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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Langhorne Shop Known for Best Cheesesteaks Outside Philadelphia
Philadelphia may be known for its cheesesteaks, but you don’t have to leave Bucks County to try some of the best in Pennsylvania, writes Graham…
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State, Local Police Target Aggressive Drivers on Route 1
State and local police began cracking down on aggressive driving along U.S. Route 1 through the Philadelphia region on March 28, writes Dan Stamm for…
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Daniel B. Green House Honored as One of Last Year’s 30 Best Real Estate Deals in Greater Philadelphia
The Daniel B. Green House, an affordable housing community for low-income seniors that broke ground last year in Trevose, was recently honored by the Philadelphia…
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Father, Son from Bensalem Get Surprise of a Lifetime When Humpback Whale Emerges During their Fishing Trip
While out on their boat, a father and son from Bucks County found themselves face to face with one of the largest creatures in the…
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Oil Companies Seek Dismissal of Climate Lawsuit from Bucks County
Several oil companies have asked a judge at the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown to dismiss a climate lawsuit filed by Bucks…
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Bucks County Trout Stocking Schedule Released, New Fish Drop Site Added
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has released this year’s trout stocking schedule, adding several new fish drop sites, including one in Bucks County, writes…
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Bucks County Dollhouse Flipper Wows TikTok with Stunning Renovations
Kylie White, a Bucks County resident, has been wowing TikTok with her stunning dollhouse renovations, transforming their mini interiors into gorgeous dream spaces, writes Jillian…
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Langhorne Welcomes Bucks County’s First MaGerk’s Pub & Grill
MaGerk’s Pub & Grill, a popular spot for bar-style food with several locations in Montgomery County, opened its first Bucks County eatery in Langhorne last…
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Insufficient New Construction Driving Up Housing Prices in Bucks County
Bucks County – and Pennsylvania as a whole – is not building enough new housing, driving up prices for both homebuyers and renters, writes Michaelle…
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New Report Reveals ‘Shockingly High’ Number of Bucks County Children, Families in Need of Assistance Programs
A new report from Children First PA has found that over 30 percent of Bucks County families struggle to make ends meet, leaving a “shockingly…
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Stella of New Hope Refreshes Bar Menu, Adds Adult Happy Meal
Stella of New Hope has introduced a refresh of its bar menu, featuring new elevated snacks and bites and its first-ever Adult Happy Meal, writes…
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4 Bucks County Towns on List of Most Expensive Pennsylvania Homes
Bucks County is home to four towns that rank among the most expensive places for homes in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker.…
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4 Bucks County Towns on List of Most Expensive Pennsylvania Homes
Bucks County is home to four towns that rank among the most expensive places for homes in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker.…
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Two Local Liquor Stores in Pennsylvania’s Top Five for Sales
Last year was strong for Fine Wines and Good Spirits stores in Bucks County, which recorded over $173.3 million in sales, with two coming among…
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State of Basin Report: Water Quantity in Delaware River Basin Is Good, Quality Not Far Behind
Delaware River Basin Commission recently published its State of the Basin Report, the fourth since 2004, benchmarking conditions and tracking progress toward meeting key DRBC…
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Upper Black Eddy Artisanal Knife Maker Steve Pellegrino Dies at 34
Steve Pellegrino, an artisanal knife maker from Upper Black Eddy whose custom knives were a staple in many restaurant kitchens throughout Philadelphia, died on February…
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Mausoleum Door Thefts Hit SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Marple
Thieves are stealing mausoleum doors from cemeteries around the region, including at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Marple and St. Sharon Cemetery in Springfield,…
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Aqua Pennsylvania: Safe, Reliable Drinking Water for Your Family – Our Commitment
Every time you turn on your tap, you want to know the drinking water flowing into your home is safe and will be there when…
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