Abandoned Chester Tax Sale Fails to Sell 149 Properties
The Chester county tax sale failed to move 149 abandoned buildings despite their low asking prices. Cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore have shown success with similar gambles, while Chester risks becoming a large landholder if no buyers emerge. Programs offer tax breaks for rehab but require long term residency commitments.
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Delaware County Tax Office
Philadelphia right to know toxic reporting law urged citywide
Philadelphia enacts a right to know style rule requiring firms using 500 toxins to file reports on storage and emissions. The measure aims to inform the public about airborne pollutants, with supporters citing pollution transparency and opponents warning of regulatory red tape burden on small businesses. Local areas like Delaware County are urged to follow suit while ensuring reports remain manageable.
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Serirdha
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Welfare abuse debate sparks calls for reform in the press
The Wall Street Journal investigates welfare myths amid a Reagan era push to curb abuses. It notes Detroit unemployment at 12.5 percent and job openings in many states, while auto workers face high benefit cliffs and disincentives to take lower paying work. Experts blame state offices for poor matching.
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Flint
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Upjohn Institute For Employment Research
Almanac On This Date In History
In 1908 the first Boy Scout troop was organized in England by Sir Robert Baden-Powell. In 1922 Christian Nelson of Onawa Iowa received a patent for Eskimo Pie. In 1965 the world mourned the death of Sir Winston Churchill the famous British leader of World War II.
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Petrie scores 28 for Portland in 10 years ago note
A historical roundup lists 10 years ago when Jeff Petrie, then with Portland, scored 28 points as the Trail Blazers defeated the Pistons 123 to 112. Bill van Breda Kolff coached Detroit, while Princeton alum Petrie joined the Blazers in a notable NBA performance.
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Bailey Howell
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