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West Cornwall draft budget maintains tax rate for 11th consecutive year

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Supervisors presented a balanced 2027 draft budget Monday that includes funds to improve the township’s building at 67 W. Main St. in Quentin and holds the property tax rate at 1.25 mills for the 11th consecutive year.

Quentin, PA · 1d
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After Near-Fatal Accident, Chester County Artist Shares Hope One Free Painting at a Time

Somewhere in Chester County, a neighbor may be holding a small piece of David Gerbstadt’s story without realizing it, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. For more than 30 years, the Berwyn artist has been leaving original artwork in public places for anyone to find and take home. The pieces...

Chester County, PA · 17h
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Cornwall planning advances fire company proposed ordinances

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Cornwall Borough Planning Commission advanced ordinances recommended by the Community Fire Company of Cornwall for public safety at a special meeting Monday morning. Fire chief Josh Thies presented the planning commission with five ordinances...

Cornwall, PA · 16h
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19 honored at Harford County scholarship ceremony honoring Charlie Riley's legacy

HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — Nineteen Harford County students and volunteer first responders were recognized Wednesday night for their dedication to service during the Charlie Riley Community Service Scholarship Foundation's 21st annual awards ceremony. The Nov. 11 event honored 12 high school seniors and seven volunteer fire and emergency...

Harford County, MD · 1d
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Harford Schools Pitch $28.6M Plan for Weapons Detectors and HVAC, Ditch Track Fixes

Harford County Public Schools officials have put forward a $28.6 million capital request that would pay for new weapons detectors and long-needed HVAC fixes across the district, while pushing track repairs at two high schools down the priority list. The county Board of Education is scheduled to vote on the request on Nov. 23.

Harford County, MD · 12h

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Harrisburg to introduce ordinance banning dirt bikes, ATVs from city gas stations

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Harrisburg City Council is getting ready to debate an ordinance that would prohibit unregistered dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from fueling up at gas stations in the city. The first reading of the ordinance is set to take place at the council meeting on...

Harrisburg, PA · 2d

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'This budget was a tricky one,' Tax increase, spending cuts in proposed Harrisburg budget

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The mayor of Harrisburg is proposing a real estate tax increase and a cut in some spending as part of the city's 2027 budget. In a presentation to city council on Tuesday, business manager Antonio Megna said "this budget was a tricky one to put together."

Harrisburg, PA · 1d

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Democrats poised to have 13-seat majority in Pennsylvania House after Tuesday’s election

HARRISBURG — Democratic challengers have declared victory in three competitive Pennsylvania House races that will help determine the size of the party’s majority during the next legislative session. Wins in those races would give the party a 13-seat advantage. In Lancaster County’s 41st House District, Brad Chambers leads Republican state Rep. Brett Miller by 30 […]

Pennsylvania · 3d

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How a local nonprofit is helping veterans heal through music

(WHTM) — Pennsylvania has nearly 700,000 veterans, the fifth-largest veterans’ population in the country. Some of them live with PTSD, and a local nonprofit is helping them heal through music. Guitars 4 Vets, which started in 2018, is striking a chord in two different locations: the Lebanon VA hospital and at St. Joan of Arc’s […]

Hershey, PA · 1d

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Lebanon Mayor Proposes Property Tax Increase

Lebanon City residents may experience a property tax increase for the first time in over a decade. Mayor Sherry Capello has proposed a 2027 budget that includes a one millage rate point increase, which would cost property owners at least $100 more per month if their homes are valued over $100,000. The mayor stated that the increase is necessary due to declining property values, which could lead to a loss in tax revenue.

Lebanon, PA · 2d

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The Arc of Chester County Celebrates the Season with Inclusive Holiday Fun Fest

Holiday carols on the piano set the mood at this year’s Holiday Fun Fest by The Arc of Chester County. Families and community members are welcome to the annual Holiday Fun Fest taking place Saturday, December 5, from 9 to 11 AM, at The Arc of Chester County, 900 Lawrence Drive in West Chester.

West Chester, PA · 17h

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New Library Vans on the Road in York County

York County Libraries (YCL) received two LSA grants totaling $202,979 to replace library delivery vans that travel 5,200 miles a month delivering requested books and materials across York and Adams Counties. The efforts of the York County Economic Alliance, PA Representative Kate Klunk, and PA Representative Carol Hill-Evans secured a 2024 LSA Statewide award and a 2025 LSA Category 4 award through the Department of Community and Economic Development for the purchase of three vans to support library service across York County.

York County, PA · 1d

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Harrisburg officials unveil proposed 2027 city budget

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– The proposed 2027 budget for the City of Harrisburg has been unveiled, and it includes a 12% tax increase for residents. The city’s Budget Administrator presented the proposed 2027 budget at a meeting in Harrisburg on Wednesday night. The proposal includes both spending priorities for the city as well as new ways […]

Harrisburg, PA · 15h

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Measles outbreak, including 1.5K cases in Pa., threatens U.S. elimination status

READING, Pa. – "This is kind of unheard of. I didn't think that I would actually see measles in my career," said Dr. Debra Powell, chief of infectious diseases at Tower Health. The U.S. is in the midst of its worse measles outbreak since 1991. There are more than...

Pennsylvania · 22h

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Health officials continue to advocate for Measles vaccine as Pennsylvania reaches over 1.5K cases

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Health Department’s latest measles report shows 1505 cases in Pennsylvania, with a third of them in Lancaster County. “We’ve definitely seen an increase in conversation and dosage given throughout my market,” Dr. Tyler Liebegott, district pharmacy leader at CVS, said. That covers CVS pharmacies in the Midstate from […]

Pennsylvania · 5h

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Columbia School District bans e-bikes, electric scooters on school property for students under 16; new policy took effect Monday, Nov. 9

The Columbia Borough School Board has approved a policy banning students under age 16 from bringing or using motorized and electric transportation devices on school property, district officials announced to families. Registration is required for older students. The update to Board Policy 223, which governs bicycles and motorized or electric...

Columbia, PA · 2d

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515 New EV Charging Stations coming to Region

A new round of electric vehicle charging station funding was announced by commonwealth of Pennsylvania late last month. PennDOT announced it awarded grants totalling $37 million to 71 companies and local governments in Philadelphia as well as Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware and Chester counties. The grant recipients will install around 515 new charging ports in shopping centers, at apartment buildings and along street.

Bucks County, PA · 7h

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White supremacist flyers distributed to residents in Lancaster County

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Residents in multiple Lancaster neighborhoods said they received flyers from apparent white supremacist groups on Friday. The flyers were placed in mailboxes on Putnam Drive and Pitney Road, according to residents from each neighborhood who reached out to CBS 21. On Putnam Drive, residents...

Lancaster County, PA · 4d

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Volunteers take apart historic train replica before traveling to Gettysburg

Adams County, PA · 1d

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Lancaster Recreation Commission announces new executive director

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Lancaster Recreation Commission announced a new executive director on Monday. Jack Bingeman will continue his 22-year career with the Lancaster Recreation Commission, as Heather Dighe concludes her 10 years of serving as executive director, according to the press release. Sean Post, Lancaster Recreation...

Lancaster, PA · 3d