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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VIDEO Series: CCRES’s Commitment to Schools and Communities
School districts rely on strong partnerships to meet the evolving needs of their students, and CCRES continues to stand out as a trusted, committed resource.…
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Sellersville Native Wins Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for Epstein Reporting
Sellersville native Julie K. Brown received a Pulitzer Prize special citation this week for her reporting on the Jeffrey Epstein case, writes Jason Nark for…
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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 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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It’s Another Invasive Creature in Pennsylvania, but This One Swims
First we had to worry about the Lanternfly devastating our crops. Now there’s an invasive fish known as the snakehead. Also known as frankenfish, or…
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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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CCEDC, Workforce Development Launch New Regional Job Growth Partnership
Regional leaders, including Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) and the Chester County Workforce Development Board, have launched an ambitious collaborative effort to grow quality…
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Doylestown Health Names New CEO as Penn Medicine Integration Continues
A major leadership move is reshaping Bucks County’s healthcare landscape. Dr. Craig Gronczewski has been named the next CEO of Doylestown Health, stepping into the…
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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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Central Bucks Regional Police Officer Honored for Life-Saving Actions
Central Bucks Regional Police Officer Rhiannon Browne has been awarded the department’s Life Saving Commendation for saving a man’s life in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner…
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Medical Office Building in Warrington Changes Hands in $17.25M Deal
Stone Manor Medical Office Building in Warrington has been acquired by Cornerstone Cos., a healthcare real estate development and investment firm based in Indianapolis, for…
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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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Hundreds of Apartments May be Coming to Newtown in the Next Few Years
In just a few years, Newtown could see hundreds of new apartments if plans are approved by local council members, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier…
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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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Newtown Native and Daughter of Former Eagle Sets Penn Relays Record
Newtown native and Neshaminy High graduate Sanaa Hebron has set a new Penn Relays record, winning the college women’s 400-meter hurdles in 55.30 seconds, writes…
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