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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New Owner Sells Fairless Hills Wawa Site for $6.5M, Eyes Future of Former Big Lots Space
Four months after purchasing the Fairless Hills Shopping Center, discount retail chain Ocean State Job Lot has sold the property’s Wawa site for $6.5 million,…
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Dance Ground Newtown Squad Performs on Broadway’s Biggest Dance Stage
More than 20 dancers from Dance Ground in Newtown took the stage at the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards on Monday, showing off their skills on…
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Walgreens Planning to Close 500 Stores, Including Two Local Locations
Walgreens is planning to shutter 500 stores nationwide this year, including four in the Philadelphia region, with two located locally, writes Lori Comstock for the…
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Andalusia in Bensalem Opens Grand Interior and Gardens for New Season
Andalusia Historic House, Gardens, and Arboretum, a true oasis spanning over 50 acres of gardens and grandeur, has opened its doors for the season, writes…
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Hidden Trail Farm Featured as 2025 Bucks County Designer House and Gardens Now Open for Public Tours
Hidden Trail Farm in Northampton Township, this year’s Bucks County Designer House and Gardens, is open for public tours through May 25, writes Jeff Werner…
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How Delaware County Ranks Among Pennsylvania Alzheimer’s Rates
Delaware County ranked in second place among Pennsylvania counties that have the highest Alzheimer’s rates, according to a recently released report by Stacker. Alzheimer’s is…
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Aqua PA Awarded $17.3 Million in Funding to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water, Replace Lead Service Lines
Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of grant and low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Funding totaling $15.05 million will…
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Philly’s Trail Network Is Growing — but What’s Standing in the Way?
On a Saturday, April 26, people gathered at the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge — not for a protest or parade, but for a…
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Down North Pizza Owner to Host Book Signing and Pizza Tasting in New Hope
Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, owner of Philadelphia’s Down North Pizza, a shop committed to reducing recidivism, is coming to New Hope on Saturday to sign copies of…
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Penn’s Purchase Across from Peddler’s Village to Shed ‘Eyesore’ Ghost Town Label, Set for Redevelopment
Penn’s Purchase, the long-vacant retail outlet center across from Peddler’s Village, is set to shed its “eyesore” ghost town label, with redevelopment finally on the…
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Bucks County Medical Center Named Among Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals for 2025
Four Philadelphia-area medical centers have earned spots on Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals rankings for 2025, including one in Bucks County, writes John George for the…
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Citadel Heart of Learning Awards Honor Most Inspiring Teachers Throughout Greater Philadelphia
Citadel Credit Union has announced the 2025 recipients of its Citadel Heart of Learning Awards, recognizing 32 exceptional teachers from across Citadel’s Greater Philadelphia footprint,…
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JAM Architecture Crafts Scandinavian-Inspired Summer Home in Bucks County
Architecture and interiors studio JAM helped a Brooklyn family design and build a Bucks County farmhouse as a cherished summer home with a Scandinavian aesthetic,…
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Famed Paoli Singer Finally Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Paoli’s Chubby Checker is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 83-year-old…
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La Grange French Brasserie Comes to Yardley
A new French restaurant is coming to Prickett Preserve in Yardley, led by father-son restaurateurs Vincent and Marc Masso and their business partner Michael Geonnotti,…
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Bucks County is Pennsylvania’s Fourth-Biggest Alcohol Consumer; These Are Local Drinks of Choice
Bucks County ranked fourth in Pennsylvania for alcohol consumption, with 10.8 million units sold at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores from July 2023 to…
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Bensalem Teen Meets Woman Who Donated Her Kidney to Save Her Life
Evelyn Bautista, a 17-year-old from Bensalem, met the woman who donated the kidney that saved her life for the first time at Temple University Hospital,…
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New Construction at Barn Plaza to Create Trio of Eateries
Construction is underway on a new 7,500-square-foot standalone building at Barn Plaza in Doylestown that will bring three fresh dining options to the shopping center,…
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