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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The Michener Art Museum Was Once a Jail. A New Exhibit Brings That History to Life.
Thousands of visitors have walked through the Michener Art Museum over the years without realizing they were standing on the grounds of the former Bucks…
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K9 Resorts Is Bringing Dog Summer Camp to Bethlehem and Chalfont This June
Dogs in Bucks County are getting a summer upgrade this year, and it goes well beyond the usual belly rubs and afternoon naps, writes Lacey…
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Step Inside History Saturday at Hood Octagonal Schoolhouse Open House at Dunwoody Village
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, visit one of Delaware County’s unique historic treasures. Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square will host a special open house at…
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From Dead Mall to Town Center: The Plan to Reimagine Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem
For generations of Bucks County residents, Neshaminy Mall was more than a shopping center. It was where people saw movies, wandered the food court, bought…
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Citadel Awards More Than $100,000 to Teachers, Schools for Heart of Learning’s 25th Anniversary
For a quarter-century, Citadel Credit Union has celebrated the teachers who stay late to help struggling students, inspire confidence in children who need it most,…
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“Make a Left at the Airplane”: The Story Behind Penndel’s Most Iconic Landmark
For decades, one phrase instantly told people they were in Lower Bucks County: “Make a left at the airplane.” Long before GPS, nearly everybody knew…
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Wawa Rival Sheetz Is Making Its Moves on Wawa’s Territory
As Wawa expands into central Pennsylvania, traditionally Sheetz territory, Sheetz is also expanding eastward into traditional Wawa territory, writes Anitra Johnson for USA Today, as…
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How to Spend a Perfect Summer Day at Nockamixon State Park
Before most people finish their first cup of coffee, kayaks are already cutting across the glassy surface of Lake Nockamixon. Hikers are lacing up in…
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Step Inside History: Hood Octagonal Schoolhouse Open House at Dunwoody Village, June 6
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, step back in time at one of Delaware County’s unique historic treasures. Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square will host a…
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Smoking in Pennsylvania Comes with High Cost
Smoking takes a toll on Pennsylvanians’ wallets, with a new report revealing that the habit costs the average smoker thousands each year, writes Ashley Adams…
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Peddler’s Village Shop Named One of the Best Candy Stores in America by USA Today
Skip’s Candy Corner at Peddler’s Village has landed among the best candy stores in America, according to USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and Bucks…
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10 Peddler’s Village Stores People Can’t Stop Talking About
Peddler’s Village has long been one of Bucks County’s most recognizable destinations, but the Village increasingly feels less like a traditional shopping center and more…
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Neumann University Grad Tammi Keitsock Earns Master’s Degree After Battling Cancer
When Tammi Keitsock crossed the commencement stage at Neumann University last Sunday, she wasn’t just collecting a master’s degree; she was completing a journey that had taken…
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How Local B2B Companies Are Closing the Marketing Gap Without a Full-Time Hire
Growth is a challenge familiar for any small to mid-sized businesses. Sales are plateauing and leads fall off; there is a lack of unity in brand messaging. Everyone agrees the missing piece points to marketing, but bringing on a seasoned Chief Marketing…
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Historic Fullam House in Newtown Hits Zillow Gone Wild at $5.85 Million
The Paul Rudolph-designed Fullam House in Newtown is drawing fresh national attention after appearing on a popular real estate platform, according to Zillow Gone Wild.…
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Lyme Disease Risk Is Rising in Delaware County and Southeast Pennsylvania. Here’s What You Need to Know
If it feels like tick season is starting earlier and hitting harder, you’re not imagining it. Health officials and researchers are warning that 2026 could…
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Warrington Teen Makes Her Own Prom Dress, Earns Millions of Views
Warrington‘s Leah Bray didn’t just find a prom dress. She made one, with the story featured on WPVI-TV 6abc. Bray, a senior at Central Bucks…
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Carversville Inn Named a Must-Visit Boutique Hotel by Travel + Leisure
A 212-year-old building in one of Bucks County’s smallest villages has landed on the national radar, earning a featured review by Regan Stephens in Travel…
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