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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Philly Pretzel Factory Founders Get In On Bensalem Warehouse for $4.3 Million
Philly Pretzel Factory co-founders, CEO Dan DiZio and Len Lehman, recently purchased a warehouse neighboring the company’s headquarters in Bucks County for $4.3 million, writes…
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See How Delaware County Ranks for Resident Life Expectancy
Delaware County is among the top 25 Pennsylvania counties with the longest life expectancy, but it ranked toward the higher end of the list, according…
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Podcaster Alex Cooper Reveals Passion for Content Creation Began in Bucks County
Alex Cooper, host of the acclaimed podcast Call Her Daddy, shares her life journey in a new documentary directed by Russo-Young called Call Her Alex,…
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DelVal’s Sixth Annual Spark Bowl Returns to Support Local Entrepreneurs, Nonprofits
Delaware Valley University, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, and Startup Bucks will host the sixth annual Spark Bowl Competition on Nov. 20 in DelVal’s…
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Bucks County Bear on the Move: Search Underway in Langhorne
A search is underway for a bear spotted in the area of Route 1 close to the Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne on…
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Two Bucks County Airports Receive Over $2 Million in Funds for Improvement Projects
Two Bucks County airports have been awarded more than $2 million in state grants for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and development projects, writes Jeff Werner…
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Grand View Health Reports Largest Regional Operating Loss in Past Nine Months
Grand View Health, located in Sellersville, has reported the largest operating loss in the region during the nine-month period that ended March 31, writes Harold…
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Doylestown-Based McCartney Foundation Benefits Hearing-Impaired, Special-Needs Communities
A nonprofit in Bucks County, inspired by the life and legacy of a pioneering educator, is carrying forward a family’s mission to uplift the deaf…
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Speckled Egg Café Returns to Long Lines in Lambertville After Six-Month Hiatus
The Speckled Egg Café is back after a six-month hiatus, and eager customers are ready to show their appreciation, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks…
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After Four Years of Operation, Amazon to Close Bensalem Facility
Four years after it was granted approval by the township to build it, Amazon will be closing its facility on State Road in Bensalem, writes…
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18 High School Seniors Receive $360,000 in Scholarships from Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank
In a powerful show of support for the next generation of changemakers, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently awarded $360,000 in scholarships to…
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Pennsylvania Holding $135M in Unclaimed Property for Bucks County Residents
The Pennsylvania Treasury holds over $135 million in unclaimed property belonging to Bucks County residents, ready to be claimed by the rightful owners, writes Chris…
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Lower Makefield Approves 47-Home Development on Wright Farm
A 47-home development on the former Wright Farm has received the official go-ahead from Lower Makefield Township officials following more than 18 months of discussion…
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State Grants Bring Solar Panels to 9 Delaware County Schools
Nine Delaware County schools in four school districts will be able to install solar panels partly paid for with state funds, writes Kristen A. Graham…
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Four Bucks County School Districts Are Among Pennsylvania’s Top 100
Four Bucks County school districts have placed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released ranking based on standardized test scores, writes…
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Reconnect with Nature Through Self-Care at These Bucks County Wellness Retreats
If you seek to reconnect with nature while prioritizing much-needed self-care, Bucks County offers several wellness retreats designed to help you achieve both, write Laura…
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Pennsylvania Launches ‘Turnpike TV’ to Demystify Turnpike Construction, Projects, and Planning
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is pulling back the curtain on how—and why—it makes decisions that impact drivers, neighbors, and businesses across the Commonwealth. With the…
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Ivyland Home Among Most Expensive Currently on Market in Pennsylvania
Priced at $5,995,000, Ivy Manor in Ivyland ranks among the most expensive homes that are currently on the market in Pennsylvania, writes Jon Dykstra for…
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