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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October 5 Morning Update on COVID-19 in Chester County
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the…
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October 2 Afternoon Update on COVID-19 in Chester County
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the…
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October 2 Morning Update on COVID-19 in Chester County
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the…
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October 1 Afternoon Update on COVID-19 in Chester County
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the…
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October 1 Morning Update on COVID-19 in Chester County
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the…
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Lake in Nearby Berks County Could Hold the Key to Killing the Spotted Lanternfly
Blue Marsh Lake in nearby Berks County could hold the key to finding an environmentally friendly solution to killing the spotted lanternfly, writes Lisa Scheid…
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Summer’s Here! 7 Safe Family Activities
By Wendi Rank Now that Philadelphia-area counties have moved to the yellow phase, many of us are left wondering how to get out – and where, says…
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Chester County Leadership: Dr. Jim Scanlon
Dr. Jim Scanlon, the Superintendent of the West Chester Area School District, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in a family with five other…
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Local Taxes Account for a Whopping 83.8 Percent of This Chester County School District’s Budget
Local tax revenues accounted for only 57.6 percent of the $30.3 billion received by Pennsylvania’s 499 school districts in the 2017-18 school year, writes Eugene…
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Coatesville Woman Ensures Chester County’s Unclaimed Veterans Are Interred with Military Honors
When Coatesville High School graduate Justine Newman began her internship with the Chester County Coroner’s Office in 2017, she quickly encountered the challenge of identifying…
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Another School Year Means More Tax Increases for Homeowners in All but One District in Chester County
Homeowners in Chester County have learned to expect an annual increase in their school taxes, and this year will be no different for homeowners in…
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Two Area Teams Advance to State-level Competition in the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Student Video Contest
Following on the heels of this year’s regional awards ceremony, the organizers of the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? (WSCM) student video contest for the Chester and…
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Uniquely Pennsylvania Problem Now Solved: After Six Decades, I-95 Finally Complete
After more than six decades, I-95 in Pennsylvania has finally linked to its stretch in New Jersey, writes Jason Laughlin for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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State Lawmakers Offer No Relief as Suburban School Districts Continue to Impose Tax Hikes
With no fix forthcoming from state lawmakers, suburban school districts continue to impose annual tax hikes on property owners that drastically outstrip earnings growth, writes…
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Another Year Brings Another Tax Increase in Most School Districts in Chester County
Property owners in most school districts in Chester County have seen their school taxes rise once again, increasing bills by an average of $100, writes…
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Living Near Rail Stations a Boon for Suburban Homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit is essential to the well-being…
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With 215 and 267 Now Exhausted, Region’s Third Area Code Placed into Service
A third area code for the region, 445, has officially been placed into service for new phone numbers coming out of Philadelphia, as well as…
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Devon Resident Among Political ‘Avengers’ Featured on the Cover of Time Magazine
Devon resident Chrissy Houlahan is one of three suburban Philadelphia women, all first-time Democrats running for office, who are featured on the cover of the…
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