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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Phillie Phanatic Brings Joy to Yardley Event for Children with Special Needs
On July 9, while the Phillies were beating the Giants in San Francisco, the Phillie Phanatic was making a special appearance at a Yardley event,…
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Four Homes in Bucks County Among Top Ten Sales in the Philly Region
Bucks County accounted for four of the ten most expensive home sales in the Philadelphia region last week, according to a staff report from the…
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Bucks County Leadership: Clarence Martindell, EVP of Commercial Real Estate Lending, Meridian Bank
Clarence Martindell, Executive Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Lending at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in the great outdoors of…
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1950s Ice Cream Shop in Levittown Still Serves Cool Treats to Beat the Heat
Those in the Levittown area looking to cool down this summer can check out Gibby’s Ice Cream Store for a sweet treat, reports Jenn Frederick…
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Doughnut Lovers Can Check Out These Popular Stores in Bucks County
Looking for a sweet breakfast option? Bucks County features a variety of shops offering delicious doughnuts for the perfect morning pick-me-up, writes Meghan Guiher for…
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Shady Brook Farm Partners with Sesame Street for a Fun New Corn Maze
Shady Brook Farm in Yardley is working with Sesame Street to create a special corn maze for this fall, writes Chris Rollins for 94.5 PST. …
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Plumstead Names Township Police Chief as First Director of Public Safety
Plumstead has named Police Chief David Mettin as its first director of public safety, a new role created to deliver coordinated, sustainable and high-quality public…
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Ann’s Choice Senior Living Offers Residents a New Way to Stay Active
Ann’s Choice Senior Living Community in Warminster is offering a new fun way for its residents to keep active, writes Petra Shaw for the Patch.…
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Sesame Place Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Special Alumni Reunion
To celebrate its 45th anniversary, Sesame Place Philadelphia is welcoming back former employees for an Alumni Reunion, writes Marisa Magnatta for 93.3 WMMR. On…
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Get Your Daily Steps in At One of These Beautiful Bucks County Hiking Spots
Those looking to get some extra steps this summer can check out one of the many hiking trails in the Bucks County area, writes JD…
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Bernard Granor, Retired Attorney and Home Construction Innovator, Dies at 97
Bernard Granor, retired attorney, realtor, homebuilder, community activist and volunteer, died on May 16 at age 97 at Ann’s Choice Senior Living Community in Warminster,…
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New Warrington Sports Bar and Restaurant Set to Open This Summer
Gloria Sports & Spirits, a restaurant and sports bar, is coming to the Shops at Valley Square in Warrington this summer, writes Jeff Werner for…
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Mill Race Inn Redevelopment Approved in Holland. Some Raise Objections
Long considered an eyesore by many, the Mill Race Inn in Holland is finally set for redevelopment, with plans centered on age-restricted housing, writes Lacey…
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Bucks County Rep. Fitzpatrick One of Two House Republicans to Oppose ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate from Bucks County, was one of just two Republicans in the House to vote against President Donald Trump’s so-called…
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Woods Services Receives Green Light for Apartments in Middletown
Woods Services has received the green light from the township board of supervisors to build attainable apartments on its Middletown campus, writes JD Mullane for…
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Morrisville’s Darlene Cavalier Empowers the Public to Advance Scientific Discovery
Darlene Cavalier, a Morrisville native, created SciStarter to bridge the gap between professional science and the public and help those without a science degree contribute,…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.75 Million Colonial Mansion in Newtown
An extraordinary colonial home on 3.32 acres with six bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This gorgeous residence combines architectural sophistication…
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Foundations Community Partnership Awards Nearly $180,000 to Local Nonprofits as Demand Surges
At the conclusion of its fiscal year, Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) Board of Directors awarded $176,750 in grants to 24 non-profit organizations, including 15 Bucks…
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