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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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Gets A Netflix Christmas Special
After ruling the summer with her hit tune, Espresso, Sabrina Carpenter, a Quakertown native, is set to continue her reign into…
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Gov. Shapiro Continues to Boost PA’s Life Sciences Industry
Gov. Josh Shapiro once again emphasized his dedication to boosting Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry by continuing to take “concrete actions”…
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Researchers Spot Asia-native Joro Spider in Bucks County
Researchers have spotted another invasive species in Bucks County, according to a staff report from 6abc. The spotting of Joro…
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FMC Logistics Shutting Down, Laying Off 121 Employees
Quakertown-based FMC Logistics, an Amazon delivery partner, is shutting down at the end of October and laying off 121 employees,…
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Phillies Fan of Seven Decades: Freda Schopfer Thinks this Team is Special
Freda Schopfer, an 89-year-old former Upper Moreland middle school teacher and Bucks County resident, has been a fan of the…
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Six Bucks County Places Make List of Most Expensive Homes in Pennsylvania
Bucks County is home to six towns that are among the top 30 places with the most expensive homes in…
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Iron Hill Brewery and Shady Brook Farm Collab: ‘Farm Wooder’ Beer
Iron Hill Brewery has partnered with Shady Brook Farm to release “Farm Wooder,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The…
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Feasterville Plaza Sells for $18.5 Millon, Eight Percent Less Than Last Time it Traded in 2011
An entity owned by Nandish Patel, founder of Langhorne’s Phoenix Nexus Enterprises, recently bought Feasterville Plaza for $18.5 million, writes…
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Sculpture Exhibitions Kick Off Season of Fine Art at MCCC Galleries
A celebration of sculpture kicks off the 2024-2025 season of fine art exhibitions coming to the galleries at Montgomery County…
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New Central Bucks School Superintendent Steven Yanni Shifts Focus from Culture Wars
Steven Yanni, the new Central Bucks School District superintendent, wants to leave behind culture-war battles, an issue that has attracted national…
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United Way Of Bucks County Receives $2.9M Grant
The United Way of Bucks County can expand its facilities with a new site in Levittown, reports Dino Ciliberti for…
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SEPTA Reducing Remote Work for Office Employees
SEPTA will reduce the number of remote work days for its nonunion administrative workers from November 4, writes Jake Blumgart…
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Terror Thon Returns to the Hiway Theater in Jenkintown
Jenkintown’s Hiway Theater welcomes all horror fans to their second Terror Thon, reports Glenside Local. The event takes place Friday…
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Esthetician Calls SCORE Mentor ‘Prominent Figure’ in Her Business
In middle school, JaHannah Queen Mary Pitchford turned to makeup as a confidence-building tool while enduring school bullying. “I started…
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Pen Ryn Estate Owner Acquires Spring Mill Manor, Plans Major Renovation for Iconic Bucks County Venue
Spring Mill Manor, a cherished wedding venue nestled in the heart of Bucks County, has transitioned to new ownership. This…
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Newtown Company Agrees to Buy Miami Technology Consulting Firm for $630M
Newtown-based EPAM Systems, a global leader in software engineering and management with 52,000 employees across six continents, is acquiring technology…
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Montco’s Workforce Is On the Rise
While the majority of Pennsylvania counties have seen their workforce shrink over the last seven years, Montgomery County managed to record an increase in its labor force,…
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AARP Pennsylvania, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County To Host Free Shredding Event Sept. 7
AARP Pennsylvania will host a free shredding event open to all members of the community on Saturday, Sept. 7, from…
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