The national official poverty rate of 10.2% was 2.9 percentage points lower than the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) rate of 13.1% in 2025.
Estimates from the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC) show that the SPM, which includes government benefits and deductions, also topped the official rate when using three-year averages.
Tonight, the Camden County Police Department will host its final Fun Night of 2026 at the Woodlynne Baseball Field from 5-8 p.m. This free event features petting zoo animals, pony rides, face painters, games, food, music and more for Woodlynne residents.
“We’re looking forward to spending an evening with our Woodlynne neighbors, giving families a chance to enjoy some time together and connect with the officers who serve their community,” said Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. “I encourage our residents to join us for a great evening of family fun at the Woodlynne Baseball Field!”
In a few days, all those rhymers who lived in Tin Pan Alley back when Gertie was a pup will be fulfilled once again. How’s that you say?
Was a love song ever written that didn’t have moon and in it? And the full moon will be here in a couple of days and it is our responsibility to go look at it.
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It’s the one week countdown to Walk day and the two week countdown for our Community Yard Sale!
Continue reading “Let The Countdowns Begin!”The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available. Current incidents will be shared throughout the day as they are received.
19th District – Homicide by Shooting
On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at approximately 2:41 a.m., 19th District officers responded to the 8XX block of Wynnewood Road for a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old male on the highway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. Police transported the victim to Lankenau Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased at 3:25 a.m.
No arrests have been made, and a motive is unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing with the Homicide Unit.
The nights are getting longer, the air is getting cooler, and the corner of 2nd and Poplar is once again lit by the playful glow of dancing neon sausage in the window. Standard Tap, the Northern Liberties corner tavern widely credited as Philadelphia’s first gastropub, will host its annual Sausage Fest from September 24th to October 4th at 901 N. 2nd Street, serving a ten-sausage menu spanning Portugal, China, Scotland, Thailand, Germany, France, Morocco, the Chesapeake and Philadelphia itself, all made in house and all paired with a rotating list of local festbier and German-style drafts.
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Pumpkin decorating is just one of the fun activities available during festivals at Delaware State Parks this fall. /DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation photo
This fall, visitors can turn a trip to Delaware State Parks into the ultimate fall road trip with festivities popping up across the state.
Along the way, travelers can hike beneath changing leaves, bike scenic trails, paddle quiet waterways, discover historic sites, enjoy seasonal programs and extend the trip with camping or cabin stays. Part of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, there are 17 state parks across Delaware, and fall offers an ideal time to experience the variety of landscapes, outdoor recreation and history found throughout the state.
Join one of the many special events and activities hosted by Delaware State Parks Friends organizations:
• Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival at Trap Pond on Sept. 26
• Pond Fest at Lums Pond on Oct. 10
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WASHINGTON — The three news organizations that President Donald Trump has barred from entering the White House filed a lawsuit against the administration on Monday.
CNN, MS Now and Politico wrote in a joint statement the suit is intended “to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes.”
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – This fall, something mysterious is galloping through the darkness of night from New York to Philadelphia. Hidden inside Newsroom Philadelphia, The Pumpkin Press is a limited-time fall transformation that brings together the origins of Newsroom, the legend of the Headless Horseman and Sleepy Hollow and Philadelphia’s connection to Edgar Allan Poe – all within a speakeasy already known for its book-lined walls, hidden entrance and a dark sense of discovery.
The connection hits especially close to home: Newsroom sits just blocks from the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, the only surviving Philadelphia residence of the legendary author. The six-week seasonal transformation brings glowing pumpkins, theatrical cocktails and gothic literary legends to life in a tale never before told. The Pumpkin Press is now open at 1102 Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Reservations are highly encouraged – and available on Resy.
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