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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Doylestown Surgeons Pioneer Dissolvable Stents for Clearing Blocked Leg Arteries
Vascular surgeons at Doylestown Hospital have pioneered a dissolvable stent that holds clogged arteries open long enough to heal, according to a staff report from…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A $2.6M Holland Home with Basketball Court, Pool, and Chef’s Kitchen
Located in the heart of Holland, the house at 100 E Holland Road is a contemporary masterpiece offering over 8,000 square feet of luxury living…
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Bucks County’s Cami Shaul Talks Mothering Special Needs Kids on the Kelly Clarkson Show
Cami Shaul of Bucks County was featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she discussed her work with Labeled and Loved, an organization that supports…
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Hershey’s Kisses Closer to Becoming State’s Official Candy
The state House of Representatives voted earlier this week to advance a bill that would designate Hershey’s Kiss as Pennsylvania’s official candy, writes Nate File…
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USA TODAY 10Best: Peddler’s Village in Lahaska Nominated One Of Best Shopping Centers in America
Peddler’s Village in Lahaska is vying for the title of best shopping center in America as a nominee in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards,…
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Hidden Trail Farm Featured as 2025 Bucks County Designer House and Gardens Now Open for Public Tours
Hidden Trail Farm in Northampton Township, this year’s Bucks County Designer House and Gardens, is open for public tours through May 25, writes Jeff Werner…
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Centennial School District Poised to Hire Former Central Bucks Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh
Former Central Bucks School District Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh is poised to lead Centennial School District, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The…
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How Bucks County Ranks Among Pennsylvania Alzheimer’s Rates
Bucks County ranks in the middle among Pennsylvania counties that have the highest Alzheimer’s rates, according to a recently released report by Stacker. Alzheimer’s is…
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Richboro Family Gets Matching Tattoos to Celebrate Eagles’ Super Bowl Win
The Erwin-Ford family, who watched the Eagles completely destroy the Chiefs from their grandparents’ home in Richboro, commemorated the moment with matching tattoos, writes Dave…
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Two Eagles Cheerleaders Are From Bucks County
Two of the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders cheering on the Birds in Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs hail from Bucks County, writes Dino…
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Aqua PA Awarded $17.3 Million in Funding to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water, Replace Lead Service Lines
Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of grant and low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Funding totaling $15.05 million will…
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United Way’s Marissa Christie Is Leading With Heart—and Making a Big Impact in Bucks County
Marissa Christie, president and CEO of United Way of Bucks County, is leading efforts to unite the community around urgent challenges, especially supporting ALICE families…
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Philly’s Trail Network Is Growing — but What’s Standing in the Way?
On a Saturday, April 26, people gathered at the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge — not for a protest or parade, but for a…
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Down North Pizza Owner to Host Book Signing and Pizza Tasting in New Hope
Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, owner of Philadelphia’s Down North Pizza, a shop committed to reducing recidivism, is coming to New Hope on Saturday to sign copies of…
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Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Expands Its Bucks County Presence with New Patient Care Center in Yardley
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic has expanded its Bucks County presence with a new outpatient care center at the Edgewood Village Shopping Center in Yardley, writes John…
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New Hope’s Gigi Hadid Rings in Her 30th with Boyfriend Bradley Cooper
New Hope celebrity couple Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper celebrated the supermodel’s 30th birthday recently, with Hadid sharing some highlights on her Instagram, writes Brendan…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: New Hope Home Combines Timeless Design with Resort-Style Living
Listed at $2.4 million, this stunning custom-built Zaveta residence at 1258 Eagle Road in New Hope blends timeless elegance with top-tier craftsmanship. . . Tucked…
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Gather Place Museum to Host Movie Time Afternoon, Fundraising Community Engagement Event on May 18
Gather Place Museum will be having a movie time afternoon and community engagement event on Sunday, May 18, in celebration of a new statewide day…









































