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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Developer Warns of Montco Housing Strain Despite Soaring Costs
Andrew Kaye, former president of the Home Builders Association of Montgomery County who now leads a residential development company operating…
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PECO Green Region Grant Fuels Accessible Family Fun in Lower Makefield
Lower Makefield Township in Bucks County, a two-time winner of PECO Green Region grants, used its most recent award to…
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Growing Enrollment Drives Holy Family University’s Residential Development Plans in Bucks County
Fueled by significant enrollment growth, Holy Family University has unveiled plans for a 288-unit residential complex on its Newtown East…
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Father from Bucks County Saves Child Stuck on Monorail at Hersheypark
This past weekend, John Sampson, a veterinarian from Jamison, saved a child stuck on the monorail at Hersheypark, reports Leland…
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Phillies Bullpen Adds a Hometown Touch With Mayza, Trivino
Two pitchers rooted in Montgomery and Bucks Counties are living the dream, chasing a pennant together with the Philadelphia Phillies,…
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The Polish-American Family Festival and Country Fair Is Returning for its 59th Year
The Annual Polish-American Family Festival and Country Fair is returning for its 59th year to the National Shrine of Our Lady…
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Residents Say No to Affordable Housing Shortage Solution in Bucks County
Affordable housing shortage in Bucks County could be addressed by denser housing, but town residents oppose it, and town officials…
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What You Get for $350,000 in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware County
What does $350,000 get you across the Delaware Valley? The answer changes depending on where you look. In Bristol, it’s…
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Pennridge High Student from Perkasie to Compete in Miss America 2026 Pageant
Perkasie native Lynzi Allen, a rising senior at Pennridge High School, will be competing in Miss America’s Teen 2026 pageant…
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Two Pharma Companies Partner to Open Dedicated OSD Form Suite in Sellersville
Piramal Pharma Solutions and NewAmsterdam Pharma Company will be opening a dedicated oral solid dosage form suite at Piramal’s facility…
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The Bucks County Renaissance Faire is Returning to Doylestown
The Bucks County Renaissance Faire is returning to Doylestown for its second year from Saturday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept.…
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Doylestown’s Pennsylvania Biotech Center Recruits Hepatitis C Cure Inventor
Michael J. Sofia, the inventor of the Hepatitis C cure, has joined the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Doylestown, working towards…
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Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen Eyeing Several Montco Locations
Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen, a popular New Jersey fast-casual Mexican chain, is considering several Montgomery County locations for its next…
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Burlington Stores Opening Third Bucks County Location in Warrington
Burlington Stores, formerly Burlington Coat Factory, is coming to The Shops at Valley Square, Route 611, in Warrington. This will…
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Bucks County Farmers Navigating Challenging, Unpredictable Season
A soggy spring and dry mid-summer was the opening to an unpredictable growing season for Bucks County farmers, writes Elisabeth…
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Holy Family University Named One of America’s Best Colleges by Money Magazine
Holy Family University has been named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America for 2025, earning a four-out-of-five-star rating…
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Nine Bucks County Companies Featured On Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Private Firms
Nine Bucks County companies have earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private firms, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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Former Elementary School Property in Levittown Acquired by Pulte Homes, with Plans for 66 Townhomes
The former Eisenhower Elementary School site in Levittown has found its new owner in Pulte Homes, which plans to build…
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