Townships and boroughs frequently strike franchise agreements with cable companies, allowing the for-profit companies right-of-way access to public and private land, meaning they can build and maintain their networks in exchange for payments to the ...
There are two similar projects that have shown up in our news briefs in recent months. Both are massive infrastructure projects that involve construction atop busy highways, but they are separate projects. Here’s a quick overview: Chinatown ...
Sidewalk maintenance can quickly alter the math of a residential property sale. Municipal inspectors are known to spray paint sidewalk blocks during use and occupancy (U&O) inspections, marking them as needing repair — or, more often, ...
County property taxes in Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery counties will increase in 2026, but Chester County taxes will stay level. Property tax rates are measured in millage, with one mill being worth $1 for every $1,000 of assessed property ...
The Bucks County Association of Realtors’ has posted a recording of its recent webinar — Housing that Works: Smart Growth & Affordable Solutions for Bucks County. The program was hosted by Jamie Ridge, CEO of Suburban Realtors ...
Voters in three municipalities in the Philadelphia suburbs will see referendum questions on their election ballots: West Pikeland Township, Chester County, residents will be asked if they favor raising property taxes by up to 1.5 mills in order to ...
Pennsylvania’s Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act (MCOCA) states that municipalities that require a use and occupancy (U&O) inspection prior to a property resale must, after performing the inspection, issue a resale certificate. ...
Doylestown Township isn’t the only municipality in our region to offer an information packet for new residents, but it’s a good example of one that’s done well. The 23-page document, which was updated in June, welcomes new ...
Full statewide results from the May 20 general election can be found at the Pennsylvania Department of State website. For local election results, visit county websites: Bucks County Board of Elections Chester County Voter Services Delaware County ...
Phoenixville Borough maintains a Legal Notices, Ordinances, and Hearings webpage that lists important information about proposed legislation. The page is a great example of transparency and open government at the local level. Municipalities have a ...