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Philadelphian. Book writer. USA Today MAC team member. Old-school vibe, new-school flow. Here; but rarely. Want a hit? Give me an hour + a pen and a pad.

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Department of Transportation implementing new rules Oct. 19 on what it deems are ten new reasons why airlines can't be faulted for delays and cancellations. I take a look at what it means for flyers, air travel: northjersey.com/story/news/2…

Airlines can skip meals, hotels for disrupted flights under new rules

DOT is instituting a new category of ten scenarios in which an airline or airport is not responsible for flight delays or cancellations.

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Is it a myth the measles spread more (or less) in cooler weather? I take a look with this video explainer: delawareonline.com/story/new…

PA measles outbreak: does measles spread in cold weather?

The greater Philadelphia region is experiencing an uptick in reported measles outbreaks. Here's how much the weather is playing a factor.

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The uptick in reported measles cases in the Delaware Valley isn't due to cooler weather. I take a look at the root causes of the measles outbreak, and how best to protect yourself: delawareonline.com/story/new…

Why PA. measles outbreak isn’t a seasonal concern

Pennsylvania health officials warn of an uptick in reported measles exposures. Here's what you should know.

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Donald Trump's image could come to US passports in 2028. I take a look at the proposed changes, and how you can get - or avoid getting - a passport with Trump's image on it: app.com/story/news/2026/10/0…

Trump appears on new US passport design coming in 2028. What to know

Starting in 2028, all US passports issued could bear an image of President Donald Trump. Here's what travelers need to know.

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That $90 is about to hit the accounts (or mailboxes) of millions of Social Security recipients - but not everyone on SS is getting it. I take a look at who will - and won't - get the SS refund/rebate: #SocialSecurity #Medicaid #Medicare delawareonline.com/story/new…

What is the $90 Social Security payment/deposit, and who gets it?

A $90 deposit is showing up in the accounts of millions of Social Security recipients. Here's where that money came from, and if more is on the way.

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Coal in the sock? USPS confirms what it terms a 'temporary' postal rate increase, just in time for holiday shipping. I take a look at how much the rate increase is, an the it will go into effect: #USPS #holidayseason #Mail northjersey.com/story/news/2…

Why sending gifts in the mail will cost you more next week

Postage rates for holiday gifts and regular mail will increase in October. Here's how much the increase is, and how long it will last.

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Red October may - or may not - hit Philly this year; but do you know the origins of 'Red October'? I take a look at the fan-driven phenomenon ahead of the forthcoming Wild Card round: #RedOctober #Phillies #mlb app.com/story/news/2026/09/2…

What is ‘Red October?’ How the Phillies postseason tradition took hold

The Philadelphia Phillies are inching closer to a playoff spot and the "Red October" playoff push. Here's what Red October means and how it started.

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Need to submit corrections to your income tax return? I take a look at how to file an amended tax return and how to know if you even need to file one: #TaxReturn #TaxSeason delawareonline.com/story/new…

Can I fix errors on my tax return? How to file an amended return

Millions of tax filers make mistake while filing income tax returns. Here's what you need to do if you make a mistake on your tax return.

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Hersheypark, two other theme parks in Pennsylvania week named to the "10BEST" list by USAT TODAY readers. I take a look at where the award-winning theme parks are: #Hersheypark #ThemePark #10BEST app.com/story/news/2026/04/2…

Three of the country’s ’10BEST’ theme parks are in PA; here’s where

USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards panel selected Hersheypark and two other PA theme parks to its "10BEST" list of best amusement parks.

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New Jersey high schoolers are a smart bunch, and AP Exams scores tell the tale; but WalletHub also points to NJ's top-shelf school system as a a reason why: #APExams #HighSchool app.com/story/news/2026/04/2…

It's AP testing season; NJ leads AP scores; where does DE, PA rank?

AP testing begins in May, and students in NJ have the upper hand, as NJ has the third-best school system in the country, according to WalletHub.

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Gas still high in Pennsylvania - but highest in New York. I take a look at where gas prices stand right now, and why prices won't drop for some time: #GasPrices delawareonline.com/story/new…

Tri-state gas check; gas in PA still high; is gas in NJ, DE cheaper?

Fuel prices are still high in Pennsylvania; you'll pay more for gas in NY but less in DE, according to AAA realtime gas price index.

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Remember how much groceries cost in 1996? Save A Lot does, and a few stores in PA, MD and WV are rolling back prices to 1996 level to celebrate 30th anniversary. I take a lot at where those Save A Lot stores are: #SaveALot #Groceries #supermarket delawareonline.com/story/gro…

Shop like it’s 1996; find Save A Lot rollback prices in MA, PA, WV

Nearly a dozen Save A Lot actors in the mid-Atlantic region are rolling back prices to 1996-era to celebrate the supermarket's 30th anniversary.

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You can still file 2025 income tax returns if you missed Tax Day. I take a look at how you can still file - and why not filing is a bad idea: #IncomeTaxReturns #TaxSeason delawareonline.com/story/new…

Missed Tax Day? You can still file 2025 income tax return; here's how

If you missed the deadline to file income tax returns, the IRS suggests you still file.

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There are a lot of people - and cameras - in NYC. I take a look at why the Big Apple is one of the most surveilled cities in America, and why more cameras are likely on the way: #surveillance #CCTV northjersey.com/story/news/2…

Why so many cameras in NYC? Big Apple one of most surveilled cities

There are more surveillance cameras per capita in New York City than any other American city outside of Los Angeles.

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Pennsylvania is in line to be a battleground/swing state in the upcoming midterms, and the aftermath of PA's elections could impact national policy. I take a look at that and other reasons to register to vote in PA: #Midterms #PAPolitics delawareonline.com/story/new…

PA is battleground state; why you need to register to vote in primary

Pennsylvania will be in play as a battleground state through the primary elections and midterms, but you need to register now to vote in them.

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There's another, mostly hidden reason why gas is so expensive in Pennsylvania. I take a look at the state's high gas tax, and compare it to other states in the mid-Atlantic region: #GasTax #gasPrices delawareonline.com/story/new…

Why high gas prices hit harder in Pennsylvania; what is gas tax?

The war in Iran and seasonal travel patterns aren't the only elements contributing to high gas prices in Pennsylvania.

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#ICYMI: QVC files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but insists this reorganization will only be temporary. I take a look a what it means, if anything, for QVC shoppers: #QVC #Chapter11 delawareonline.com/story/new…

Is QVC still on the air after bankruptcy? What to know today

West Chester-based QVC plans to file for bankruptcy protection, but will otherwise operate as normal.

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Hey history buffs: do you know why Memorial Day is always in May? I take a look at the first federal holiday of spring, and why we celebrate it: #MemorialDay delawareonline.com/story/new…

Why is Memorial Day always in May? What’s closed on spring holiday

Memorial Day is the first of two (Juneteenth is the second) federal holidays during the spring.

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Tax Day long lapsed; still haven't gotten your income tax refund? I take a look at how you an track your state and federal income tax refund, and what might be delaying it: #TaxRefund #IncomeTaxes app.com/story/news/2026/04/2…

Looking for your tax refund in PA, NJ? How to track income tax return

The 2026 tax season is over, and if you are looking for your state and federal income tax refund, here's how to find it.

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StubHub settles $10 million lawsuit over misleading ticket buyers, especially NFL fans. Here's who gets a piece of that settlement cake: #NFL #StubHubSettlement #TicketPrices app.com/story/news/2026/04/2…

Eagles fans could get part of StubHub settlement; do you qualify?

StubHub settles multimillion dollar FTC lawsuit over ticket prices, and two groups of ticket buyers are in line for a payout.

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