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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Here’s Pennsylvania’s 10 Richest Counties. See If Delaware County Made the List
There’s a lot of counties in Pennsylvania, so you might not expect Delaware County to make the top 10 when it comes to being the…
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Bucks County-Based Bakery Makes Some of Best Sticky Buns in the Area
Fritz’s Bakery, which has been a Bucks County mainstay for nearly half a century, is a local hidden gem that makes some of the best…
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Citadel Credit Union Honors 31 Local Teachers with Citadel Heart of Learning Award, $58,000 in Grants
Citadel Credit Union has recognized 31 teachers in Greater Philadelphia for going above and beyond and truly “building strength in education.” The company has awarded…
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Nearly 1,200 WSFS Bank Associates Volunteer Across the Region for Inaugural ‘We Stand for Service Day’
Nearly 1,200 WSFS Bank associates volunteered across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region on June 14 as part of the bank’s first-ever “We Stand for…
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Region’s Housing Market Stalled but Delaware County Homes Still Going Fast
The Greater Philadelphia housing market is stuck, except not really for Delaware County homes. Buyers aren’t looking due to rising prices and high mortgage rates.…
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Recreation Area Near Bucks County Could Become America’s Next National Park
A beloved outdoor area near Bucks County is being considered as the location of the country’s next national park. Miles Howard wrote about the location…
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Holy Family University Recognized as One of 208 Colleges for Exemplary Transfer Pathways
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has named Holy Family University as one of 208 colleges and universities to its 2023 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the…
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Delaware County One of Several Areas Facing Smoky Conditions. Here’s What to Know
Residents of Delaware County are facing smokey and hazy conditions today from a series of wildfires originating in Canada. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection…
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Famous Theater in Bucks County Kicking Off Summer with Cult-Classic Movie Series
A well-known theater in Bucks County will be showing several classic films to kick off their summer festivities. The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North…
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Delaware County Leadership: Georgann Berger McKenna, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, Penn Community Bank
Georgann Berger McKenna, Chief Human Resources Officer at Penn Community Bank, recently sat down with DELCO Today to discuss her role at the bank and…
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Downingtown Country Club Hosting Golf Tournament for Military, First Responder Families
Downingtown Country Club, in partnership with Folds of Honor, will be hosting a mass golf outing to honor members of the military, first responders, and…
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Holy Family University Student Becomes Oldest Graduate from Nursing Program at 63
He has 15 years of postsecondary education—a bachelor’s degree in physics from the California Institute of Technology, and has completed doctoral work in neuroscience at…
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‘They’re Here’: Returning to Pennsylvania, Here’s What To Do About Young Spotted Lanternflies
An invasive species will soon be returning to Bucks County, and officials are warning residents about what to do about the infamous insects. The Spotted…
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Delaware Valley University Prepares for Opening of New Terrain Location on Campus
Urban Outfitters, Inc. and Delaware Valley University announce a unique partnership that will transform the previous Market at DelVal building off Lower State Road to Terrain…
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Northampton Playground in Bucks County Expands to Include Everyone
It’s been nearly a year since a grand re-opening of a municipal park-inclusive playground in Northampton Township, Bucks County, and community leaders are looking back…
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Weekend Wanderer: Springtime Pests, Part Two
The dead mouse was bad enough. But the critter situation is so much worse than one long-dead mouse in the crawl space. You might remember…
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Was ‘The Wickedest Man in the World’ Buried Just Outside of Bucks County? Here’s What We Know
According to several sources, one of the most infamous personalities of the last century may have found his resting place just outside of Bucks County.…
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Scientists Confirm That a Meteorite Struck a Home Just Outside of Bucks County
Scientists and academic officials are confirming that a meteorite recently struck a home just across the river from Bucks County. Staff writers at Planet Princeton…
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