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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Alex Fraser Lists New Hope Estate for $3.25 Million as His Bucks County Playhouse Tenure Nears Its End
Tony Award-winning producer Alex Fraser and his husband Peter Maloney have listed their New Hope home for sale, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Newtown Flyers Fan Catches Cam York’s Series-Winning Stick — Then Gives It Back
A recent news segment captured a moment a Newtown Flyers fans will not forget, centered on the surge of excitement after an overtime goal sealed…
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This Bucks County Park Was Just Named One of Pennsylvania’s Most Underrated Nature Destinations
Ringing Rocks Park in northern Bucks County has been named one of the five most underrated nature destinations in Pennsylvania, according to Stephen Hanson writing…
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Commercial Use Plan for Bristol’s Old FDR Middle School Site Delayed
The sale of the former Franklin D. Roosevelt Middle School in Bristol to Crystal Window & Door Systems has been delayed until early 2027, writes…
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Quakertown-Based QNB Corp. Reports Solid First Quarter Performance
With the acquisition of Victory Bancorp finalized on April 1, 2026, Quakertown-based QNB Corp. reported first-quarter net income of $2,765,000 or $0.73 per diluted share,…
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From Outgrowing Space to Owning It: Bucks County-Based Works in Stone’s SBA Success with Firstrust Bank
For Steve and Kristi Ferrari, the owners of Bucks County-based Works in Stone, growth didn’t arrive all at once. It built gradually, project by project,…
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Bucks County Comic Artist Renowned for His ‘Amazing’ Superhero Illustrations
Tucked away in his Riegelsville home studio, your friendly neighborhood comic artist Scott Hanna has produced some of the most iconic superhero comic illustrations, writes…
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Central Bucks Regional Police Officer Honored for Life-Saving Actions
Central Bucks Regional Police Officer Rhiannon Browne has been awarded the department’s Life Saving Commendation for saving a man’s life in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner…
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Pre-Revolutionary Tavern in Upper Bucks County Hits the Market for $1.25M
A property in Bucks County, which predates a large portion of the country’s history, has recently gone up for sale at a historic price. Jeff…
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Bucks County-Based Bakery Makes Some of Best Sticky Buns in the Area
Fritz’s Bakery, which has been a Bucks County mainstay for nearly half a century, is a local hidden gem that makes some of the best…
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‘May the Fourth Be With You’ During New Hope’s ‘Star Wars’ Weekend
To celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th, New Hope and its businesses are hosting a variety of themed deals, offerings, and celebrations over the weekend beginning on Friday, May 1, writes…
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Chair Emeritus of Trevose’s Advertising Specialty Institute Dies at 93
Norman Cohn, an innovative leader, Chair Emeritus of the Advertising Specialty Institute in Trevose, and lifelong philanthropist, died on April 24 aged 93, writes Gary…
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Three Small Bucks County Towns Make List of the Most Adorable in the State
World Atlas recently released its ranking of the top 12 most adorable small towns in the state, and three Bucks County towns made the list,…
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Langhorne Shop Named One of the Best Cheesesteak Spots Outside Philadelphia
Philadelphia may be known for its cheesesteaks, but you don’t have to leave Bucks County to try some of the best in Pennsylvania, writes Graham…
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These Bucks County Zip Codes are the Wealthiest Communities in the Philadelphia Area
Some of the wealthiest communities in the Philadelphia area have Bucks County zip codes, according to a report by Todd Romero from the Philadelphia Business…
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The Secret Ingredient? Water. Inside Bucks County’s Best Brewery
Aristaeus Craft Brewing in Langhorne, owned by Harry Arnold, has been voted the best brewery in Bucks County for several years and is aiming to…
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Newtown Native and Daughter of Former Eagle Sets Penn Relays Record
Newtown native and Neshaminy High graduate Sanaa Hebron has set a new Penn Relays record, winning the college women’s 400-meter hurdles in 55.30 seconds, writes…
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‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Has Ties to Bucks County. Here’s the Connection
In a recent interview with Alicia Vitarelli of 6abc, The Devil Wears Prada 2 stars, Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, discussed their Philly connections, writes Abigail Covington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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