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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Oil Companies Seek Dismissal of Climate Lawsuit from Bucks County
Several oil companies have asked a judge at the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown to dismiss a climate lawsuit filed by Bucks…
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2 Veteran Chefs Revive Historic Country Inns Near Bucks County
Sergeantsville Inn and Finnbar, two historic country inns across the bridge from Bucks County, have both received destination-worthy chef makeovers, writes Craig LaBan for The…
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2 Bucks County Eateries Rank in Top Ten Farm-to-Table Hotspots
Pennsylvania is home to many farm-to-table restaurants that combine the bounty of local farms with the creativity of passionate chefs, and two of the best…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Explore Upper Makefield’s Exclusive $3.4M Listing at Merrick Farm
A striking estate in Newtown is turning heads—and it’s easy to see why. Listed at $3,400,000, this elegant five-bedroom residence on 4 Merrick Drive offers…
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Bucks County Community College Hires New Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations
Bucks County Community College (BCCC) officials have announced that Karen O’Donnell has joined the College as Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the…
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Eighteen-Year-Old Rahim Kakar Opening His Second Red Rooster Hot Chicken in Doylestown
Eighteen-year-old Rahim “Rich” Kakar, a Central Bucks East graduate, is opening the second location of his Red Rooster Hot Chicken in Doylestown, writes Michele Haddon…
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Father, Son from Bensalem Get Surprise of a Lifetime When Humpback Whale Emerges During their Fishing Trip
While out on their boat, a father and son from Bucks County found themselves face to face with one of the largest creatures in the…
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Two Bucks County Routes Among 20+ Must-Try Scenic Bike Trails in Philadelphia Region
Two Bucks County routes are among the 20+ must-try bike trails in the Philadelphia region that are sure to satisfy all your biking needs, according…
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Doylestown, Pennsylvania’s ‘Most Underrated’ Town, Offers Hours of Adventure Without Big-City Chaos
Doylestown, named Pennsylvania’s “most underrated” town by Cheapism, offers visitors hours of adventure without the chaos of crowded, big-city attractions, writes Grae Gleason for the…
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Interior Designer Turns 1990s Solebury Home Into His Dream House
Interior designer Timothy Summers Bailey transformed a 1990s Solebury home into his dream house with an art-filled, West Coast-inspired makeover, writes Emily Goulet for the…
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Federal Lawsuit Aims to Set New Delaware River Water Standards, With Hopes of Saving Atlantic Sturgeon
A federal lawsuit seeks to compel the Environmental Protection Agency to set new water quality standards for a 38-mile section of the Delaware River, aiming,…
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Paratek Pharmaceuticals Acquires Yardley-Based Optinose in $330M Deal
Paratek Pharmaceuticals of Boston has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Yardley-based Optinose in a deal worth up to $330 million, writes John George…
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Bucks County Trout Stocking Schedule Released, New Fish Drop Site Added
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has released this year’s trout stocking schedule, adding several new fish drop sites, including one in Bucks County, writes…
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Bucks County Dollhouse Flipper Wows TikTok with Stunning Renovations
Kylie White, a Bucks County resident, has been wowing TikTok with her stunning dollhouse renovations, transforming their mini interiors into gorgeous dream spaces, writes Jillian…
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Central Bucks Senior Activity Center Keeps Seniors Moving with Chair Volleyball
The Central Bucks Senior Activity Center in Doylestown, which provides programs to entertain, stimulate, and educate seniors, recently added a new sport: chair volleyball, reports…
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Insufficient New Construction Driving Up Housing Prices in Bucks County
Bucks County – and Pennsylvania as a whole – is not building enough new housing, driving up prices for both homebuyers and renters, writes Michaelle…
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Langhorne Welcomes Bucks County’s First MaGerk’s Pub & Grill
MaGerk’s Pub & Grill, a popular spot for bar-style food with several locations in Montgomery County, opened its first Bucks County eatery in Langhorne last…
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Bucks County Couple Find Perfect Vacation Sanctuary for Entire Family in Ocean City Beach Home
Bucks County residents Chuck and Linda Ormsby found the perfect getaway place for their family of 17 in an oceanfront Ocean City house, writes Terri…
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