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Borough Adds New Tax for Swarthmore Workers and Residents

In a six-to-one vote on Monday, Nov. 9, the Borough Council of Swarthmore passed a motion to implement an earned income tax (EIT) of 1% beginning early next year. Once the measure takes effect on Jan. 1, Swarthmore College will deduct revenue directly from the paychecks of the roughly three-quarters of employees who are subject to the tax.

Swarthmore, PA · 2d
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Philly pickle vendors gear up for the world’s largest pickle party this Saturday

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Pickles are wondrous, salty, majestic little snacks. In just a day, a cucumber can metamorphose into a completely new food with a tangy flavorful punch — all thanks to the magic of vinegar. We even recommend them on cheesesteaks.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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FOX 29 Philadelphia

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FAA nationwide ground stop: Everything we know

Philadelphia, PA · 16h

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Former Sixer Robert Covington lists his Cherry Hill home for $2.9 million

A six-bedroom home owned by former Sixers forward Robert Covington is on the market in South Jersey for $2.9 million. The two-story property in Cherry Hill has been on and off the market — both for rent and for sale — several times since Covington purchased the home for $3.1 million in 2023. Covington, 35, played 11 NBA seasons with stints on the Sixers from 2014 to 2019 and in 2023, when he returned to the team via trade. He's now retired.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d
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DELCO.Today

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First Bank House of the Week: Garnet Valley Retreat Sits on 7 Secluded Acres With Wooded Views

Listed for $1.7 million, a contemporary home in Garnet Valley offers three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 7.46 acres of wooded property, combining luxury with natural surroundings. Located within the Garnet Valley School District, the residence features post-and-beam construction by Lindal Cedar Homes and approximately $500,000 in renovations completed by its...

Garnet Valley, PA · 1d

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RDS Automotive Group acquires Hill Buick GMC in Pennsylvania

RDS Automotive Group acquired Hill Buick GMC in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, from the Hill family, which operated its dealership business for 35 years. Led by Robert DiStanislao and headquartered in Newtown Square, RDS adds the Buick and GMC franchises to its Philadelphia-area operations. Haig Partners served as the Hill family’s exclusive sell-side advisor.

Newtown Square, PA · 2d

VISTA.Today

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Chester County Shoppers Still Love a Good Boscov’s Trip

The stores at Exton Square Mall have gone dark, but one business still has a full parking lot: Boscov’s. The century-old department store chain from Reading has held steady while the malls around it empty out, reports Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Low prices, a large selection, and...

Chester County, PA · 2d

MONTCO.Today

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Harleysville Estate With 11 Generations of Rittenhouse Family History Is Up for Sale

A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has...

Harleysville, PA · 3d

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New Jersey food warehouse closes, affecting 374 workers as next tenant plans 550 roles

New Jersey is the latest stop in HelloFresh’s broader round of distribution-center closures and layoffs. The meal-kit company set September 30 as the final operating day for its South Jersey…

Logan Township, NJ · 2d

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Jones’ Craft & Decor set to have grand opening at Montgomery Mall this weekend

Jones’ Craft & Decor will celebrate its second anniversary of new ownership with a new home. This weekend, the family-owned business will welcome customers to its new location at the Montgomery Mall on the lower level near Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.

Montgomeryville, PA · 2d

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Plymouth Meeting Office Building Now Fully Leased for Industrial Use

A private school had received zoning relief in 2023 to use the Plymouth Meeting office building, but later abandoned the plan. By November 2024, Alliance HP had plans to retrofit the existing 143,000-square-foot property at 1 Innovation Drive for industrial and flex tenants, MoreThanTheCurve reported. Alliance bought the building in March 2024 for $11.3 million, according to Bisnow.

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 4h

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Jumpstart MontCo loan program launches to tackle housing affordability

NORRISTOWN — A new tool in the toolbox is working toward fixing the affordable housing crisis in Montgomery County as officials emphasize the importance of home development. Jumpstart MontCo, an offshoot of Jumpstart Philly, an initiative aiming to offer loans to smaller developers in Montgomery County, was launched last week outside a property in Norristown.

Montgomery County, PA · 2d

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Lansdale: Electric fund transfer at center of 2027 budget talks

LANSDALE — Taxpayers could feel the impact of decisions by borough council in the next two months. Council members took up talks on the 2027 budget last week, and the impact the next two months could have on tax- and ratepayers in town. “Customer affordability continues to be a...

Lansdale, PA · 1d

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Drexel's longtime Chief Financial Officer to depart after 15 years

Drexel University’s long-serving chief financial officer, Helen Bowman, will depart the university at the end of this year after 15 years in the role. Bowman has been named Boston University’s next executive vice president. Bowman currently serves as Drexel’s executive vice president, chief operating and financial officer, and...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Philly Neighborhoods, Matched to Your Actual Life

Philadelphia is a city built out of neighborhoods, not a downtown with suburbs bolted on, which is exactly why picking the right one matters more here than in most cities. Rent is still a relative bargain compared to New York or DC, but the gap between a Rittenhouse high-rise and a rowhouse in South Philly is real, and so is the gap in commute, parking headaches, and whether you’ll actually use the park near your place. Here’s the cheat sheet before you dive in.

Philadelphia, PA · 6h

WHYY

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Delaware County property owners could catch a break from tax increases in 2027

From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delaware County’s proposed 2027 budget includes no property tax increases for the first time since 2023. The tentative $997.1 million total budget is 5.4%...

Delaware County, PA · 2d

medhealthoutlook.com

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Altasciences Completes Expansion of Research and Development Laboratory in Harleysville, Pennsylvania

LAVAL, Québec–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Altasciences is excited to share it has expanded the R&D laboratory at its drug product formulation and manufacturing services facility in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, adding approximately 768 square feet of new laboratory space. With this expansion, we are strengthening our focus on early-stage integration, bringing our...

Harleysville, PA · 1d

Fox News

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ELI FEDERMAN: A boycott backfired when Philadelphia showed up for Jewish businesses

Anti-Israel protesters targeted Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia with a boycott, but the community packed those businesses in a show of solidarity.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

WHYY

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Montgomery County proposes no property tax hike in 2027 budget

From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Montgomery County will not raise property taxes in 2027 despite inflation and decreases in state and federal funding, per its 2027 budget proposal unveiled this week.

Montgomery County, PA · 1d

philadelphia.today

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$12.25M Deal Clears the Way for 363 New Apartments in Manayunk

A big new apartment complex near Manayunk’s Ivy Ridge train station is one step closer to shovels in the ground after GMH Communities bought the land for $12.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Newtown Square-based developer bought the 4.64-acre site at 4889 Umbria Street,...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d