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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Pedestrian Bridge to Fill Newtown Trail Gap Moves Forward With Bid Process
Plans for a pedestrian bridge over Newtown Creek advanced last week after the board of supervisors instructed its engineer to request bids for the project,…
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Perkasie Doctor Supports Cancer Patients with Holistic Wellness Approach
Dr. Monique Gary, a breast surgeon and founder of Still Rise Farms in Perkasie, is helping cancer and chronic illness patients by integrating traditional medicine…
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Wrightstown’s Historic Pineville Tavern to Offer New Dining Experience
The historic Pineville Tavern in Wrightstown will be offering a new dining experience starting on Friday, Feb. 13, just in time for Valentine’s Day, writes…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Accelerates Effort to Get the Lead Out Across Commonwealth
Since starting work on customer-owned service lines in 2024, Aqua Pennsylvania has surveyed construction materials for 71,239 of its customers’ drinking water service lines in…
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Doylestown’s Aprea Therapeutics Names Industry Veteran as Chief Medical Advisor
Doylestown-based Aprea Therapeutics has named Eugene Kennedy, MD, as chief medical advisor, adding a seasoned leader in oncology drug development to its executive team. Aprea…
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5 Places Where Washington Slept: A County-by-County Journey Across the Delaware Valley
You can’t have driven anywhere around the Delaware Valley without passing a place where George Washington is reported to have spent the night. From riverbank…
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A Local Guide to 16 (Plus 1) Standout Chocolate Shops Across the Delaware Valley
Valentine’s Day calls for chocolate done right, and the Delaware Valley delivers. Across Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties, these 16 (plus 1!) chocolate…
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Bucks County Housing Market in Nation’s Top 50 at Year-End 2025
One Bucks County housing market ranked among the top 50 nationwide in the fourth quarter of 2025, making it one of only two Greater Philadelphia…
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Toll Brothers’ Birch Run at New Britain Luxury Community Opens in Chalfont
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has opened Birch Run at New Britain, a luxury townhome community in Chalfont, with the first homes expected to be ready…
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15 (Plus 1 Bonus Pick!) Romantic Restaurants in the Delaware Valley for a Perfect Valentine’s Day Night Out
Valentine’s Day puts pressure on dinner plans. You want the right room, the right pace, and food worth lingering over. The Delaware Valley delivers in…
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Firstrust Bank, Philadelphia Eagles Elevate Havertown Carpet Co. Through Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Shane Barry never set out to chase the spotlight when he founded the Havertown Carpet Co. in 2015. He just set out to survive. With…
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Warminster Tavern Voted Favorite Bucks County Spot to Get Wings
According to the Bucks County Courier Times’ 2026 Bucks County wings poll, Kenney’s Madison Tavern in Warminster is the county’s favorite wing spot, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. This family-run joint is…
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Bensalem Institution Fisher’s Approaches Reopening After Major Renovation
The Bensalem institution Fisher’s, which closed in the summer of 2024, is getting closer to reopening its doors following an extensive renovation, writes Michele Haddon…
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These Bucks County Restaurants are the Best Spots for a Romantic Dinner
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there are plenty of romantic restaurants with fireside dining around Bucks County, perfect for celebrating the holiday or an anniversary, writes Michele Haddon…
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DelVal to Host 76th Annual A-Day State Fair
Delaware Valley University will host the 76th Annual A-Day Fair from April 24-26. A cherished tradition, A-Day is a student-planned and -run state fair that…
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Amsterdam Couple Reimagines Wedding as Intimate Dinner Party in Doylestown
Leen Sadder and Ryan Murphy, who live in Amsterdam, elevated their wedding at Doylestown’s Aldie Mansion into an intimate, sophisticated dinner-party experience, writes Emily Goulet…
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Tee Time Moves Indoors at Newly Opened Birds Nest Bar and Grille in Solebury
Birds Nest Bar & Grille, a new sports bar and restaurant in Solebury, opened its doors recently in the former home of Jamie Hollander Gourmet…
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Sesame Place in Langhorne Offers Teachers Special Passes for 2026 Season
Sesame Place Philadelphia in Langhorne is once again offering passes to teachers, giving them free access to the park for the 2026 season, writes Lacey…
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