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Community

Falls OKs tax boost in 2026

January 5, 2026January 4, 2026
Press Release

Falls supervisors adopted a 2026 budget that increases the current 8.97 millage rate by an additional one mill to 9.97 mills total.

Op-Ed

Harvie’s hike

December 24, 2025December 22, 2025
Publius Pax

Bob Harvie has spent six years proving that his only solution to a problem is a deeper reach into your pocket. 

News

Middletown schedules special meeting after budget fails to pass – Bucks Round-Up – December 16, 2025

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025
Joe LeCompte and Bradley Vasoli

The $53.1 million spending plan stalled Monday night amid sharp disagreement over a proposal to double the earned income tax and raise real estate levies.

Community

New Britain Township seeking a finance director

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025
Press Release

This position is responsible for ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the township.

News

Monson steps aside as secretary of budget; Reber named as replacement

December 5, 2025December 5, 2025
Steve Ulrich

Monson will become Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System.

News

Fiscal fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025
Arthur Kane

Pennsylvania’s annual budget has ballooned by nearly 64% under Governor Josh Shapiro and his Democratic predecessor.

Community

Falls considers tax boost for Parks & Rec in 2026

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025
Press Release

The preliminary 2026 budget would increase the current 8.97 millage rate by an additional one mill to 9.97 mills total.

Op-Ed

Falls Township at a crossroads 

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025
Jennifer C. Metzger
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A looming fiscal gap is compounded by a structural imbalance in Falls Township’s tax system.

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Notre Dame vs. Trenton Central (Boys) 2.21.26

Notre Dame vs. Trenton Central (Boys) 2.21.26

schedule February 21 2026
ink_pen Matt Mirro

The Notre Dame Irish Boys take on the Trenton Central Tornadoes in the final round of the Colonial Valley Conference […]

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