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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Beyond Punxsutawney: 6 Must-See Groundhog Day Events to Experience in Pennsylvania
Groundhog Day is finally here, and Pennsylvania is brimming with exciting ways to celebrate this quirky tradition. While Punxsutawney Phil remains the star of the…
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Bucks County Opportunity Council Receives $400,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation
Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) has received a $400,000 Community Impact Grant from KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank, aimed to increase food resources…
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Bucks County’s Rebecca Kelly Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Region with Two Awards
Rebecca Kelly, a Bucks County resident and director of strategic partnerships at Capital Health, was recently honored for her exceptional contributions to the region with…
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Bucks County’s Ringing Rocks Among Pennsylvania’s Must-See Landmarks
Pennsylvania has many tourist attractions, but some are so unique they must be seen and heard to be believed, including one in Bucks County, writes…
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Wawa Closes Its First Drive-Thru in Falls Township
The first Wawa drive-thru closed location earlier this week, writes Graysen Golter for The Morning Call. The site opened three years ago at West Trenton…
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Quakertown’s Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza to Launch Insieme Event Venue
Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza, located in Quakertown’s Trainer’s Corner shopping center, will launch Insieme Event Venue, a new event space at the same location…
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Here You Grow: Discover Your Career Path at Penn Community Bank
Penn Community Bank is searching for talent to fill several open positions. Headquartered in Bucks County, for 150 years Penn Community Bank has worked to…
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Rhode Island-based Discount Retailer Buys Fairless Hills Shopping Center for $23.6M
Fairless Hills Shopping Center has found a new owner in a Rhode Island-based discount retailer, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ocean State…
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Ten-year-old Girl Celebrates Trump at Newtown Inauguration Party
Ten-year-old Sienna, a Donald Trump supporter since the age of two, chose to celebrate his second term’s inauguration at a party at the Newtown Sports…
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Doylestown’s Thompson Toyota Celebrates 2024 Central Atlantic Toyota Quality Champions
Doylestown-based Thompson Toyota is recognizing three outstanding service technicians who have been named 2024 Central Atlantic Toyota Quality Champions, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.…
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Pennsylvania’s REAL ID Deadline Approaches: Less Than Four Months Left
The REAL ID deadline is just around the corner for Pennsylvania, writes Tiana Eicher for the Pittsburgh Magazine. Starting on May 7, if you do…
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‘Antiques Capital of New Jersey’ Lies Just Minutes from New Hope
Lambertville, known as the Antiques Capital of New Jersey, is located on the Delaware River, minutes away from New Hope, writes Leslie Veliz for the…
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Philadelphia Region to Gain Over a Dozen New Indoor Pickleball Facilities This Year, Including One in Newtown
Greater Philadelphia is set to welcome over a dozen new pickleball clubs this year, including one in Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia…
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Peirce College to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge
Peirce College is working with the Chester County Economic Development Council as part of the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally-funded workforce training program focused on empowering…
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Plan Your Romantic Getaway: 9 Dreamy Pennsylvania Bed & Breakfasts Inns
Why wait until spring or summer to plan your retreat when you can plan a romantic winter getaway? Part of appreciating your connection with your…
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Bucks County Police Pursuing New Leads in 50-Year-Old Teen Murder Cold Case
Police officials are following new leads in the 50-year-old cold case murder of 17-year-old Patricia Bartlett, a Bucks County teenager who was stabbed in the…
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Gorgeous Edgewater Park Mansion with George Washington Ties Listed for $1.75M
A gorgeous six-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bathroom Edgewater Park, New Jersey mansion with a genuine George Washington tie recently hit the market for $1.75 million, writes Kevin Riordan…
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IBX Associates Collect More Than 2,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
Independence Blue Cross associates collected more than 2,000 pounds of food in support of five local food pantries, one for each county in southeastern Pennsylvania. Part…
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