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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 · 19h
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VIDEO Veterans Day 2026 draws hundreds at Delaware Memorial Bridge

VIDEO | Veterans Day 2026 at the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Hundreds attended the annual Veterans Day service at the Delaware Memorial Bridge Wednesday.

Wilmington, DE · 1d
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Delaware County honors veterans with 67th annual parade

Delaware County marked Veterans Day with its annual Veterans Day parade and program, continuing a tradition that has spanned more than six decades.

Delaware County, PA · 1d

Seattle ON Tap

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One-Fifth of Philly's Homeless Are Veterans, and the Phillies Event Was a Stark Reminder

Ncaab on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) About 200 service members and their families were welcomed to Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night, a powerful evening of activities and recognition hosted by the Phillies and SEI for […]

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

delawaretoday.com

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A Guide to This Season’s Holiday Markets in Delaware

Holiday markets in Delaware are great places to find unique gifts, seasonal home decor, handmade clothing, and more. Plus, shopping locally and supporting independent artists is especially important this time of year. From intimate markets at micro-breweries and coffee shops to annual arts festivals, these holiday events across the First...

Wilmington, DE · 2d

Spotlight Delaware

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Backlash erupts over Wilmington’s removal of Garfield statue; councilman calls for investigation

A backlash has erupted over last month’s removal of a statue of President James A. Garfield from a small plaza in Wilmington, with several state lawmakers and transparency advocates demanding it be returned from its new location in small-town Ohio. The post Backlash erupts over Wilmington’s removal of Garfield statue; councilman calls for investigation appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Wilmington, DE · 3d

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The Rumor About Moving Students Into the M.E. Costello Property Is True

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 11, 2026) — For some time, a rumor about reopening the abandoned Mary Ethel Costello School has circulated throughout the community. The Gloucester City Board of Education deeded the building, assessed at more than $1 million, to the Gloucester City taxpayers several years ago. The school was vacated in 2017- 2018 when students from the elementary school were relocated to the new $90 million Gloucester City Middle School a few blocks away.

Gloucester City, NJ · 1d

delawaresource.com

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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 · 16h

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Camden Weighs Three-Month Limit on Public Street Memorials

A proposal before Camden City Council would put a three-month limit on temporary outdoor memorials placed on public property, then let the Department of Public Works take them down. Angel Fuentes introduced the ordinance, which is not law yet. Council is expected to hold a public hearing and is scheduled...

Camden, NJ · 11h

South Jersey Media

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Gloucester City Library celebrates two anniversaries

Back in 1925, members of the Gloucester City Women’s Club came up with a plan to give residents free access to literature and encyclopedias and decided to create a library. With an initial collection of 3,200 books, the library opened its doors to the public at 2:30 p.m. on April 11, 1925, in the old […]

Gloucester City, NJ · 1d

Town Square LIVE News

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Free Winter Coat Drives Planned Across Delaware

Highmark Health Options Funds Free Winter Coat Drives With Four Delaware Nonprofits WILMINGTON, Del. – Four Delaware nonprofits are partnering with Highmark Health Options Delaware to provide free winter coats to residents who need them. Coats will be available in various sizes, and no registration is required, according to Highmark’s announcement. Highmark is funding the distributions through its Health Equity ... Read More

Delaware · 18h

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

NBC Philadelphia

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Chester faces possible bankruptcy with $45.7 million in funding needs for 2027

The City of Chester's Receiver identified $45.7 million in upfront funding needs in 2027 and said the city faces a growing budget deficit over the next 10 years. In a memo named "The Number," the state-appointed overseer of Chester's finances said that the city is facing $41.6 million in outstanding pension obligations, including accrued interest and penalties, as well as a $4.3 million operating deficit in 2028 and $1.1 million in necessary investments in the city.

Chester, PA · 1d

Spotlight Delaware

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$56M Kingswood Community Center opens as part of larger Riverside revitalization

The Kingswood Community Center in Wilmington is completing its 80th anniversary year with a newly constructed $56 million facility. The post $56M Kingswood Community Center opens as part of larger Riverside revitalization appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Wilmington, DE · 19h

DELCO.Today

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Chester Receiver Vijay Kapoor Says $45.7M Gap Is ‘Doable’

After four years in bankruptcy, Chester finally knows what it will take to get out. The answer is $45.7 million, and the man in charge of closing that gap said it can be done, reports Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “It’s challenging, but I also think it’s doable,” said Vijay Kapoor,...

Chester, PA · 15h

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Majority Leader provided money for Hopeworks truancy program and Reentry Release Center

The newest state budget allocation secured by Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald supported two Camden County programs that provide residents with resources and opportunities to move forward. The funding will help Hopeworks continue its truancy prevention program, which works in partnership with Camden County to help young people who have...

Camden, NJ · 2d

South Jersey Media

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Camden County voters approve $400 million water infrastructure initiative

Voters in Camden County approved a $400 million investment in water infrastructure projects that will reduce sewer overflow, replace leaking sewer systems, and clean local lakes. On Nov. 3, a total of 92,009 Camden County voters decided to approve the measure, with 24,779 against. As part of the approval, the county’s Open Space Tax and […]

Camden County, NJ · 5h

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Kids Can Spend Hours Touching Real Science Exhibits At Wilmington’s Delaware Children’s Museum

A real sycamore tree, roughly 350 years old, sits indoors here, and kids are allowed to climb right through it. That tree is older than the United States. I can’t imagine a cooler way to meet history. The same building once held a nightclub and a pizza-and-games arcade. Now...

Wilmington, DE · 2d

NBC Philadelphia

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Philly councilmember wants city to stop burning trash in Chester

A Philadelphia councilmember says the city should stop sending its trash to be burned in Chester, one day after an NBC10 Investigators report examined Philadelphia’s reliance on the Delaware County incinerator and concerns from residents who have fought the facility for decades. Democratic Councilmember Jamie Gauthier opposes a proposed...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

swarthmorephoenix.com

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Democrats Win State Legislative Races, Environmental Referendum Passes

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Delaware County (Delco) residents cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections. National attention centered on the battle for control of Congress and Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial race, and Delco voters managed to weigh in on a major environmental spending bill and several contentious legislative races. Delco...

Delaware County, PA · 19h