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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Delaware Valley University Prepares for Opening of New Terrain Location on Campus
Urban Outfitters, Inc. and Delaware Valley University announce a unique partnership that will transform the previous Market at DelVal building off Lower State Road to Terrain…
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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 community leaders are looking back…
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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 crawl space. You might remember…
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Was ‘The Wickedest Man in the World’ Buried Just Outside of Bucks County? Here’s What We Know
According to several sources, one of the most infamous personalities of the last century may have found his resting place just outside of Bucks County.…
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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 river from Bucks County. Staff writers at Planet Princeton…
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This Major Speedway in Langhorne Was Opened Nearly 100 Years Ago
A major speedway once stood in Bucks County, and it saw many famous (and infamous) moments in racing history. The Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation discussed the history…
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Delaware County Is a Bit Dryer Than Its Surrounding Neighbors
The wettest county in Pennsylvania is not Delaware County. In fact, it’s a bit drier than its neighbors when it comes to rain and snowfall,…
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Former Partner of John Lennon Hosting Photo Exhibition at Bucks County Art Gallery
The former partner of one of the world’s most famous musicians will be sharing her story through pictures at an art gallery in Bucks County.…
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Telford-Based Nutty Novelties Offers Specialty Spreads for Everyone
Telford’s Nutty Novelties has an assortment of products to choose from that are guaranteed to up your PB&J game. Timothy Walton wrote about the local…
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Despite Decline in Sales, Home Prices in Philadelphia Area Continue to Climb Due to Low Inventory
A continuously low inventory in the Philadelphia area is causing home prices to continue growing even with a sharp decline in sales, writes Ryan Sharrow…
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Jaworski’s Freedom Day Golf Tournament Honors Military and First Responder Families
Folds of Honor will be hosting a mass golf outing to honor members of the military, first responders, and their families. On July 3, more…
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Bucks County Opportunity Council Receives Donation Worth $10,000 from C&N
C&N, a financial services company, has donated $10,000 to Bucks County Opportunity Council through the Neighborhood Assistance Program. For more than half a century, Bucks…
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SEPTA Proposes Rideshare Service for ‘Microtransit Zones’ in Philadelphia Suburbs
SEPTA is planning to implement its own answer to Uber and Lyft, an on-demand rideshare service that would cover areas in the Philadelphia suburbs where…
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How a Local Rock Group’s Album Influenced the Creation of SpongeBob SquarePants
One of the most popular children’s shows of all time might not have existed were it not for an album by a rock group from…
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Area Bakery Celebrated Historic Event That Impacted the Baking Industry
A popular bakery in Bucks County is celebrating a monumental breakthrough in the history of confections that helps them to this day. Bucks County Biscotti, with their…
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Children’s Author Selling Her Massive Bucks County Estate for $14.5 Million
Children’s author Cheryl Olsten and her husband in the Bucks County area are selling a major estate in the area for a hefty price, and…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jill Marsteller, Founder and CEO, CALICO International, LLC
Jill Marsteller, former Ursinus College president and founder and CEO of CALICO (Creative Advisors Looking to Improve Charitable Organizations) grew up in rural New Jersey.…
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See How Delaware County Ranks for Tax Refunds in Pennsylvania
This tax season up to 70 percent of Americans expect a tax refund, according to IRS data. So how does Delaware County stack up compared…
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