Read to Learn Where
The owners and staff of the Newtown Bookshop are currently in the process of moving their inventory to a new location nearby. Having been located…
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Bensalem High School Mock Trial Team Heads to Yale, Wins Several Awards, Accolades
The Bensalem High School Mock Trial Team recently traveled to Yale University to compete with other schools from around the country. Over the weekend, the…
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Bucks County Community College to Hold Fall Open House in Newtown Later This Month
Bucks County Community College will hold a Fall Open House on Oct. 28 from 11 AM – 1 PM on the Newtown Campus, located at…
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This Halloween Season, Listen to the Macabre Tales of Edgar Allan Poe at This Southampton Park
For those looking for a fright this Halloween season, a park in Bucks County will be hosting a spooktacular storytelling event. Organized by the Southampton…
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Bucks County School Named National Semi-Finalist in Department of Education’s CareerZ Challenge
Upper Bucks County Technical School has advanced to the semi-final competition phase of the U.S. Department of Education’s “Career Z Challenge: Expanding Work-Based Learning Opportunities…
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Landmark in Nearby Byberry Added to Philadelphia Register of Historic Places
Philadelphia Historical Commission has added the Byberry Store located in far Northeast Philadelphia near Bucks County to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, writes Kimberly…
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After a Successful Opening Year, Newtown Ice House Closes for the Season
Following an extremely successful first season, a popular ice cream and water ice shop in Newtown is closing for the season. The Newtown Ice House, which…
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Friends of Washington Crossing Park Receives $500,000 National Park Service Grant
The National Park Service recently awarded the Friends of Washington Crossing Park a $502,768 grant for the rehabilitation of the McConkey Ferry Inn. This was…
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Delaware Valley University To Offer Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant
Delaware Valley University has partnered with Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development (WED) to offer the Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant program…
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Bucks County Government Names Sept. 28 ‘Tony Chapman Day’ for Local Coach
Officials from the Bucks County Government helped honor a beloved basketball coach with a major proclamation. Led by Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo, officials gathered at Holy…
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New Book Focuses on the Lore Behind ‘Cry Baby Bridge’, and the Ghost Stories That Surround It
Just in time for Halloween, a new book tells the story of one of Bucks County’s most well-known (and possibly haunted) covered bridges. “Cry Baby…
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Yurts and Cabins Oh My! Here’s Your Guide to Outdoor Getaways in Pennsylvania
The fall is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the changes of leaves at Pennsylvania’s beautiful state parks and why not do it…
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Five Bucks County Towns Rank Among Places with Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Pennsylvania
Five Bucks County places are among the fifty cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, according to a new report from Stacker. Langhorne ranked…
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Residents Petition PennDOT to Use Federal Funds to Rebuild Route 611 North of Doylestown
Drivers in Upper Bucks County are hoping to see PennDOT use some of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds to rebuild Route 611…
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