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Living Hearth celebrates charcoal industry, workers of the 1700s & 1800s

A monument at Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick was dedicated Saturday, Nov. 7, to honor the free and enslaved workers whose labor fueled Cornwall Iron Furnace during the American Revolution. The Living Hearth is a habitat-focused, cross-section reconstruction of a historic charcoal hearth, left partly open so visitors...

Cornwall, PA · 2d

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West Cornwall draft budget maintains tax rate for 11th consecutive year

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Supervisors presented a balanced 2027 draft budget Monday that includes funds to improve the township’s building at 67 W. Main St. in Quentin and holds the property tax rate at 1.25 mills for the 11th consecutive year.

Quentin, PA · 1d

Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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Big corporations dodge taxes as Pennsylvania families pick up the tab

The Keystone Research Center found that corporations’ share of Pennsylvania’s general fund tax revenue fell from 30% in 1972 to 12% in 2023-24, and that more than almost two-thirds of corporations operating in the state pay no corporate net income tax.

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Lebanon Farmers Market offers 3 months of free rent to attract new vendors

The owner hopes the incentive will fill vacant booths and bring more variety back to the market. On Lebanon’s community Facebook groups, members occasionally post photos of empty booth space in the Lebanon Farmers Market, reminiscing about when the market was a bustling destination for locally sourced goods and everyday necessities.

Lebanon, PA · 1d

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Mount Gretna Borough considers tax increase in preliminary budget talks

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Mount Gretna Borough Council is considering a tax increase to 2.8 mills as part of the preliminary 2027 budget discussed at its Nov. 9 meeting. The current millage rate for borough residents is 2.4 mills.

Mt Gretna, PA · 1d

Realty Today

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Pennsylvania Democrats Win Full Control of Harrisburg for First Time Since 1993, Splitting CRE Into Winners and Losers

Pennsylvania Democrats walked out of last Tuesday's midterm elections holding something the party last possessed in 1993: complete, unified control of state government. Governor Josh Shapiro cruised to reelection with more than 60 percent of the vote, defeating Republican Stacy Garrity by 22 percentage points, while Democrats simultaneously flipped the state Senate and padded their House majority from three seats to 13. It is the first time all three branches in Harrisburg have been blue at once since the first year of Bill Clinton's presidency.

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Nominations Now Open for Eighth Annual VISTA NextGen Superstars

Who are the young professionals making Chester County a better place to live, work, and do business?. VISTA Today wants to recognize them. Nominations are now open for the eighth annual VISTA NextGen Superstars, a program presented by Penn State Great Valley and Citadel Credit Union that celebrates exceptional individuals under 40 who are distinguishing themselves through professional achievement, leadership, innovation, and community involvement.

Chester County, PA · 1d

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Lebanon Mayor Proposes Property Tax Increase

Lebanon City residents may experience a property tax increase for the first time in over a decade. Mayor Sherry Capello has proposed a 2027 budget that includes a one millage rate point increase, which would cost property owners at least $100 more per month if their homes are valued over $100,000. The mayor stated that the increase is necessary due to declining property values, which could lead to a loss in tax revenue.

Lebanon, PA · 2d

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Utz announces new CEO ahead of $2.9 billion acquisition

HANOVER, PA — Utz Brands, parent company of salty snack brands including Zapp’s and Boulder Canyon, will appoint a new CEO following its acquisition by Intersnack Group. Effective Dec. 1, John Lindeman will become CEO, succeeding Howard Friedman, who has led the company for nearly four years. Lindeman brings prior CEO experience to the role in addition to familiarity with the Utz business, having served on the company’s board since August 2020.

Hanover, PA · 3d

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Pennsylvania Family Lost Their Daughter to Cancer and Built a Baking Business to Keep Her Memory Alive

A family bakery can begin with a recipe, a dream, or a love that refuses to fade. In Pennsylvania, one family created a baking business to honor their daughter, Paige, after losing her to cancer. Founded in 2015, the business grew around a personal mission: bringing her memory into the...

Pennsylvania · 4d

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Lebanon city officials signal first property tax increase in 12 years

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Lebanon city property owners are facing their first property tax hike in a dozen years, according to Mayor Sherry Capello. At an informational public budget hearing on Nov. 5, Capello told city council she is...

Lebanon, PA · 3d

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'This budget was a tricky one,' Tax increase, spending cuts in proposed Harrisburg budget

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The mayor of Harrisburg is proposing a real estate tax increase and a cut in some spending as part of the city's 2027 budget. In a presentation to city council on Tuesday, business manager Antonio Megna said "this budget was a tricky one to put together."

Harrisburg, PA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Weis Markets to reopen remodeled Lititz store after storm damage

Closed since July due to storm damage, the remodeled location has a redesigned interior, more fresh foods, and property-wide improvements.

Lititz, PA · 1d

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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 · 4d

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This Pennsylvania Plant Farm Has 28 Greenhouses Packed With Flowers, Herbs, And Garden Treasures

Ninety-five percent of the plants sold at this farm were grown right on the property. That means the petunia in your cart probably started as a tiny seed just a few greenhouses away. The growing space is huge, too. Roughly 62,000 square feet of covered, heated greenhouses sit on a...

York, PA · 4d

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 · 4d