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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Oy Vey! Doylestown’s First Jewish Deli Closes Just Days After Grand Opening
The first ever Jewish restaurant and delicatessen in Doylestown closed its doors just days after celebrating its grand opening. Ed Doyle wrote about the sudden…
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Local EMS Squads Facing Financial Crisis, Ask for State and Municipality Support
Local EMS squads spend their days responding to emergencies and saving lives, but now they are the ones that need saving, writes Davis Giangiulio for…
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“Scarecrows in the Village” To Return To Peddler’s Village. Find Out How You Can Participate in the Fun
The popular “Scarecrows in the Village” event will be returning to Peddler’s Village in September, kicking off the local Halloween season. From Sept. 5 to…
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Delaware County Leadership: Beth Duffy, President and COO of Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
Beth Duffy, President and Chief Operating Officer of Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Southampton, Bucks County, her early…
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Delaware County Leadership: Bud Hansen, President and CEO, Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center
Bud Hansen, president and CEO of Normandy Farm, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about his close relationship with his dad and how he learned to love…
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Doylestown Native Working on a Series About the Infamous Bucks County Gang
A Bucks County filmmaker is currently working on a series covering the exploits and history of the Doan Gang, a group of British spies who…
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Delaware County Leadership: Anne M. Prisco, President, Holy Family University
Anne Prisco, the president of Holy Family University, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Brooklyn and how being the daughter of a first-generation…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jim Brexler, CEO of Doylestown Health
Jim Brexler, CEO of Doylestown Health spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in St. Louis County, Missouri; taking Chevy Chase–style vacations to Southern California…
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Delaware County Leadership: Marc Lucca, President of Aqua Pennsylvania
Marc Lucca, the President of Aqua Pennsylvania, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in South Philly; being motivated to work at an early age;…
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Delaware County Leadership: Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank
Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO.Today about growing up in Blue Bell as the daughter of a…
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Delaware County Leadership: Bob McGowan, Chief Operating Officer at Peddler’s Village
Bob McGowan, the COO of Peddler’s Village, the Delaware Valley’s top tourist destination in 2020, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Northeast Philadelphia…
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Book Excerpt: History of The Main Line from The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality
The following is an excerpt from “The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality,” a new book authored by Mike Sielski, a sports columnist…
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Philadelphia’s Basketball History Well Represented at Jay Wright Hall of Fame Induction
Jay Wright brings together a lot of Philadelphia history for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame, writes Pat Ralph for phillyvoice.com. Wright,…
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Havertown Treatment Center Looking to Expand Following Fundraiser
A substance-abuse treatment provider in Havertown, American Treatment Network, will be able to expand now that it’s raised $5.3 million dollars, writes John George for…
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Delaware County Ranks in Top 5 Among 50 Highest-Earning Counties in Pennsylvania
Delaware County is one of the highest-earning counties in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. To determine the highest-earning areas, Stacker used data…
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Fourth of July Boost in Philadelphia Region Shows Tourists Are Back
The local economy received a major boost from visitors during the Fourth of July weekend as tourism continues to make a comeback following the easing…
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Hard Pill to Swallow: U.S. News Says Delaware County Not the Healthiest
Delaware County has failed to rank among the 500 healthiest communities in the nation, according to a new ranking published by U.S. News & World…
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Amazon to Philadelphia Region: We’ve Got You Surrounded
Amazon, the e-commerce giant, has doubled its warehouses in our area during the pandemic. They now encircle the Philadelphia region with more than 50 locations,…
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