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Chester County battles swarm of phorid flies

Phorid flies, small insects that often breed in moist areas, swarm homes and neighborhoods near Chester County mushroom farms each fall. This year, state officials are strengthening measures to control their spread. Eric Toedter is the founder and president of MYCOguard, a company that helps mushroom farms control pests. He said the flies feed on mushroom mycelium and can spread into nearby residential areas. They pose a challenge for farmers during the fall holiday season because fly populations peak when demand for mushrooms rises.

Chester County, PA · 3d
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VISTA.Today

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Six Chester County Companies Rank Among Region’s Largest Veteran-Owned Businesses

Six of Greater Philadelphia’s 15 largest veteran-owned businesses call Chester County home. The Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2026 rankings, compiled by researcher Todd Romero, rank the region’s veteran-owned companies by local headcount, using figures reported by the businesses. Chester County claimed six of the 15 spots, more than...

Chester County, PA · 1d
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Lebanon Daily News

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Lebanon city officials propose first tax hike in more than a decade

Lebanon City officials are considering a $19.7 million preliminary budget for 2027 that will include a nearly 22% tax increase, the first for residents in more than a decade. Officials are recommending a one mill tax increase, raising the city's millage rate to 5.581 mills. This proposed rate would raise the current total real estate tax revenue to $4.6 million, representing an $818,845 increase in revenue for the city. Mayor Sherry Capello said that after carefully evaluating the city's financial obligations, operational needs, and available resources, she proposed the tax increase to address the city's present needs while protecting long term financial stability. "I did everything I could to not raise taxes for as long as I could, thinking of people's pockets," she told the Lebanon Daily News after the hearing. "But then there comes a time when when you're like 'We have limited staffing and resources' and we also have a responsibility in order to maintain or improve the level of service to the residents and businesses ... it's going to take more money to do that." The owner of a property with an average assessed value of $104,350 would pay the city $582, which is a $103 increase

Lebanon, PA · 3d

VISTA.Today

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Bayard Taylor’s Historic Kennett Square Estate, Cedarcroft, Lists for $3.1 Million

Updated Post: November 2026 – More than a month after hitting the market, Cedarcroft is still waiting for its next owner. The Kennett Square estate built by author and diplomat Bayard Taylor remains listed at its original $3.1 million asking price, according to current real estate listings. Taylor built...

Kennett Square, PA · 1d
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Tax increase, Right-to-Know complaints dominate Annville Township meeting

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Property taxes would increase by 0.21 mills to 6.5 mills if the Annville Township Board of Commissioners approves a proposed $2.84 million budget for 2027 at its meeting Dec. 1. The increase comes to $50...

Annville, PA · 3d

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Uwchlan Tax Hike Spurs Statewide Property Tax Cap Proposal

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania municipalities would face new limits on annual property tax increases under legislation introduced Nov. 5 by state Rep. Zachary Mako, who cited Uwchlan Township’s sharp 2026 tax increase as evidence that homeowners need protection from sudden increases in local tax rates. House Bill 2889...

Chester County, PA · 6h

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12 Pennsylvania Farms Where You Can Walk Alpacas, Meet Bison, and Feed Baby Animals

You can walk an alpaca, milk a cow, and meet American bison without leaving Pennsylvania. Some farms even let visitors gather fresh eggs, feed baby animals, or spend time with rescued livestock. At Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm in Edinboro, visitors can see bison and explore a seasonal corn maze. In...

Edinboro, PA · 4d

Hanover Evening Sun

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Popular Christmas vendor at Hanover market announces new storefront

A popular Hanover market vendor is joining forces with a vintage shop to open a new storefront in downtown Hanover, the businesses announced. Christopher Cringle's, a longtime Christmas vendor at the Hanover Market House, will be opening a new storefront in combination with Jules' Treasure Hunt at 279 Frederick Street in the borough. In their announcement of the upcoming venture, Jules' Treasure Hunt shared that the store will offer "vintage treasures, antiques, beautiful home decor, seasonal favorites, and plenty of surprises." The storefront is planning to hold a grand opening on Nov. 18, 2026, owner Chris Arter told The Evening Sun, adding that the store will be in addition to his vendor spot at the Hanover Market House. Arter is joining forces with his mother, Julie Arter, who will be opening the Jules' Treasure Hunt portion of the storefront as her own store for vintage items and antiques. "It’s madness in many ways, but I’m excited," Arter shared as he worked to prepare the new store while also preparing for the busy holiday season. Want Hanover and Adams County news delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the Hanover Daily Briefing newsletter by Harrison Jones here . Christopher Cringle's, which

Hanover, PA · 4d

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Six Chester County Companies Rank Among Region’s Largest Veteran-Owned Businesses

Six of Greater Philadelphia’s 15 largest veteran-owned businesses call Chester County home. The Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2026 rankings, compiled by researcher Todd Romero, rank the region’s veteran-owned companies by local headcount, using figures reported by the businesses. Chester County claimed six of the 15 spots, more than...

