Tag: Chichester

Actor Mark Ruffalo on set at the Delaware County Government Center and Courthouse on June 17 with the cast and crew of 'Task.'Media

Mark Ruffalo Shoots Critical ‘Task’ Scene at Delaware County Courthouse

Mark Ruffalo, along with the rest of the cast and crew of the new HBO miniseries, “Task,” took over Courtroom 15 this week at the…

A volunteer delivers a holiday care package to a family in need.Philanthropy

Big Brother, Big Sister Deliver, Persevere on Purpose Deliver Holiday Care Packages

Families in our region that struggle throughout the year can find it particularly isolating during the holiday season, but they are not alone, thanks to…

A security camera is attached to a traffic light pole at Tilghman Street and 9th Street in ChesterTechnology

Real-Time Delco Crime Center Would Blend Public, Private Surveillance

Delaware County law enforcement officials are proposing a “real-time” crime center that would combine public cameras in high-crime areas with voluntary private security…

Government & Politics

Appeals Court Agrees with Local School Districts, Allows Taxation of Land Where Billboards Stand

A Pennsylvania appeals court has given the green light to Delaware County school districts to start taxing land used for billboards, writes Harold Brubaker for…

Education

Another Year Brings Another Tax Increase in Most School Districts in Delaware County

Property owners in most school districts in Delaware County have seen their school taxes rise once again, increasing bills by an average of $100, writes…

Community

Chichester Native Jake Mattera Living a Dream

He’s not laughing in his sleep; rather, Chichester native Jake Mattera is living a dream — albeit a hilarious one.

The Cardinal O’Hara High…

Community

Most Delaware County School Districts Raising Taxes for 2016-17

Statewide, approximately 85 percent of school districts are planning to raise property taxes for the 2016-17 school year, a figure mirrored in Delaware County…