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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Famous Southern Chicken Chain Opening First PA Location in Tullytown
The beloved southern chicken franchise Zaxbys is opening its very first location in Pennsylvania this spring at the former Crossroads Tavern in Tullytown Borough, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The fast-casual franchise…
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Local Craftsman Creates High Quality Drums in Warrington Company
Over in Warrington, Chris Carr, founder of Bucks County Drum Company, has been handcrafting drums for over two decades, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. Carr, who initially…
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Smoking in Pennsylvania Comes with High Cost
Smoking takes a toll on Pennsylvanians’ wallets, with a new report revealing that the habit costs the average smoker thousands each year, writes Ashley Adams…
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Weekend Wanderer: Elegy for Sea Moss
I am not a social media trend follower. I am, however, a follower of celebrity gossip. I can remember my grandmother dishing with me about…
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Parx Casino to Open New Bensalem Hotel, Reservations Accepted Soon
Parx Casino is aiming to extend guest stays with the upcoming opening of the Parxview Hotel in Bensalem later this year, write Jo Ciavaglia and…
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5 Places Where Washington Slept: A County-by-County Journey Across the Delaware Valley
You can’t have driven anywhere around the Delaware Valley without passing a place where George Washington is reported to have spent the night. From riverbank…
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Pedestrian Bridge to Fill Newtown Trail Gap Moves Forward With Bid Process
Plans for a pedestrian bridge over Newtown Creek advanced last week after the board of supervisors instructed its engineer to request bids for the project,…
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Perkasie Doctor Supports Cancer Patients with Holistic Wellness Approach
Dr. Monique Gary, a breast surgeon and founder of Still Rise Farms in Perkasie, is helping cancer and chronic illness patients by integrating traditional medicine…
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Wrightstown’s Historic Pineville Tavern to Offer New Dining Experience
The historic Pineville Tavern in Wrightstown will be offering a new dining experience starting on Friday, Feb. 13, just in time for Valentine’s Day, writes…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Accelerates Effort to Get the Lead Out Across Commonwealth
Since starting work on customer-owned service lines in 2024, Aqua Pennsylvania has surveyed construction materials for 71,239 of its customers’ drinking water service lines in…
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Doylestown’s Aprea Therapeutics Names Industry Veteran as Chief Medical Advisor
Doylestown-based Aprea Therapeutics has named Eugene Kennedy, MD, as chief medical advisor, adding a seasoned leader in oncology drug development to its executive team. Aprea…
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A Local Guide to 16 (Plus 1) Standout Chocolate Shops Across the Delaware Valley
Valentine’s Day calls for chocolate done right, and the Delaware Valley delivers. Across Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties, these 16 (plus 1!) chocolate…
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Bucks County Housing Market in Nation’s Top 50 at Year-End 2025
One Bucks County housing market ranked among the top 50 nationwide in the fourth quarter of 2025, making it one of only two Greater Philadelphia…
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Toll Brothers’ Birch Run at New Britain Luxury Community Opens in Chalfont
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has opened Birch Run at New Britain, a luxury townhome community in Chalfont, with the first homes expected to be ready…
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15 (Plus 1 Bonus Pick!) Romantic Restaurants in the Delaware Valley for a Perfect Valentine’s Day Night Out
Valentine’s Day puts pressure on dinner plans. You want the right room, the right pace, and food worth lingering over. The Delaware Valley delivers in…
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Firstrust Bank, Philadelphia Eagles Elevate Havertown Carpet Co. Through Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Shane Barry never set out to chase the spotlight when he founded the Havertown Carpet Co. in 2015. He just set out to survive. With…
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Warminster Man Scored Seahawks’ First Points, but His Accordion Made Him a Legend
Warminster’s Don Bitterlich, a graduate of William Tennent High School, kicked the first points in Seattle Seahawks history, but became better known for his longtime…
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Chester County Files Joint Brief in Support of Philadelphia’s Lawsuit to Restore Slavery Exhibits
Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties filed a joint amicus brief in support of the City of Philadelphia’s court filings seeking to restore the slavery…
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