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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Weekend Wanderer: It Is Not, in Fact, Dinnertime
There was a long day this summer in which I functioned as co-pilot while my son drove an hour and a half to his camp…
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Trolley Barn Public Market Welcomes New Faces Amid Vendor Changes
The Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown is celebrating its fifth anniversary while undergoing several changes, including the addition of new vendors, writes Ryan Kneller…
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‘BeVisionary’ Breaks From Impersonal Dating Apps, Brings In-Person Events to Singles in Area
BeVisionary aims to remove the impersonal feel of dating apps and replace it with in-person parties and events for singles in Chester and other collar…
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Three Best Friends and Pennsbury Grads Open New Brewery in Morrisville
Best friends and Pennsbury High School grads Frank Brill, Ken Terry and Rob Staples are getting ready to open RiverTide Brewing in Morrisville in the…
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New Luxury Townhome Development Gets Approval from Doylestown Township Officials
After four years of development, Doylestown Township officials approved a luxury housing project that will consist of 23 new townhomes, writes Lacey Latch for the…
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La Grange in Yardley Hopes to Become New Bucks County Food Destination
La Grange, which opened its doors in Yardley this spring as a French brasserie, is positioning to be a premier food destination in Bucks County,…
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Outdated Property Records May Be Costing Bucks County Homeowners
Some local homeowners could be paying too much property tax due to Bucks County’s decades-old tax records, which experts say are overdue for reassessment, writes…
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Recovery Is a Human Journey: Therapists at Growth Opportunity Center Share Truths, Tools, and Hope
September marks National Recovery Month, a time to honor the courage of those navigating addiction and the professionals who walk beside them. At Growth Opportunity…
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O’Rourke Media Group, Owner of Several Bucks County Magazines, Acquires Metro Philadelphia
The Arizona-based O’Rourke Media Group, which owns several Bucks County community magazines, has bought Metro Philadelphia and its affiliated sports website, writes Tom Sofield for…
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Philadelphia Region Wage Growth Barely Keeping Pace with Inflation
While wages are rising in the Philadelphia region, much of this increase is being offset by inflation, resulting in workers only receiving modest gains, write…
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Bucks County Playhouse Remembers Robert Redford, Who Began His Career on the New Hope Stage
The Bucks County Playhouse is mourning the passing of Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director and founder of the Sundance Institute and Film Festival. He…
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Eleven Bucks County ZIP Codes Rank Among Wealthiest in Philadelphia Region
Eleven Bucks County ZIP codes made the list of the wealthiest ZIP codes in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Richboro…
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Innovate Real Estate Enters Pennsylvania Market, Adds New Doylestown Office
Innovate Real Estate expands in Pennsylvania with a new Doylestown office, led by The Cleland Team, a local real estate group that has extensive experience…
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Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Dives Into Desserts with New Acquisition
Philly Pretzel Factory, the popular soft pretzel chain based in Bensalem, is preparing to introduce desserts to its mainly salty snack menu, writes Emma Dooling…
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Tavern in Quakertown, Standing Since Before Nation’s Founding, Set for Auction
A building in Quakertown, currently home to The Raven’s Nest and once housing a tavern that predates the nation, is headed to the auction block…
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Did You Know the Current President of Wawa is a Bucks County Native?
Brian Schaller, who grew up in Buckingham Township, is the current president of Wawa, one of the largest privately held companies in the nation, writes…
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River Otters Seen in Bucks County Lake. Here’s Why This is a Good Thing
Photographer Kevin McGorry was recently taking pictures of local wildlife at Manor Lake in Falls Township when he spotted something surprising: two river otters, writes…
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Bucks County Man Shatters Stereotypes as Cheerleader for the Eagles
James LeGette, a Bucks County native, is celebrating his fifth year as a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles, reports Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia.…
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