The Democrats control the Delaware County Council, 5-0. Delaware County remains the only one of 67 counties in Pennsylvania that […]
Chester County Commissioners pass 13 percent tax hike
The 2-1 vote to raise taxes broke along party lines, with both Dems favoring the hike.
By Linda Stein
Delaware County proposes 23% tax increase, one council member calls it a fiscal ‘crisis’
The budget also draws down the county’s rainy day fund to its lowest level in years.
By Todd Shepherd
Delaware County facing $76 million budget deficit — 28 percent tax increase proposed
The taxes would replace temporary federal funds that were used to pay for permanent spending increases.
By Todd Shepherd
Upper Darby Township Council to vote on earned income tax this week
Opponents of the tax hike say the township should economize before asking taxpayers to do the same.
By Bradley Vasoli
Pennsylvania school district taxes expected to rise almost five percent
The increase easily outstrips previous years’ tax hikes.
By Anthony Hennen
Gross receipts tax rare nationwide, but not in Pennsylvania
Critics say the tax is regressive and harmful to small businesses.
By Anthony Hennen
State Senate approves $13B tax cut
After passing in the Senate with bipartisan support, the plan now awaits action in the state House of Representatives.
By Christen Smith
Delaware County Councilwoman: ‘We’re looking at a sizable tax increase…for next year’
The county already raised taxes five percent last year.
By Todd Shepherd