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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Gene and Marlene Epstein: Opening Doors for Generations Through Education, Compassion, and Action
When philanthropists Gene and Marlene Epstein talk about giving, they do not start with the size of a gift or the recognition attached to it.…
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Wawa Grabs Expensive Bucks County Liquor License in Pennsylvania Auction
Pennsylvania liquor licenses don’t come cheap. Wawa emerged this week as the winning bidder in a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board auction for two expired restaurant…
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Steven Singer Jewelers Expands with New Store in Village at Newtown
Steven Singer Jewelers has soft-launched its new location for a holiday preview in the Village at Newtown shopping center next door to The Capital Grille, writes Jeff…
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Bucks County-Based Startup Gives Software Upgrades to Veterinary Hospitals
When Caleb Frankel, an emergency room veterinarian from Bucks County, saw a gap in software technology in specialty veterinary hospitals, he decided to come up with a…
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Doylestown Band Returns to Puck Live by The Great Barn for Holiday Event
The Doylestown rockers Ceramic Animal are returning to Puck Live by The Great Barn this Saturday, Dec. 20, for their holiday extravaganza, Tinkertown III. The all-ages show will be indoors, and…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $2.2M Historic Dual-Residence Estate in Washington Crossing
A historic home, known as the Matthias Harvey Estate, offering two residences on 3 acres, is available for sale in Washington Crossing. The main residence, the Canal House, dates back…
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Chalfont’s Byers’ Choice Has Crafted Holiday Figures for Almost 50 Years
For decades, Byers’ Choice in Chalfont has been crafting its iconic figurines, helping to decorate homes across the country for the holidays, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. There are 40 artisans…
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Visit Yardley’s Shady Brook Farm to See 3 Million Vibrant Christmas Lights
Shady Brook Farm’s annual Holiday Light Show is back at the beloved Yardley spot with three million lights decorating the property, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The…
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What Changed at Wawa in 2025, and What the Hometown Convenience Store’s 1 Billion Customers Can Expect in 2026
For many Bucks County residents, Wawa is more than a gas station or a quick coffee stop. It’s part of the daily routine. Morning coffee…
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Get Festive This Weekend With These Fun Events Across Bucks County
A variety of fun holiday events are taking place throughout Bucks County, perfect for families to enjoy, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. From Dec. 18 to…
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Local Woman Finds Calling as Peace Activist at Peace Center in Bucks County
Barbara Simmons began volunteering at The Peace Center in Bucks County in 1987, wanting to help make the world a less dangerous place for her…
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Penndel Borough Police Officer Starts GoFundMe for Victims of House Fire
Penndel Borough Police Officer Sean Peck is helping the family he rescued from a house fire recover from their loss with a GoFundMe, writes Tim Jimenez for KYW Newsradio. Peck was leaving the…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment to Protect Drinking Water for Thousands of Customers in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed a PFAS treatment system at its Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This is the tenth PFAS treatment…
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Bristol’s Sojo Industries Announces Benjamin Tanner as New Chief Operating Officer
Bristol-based Sojo Industries, the industrial automation company offering mobile manufacturing and modular packaging solutions, recently named Benjamin Tanner as its new Chief Operating Officer. Tanner…
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Stella of New Hope to Host Two Special Year’s Eve Experiences
This New Year’s Eve, Stella of New Hope is offering two special experiences for guests to enjoy, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The first…
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Warminster Manufacturer Creates Iconic Big Bows in Car Commercials
The big, iconic bows we see adorning cars in commercials and decorating homeowners’ front doors during the holidays are actually made locally in Warminster, reports staff…
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Details for New Pennsbury High School Unveiled at Recent Meeting
At a recent Pennsbury School Board meeting, details were discussed for the new high school building spanning 495,000 square feet that will cost $269.5 million,…
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Penndel Borough Police Officer Saves Eight Residents from House Fire
Penndel Borough Police Officer Sean Peck is being celebrated as a hero after saving eight people from a house fire on Woodland Avenue in Penndel…
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