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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Community Acupuncture Comes to Newtown’s Wellnest Bucks County
A holistic wellness center in Newtown, Wellnest Bucks County, has added community acupuncture to its lineup of services, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. During a session, multiple clients in a shared…
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Crossing Quilts of Valor Awards Four Bucks County Veterans with Quilts
Members of the Washington Crossing Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Crossing Quilts of Valor organization recently presented four Bucks County veterans with special quilts,…
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Newtown’s On Demand! Brings Musical and Educational Events to Bucks County
Newtown’s On Demand! Programs and Events has been bringing live performances, educational speaker events and more to the Bucks County area and beyond since 2009. Founded by Natalie…
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500 Miles of Circuit Trails Redefine How Communities Connect Across Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey
On any given weekend, the Schuylkill River Trail hums with life — runners weaving past families on bikes, friends meeting at the water’s edge, and…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park Celebrates Black Revolutionary War Reenactors
One of Bucks County’s most historically-significant areas is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting local actors they work with. Washington Crossing Historic Park, located in…
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TD Bank Announces 51 Branch Closures, Including a Bucks County Location
As part of a move toward a digital-centric retail model, TD Bank intends to close 51 branches across 12 states, including one in Bucks County,…
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Newtown’s Steeple View Project Enters New Phase With Fresh Leadership
The Steeple View redevelopment in Newtown is entering a new phase with a new owner, fresh vision, and a new name: Liberty Centre, writes Jeff…
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Bensalem’s Jeff Skversky Returns to Philly TV News with New Fox 29 Gig
Jeff Skversky, a Bensalem native and former Philly TV news anchor, is returning to local television with a new gig on Fox 29, writes Nick…
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Luxurious and Historic: Washington Crossing Home from 1750 Up for Sale
Greg Lang and his wife made a significant lifestyle change when they moved from Wilmington to Bucks County, drawn by Greg’s new job at an…
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Outrigger Industrial Plans ‘Flex Business Park’ for Richland Township
Richland Township officials recently received updates on a “flex business park” on Tollgate Road, one of several industrial projects currently underway across Upper Bucks County,…
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Archbishop Wood Soccer Player Has Support System On and Off the Field
Archbishop Wood’s girls’ soccer captain, Brigid Johnston, has an impressive support system, both in the stands and on the field, writes Melissa Hanejko for the…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.25M Stunning Southern-Style Colonial in Newtown
A Southern-style colonial home on 6.71 acres with six bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This exquisite…
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Nonprofit Supporting Musicians to Host Special Benefit Concert for Mental Health
A special all-ages (minors must come with a guardian) benefit concert organized by The Gavin Effect, a recently formed nonprofit, will be held at Crooked Eye…
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Yolanda Hadid’s New Hope Estate Back on Market After Offer Falls Through
Just days after Yolanda Hadid revealed that her New Hope farmhouse was under offer, the $11 million estate has returned to the market, writes Charlie…
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Neshaminy Alum, Jefferson Tennis Head Coach Still Competing, Still Winning
Fred Perrin, a Neshaminy High School alum and head coach of Thomas Jefferson University’s tennis program, is still competing and collecting wins along the way,…
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Hundreds of Volunteers Collect 350 Bags of Trash at Delaware River Cleanup
The Hunterdon, Mercer, and Sussex Counties’ NJ Clean Communities programs collaborated with the Delaware River Greenway Partnership and the NJ Park Service for their eighth…
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Michener Art Museum Hosts Immersive Exhibit by Acclaimed Pakistani American Artist
From now until Jan. 11, the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown is displaying a new exhibit from acclaimed Pakistani American artist Anila Quayyum Agha, titled…
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New Hope Home of Famed Woodworker and Architect in Need of Repairs
George Nakashima, the renowned woodworker and architect, relocated to New Hope from Washington after being held in a Japanese internment camp during World War II,…
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