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Delaware County borough sees over foot of hail: "I've never seen this before"

Delaware County, PA · 8h

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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 · 1d
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FOX 29 Philadelphia

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Tornado, severe storm leaves trail of destruction in Delaware, PA

Newark, DE · 9h

6abc Action News

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Heavy hail piles up like snow in parts of Delaware County

No, it's not snow! Massive piles of hail blanketed parts of Parkside Borough in Delaware County on Thursday.

Delaware County, PA · 14h

WHYY

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The city of Chester is facing a $45.7 million deficit in 2027. The receiver believes the city can overcome it

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!. If nothing changes with the cash-strapped city of Chester’s finances, state-appointed receiver Vijay Kapoor projected the bankrupt municipality faces a $45.7 million deficit as early as 2027.

Chester, PA · 2d

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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 · 21h

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Tornado rips through Delaware: Sign crushes cars, helicopter hit

A line of strong storms swept through the Philadelphia region Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, spawning a tornado in Delaware and leaving damaged buildings, downed trees and piles of hail. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado touched down in New Castle County. Crews were set to assess damage in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Friday.

New Castle County, DE · 6h

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'Jeopardy!' contestant from Delco loses title defense but wins over Eagles fans in final round

A Havertown resident who won his "Jeopardy!" debut wasn't able to defend his title in Tuesday night's episode, but he did take the chance to show some hometown pride. Curtis Parker, a researcher, was given the following clue in the final round: This tragedy in a North Side garage was a major factor in the establishment of the National Firearms Act. His response: "What is go birds?"

Havertown, PA · 1d

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Haverford’s unique school spirit

Athletics are a major part of Haverford’s community, and nothing is more representative of that than raw student engagement. Nearly every week, sporting events draw dozens, sometimes hundreds of students cheering on their peers. But at what point does cheering go too far?. For many students, athletic school spirit...

Haverford, PA · 1d

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Delaware County public safety agencies seek more staff, equipment in 2027 budget

DELAWARE — Delaware County’s public safety agencies are seeking funding for additional personnel, expanded ambulance coverage and emergency communications upgrades as county officials work to finalize the 2027 budget. That includes requests from three key safety agencies: The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Delaware County Emergency Medical Services and...

Delaware County, PA · 23h

Daily Voice

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19 Inches Of Hail Turns Parkside Borough Streets Into Winter Wonderland In November Storm

What looked like the aftermath of a massive blizzard was actually the result of a severe thunderstorm that dumped approximately 19 inches of hail on a Pennsylvania community, leaving streets buried in ice and drivers stranded. The extraordinary scene unfolded in Parkside Borough, Delaware County, on…

Delaware County, PA · 1h

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Central Jersey Football Championship Previews

There are teams from the seven-county South Jersey area playing in the South Jersey and Central Jersey football championships this weekend. Here is a look at the five Central Jersey public school title games. Teams’ seed is in parenthesis. Saturday, noon. (2) Salem (8-3) at (1) Paulsboro (9-2) These...

Paulsboro, NJ · 2d

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Some Thoughts on Villanova Beating La Salle Inside of a Not-Full Finneran Pavilion

Nova beat La Salle 80 to 59 on Tuesday night at the Pavilion. The game was closer than the final score indicates. La Salle was down five at halftime and did a nice job hanging in there despite foul trouble keeping both Anthony Finkley and Rob Dockery off the floor. Nova didn’t play their best game, but had an eight-point lead with eight minutes remaining before they blew it open and went on a big run to cover the -20.5 spread.

Villanova, PA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Broomall Family’s 70-Foot Halloween Ship Welcomes Visitors

412 W. Westbourne Dr. — Approximate Site of Halloween Ship Display. On Halloween night, visitors to the 70-foot pirate ship Miss Fortune saw friends and relatives of Chris Clark dressed as characters and acting in character, 6abc Philadelphia reported. Clark created the Broomall display with his sister, Lisa Knox, and brother-in-law, Dan Knox, on their front lawn.

Broomall, PA · 1d

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 · 1d

DELCO.Today

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This 77-Year-Old Powerlifts at Aston’s Power Plant Gym

Two years after surgery, 77-year-old Dael Cohen is lifting heavy weights at Power Plant Gym in Aston, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I never thought I’d pick up power lifting in my seventies,” said Cohen. She continued, “I had back surgery two years ago and I feel like...

Aston, PA · 1d

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Prepping for Preps '26-27: Chester (Boys)

Keith Taylor can feel something special brewing. Entering his 10th year as head coach of the Chester boys basketball program, Taylor has a core that’s played a lot of basketball together. And it’s showing. “They’ve been playing together since they were young, and they’re sharing it,” Taylor told...

Chester, PA · 1d

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Field hockey tournament photos: West Deptford vs. Shore, NJSIAA SJG1 final, Nov. 11, 2026

For the SJ Group 1 crown

West Deptford, NJ · 1d