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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New Hope’s Bucks County Playhouse Appoints New Producing Artistic Director
New Hope’s Bucks County Playhouse recently announced the appointment of director, producer, and arts leader BT McNicholl as the theater’s new Producing Artistic Director. McNicholl previously served in…
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Enjoy a Road Trip in Bucks County on These Self-Guided and Guided Tours
Bucks County boasts a variety of beautiful views, historic sites, and unique architecture that can be enjoyed on both self-guided and guided tours, writes staff for Visit…
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Living History at Gather Place: Ida B. Wells-Barnett Program Headlines Growing America250PA Series in Yardley
Inside the historic 1877 African Methodist Episcopal Church in Yardley — Gather Place — history is not simply told, it is brought to life. On…
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Nation’s Top Homebuilders Toll Brothers, D.R. Horton Add 270 Units in Sellersville
Two of the nation’s largest homebuilders, Toll Brothers and D.R. Horton, are bringing a combined 270 new homes to Sellersville, writes Ryan Mulligan for the…
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Kelly Clarkson Reveals She Received No Prize After Win Against Doylestown Singer
Despite beating Doylestown’s Justin Guarini on the first season of American Idol, Kelly Clarkson recently revealed she never received the prize she was promised, writes Anthony Robledo for USA Today. According…
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Young Ballroom Dancers from Feasterville Studio are International Champions
August Komkov, 11, and Mia Mogilevsky, 9, ballroom dancers at Feasterville’s Brilliant Dancesport Studio, are among the top in the world, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. …
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Preschool Teacher from Newtown Awarded Early Education Recognition
Emily Frame, Lead Teacher at Newtown Discovery Preschool, was recently awarded the 2026 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Award from First Up at their annual conference, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. …
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Saint Rocco’s Treats: A Recipe for Success Goes from Small Batch to Big Impact
Saint Rocco’s Treats began in a home kitchen, where two brothers turned a passion for creating high-quality treats for their pup into a growing local…
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Experience the Creepy Side of Hollywood at Nightmare in New Hope
Nightmare in New Hope offers Bucks County residents a way to experience the creepy side of Hollywood right in their own backyard, reports Amanda Brady…
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Former Denny’s in Middletown Slated for Demolition, to Make Way for Taco Bell
A former Denny’s in Middletown is set to be demolished to make way for a new Taco Bell drive-thru, following a lengthy development process that…
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Newtown Businessman Shares Updates for Liberty Centre Redevelopment Plans
Newtown businessman Jim Worthington recently presented updated sketch plans for the new Liberty Centre residential development coming to the heart of the borough, writes Jeff Werner for…
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Event in New Hope’s Logan Square Raises Awareness for Food Insecurity
The New Hope Borough Police Department, New Hope-Solebury School District, Solebury Township Police Department, and Fisherman’s Mark recently partnered for an event to raise food…
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Bucks County is Home to Several Beautiful Gardens Just Waiting to be Explored
The Greater Philadelphia area is known as America’s Garden Capital, and many of the state’s beautiful gardens can be found around Bucks County, writes staff for Visit Bucks County. The…
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Kelly Boyle of Penn Community Bank Appointed to Board of Trustees of Walnut Street Theatre
Kelly Boyle, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility & Government Affairs at Penn Community Bank, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Philadelphia’s…
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Newtown Rabbi Building Recreational Facility for People with Special Needs
Rabbi Yudy Shemtov, a Newtown Township resident, is planning to open a waterpark and recreational facility in Langhorne for individuals with special needs, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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Bucks County Playhouse Remembers Robert Redford, Who Began His Career on the New Hope Stage
The Bucks County Playhouse is mourning the passing of Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director and founder of the Sundance Institute and Film Festival. He…
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Bucks County Home Prices Climb Again as December Median Reaches $492,880
Home sale prices in Bucks County continued to rise in December, with the median home selling for $492,880, up from $475,000 the previous month, writes…
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La Grange in Yardley Hopes to Become New Bucks County Food Destination
La Grange, which opened its doors in Yardley this spring as a French brasserie, is positioning to be a premier food destination in Bucks County,…
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