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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The Jazz Sanctuary offers free concerts throughout the region in March
Jazz lovers can enjoy the toe-tapping improvisations of the Jazz Sanctuary at five free concerts in March. Everyone is welcome…
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‘Touch the Future’; juried art show honors high school students from Montgomery County
The 32nd Annual “Touch the Future” Art Show awards ceremony, sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Education Association/Mideastern Region (PSEA/MER), and Council for the Advancement…
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‘Touch the Future’ juried art show features work from Montgomery County students
For the 32nd year, the “Touch the Future” art show will honor participants from throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties’ public high…
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PennDOT to host meeting for Perkiomen Creek Crossing improvement project in Montgomery County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will hold anopen house public plans display on Wednesday, November 14 at 7:00 PM in Methacton High…
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State lawmakers offer no solutions as school districts continue to impose tax hikes
MONTCO.Today’s owner and publisher wrote extensively about property tax reform during his days as senior editor of Digital First Media.…
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Living near rail stations a boon for suburban homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit…
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W.W. Smith Charitable Trust awards $30K in scholarships to Manor College students
A straight A student, sophomore liberal arts major Marta Penkalskyj is from Northeast Philadelphia and a graduate of Saint Basil…
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BB&T expands educational opportunities for Montco students
BB&T may be headquartered in North Carolina, but its philanthropy knows no bounds. The bank, which has 17 branches in…
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Popular Farm & Fisherman Tavern Opens Location in Horsham
Hit Cherry Hill independent bar and restaurant Farm & Fisherman Tavern has opened its first location in Montgomery County, writes…
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Montgomery County Has State’s Second-Lowest Child Abuse Rate
Only one other county in Pennsylvania had a lower rate of child abuse last year than Montgomery County, but one…
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Find Out Where Montco’s Average Tax Burden Lies as Tax Gap Between Philly, Suburbs Shrinks
According to a recent study, the benefit of less-burdensome taxes that the suburbs once held over the city is shrinking,…
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How Did Your Town Vote in the 2016 Presidential Election? Click Here to Find Out
Hillary Clinton won Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties by 179,000 votes, an improvement of more than 50,000 votes over…
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Down 3.5 Inches of Precipitation, Montgomery County Much Drier Than Usual
Despite hurricane-ravaged coasts, inland areas of New Jersey have devolved into severe drought that now threatens to spread into southeastern…
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Washington Post: Pressure Mounts in Philadelphia Suburbs as Election Draws Near
As the presidential election nears its final week, the pressure on Donald Trump to close the gap in several key…
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Demographic Change in Philadelphia Suburbs to Impact Presidential Election
The demographics of the vote-rich Philadelphia suburbs continue to change, making the region an important battleground in November’s presidential election,…
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Talent Attraction, Retention an Issue for Manufacturers in Montgomery County
A discussion on the lack of manpower and possible ways of attracting new talent was the main focus of the…
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International Healthcare Outsourcing Specialist Moving Headquarters to Fort Washington
Ashfield Commercial & Medical Services, an international healthcare outsourcing specialist, is relocating its headquarters from Bucks County to a larger…
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Telford Unites Two Counties in One Borough
It is not often that you can switch counties without leaving town, but in Telford you can do just that,…
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