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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Bucks County Castle Featured in List of Most Romantic Estates in America
Doylestown’s Fonthill Castle was recently ranked in a list of the top 20 most romantic historic estates in the country by the international car rental company, SIXT,…
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Newtown Winery Hosting Fundraising Event for Local Nonprofit LEV27
On Feb. 18, the nonprofit LEV27 will be holding its Home Help Fundraiser at Crossing Vineyards and Winery in Newtown, from 6 PM to 9…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Accelerates Effort to Get the Lead Out Across Commonwealth
Since starting work on customer-owned service lines in 2024, Aqua Pennsylvania has surveyed construction materials for 71,239 of its customers’ drinking water service lines in…
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CHOP Opens Newtown Autism Center With Partner, Plans Future Expansion
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is partnering with Soar Autism Center of Denver to establish a network of outpatient care centers in Greater Philadelphia, including the…
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The Revolutionary War’s Tide Turned in Bucks County. Washington’s Crossing Changed Everything
By the last week of December 1776, a full year before the winter encampment in Valley Forge, the fields and riverbanks of Bucks County felt…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Officially Moving Into Closed Iron Hill Brewery in Newtown
PJW Restaurant Group, the Haddon Township-based operator of P.J. Whelihan’s, has officially taken over the former Iron Hill Brewery location in Newtown, writes Erin McCarthy…
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Looking for Fun Activities This Weekend? Check Out These Bucks County Events
For those looking to do something fun this holiday weekend, there are a variety of events and activities taking place around Bucks County to enjoy, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit…
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Wrightstown’s Historic Pineville Tavern to Offer New Dining Experience
The historic Pineville Tavern in Wrightstown will be offering a new dining experience starting on Friday, Feb. 13, just in time for Valentine’s Day, writes…
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Warminster Man Scored Seahawks’ First Points, but His Accordion Made Him a Legend
Warminster’s Don Bitterlich, a graduate of William Tennent High School, kicked the first points in Seattle Seahawks history, but became better known for his longtime…
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McCaffrey’s Market Reveals Plans for New Grocery Store in Doylestown
Bucks County-based McCaffrey’s Market recently revealed plans to open a new full-service store in Doylestown’s Mercer Square Shopping Center at the current Weis Markets site, writes Jeff Werner…
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Doylestown Native, Singer-Songwriter Wows Crowd at Recent Philadelphia Concert
A Bucks County musician recently returned to the area for several shows in support of her latest album, which is receiving rave reviews. Paige Walter wrote about…
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Langhorne Train Station Parking Lot Targeted for SEPTA Mixed-Use Development
A parking lot at the Langhorne regional rail station is being considered by SEPTA as the site for a possible mixed-use development, writes Paul Schwedelson…
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Central Bucks County Couple Reimagines 1700s Home for Modern Living
Chris and Cynthia Swayze understood the scale of the task ahead when they bought a three-story colonial set on 32 acres of farmland in Central…
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Doylestown Native Pink to Take Over ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ for a Week
Doylestown native and pop singer Pink will be taking over “The Kelly Clarkson Show” for a week in March as the “American Idol” alum takes…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $2.5M Charming Traditional in Doylestown
A traditional home set on 2.01 acres with four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Doylestown. This elegant residence…
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Warrington’s New Anytime Fitness Builds Strength Through Community
In a community like Warrington, and across Bucks and Montgomery Counties, where people value relationships as much as results, finding the right place to pursue…
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A Local Guide to 16 (Plus 1) Standout Chocolate Shops Across the Delaware Valley
Valentine’s Day calls for chocolate done right, and the Delaware Valley delivers. Across Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties, these 16 (plus 1!) chocolate…
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Book Fireside Dining for a Romantic Escape at These Bucks County Restaurants
Winter is in full swing, and with these frigid temperatures, there’s no better place to be than somewhere warm. Cuddle up close by the fire…
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