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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 · 8h

Lebanon Daily News

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Lebanon County property transfers: See area home sale prices

Lebanon City 1111 Guilford St. — Robert L. Rice LLC to Cesar Franklin Liriano Torres, $550,000. 29 Guilford St. — Linda L. Seeger to Jessica Bell, $100,000. 428 Cumberland St. — Lancaster Area Habitat of Humanity Inc to Yousuf Abubeker and Neema Berih, $225,000. 698 N. 2nd Ave. — Shirley Ann Webster Estate to J&J Cuz LLC, $215,000. 407 E. Elm St. — IE Homes LLC to Oscar Felix Quinones Nieves and Lesliam Delgado Nieves, $335,000. 734 S. 7th St. — Meghan E. Schlegel and Edward L. Fruecht III, $325,000. Cleona Borough 3 Walnut Mill Ln. — Jo Ann Goddard Estate to Allen Blauch, $196,000. Cornwall Borough 146 Rexmont Rd. — James C. and Abby L. Cox to Jane E. and Michael H. Ansel, $651,000. Heidelberg Township 134 Marissa Ct. — Landmark Homes at 897 Inc to Kimberly S. May, $337,600. 182 Marissa Ct. — Landmark Homes at 897 Inc and Copper Ridge to Gale Weaver, $303,000. 176 Marissa Ct. — Landmark Homes at 897 Inc and Copper Ridge to Gale Weaver, $305,650. 180 Marissa Ct. — Landmark Homes at 897 Inc and Copper Ridge to Gale Weaver, $288,200. 178 Marissa Ct. — Landmark Homes at 897 Inc and Copper

Lebanon County, PA · 16h

WFMZ-TV Online

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Iconic Berks County family business, Peanut Bar, up for sale after 102 years

READING, Pa. - The owner of an iconic downtown bar and restaurant says he’s selling the family business. Michael Leifer, owner of Jimmie Kramer's Peanut Bar Restaurant, told 69 News Thursday that he made the decision due to health issues. He says it was just the right time to sell as he continues getting older.

Berks County, PA · 1d
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Berks Weekly

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Berks County company awarded $825,840 state grant to replace diesel-powered equipment

A Berks County company has been awarded more than $825,000 in state funding to replace diesel-powered equipment with an electric alternative as part of a statewide initiative aimed at reducing fuel costs and improving air quality. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that AMG Resources will receive $825,840...

Berks County, PA · 5h
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abc27 News

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Lancaster County furniture store prepares to open new showroom

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — A local Amish furniture store in Lancaster County will be opening a new showroom in the coming weeks. abc27 News reported in April 2026 when Gish’s Furniture first broke ground on a new 12,000-square-foot showroom at the Mill Creek Commons shopping center at 2217 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster, right across […]

Lancaster County, PA · 3d

myfamilytravels.com

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Pennsylvania Immigrant Arrived With Barely a Dollar and Built a Department Store Empire That Still Survives

Long before his family built one of America’s largest department store chains, a young immigrant arrived with little money and began selling household goods door to door. His journey took him to Pennsylvania, where he walked between farms carrying merchandise on his back. Solomon Boscov eventually turned those humble...

Reading, PA · 1d

travelmag.com

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This Pennsylvania Village Of Shops Sells Jams, Pies And Pretzels To Stock Thanksgiving Tables

A jelly business that started in a two-car garage now draws close to a million visitors a year. The founders began with 30 kettles and a whole lot of fruit. That garage grew into more than 40 shops and eateries in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. You can enjoy free samples of...

Intercourse, PA · 3d

lebtown.com

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Jonestown floats fire hydrant, street light tax increases

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Jonestown Borough plans to maintain real estate taxes at 1.8 mills alongside a total $23 increase in flat taxes for property owners in 2027. Jonestown Borough Council unanimously agreed to advertise an $8 increase to...

Jonestown, PA · 15h

lebtown.com

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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 · 15h

abc27 News

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Hershey announces new candy and salty snacks for 2026 holiday season

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — No rest for the weary — or for anyone who just finished eating the last bite-sized Mr. Goodbar in their kid’s Halloween trick-or-treat haul. (Or, uh… so we’re told.) Hershey has unveiled its 2026 holiday lineup, featuring a mix of sweet and salty snacks never seen before (at least, not by […]

Hershey, PA · 1d

unearththevoyage.com

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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 · 1d

pfonline.com

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AkzoNobel Is Advancing $60M North American Manufacturing Transformation

AkzoNobel’s (Reading, Pennsylvania) $60 million manufacturing program is moving from plans to production floor progress across North America. Upgrades to expand capacity are underway at the company’s powder coatings facilities in Reading, Pennsylvania; Warsaw, Indiana; and the Monterrey, Mexico area, modernizing operations and helping serve automotive and industrial customers.

Reading, PA · 3d

PennLive.com

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Central Pa. law firm opens 6th office

A south-central Pennsylvania law firm has opened a new office in Lancaster County. CGA Law Firm opened a new office at 130 E. Chestnut St. in Lancaster. The office provides services in the following areas: estate planning, real estate, business transactions, and civil and criminal litigation. Attorney Derek T. Maninfior,...

Lancaster County, PA · 12h

local21news.com

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Restaurant owner warns minimum wage hike could mean cuts for small businesses

PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — Pennsylvania's minimum wage has remained at $7.25 an hour since 2009. Now, a proposal to raise it to $15 an hour could mean a significant change for workers - and a major expense for some small businesses. For Brian Crouse, who helps run 3C's Family Restaurant...

Pennsylvania · 3h

decorhint.com

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The Most Incredible Meat Market In Pennsylvania Has Been A Must-Visit Grocery Stop Since 1929

Goat, rabbit, and lamb sit right alongside chicken wings at one old butcher counter. Some shoppers drive hours just for the small turkey wings. The shop opened in 1929. That means it has fed families through nearly a century of changing neighborhoods, prices, and supermarket trends. I like how the...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

WFMZ-TV Online

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Third health insurance contract dispute involving Jefferson Health emerges

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.- A third contract dispute involving the Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health and a major health insurance company has been made public. According to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, it was notified by the health network that its hospitals, facilities and doctor groups will leave Horizon's networks on March 1, 2027, unless Horizon will, it claims, agree to pay "substantially higher prices for care."

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

957benfm.com

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Toys“R”Us Plans Store Openings in Philadelphia Area

You might think Toys“R”Us is only a distant memory after the popular children's toy retailer filed for bankruptcy in 2018 and closed or sold all 735 locations across the country. Just in time for the holiday season, Toys“R”Us is opening 120 new standalone shops across the country, including...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

WHYY

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Philadelphia Housing Authority’s first Center City apartments are finally moving forward

Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. After a decade of planning, construction is underway on a 121-unit apartment building in Center...

Philadelphia, PA · 16h

NJ.com

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10 most expensive homes sold in Burlington County, Oct. 26-Nov. 1

A single-family home in Moorestown that sold for $2.75 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Burlington County over the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1. The county saw a total of 120 residential real estate sales during the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, averaging...

Burlington County, NJ · 10h

Wide Open Country

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Comcast Co-Founder and Cable Television Hall of Famer Dead at 93

Julian Brodsky, who co-founded Comcast more than six decades ago, has died at age 93. The cable company announced today that he died on Nov. 5. Variety reported the news. Julian Brodsky Was a "Mentor and a Friend" Comcast stated that Brodsky was surrounded by his family at the time...

Philadelphia, PA · 9h