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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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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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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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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Better Giving Summit Returns May 20 — But Don’t Miss the Free Nonprofit EXPO
The 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit & EXPO is back on Wednesday, May 20, at the Chester County History Center. The Summit will…
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New Film Tells the Story of Bucks County’s Overlooked Spaceflight History
Before humanity took its first steps on the moon and NASA was an established space program, the Naval Air Development Center (NADC) in Warminster was developing technology and…
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From Doylestown to the World Stage: How Family, Friction, and a Doylestown Upbringing Shaped Pink
Doylestown native Pink is back in the headlines for a move that reflects who she is. She relocated her family to New York City so…
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Boutique Hotel Just Minutes from New Hope Boasts Delicious Restaurant
Located just a few minutes from New Hope, the Carversville Inn is a cozy boutique hotel with a delicious restaurant located in a 200-year-old building, writes Regan…
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Yolanda Hadid’s New Hope Farm Re-Lists for $10.88M After Sale Fell Through
Yolanda Hadid has relisted her New Hope lavender farm on the market after a previous deal fell through for the same $10.88 million asking price, reports Mary K. Jacob for…
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Sellersville’s Julie K. Brown: Investigative Journalist Who Brought Epstein to Justice
Julie K. Brown, the investigative journalist who took down Jeffrey Epstein, grew up in Bucks County, where she learned to fight for the voiceless, writes…
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Penn Medicine Doylestown Health CEO to Retire, Talks Merger and Advice
After 13 years at the helm, including last year’s merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Doylestown Health CEO Jim Brexler is retiring April…
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Central Bucks High School East Graduate Publishes Best-Selling Book
Dan Wang, a Central Bucks East High School graduate, recently wrote a book that was featured on The New York Times’ bestsellers list for two weeks in…
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New Age-Restricted Community Could Be Coming to Upper Southampton
Upper Southampton officials have received preliminary plans for a new age-restricted community on a 20-acre site along Stump Road, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks…
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Mobile Order Pickup Windows Replacing Wawa Drive-Thrus
Wawa is abandoning its drive-thru experiment, replacing it with mobile order pickup windows called Fly Thrus, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware…
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Guidemark: Paving Success, Together
Guidemark, a Souderton-based pavement contractor, plays a vital role in keeping Eastern Pennsylvania moving by ensuring all roadways have the proper traffic markings. With more…
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Central Bucks Hires Great Valley Assistant Superintendent as Next Leader
Joanna Wexler, currently assistant superintendent in the Great Valley School District, has been hired as the next superintendent of the Central Bucks School District, writes…
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Holy Family University to Honor Theologian Ilia Delio and Health-Equity Leader Lorina Marshall-Blake
Holy Family University will grant two honorary Doctors of Humane Letters at its upcoming commencement ceremony on May 16. Sister Ilia Delio, a Franciscan Sister…
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