Tag: 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.

Explore our archive of nearly 500 stories about Bucks County’s residents, schools, and businesses below:

Minority couple hugs after achieving dream of homeownership.Banking & Finance

Firstrust Bank Launches New Mortgage Program to Improve Access to Homeownership

The dream of homeownership is often out of reach for many, but Firstrust Bank’s new Home Prosper Mortgage Program is helping to make that…

Aerial view of the Highland Farm in Doylestown.Culture

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum is One Grant Closer to Securing a Future

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theater Education Center secure more funding from PA’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.

The…

A small John Deere excavator at a construction site on a city street, surrounded by orange traffic cones and dug-up pavement. A sign nearby reads "Building a Better America" and includes logos for Aqua, the EPA, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, indicating infrastructure work. The site is in front of a red brick building with white shutters and doors.Utilities

Aqua PA Reaches Milestone: 1,000 Lead and Galvanized Service Lines Replaced

One year since kicking off major efforts to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines across the state, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements…

Facade of new Wawa set to open in Warrington.Retail

New Wawa Superstore Comes to Warrington

Wawa is set to open its newest location in Warrington, reports Jeff Warner for the Patch.

The new convenience store will open on December 20…

Graphic with Penn Community Bank logo and Newsweek logo depicting how the Bank has been named one of America’s Best Regional Banks for 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.Banking & Finance

Penn Community Bank Once Again Among America’s Best Regional Banks

Penn Community Bank has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights…

Healthcare

Doylestown’s Ann Silverman Clinic Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Low-Income Patients

For 30 years now, the Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic in Doylestown, has worked diligently to help serve those with low-income, writes Jane M…

Therapist Annalisa Smithson high fives Benji, a 10-pound Maltese she uses in her therapy sessions.Pottstown

SCORE Bucks County Helps Therapist Unleash Expansion Opportunities for Animal-Assisted Practice

Therapist Annalisa Smithson hadn’t contemplated incorporating animals into her sessions until a 10-pound Maltese hopped into a client’s lap.

The office dog…

Douglas Yearley Jr on the set of Jim Kramer's Mad Money.Real Estate

Toll Brothers Breaks Record with Biggest Year in Company History

Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers capped off its 2024 fiscal year with $10.6 billion in home sales revenue, marking the best year in its…

Inside Vault Brewing Company.Beer, Wine & Spirits

Bucks County-Based Brew Pub Opens Second PA Location in Easton

Bucks County-based Vault Brewing Company recently celebrated the opening of a second location on Saturday, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ.

The new location in…

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood.Real Estate

Local Realtor Predicts Growth in Listings Will Help Stabilize Bucks County Real Estate Market

Though Bucks County has experienced a seller’s real estate market for several years, a local realtor anticipates substantial growth in residential listings, which could…

An elderly man holding a cane.Health & Fitness

How Does the Life Expectancy in Montgomery County Compare to the Rest of PA?

Life expectancy in the United States has climbed by nearly seven years over the past half-century, writes Stacker.

It rose from 70.8 in…

Ted Christian addresses the crowd at a Trump rally.Government & Politics

Bucks County Man, Supported by Local Venture Capitalist, Competing for Pennsylvania GOP Chair Position

Ted Christian, a Bucks County native and state director for the Trump campaign in 2016, is running for the Pennsylvania GOP chair position, writes Julia…

Community

Montgomery County's Population Trend Bucks Statewide Average

While Pennsylvania’s population struggles to grow, Montgomery County stands out with a 1% increase from 2022 to 2023, bucking the statewide average of stagnation…

Ann Marks with three children posing on a lawn.Entrepreneurship

SCORE Mentors Help Mompreneur Scale Infant Sleep Subscription Business

Expectant parents are often told to enjoy their sleep before the baby arrives. For Ann Marks, sleep deprivation wasn’t part of her recipe for…

Linden ElementaryEducation

Central Bucks School District Moves Forward with Plans to Renovate, Replace Elementary Schools 

At a recent committee meeting, Central Bucks School District advanced plans to renovate or replace up to eight elementary schools, splitting projects into two tracks…

Historic

Bucks County Hotel, in Operation for Over 300 Years, Hits the Market

One of Bucks County’s most well-known hotels has hit the market, and sellers are asking a hefty price for the old estate. JD…

Pictured are (from left) Dr. Joe Fullerton, director of Career Technical and Customized Education; Thomas Molnar, assistant principal TCHS Brandywine; Salma Estevez and Roselyn Carranco, TCHS Brandywine students; Jessica Skarren, HR generalist; Leon Spencer, CCRES board member; and Jennifer Hernandez, coordinator of Business Development. Not shown is student Sophia DeLarso.Chester County

CCRES Awards Scholarship to TCHS Brandywine School Students

CCRES announced that three students are attending Empire Beauty School after graduating from the TCHS Brandywine School, helped in part by scholarships from its Dr…

Facacde of MaGerks Bar and GrillRestaurants & Lodging

MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Set to Open Soon in Langhorne’s Summit Square

MaGerk’s Pub & Grill is expected to open in Langhorne’s Summit Square by the end of January, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks…