Bucks County News

Washington Crossing Historic Park is closing 5 p.m. Friday due to lack of state funding, but thanks to the Bucks County Visitors Bureau, the beloved Christmas Day reenactment that has to do with the birth of America, not the birth of Christ, will live on.

Seven police departments within Bucks County, Pa. are using software that allow their police officers to share basic criminal information while on their beats.

The 56th Reenactment of Washington Crossing the Delaware River in Washington Crossing, Pa.

A suburban Philadelphia man who falsely told a court employee that he had to leave jury duty because he had swine flu has been ordered to spend three days in court observing jury trials.

Everyone knows not to falsely yell "Fire!" in a crowded theater. And now a Bucks County man knows not to whisper "swine flu" in a teeming, germophobic courthouse.

A former Bucks County teacher who had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student pleaded guilty today to charges stemming from the months-long affair.

A Hilltown Township man was killed around midnight when his car burst into flames after falling 15 feet off a bridge in the 700 block of E. Reliance Road in the township.

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Another 319 state government employees are losing their jobs this week, the Rendell administration said Monday as officials outlined a curtailment of state services to reflect a recession-wracked budget that is nearly 2 percent lower than last year.

Plumstead officials said they hope to use the services of the Bucks County fire marshal for fire inspections and investigations beginning next year.

An East Rockhill man accused of raping a minor several times a week for at least seven years will face prosecution in Bucks County Court.

A Lehigh County man will stand trial on a homicide charge for shooting and killing a Quakertown man.

A Bucks County judge ruled yesterday that a Levittown man caused the death of a Middletown Township police officer by driving while impaired by drugs.

Whether You're Seeking Festivity, Solemnity or the Simple Beauty of the Season, Bucks County Offers Something for Your Whole Family Whether you're seeking festivity, solemnity or the simple beauty of the Christmas season, Bucks County, PA offers something for your whole family.

A Middletown man pleaded guilty to 13 charges, but will contest a homicide by vehicle charge in the death of township Officer Christopher Jones.

This Veterans' Day provided the backdrop as a Bucks County organization dedicated to helping veterans and military families unveiled a new web site designed to connect them with resources in the community.

Thousands of kids -- most of them holding a parent's hand -- rolled up their sleeves, clinched their teeth, and got a shot in the arm.

More than 150 people gathered in the gymnasium of McDonald Elementary School in Warminster to hear detailed proposals for the redevelopment of military surplus land in Warminster and Ivyland.Response to the plans was mixed, with residents for the most part cheering plans to increase parkland and build a school for children with learning ...

Nature lovers, enjoy peace and serenity in this modern reproduction of the historic Parson Capon home as featured in House Beautiful Magazine.

Senior Bucks County Judge Arthur Grim tells a hearing near Wilkes-Barre, former judges Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan presideded over a juvenile justice system, "run amok." Judge Grim had been appointed special master over the investigation into the 'cash for kids,' scandal.