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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See How the Region Ranked Among the Nation’s Best Performing Cities in 2023
The three-county region of Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks counties made significant gains in economic performance in 2023, compared to the…
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Two Bucks County Cafes Collaborate to Offer Their Food and Coffee at Both Locations
Two cafes in the Bucks County area are working together to help one another, and to offer amazing food and…
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The Capital Grille Planning to Open Their First Location in Bucks County
A popular restaurant chain is planning on opening a new location in Bucks County, which would take over a longtime-vacant…
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Historic Photograph Shows Local Library in Its Infancy
A historic photograph is showing Bucks County as many have never seen it before, as one local library is seen…
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Officials Warn of the Return of Spotted Lanternflies
An invasive species will soon be returning to the area, and officials are warning residents about what to do with…
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Penn Community Bank Holding Massive Region-Wide Day of Service
Eastern Pennsylvania’s largest mutual bank, Penn Community Bank, will hold its second annual Day of Service today. Locations will be…
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This New Jersey Town, Just Outside of Bucks County, is the Perfect Spot for a Summer Stroll
A town very close to Bucks County has become a regular stop for both locals and visitors to the area,…
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Habitat for Humanity Celebrating New ReStore Quakertown Location with Ribbon-Cutting
A nationwide nonprofit will be opening a new store in the Bucks County area this week, complete with a ribbon-cutting…
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Weekend Wanderer: Springtime Pests, Part Two
The dead mouse was bad enough. But the critter situation is so much worse than one long-dead mouse in the…
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Northampton Playground in Bucks County Expands to Include Everyone
It’s been nearly a year since a grand re-opening of a municipal park-inclusive playground in Northampton Township, Bucks County, and…
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Holy Family University to Host 66th Commencement at Newtown Campus
A major university will be hosting its commencement for the Class of 2023 at their Bucks County campus this weekend.…
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SCORE Helps Boutique Owner to Bring ‘Passion Project’ to Life
Since she was a teenager, Lori Thomson dreamed of owning a store. A lover of fashion and art, Thomson spent…
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Garden of Health Food Bank Breaks Ground on New Produce Farm in Hatfield
Garden of Health, Inc. Food Bank held its community groundbreaking ceremony for a new eight-acre fruit and vegetable farm on…
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Bucks County Pottery Artist Creates Amazing Pieces for Customers Near and Far
An artist in Bucks County is bringing functional pieces of pottery to a local audience as she pursues her passion.…
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Tight Squeeze on Available Inventory Has Pushed Main Line Home Prices Up Almost 37 Percent
Owing to a tight squeeze on inventory, home prices on the Main Line have gone up by close to 37…
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New Tavern, Restaurant Opening Just Outside of Bucks County This Week
A new tavern will be opening just outside of Bucks County this week, and locals and visitors are excited for…
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Scientists Confirm That a Meteorite Struck a Home Just Outside of Bucks County
Scientists and academic officials are confirming that a meteorite recently struck a home just across the Delaware River from Bucks…
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Holy Family University Offers Grant Support for Special Education Teacher Certification
To address the impact of special education personnel shortages at all levels of education from Pre-K classrooms to high schools,…
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