Delaware County Council approves 19% property tax increase for 2026, despite concerns from residents
For a homeowner with an average assessment of $255,000, the increase adds about $188 a year — roughly $16 a month.
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For a homeowner with an average assessment of $255,000, the increase adds about $188 a year — roughly $16 a month.
Some Delaware County, Pa., residents fear another property tax hike will lead to homeowners being "taxed out of their homes."
Delaware County, Pennsylvania, leaders are proposing an additional 19% hike after raising property taxes 23% last year. Officials say the increase is due to a deficit inherited by the county council from inflation and labor. Jim Donovan has your daily morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
A missing property tax payment of more than $4,000 owed to the city of Philadelphia sparked a months-long mystery — until CBS News Philadelphia stepped in.
You could be leaving thousands of dollars in tax breaks on the table if you live in New Jersey, including an opportunity to cut your property tax bill in half, but your time to apply is running out.
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved a 9% property tax hike in a 2-1 vote, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
A portion of the property tax bill will be increasing in Montgomery County. This comes after two other suburban counties also voted to raise taxes. Madeleine Wright talked with homeowners.
The Delaware County Council on Wednesday voted to increase property taxes by 23%.
Delaware County Council voted Wednesday to approve a 23% property tax increase.
Philadelphia homeowners can expect to see increased property tax bills following the city's first property assessment in two years. Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday explained some of the relief programs that are available.
Older adults and those with disabilities can apply for the rebate until December 31.
Ridley Park alerted residents and business owners earlier this month that to close the gap in next year's budget, taxes would be raised by 17%.
Pennsylvania's property tax and rent rebate program is expanding. Under a bill Governor Josh Shapiro signed on Friday, the maximum rent rebate will rise from $650 up to $1,000.
Ryan Hughes reports.
Approximately 1.7 million residents applied for the state's ANCHOR program by the Feb. 28 deadline.
Emergency crews are responding to an "aviation-related incident" in South Jersey
A woman and a man were shot in Philadelphia's West Kensington neighborhood
Rain and wind head toward the Philadelphia region after a dry start to Sunday.
Nearly 93,000 travelers are set to move through Philadelphia International Airport in post-holiday rush.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Emergency crews are responding to an "aviation-related incident" in South Jersey
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
A woman and a man were shot in Philadelphia's West Kensington neighborhood
Rain and wind head toward the Philadelphia region after a dry start to Sunday.
Nearly 93,000 travelers are set to move through Philadelphia International Airport in post-holiday rush.
A woman and a man were shot in Philadelphia's West Kensington neighborhood
Nearly 93,000 travelers are set to move through Philadelphia International Airport in post-holiday rush.
A portion of SEPTA's Broad Street Line was suspended Saturday afternoon after a fire near the tracks, officials said.
A 45-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash on an icy street early Saturday morning in Port Richmond, police say.
A winter storm dumped rain, sleet and rain on the Lehigh Valley Friday, creating icy roads and travel problems.
Emergency crews are responding to an "aviation-related incident" in South Jersey
A 26-year-old woman died after driving off the road and crashing into a small body in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
Police say 44-year-old Rahman Rose entered a DMV in Wilmington, Delaware and shot and killed a state trooper.
Portnoy said he plans to give Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook's family nearly $500,000.
Tributes are pouring in for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was shot and killed in Wilmington.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
The South Philadelphia bar was a haven for Chiefs fans in the Philly area for years.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Sunday turns milder as a warm front lifts north, bringing rain late in the day into Sunday night.
Nearly 93,000 travelers are set to move through Philadelphia International Airport in post-holiday rush. Eva Andersen reports.
New Year's Day could bring snow to the Philadelphia area. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Shoppers pack Cherry Hill Mall to return or exchange holiday gifts. Ray Strickland reports.