Medicaid Coverage Declined in 2025 for Second Year in a Row

Overall Medicaid coverage declined between 2024 and 2025 for the second consecutive year, reflecting shifts in Medicaid policy, funding, eligibility and enrollment processes that began in 2020.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 to 2026 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplements (CPS ASEC), Medicaid coverage rates rose from 2020 to 2021, didn’t change significantly from 2021 to 2023 and decreased from 2023 to 2025.

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Winslow Twp. Gas & Electric Assistance Event

Behind on Your Gas and Electric Bills?…Attend The Gas & Electric Assistance Program

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: Winslow Township Municipal Courtroom 125 South Route 73 Braddock, NJ 08037

Plan a Trip to America’s Top Leaf-Peeping Spot

Bucks County is the No. 1 leaf-peeping destination in Pennsylvania according to a search analysis from Priceline as featured in Travel & Leisure, Forbes, and Time Out. Take advantage of special hotel packages and offers with the best views of the countryside.
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Winslow Township Fall Festival

WINSLOW TWP (CNBNews)–You are invited to the Winslow Township Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3 at the Miller’s Farm for a day filled with fun activities for the whole family. From pumpkin picking to scarecrow-making (bring long pants/sleeves for your scarecrow), there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Mark your calendar: Saturday, October 3rd(Rain date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026), 11 AM – 3 PM at Miller’s Farm, 134 Grove Street, Berlin, NJ 08009

Cooper Red Hot Gala Raises More Than $4 Million

Steel is rising in Camden, and so is the vision for the future of health care in South Jersey.

That vision will be the focus tonight as more than 1,000 guests gather at TRIAD1828 on the Camden waterfront for the 16th Annual Cooper Red Hot Gala. Since its founding by co-chairs George E. Norcross III and Philip A. Norcross, Esq., the event has raised nearly $33 million to support Cooper University Health Care and its continued expansion. This year, The Cooper Foundation expects to raise nearly $4 million.

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Yards Brewing Announces Philadelphia Oktoberfest

Prost! Yards Brewing Company announces their annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 26th at the taproom at 500 Spring Garden. The Northern Liberties brewer will transform Yards’ expansive outdoor loading dock, along with portions of the brewery and warehouse into a Bavarian inspired beer hall for the afternoon. Head to an area normally off limits to the public as Yards goes German for the day with Bavarian food, drink, music, decorations games and more. The celebration runs from 12 Noon to 4:00pm and includes stein-holding contests, costume contest, special German food menu items – and the return of Yards famous Unter Dog Oktoberfest Lager. Tickets are on sale for $20 and up and include an exclusive Yards Oktoberfest .05-liter stein and one stein fill. Visit yardsbrewing.com for tickets and more information.

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Prosecutors Launch JusticeLink I.D.

Regional initiative connects eligible justice-involved individuals with mental health treatment, case management, and essential  support services. 

BRIDGETON, NJ – Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns along with Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae, Salem County Prosecutor  Kristin Telsey, and the Superior Court of New Jersey Vicinage XV, announced  today the launch of JusticeLink I.D. (Identify. Divert.), a regional mental health diversion program designed to connect eligible individuals in the criminal justice  system with behavioral health treatment and other community-based services. 

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The Wrong Prescription: Government Price-Setting Models May Jeopardize Patient Care

By Gary Puckrein

Healthcare affordability is America’s number one financial concern. According to new polling from the Kaiser Family Foundation, roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults worry about being able to afford the care their families need.

Yet in the search for solutions, the federal government appears to be heading in the wrong direction. Policymakers are considering drug pricing models that risk erecting new barriers to care and worsening health outcomes — without delivering value to patients.

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Dementia Resource Fair — September 25

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Barry R. Hillman, 79, of Collingswood

On September 18, 2026, of Collingswood, NJ.  He was 79 years old.

Beloved son of the late Wilbur and Ramona Hillman.  Dear brother of Delores R. Hillman.

Barry was a 1966 graduate of Haddon Township High School.

Funeral and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood and Audubon, NJ.

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