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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Croydon’s Giovanni’s Dillicious Pickles Providing Free Food for Families in Need
As SNAP benefits are delayed and the federal government remains shut down, Giovanni’s Dillicious Pickles in Croydon has stepped up to help local families, reports…
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Doylestown Bookshop to Host Speakeasy Event with Drinks, Music and More
The Doylestown Bookshop is hosting its first Bookshop Speakeasy fundraising event for the Bucks County Book Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 8…
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Nominations Now Being Accepted as Citadel Credit Union Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Heart of Learning Awards
As autumn settles across Greater Philadelphia, the season of gratitude extends beyond pumpkin patches and falling leaves and reaches into classrooms, where extraordinary educators are…
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Meet Alfred D. ‘Fred’ Hagen, the Renaissance Man From Norwood
Alfred D. “Fred” Hagen is a modern-day renaissance man, a carpenter born in Norwood and raised in Delaware County who is among the nation’s most…
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Revolutionary War-Era Durham Boat Replica Heads to Bucks County
A replica of the boat that carried George Washington and his troops across the Delaware River is coming to Bucks County, thanks to a partnership…
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New Hope’s Gigi Hadid Gets Special Shoutout from Sabrina Carpenter During Concert
New Hope resident Gigi Hadid received a special shout-out during Sabrina Carpenter’s recent concert in Pittsburgh, writes Adrianne Reece for E! News. During Carpenter’s…
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Elementary Students Discover the Wild Side of Learning in Croydon Woods
Students from Keystone Elementary School recently joined Beth Clark of the Heritage Conservancy at Croydon Woods in Bristol as part of the school’s Nature Club…
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Oscar Hammerstein Museum Offers Tours of the Famed Lyricist’s Home
From now until the end of the year, the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center in Doylestown will offer weekend tours of the lyricist’s…
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5 Places Where Washington Slept: A County-by-County Journey Across the Delaware Valley
You can’t have driven anywhere around the Delaware Valley without passing a place where George Washington is reported to have spent the night. From riverbank…
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Yardley Psychologist and Advocate Pushes for Plus-Size Inclusion at Peloton
Rachel Millner, a psychologist and body-positivity advocate from Yardley, is seeking to become Peloton’s first plus-size cycling instructor and make fitness more inclusive, writes Emma…
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Affordable Finds and Unique Pieces Await at This Perkasie Thrift Store
NOVA Thrift Shop in Perkasie is a secondhand treasure where thirty-eight dollars stretches further than expected, covering everything from a complete wardrobe to furnishing a…
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Bristol High School Friends Support Each Other in Football and Firefighting
Jacob Barber and Marco Berrocal, friends and students at Bristol High School, support each other in every area of life, from academics and athletics to…
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Check Out This Orchard in Langhorne for Baked Goods, Apple Picking and More
If you’re looking for a fun spot to enjoy the crisp fall weather, check out Styer Orchard in Langhorne for apple picking, hayrides, delicious food…
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The E House Casts a Delicious Spell with Halloween and Wicked-Themed Drinks
Bensalem’s Eddington House, also known as The E House, is celebrating Halloween with fun themed drinks for the whole family, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX…
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Revolutionary November: PBS Docuseries Brings The Revolution Home to Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
Before the world called it the American Revolution, the fight for independence began right here, in the fields, taverns, meeting houses, and muddy crossroads of…
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Toll Brothers Brings 275 New Luxury Homes to Bucks County
Fort Washington-based homebuilder Toll Brothers is working on several residential projects across Bucks County, bringing 275 new luxury homes to the region, writes Lacey Latch…
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Langhorne’s Penn Dental Medicine at Woods Provides Care for People with Disabilities
Penn Dental Medicine at Woods, a state-of-the-art facility that opened in Langhorne two years ago, delivers specialized and compassionate dental care for people with disabilities,…
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Doylestown Gears Up for Cranksgiving Event, Supporting Bucks County Food Banks
This Sunday, Nov. 2, a group of over two hundred cyclists will be riding through the streets of Doylestown for the annual “Cranksgiving” event, writes…
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