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Referendum results from the 2022 general election

Posted Wednesday, November 16, 2022 By Pete Kennedy

Voters didn't only select candidates on Nov. 8. In several communities, they approved or rejected referendums that affected taxes, land use and the structure of local government. Here's a quick run-down of some of the decisions reached in the ...

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SRA to host election-preview webinar with John Micek

Posted Wednesday, October 5, 2022 By Pete Kennedy

The Suburban Realtors Alliance will host a webinar previewing the November general election on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. John Micek, editor-in-chief of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star, will join Suburban Realtors Alliance president/CEO Jamie Ridge ...

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What sites are at risk near you?

Posted Monday, September 12, 2022 By Pete Kennedy

Preservation Pennsylvania, a private nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting historic places, keeps a running list of cultural sites that are considered to be at risk. The list also includes sites that have been “lost” or ...

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View a map of regional trails

Posted Monday, August 8, 2022 By Pete Kennedy

Greater Philadelphia is home to the Circuit Trails, a vast and ever-growing regional network of hundreds of miles of multi-use trails. The growing network reflects rising interest from residents and home buyers in living close to trails on which ...

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Clear thinking in New Britain Borough

Posted Monday, July 11, 2022 By Pete Kennedy

The borough council roundly rejected a proposal to enact a use and occupancy ordinance.“I don’t know why we want to even enter this conversation,” one council member said. New Britain Borough Council (Bucks County) recently ...

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Fairhaven is still welcoming visitors

Posted Friday, July 1, 2022 By Pete Kennedy

Fairhaven is a fictitious town in an online simulation created by the National Association of Realtors. In Fairhaven, Realtors are put to the test virtually while encountering discrimination throughout various real estate scenarios. Described as ...

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