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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GoodBoy Dog Recovery Helps Capture Wolf-Dog Hybrid Spotted in Bristol
GoodBoy Dog Recovery captured a wolf-dog hybrid spotted in Bristol after it managed to evade both animal control and the Pennsylvania game warden, according to…
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Elusive Pig in Bucks County Finally Caught After Month-Long Chase
After a month on the run, an elusive pig in Bucks County was finally captured by Bensalem police earlier this week, according to a staff…
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Firstrust Bank Launches New Mortgage Program to Improve Access to Homeownership
The dream of homeownership is often out of reach for many, but Firstrust Bank’s new Home Prosper Mortgage Program is helping to make that dream…
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The Oscar Hammerstein Museum is One Grant Closer to Securing a Future
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theater Education Center secure more funding from PA’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The $500,000…
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Aqua PA Reaches Milestone: 1,000 Lead and Galvanized Service Lines Replaced
One year since kicking off major efforts to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines across the state, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at…
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New Wawa Superstore Comes to Warrington
Wawa is set to open its newest location in Warrington, reports Jeff Warner for the Patch. The new convenience store will open on December 20…
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Doylestown’s Ann Silverman Clinic Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Low-Income Patients
For 30 years now, the Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic in Doylestown, has worked diligently to help serve those with low-income, writes Jane M. Von…
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Toll Brothers Breaks Record with Biggest Year in Company History
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers capped off its 2024 fiscal year with $10.6 billion in home sales revenue, marking the best year in its history, writes…
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Take a Magical Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride in This Bucks County Town
Pennsylvania offers several enchanting destinations for horse-drawn sleigh rides, with one charming one right in Bucks County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Away from…
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Yardley Refillery: A Beacon for Sustainable Living in Bucks County
Low-waste living is gaining momentum, addressing the growing concern over packaging waste, much of which ends up in landfills, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine.…
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Cape Cod in New Britain ‘Takes You Back to Another Time’
A lovely four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom stone-front Cape Cod home in New Britain Borough has recently hit the market for $650,000, writes Paul Jablow for The…
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Bucks County Man, Supported by Local Venture Capitalist, Competing for Pennsylvania GOP Chair Position
Ted Christian, a Bucks County native and state director for the Trump campaign in 2016, is running for the Pennsylvania GOP chair position, writes Julia…
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See How Delaware County Compares to Nearby Counties for Life Expectancy
Delaware County ranks lower for life expectancy in Pennsylvania than most of its neighboring counties, according to a ranking released by Stacker. Stacker identified counties…
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Toll Brothers Buys 42 Acres in Perkiomenville to Build 43 Homes
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers purchased a 42-acre site in Perkiomenville for $8.2 million to build 43 single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business…
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These Three Bakeries Are Some of Bucks County’s Best
The Philadelphia suburbs, Bucks County included, is filled with bakeries selling delectable bakes like freshly baked cakes, cookies, and cinnamon rolls, writes Hira Qureshi for…
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This Warminster-Area Landmark is One of Bucks County’s Oldest General Stores
The Ivyland Country Store, a Warminster-area landmark for over 150 years, is one of Bucks County’s oldest general stores and cherished borough treasure, writes Dino…
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Bucks is One of the Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania, Data Shows
Many counties throughout the nation are experiencing growth due to job opportunities, education, relatively affordable housing costs, historic or well-designed downtowns, or access to cultural…
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Children’s Author Selling Her Massive Bucks County Estate for $14.5 Million
A wealthy couple in the Bucks County area is selling a major estate in the area for a hefty price, and it is one of…
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