By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team PECO Energy filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on March 30 seeking a $429 million rate increase that would raise the average residential electric bill by $20 per month and natural gas bills by about $14.50 per month starting January 1, 2027. For customers who get both electricity and gas from PECO — which covers most of Montgomery,...
By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Wrightstown Township is considering an ordinance that would require sellers in two specific sewer systems to inspect and repair their lateral sewer lines before a use and occupancy certificate can be issued. If it passes, homeowners connected to the Jane Chapman East or Matthew's Ridge systems would need to get their lines checked and cleared of defects before...
By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Central Bucks School District is looking at a significant tax hike for the 2026–2027 school year. The district is proposing a 5.7% increase to address a projected $22.3 million deficit in its roughly $462.9 million budget. For a home assessed at $635,000, that translates to about $325 more per year in school taxes. The proposed increase exceeds Pennsylvania's Act...
By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Buying a property at a Philadelphia Sheriff's sale is supposed to work like this: you bid, you win, you pay, and within 70 days the deed is recorded under state rules of civil procedure. That has not been happening. Under the current administration of Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, some buyers have been waiting more than a year for their deeds. At least two firms have now...
By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team Pennridge School District is facing a serious budget shortfall heading into the 2026-2027 school year, and it is the kind of news that any buyer or seller in this part of Bucks County should be paying attention to. Budget pressures in a school district affect property taxes, community confidence, and the long-term calculus of owning a home in that area. It does not...
Germantown, one of Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhoods, is experiencing increased development pressure as new residential projects continue to enter the market. While investment can bring revitalization and economic growth, many residents are raising concerns about affordability, displacement, and the long-term impact on the community’s identity. As home prices and rents rise, long-time...
Flood preparedness in Conshohocken just received a major upgrade. The borough has installed new river gauges and live camera systems along the Schuylkill River, giving residents and emergency responders more accurate, real-time flood data. Previously, Conshohocken relied on flood readings from a river gauge located in Norristown. However, borough officials discovered that this data was often unreliable...
South Coatesville Borough may soon see a major change in how public safety services are provided. Borough officials are currently reviewing a proposal that would dissolve the local police department and transfer all law enforcement responsibilities to the Pennsylvania State Police. According to borough leadership, the goal of this move is to ensure continued police coverage while improving efficiency...
South Coatesville Borough may soon see a major change in how public safety services are provided. Borough officials are currently reviewing a proposal that would dissolve the local police department and transfer all law enforcement responsibilities to the Pennsylvania State Police. According to borough leadership, the goal of this move is to ensure continued police coverage while improving efficiency...
Residents and commuters in central Bucks County should be aware of an important public transportation change that may affect daily routines, housing decisions, and accessibility in 2026. What’s Changing With the Doylestown DART? Under the newly released 2026 transit schedule, Bucks County Transport has eliminated Saturday service on the Doylestown DART bus system. Moving forward, the low-cost...
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