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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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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These Bucks County Towns Have Some of the Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Pennsylvania
Several Bucks County communities are among the fastest-rising home price markets in Pennsylvania, and the numbers tell a striking story, according to a new report…
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Before Hollywood, Bradley Cooper Was Just a Kid From Jenkintown
Movie stars are usually packaged as larger-than-life figures. Untouchable. Manufactured somewhere far away from normal life. Bradley Cooper never really fit that mold. Even at…
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Data Centers Planned in Falls Township, West Rockhill: What Residents Need to Know, and Local Officials Are Saying
Data centers are coming to Bucks County, and residents in Falls Township and West Rockhill are taking notice, according to The Keystone. Amazon plans to…
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Newtown is Quietly Becoming Bucks County’s Most In-demand Town
On any given evening, State Street in Newtown earns its reputation. Restaurants packed. Sidewalks busy. Shops with steady foot traffic. Not just on weekends, but…
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Before They Were Famous: The Stars Who Got Their Start at Bucks County Playhouse
The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope has played an outsized role in American entertainment. For decades, actors have stepped onto the stage at Bucks…
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Alex Fraser Lists New Hope Estate for $3.25 Million as His Bucks County Playhouse Tenure Nears Its End
Tony Award-winning producer Alex Fraser and his husband Peter Maloney have listed their New Hope home for sale, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Bucks County Comic Artist Renowned for His ‘Amazing’ Superhero Illustrations
Tucked away in his Riegelsville home studio, your friendly neighborhood comic artist Scott Hanna has produced some of the most iconic superhero comic illustrations, writes…
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From Outgrowing Space to Owning It: Bucks County-Based Works in Stone’s SBA Success with Firstrust Bank
For Steve and Kristi Ferrari, the owners of Bucks County-based Works in Stone, growth didn’t arrive all at once. It built gradually, project by project,…
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A Look at the Rise and Fall of Bucks County’s Favorite Malls
The era of bustling malls and overflowing food courts is drawing to an end. A trip through history reveals the rise and fall of Bucks County’s beloved shopping…
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Central Bucks East Swim Teams Shatter Records Despite Tragedies
Within just a few years, the Central Bucks High School East boys’ swimming program suffered two tragic losses that left the team shaken, writes Krystle Rich for CBS…
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From Small Town Bucks County to the World Stage: How Quakertown Shaped Sabrina Carpenter
Global pop success usually starts in the same places. Los Angeles. New York. Industry pipelines. Sabrina Carpenter started in Quakertown. That matters. Quakertown is not…
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Better Giving Summit Returns May 20 — But Don’t Miss the Free Nonprofit EXPO
The 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit & EXPO is back on Wednesday, May 20, at the Chester County History Center. The Summit will…
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‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Has Ties to Bucks County. Here’s the Connection
In a recent interview with Alicia Vitarelli of 6abc, The Devil Wears Prada 2 stars, Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, discussed their Philly connections, writes Abigail Covington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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From Doylestown to the World Stage: How Family, Friction, and a Doylestown Upbringing Shaped Pink
Doylestown native Pink is back in the headlines for a move that reflects who she is. She relocated her family to New York City so…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the most important event in world…
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