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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The Revolutionary War’s Tide Turned in Bucks County. Washington’s Crossing Changed Everything
By the last week of December 1776, a full year before the winter encampment in Valley Forge, the fields and riverbanks of Bucks County felt…
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This Borough on the Delaware River Has a Lively Arts Scene and Rich History
Located along the Delaware River, Yardley is a charming borough with fun attractions and a tranquil atmosphere, writes Jeff Martinez for Islands. For visitors, there…
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Washington Post: How Philadelphia Fares When It Comes to Raising a Family
Deciding where to raise a family is a major decision. The Washington Post has released a new study, gathering data from every county in the…
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Havertown Carpet Co. Scores Big as Winner of Firstrust Bank and Eagles’ Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles recently celebrated Havertown Carpet Co. as the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a program focused on uplifting…
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Bucks County’s Growth Opportunity Center Earns Recognition as Top Mental Health Provider
Growth Opportunity Center, a longstanding pillar in Bucks County’s mental health landscape, has been named the Best Mental Health Practice of 2025 by the Bucks…
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Bensalem’s Jeff Skversky Returns to Philly TV News with New Fox 29 Gig
Jeff Skversky, a Bensalem native and former Philly TV news anchor, is returning to local television with a new gig on Fox 29, writes Nick…
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Three New Businesses to Open in the Dublin Town Center’s Plaza Next Year
Next year, the Dublin Town Center will be welcoming three new businesses to its selection of stores in The Plaza, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. …
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Bucks County School District May Shut Down If a State Budget Deal Is Not Reached
The Morrisville School District may have to suspend operations on Jan. 30 if a state budget deal is not secured, writes Kristen A. Graham and…
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Penn Community Bank Launches ‘Operation Greater Good Food Drive’ to Help Combat Food Insecurity Across the Region
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to launch the Operation Greater Good Food Drive, a community-wide effort running from…
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New Bakery and Café Opens at Yardley’s Prickett Preserve Development
Paris Baguette, a café and bakery chain, has opened its first Bucks County location at the Prickett Preserve development in Yardley across from Shady Brook…
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Doylestown Mill-Turned-Home Heads to Auction After Two Years on the Market
Shelly Mill, once an active Doylestown mill now restored into an expansive private residence, is set to go to auction two years after it first…
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Revolutionary November: PBS Docuseries Brings The Revolution Home to Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
Before the world called it the American Revolution, the fight for independence began right here, in the fields, taverns, meeting houses, and muddy crossroads of…
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Affordable Finds and Unique Pieces Await at This Perkasie Thrift Store
NOVA Thrift Shop in Perkasie is a secondhand treasure where thirty-eight dollars stretches further than expected, covering everything from a complete wardrobe to furnishing a…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs, Manor College
Jaime Simpson, Dean of Academic Programs at Manor College, spoke with Philadelphia Today about growing up in a blended family in Bucks County, where she…
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Citadel Credit Union Donates $30K, Launches Food Drive to Support Families Impacted by Government Shutdown
In response to the federal government shutdown and the resulting reduction in SNAP food assistance, Citadel Credit Union is donating $30,000 to area food banks…
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Toll Brothers Brings 275 New Luxury Homes to Bucks County
Fort Washington-based homebuilder Toll Brothers is working on several residential projects across Bucks County, bringing 275 new luxury homes to the region, writes Lacey Latch…
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Nominations Now Being Accepted as Citadel Credit Union Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Heart of Learning Awards
As autumn settles across Greater Philadelphia, the season of gratitude extends beyond pumpkin patches and falling leaves and reaches into classrooms, where extraordinary educators are…
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Central Bucks West Students Launch Nonprofit to Boost Financial Literacy
Students learn a great deal during their time in high school, but textbooks and classroom lessons can only take them so far. The most valuable…
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