Chester County, PA · 1d

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PFAS levels vary in farm soils treated with biosolids

PFAS, the long-lived “forever chemicals,” were found in farm soils treated with biosolids on nine of 10 Pennsylvania farms studied, according to research presented by Diana Oviedo-Vargas of the Stroud Water Research Center. Oviedo-Vargas measured PFAS from 2021 to 2023 on farms that applied biosolids in counties including...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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10 Pennsylvania Fabric Shops Packed With Rare Finds, Colorful Bolts, And Old-Fashioned Sewing Supplies

One Lancaster County fabric store opens its doors at 7:30 in the morning, which means some sewists are browsing bolts before most people finish their coffee. Another shop in the same county stocks more than 6,000 bolts, and I can’t decide if that sounds like heaven or a very pleasant trap.

Lancaster County, PA · 1d

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Gish's Furniture Sets Jan. 29 Opening For Bigger East Lampeter Store

Gish's Furniture is set to open the doors of its new East Lampeter Township store on Jan. 29, moving its hardwood furniture business into a larger home at the Mill Creek Commons shopping center along Route 30. The retailer, known for solid hardwood pieces built by Amish craftsmen in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana, is relocating from its longtime spot at 2191 Lincoln Highway East into a facility just down the road.

East Lampeter Township, PA · 4d

VISTA.Today

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Giant Opens 14th Chester County Store at the Shoppes at Sadsbury

Western Chester County shoppers have a new place to fill their carts this week, as Giant opens its newest supermarket in Sadsbury Township. The 60,000-square-foot store at 880 Nova Way in the Shoppes at Sadsbury will open its doors on Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 AM, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Local News.

Chester County, PA · 4d

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Chambersburg council endorses Southgate shopping sale to York-based company

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Chambersburg Borough Council endorsed an agreement for the Chambersburg Area Municipal Authority to sell the remaining 69% of the original Southgate Shopping Center to the Southgate Development Group, also known as Inch and Company, from York, Pennsylvania. The Chambersburg Area Municipal Authority has sought proposals...

Chambersburg, PA · 4d

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Zippy Lawnz and MYCOguard Bring Organic Lawn Care to Chester County

In Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World, Eric Toedter is betting that some of Pennsylvania farming’s leftovers can help solve a problem on lawns across the region. With help from Zippy Lawnz, his idea is now reaching homeowners. Toedter, founder of the Kennett Square small business MYCOguard,...

Chester County, PA · 3d

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Harrisburg Buyers Find More Options as List Prices Dip

Harrisburg buyers found more homes, lower list prices, and rising price cuts, giving shoppers real room to negotiate right now.

Harrisburg, PA · 1d

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Pennsylvania Woman Lost Her Corporate Job, Started Baking at Home and Now Draws Lines Outside a Historic Market

Losing a corporate job led one Pennsylvania woman to turn her home-baking skills into a business that now draws customers into a historic market building dating back to 1888. Her cinnamon rolls have become popular enough to attract lines outside. The journey began with homemade baked goods and a determination...

Pennsylvania · 6d

Bay Journal

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Maryland officials say farm keeps polluting, despite fine and lawsuit

Liquified manure, wads of uneaten hay, gallons of sour milk and juices from rotting cow carcasses. State environmental inspectors say those are the suspected ingredients of a toxic stew that has repeatedly overtaken a stream in northeast Maryland in recent years. It turns the water a sickly green, kills fish by the thousands and gives off a foul odor.

Maryland · 4d

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CBICC is 2026 Chamber of the Year

CAMP HILL — The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals recently announced the recipients of its 2026 Chamber of the Year Awards. The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce were recognized during the association’s awards ceremony at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, as part of the 2026 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference held Oct. 26-28, 2026.

Centre County, PA · 4d