About 2.6 million U.S. parents provided $26.6 billion in financial support to 3.7 million children 21 or over who lived outside their households, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2025 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP).
This does not take into account money parents spent on adult children living at home. In 2024, 58.3% of men and 56.4% of women ages 18 to 34 lived with their parents.
Route 130/Crescent Boulevard is scheduled to be closed and detoured in both directions tonight at Klemm Avenue for railroad crossing repairs in Gloucester City, Camden County. Access will be maintained for local traffic. This is a continuation of work that began in August.
Beginning at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, October 2 until 7 a.m. Saturday, October 3, Route 130/Crescent Boulevard northbound and southbound will be closed between Klemm Avenue and the Bridge over Newton Creek to replace the railroad crossing and approaches. Access to local businesses will be maintained. The following detours will be in place:
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Woodbury, NJ – Jose Velez, 39, of Woodbury, was sentenced to 3 years in state prison Friday for third-degree aggravated assault by the Honorable Kevin T. Smith, pursuant to a plea agreement, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns, announced.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On November 27, 2025, a 43-year-old female victim reported to Woodbury Police that Velez was outside of her residence and strangled her until she nearly passed out. She reported that over the next few hours he assaulted her by kicking her “like a soccer ball” and hitting her “like a punching bag.”
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The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by drought beginning April 26.
Eligible Counties
New Jersey: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem
Delaware: Kent and Newcastle
Pennsylvania: Bucks, Delaware, and Philadelphia
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We are now accepting canned food and non-perishable items between now and November 17 for our 2026 Thanksgiving Food Drive! Our food drive drop box is located at our GTPD Headquarters Watch Desk located at 1261 Chews Landing Road, Gloucester Township, NJ 08021.
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Pennsylvania’s statewide deer archery season opens this Saturday, October 3 and runs through November 20, then reopens from December 26-January 24.
If you hunt from an elevated stand, always wear a full-body safety harness whenever your feet leave the ground.
Good luck. Have fun. Hunt safely.
On September 30, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to Pat’s King of Steaks, 1237 E. Passyunk Avenue, for a reported assault.
Police learned that a male allegedly threw a cheesesteak at an employee’s face before fleeing. The employee was not injured.
On October 1, 2026, the male turned himself in to police and was charged with the summary offense of Harassment. His name is not releasable.
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Zoo’s quintessential, family-friendly Halloween extravaganza, Boo at the Zoo, is back every weekend this October (plus Indigenous Peoples’ Day) for the first time in its over 20-year history! These fun-filled weekends include incredible costumes, festive fall treats and fang-tastic fun. Bring a candy bag, come dressed in your favorite costume, trick-or-treat around the Zoo, enjoy seasonal décor, boo-tiful autumn weather, Howl-oween children’s activities and have a spooktacular time. New for 2026, ride the Pherris Wheel for a fall view 10 stories up, visit Trick-or-Tree House, take a ride on the SEPTA PZ “Boo” Choo Train, check out Cryptic Creatures and Frightful Flora, visit early with new fall wildlife morning tours and enjoy the Teal Pumpkin Project for those with food allergies.
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It’s Haunting time and Camden County 4-H volunteers and members are busy transforming Lakeland into the annual Haunted Walk. The Haunted Walk will be held on Oct. 16-17 from 7-10:30 pm. The walk takes place in and around the Camden County Office of Sustainability at 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood. Suggested for children ages 8 and up, the Haunting serves as the largest 4-H fundraiser of the year and has been held for more than 30 years.
A DJ will be spinning Halloween tunes each night, and Entertainment by Magic Ed and special guests from the Sam 4 Magic Club will amaze people with nightly shows at 8:30 pm. For an additional cost, there will be face painting, pumpkins, and snacks and beverages available.
Continue reading “Camden County 4-H Annual Haunting”On September 30, 2026, at approximately 3:50 p.m., a 24-year-old male walked into Jefferson Frankford Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower back.
The victim was placed in stable condition. The scene was located on the 4200 block of Vista Street and held for investigation.
No arrests have been made at this time.
This investigation remains active and ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.
Anyone with information about this incident are asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).