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 Lake Listed as One of the Best Spots for Bass Fishing in Pennsylvania
A lake in Bucks County is being recognized as one of the best spots in the state for a long-beloved outdoor activity. Brian Whipkey wrote…
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The Best Bucks County Budget Day Trips: 7 Destinations Under $50
Bucks County has never needed a hard sell. The river towns speak for themselves. So do the canal paths, the historic downtowns, the farm-to-table lunch…
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How Bensalem Police Use Drones to Track Suspects and Boost Retail Theft Clearance Rates
Two minutes. That is how long it takes for a Bensalem Police drone to reach the scene of a reported retail theft. By the time…
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Beyond Starbucks: The Independent Coffee Shops Defining Bucks County’s Cafe Scene
Bucks County has always been a place people slow down for. The coffee shops scattered across the county have figured that out. Independent roasters and…
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Historic Towns, River Views, and Celebrity Buzz: Inside Bucks County’s Rising National Profile
Bucks County has emerged as one of the most underrated places on the East Coast, driven by its mix of historic towns, riverfront scenery, and…
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Bucks County Emerges as One of the East Coast’s Best Weekend Getaways
According to Travel + Leisure, Bucks County is becoming “One of the Most Underrated Places on the East Coast,” a sign that the county is…
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Bucks County Has an Affordable Housing Problem and Zoning Is at the Center of It
Affordable housing shortage in Bucks County could be addressed by denser housing, but town residents oppose it, and town officials have not been approving such…
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Nearly 200 Nominees, Two Champions: Bucks County Crowns Its Best Pizza Shops
Nearly 200 pizza shops were nominated in a National Pizza Day poll to determine Bucks County’s best, with two local favorites crowned clear winners, writes…
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Warrington Teen Makes Her Own Prom Dress, Earns Millions of Views
Warrington‘s Leah Bray didn’t just find a prom dress. She made one, with the story featured on WPVI-TV 6abc. Bray, a senior at Central Bucks…
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Historic Fullam House in Newtown Hits Zillow Gone Wild at $5.85 Million
The Paul Rudolph-designed Fullam House in Newtown is drawing fresh national attention after appearing on a popular real estate platform, according to Zillow Gone Wild.…
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A $100 Down Payment and 70 Years Later: The Couple Who Bought an Original Levittown Home and Never Left
Stan and Anna Mae Fretz have lived in Levittown since buying one of its original homes in 1953, according to JD Mullane at the Bucks…
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The Best Public Golf Courses in Bucks County Right Now: 3 Courses Worth Playing This Week
Public golf in Bucks County runs deep. Golfers have options across every price point and skill level. This week, with the PGA Championship being played…
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Best Burgers in Bucks County: Three Family-Owned Spots Serving Some of the Best Burgers Around
The best burger in Bucks County might not be at the place everyone’s talking about. It might be at the place everyone’s been going to…
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Jersey Shore Tiny Homes Get Huge Offers, Flourtown Owners Refuse to Sell
Despite receiving many offers, some owners of tiny homes on million-dollar properties in ritzy Jersey Shore towns have no intention of selling, write Erin McCarthy…
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Video Store Cold Case: Two 20-Year-Olds’ 1993 Fatal Attack on the Job Remains Unsolved
As an indicator of just how cold an ongoing Bucks County cold case has gotten, its victims were two 20-year-old workers at a Warminster West…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Historic Bedminster Estate With Resort-Style Amenities Listed for $3.59M
Priced at $3,595,000, this extraordinary estate in Bedminster Township pairs historic Bucks County charm with the kind of luxury amenities typically reserved for private resorts.…
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This Covered Bridge in Solebury Township Is One of Bucks County’s Most Photographed and Most Haunted Spots
Not every landmark in Bucks County comes with a ghost story. The Van Sandt Covered Bridge does. Built in 1875 in Solebury Township, the bridge…
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African American Museum of Bucks County Nears Grand Opening at Boone Farm
The African American Museum of Bucks County is close to opening its doors, and for the first time, it will have a permanent home to…
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