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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John Fetterman Outperforms Joe Biden in All Collar Counties Except for Chester County
John Fetterman has recorded a higher vote share in the Senate race than that of Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election in Montgomery, Delaware,…
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CCEDC Unveils Details of $20 Million Fund for Small Businesses in Eastern Pennsylvania
One week after Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced $268 million in American Rescue Plan funding to assist small businesses, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has…
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Chester County Leadership: Mike Missanelli
Mike Missanelli, the sports radio personality and cohost of the JAKIB Postgame Show with Seth Joyner, Derrick Gunn, and Devan Kaney that debuted yesterday afternoon…
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PennDOT to Repair 7 Chester County Bridges Damaged by Ida
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that construction is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 6, on a project to repair 17 bridges in Bucks,…
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Doylestown’s First Jewish Restaurant, Deli Closes Just Days After Grand Opening
The first ever Jewish restaurant and delicatessen in Doylestown closed its doors just days after celebrating its grand opening. Ed Doyle wrote about the sudden…
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Holy Family University’s Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) Program Awarded Accreditation
The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) degree program at Holy Family University’s School of Arts & Sciences has been awarded accreditation on contingency by the…
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Holy Family University Announces Expansion in Newtown, New Campus Facility
Holy Family University has announced the acquisition of a new campus facility in Newtown, further expanding the college’s campus for students inside and outside of…
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“Scarecrows in the Village” To Return To Peddler’s Village. Find Out How You Can Participate in the Fun
The popular “Scarecrows in the Village” event will be returning to Peddler’s Village in September, kicking off the local Halloween season. From Sept. 5 to…
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First Ever Jewish Restaurant and Deli in Nearby Doylestown to Host Grand Opening on Friday and Saturday
The first Jewish restaurant and deli in the history of Doylestown will be opening at the end of the week. Matzah Balls, an authentic Jewish…
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Chester County Leadership: Beth Duffy, President and COO of Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
Beth Duffy, President and Chief Operating Officer of Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Southampton, Bucks County, her early…
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Local EMS Squads Facing Financial Crisis, Ask for State and Municipality Support
Local EMS squads spend their days responding to emergencies and saving lives, but now they are the ones that need saving, writes Davis Giangiulio for…
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Actress, Bucks County Native, To Star in Upcoming Series on WWII Women’s Baseball League
A well-known actress with Bucks County roots will be acting in an upcoming series based on a women’s baseball league formed during World War II.…
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Radio Personality Mike Missanelli Joins Jenkintown-Based Sports News Outlet with New Show
Mike Missanelli, a well-known sports radio host, will be joining a new sports news outlet for the upcoming Eagles season. Kevin Kinkead wrote about the…
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Chester County Leadership: Bud Hansen, President and CEO, Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center
Bud Hansen, president and CEO of Normandy Farm, spoke to VISTA Today about his close relationship with his dad and how he learned to love…
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Crossing County Lines, Nearby Craft Brewery Named One of the Top 4 in State
Home to an array of bars, breweries, and distilleries, Bristol has once again caught the attention of beer fans around the world, as Second Sin…
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Chester County Leadership: Anne M. Prisco, President, Holy Family University
Anne Prisco, the president of Holy Family University, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Brooklyn and how being the daughter of a first-generation…
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Local Woman One of Heroes from Flight 305 That Was Hijacked 51 Years Ago by D.B. Cooper
Bucks County’s Tina Mucklow is one of the heroes that helped prevent a catastrophe on November 24, 1971, when the plane she was working on…
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Several Paintings by Pennsylvania Impressionist Who Thrived in New Hope Auctioned Off Last Month
A recently completed Freeman’s auction shone a spotlight on the Pennsylvania Impressionist movement that thrived in New Hope, writes Noah Zucker for the Philly Voice.…
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