2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history
The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
NJ governors race: Issues most important to South Jersey residents
Residents in South Jersey express what is most important to them when voting on election day eve.
Residents in South Jersey express what is most important to them when voting on election day eve.
Philly area food pantries offer hope amid SNAP uncertainty
Local organizations are stepping up to fill the gap amid uncertainty regarding SNAP benefits.
Local organizations are stepping up to fill the gap amid uncertainty regarding SNAP benefits.
Mike Tyson hopes new business venture could help SNAP enrollees during government shutdown
Mike Tyson said his new business venture could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.
Mike Tyson said his new business venture could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.
SNAP benefits pause Nov. 1: Murphy’s Giving Market in Upper Darby steps up to help residents
With the threat of roughly 42 million Americans having their SNAP benefits paused for November due to the government shutdown, volunteer organizations like Murphy’s Giving Market in Upper Darby are doing their part to help residents.
With the threat of roughly 42 million Americans having their SNAP benefits paused for November due to the government shutdown, volunteer organizations like Murphy’s Giving Market in Upper Darby are doing their part to help residents.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
With SNAP aid in limbo, groups urge handing out food alongside Halloween candy
With the federal government shutdown threatening November SNAP payments, some community groups are encouraging families to include shelf-stable kid foods alongside Halloween candy this year.
With the federal government shutdown threatening November SNAP payments, some community groups are encouraging families to include shelf-stable kid foods alongside Halloween candy this year.
SNAP benefits halt Nov. 1: Montgomery County food pantry braces for surge, seeks donation
Keystone Opportunity Center is looking for donations for its food drive amid the loss of SNAP benefits.
Keystone Opportunity Center is looking for donations for its food drive amid the loss of SNAP benefits.
Workers at several federal agencies miss their 1st full paycheck amid government shutdown
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
New Jersey SNAP benefits could be delayed if government shutdown continues
As the federal government shutdown extends into its third week, New Jersey officials warn that SNAP recipients could face payment delays in November if the funding impasse continues in Washington.
As the federal government shutdown extends into its third week, New Jersey officials warn that SNAP recipients could face payment delays in November if the funding impasse continues in Washington.
SNAP payments 'cannot be paid' in Pennsylvania as government shutdown continues
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, Pennsylvania officials say millions of residents will not receive food assistance next month, putting vulnerable households at risk across the state.
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, Pennsylvania officials say millions of residents will not receive food assistance next month, putting vulnerable households at risk across the state.
Americans more worried about finding jobs as inflation persists under Trump
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Grocery bills are most expensive in these major cities, analysis finds
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Termini Brothers Bakery owner dies, family shares
Vincent Termini Sr., owner of Termini Brothers Bakery in South Philadelphia, has died, the Termini family announced on social media Sunday.
Vincent Termini Sr., owner of Termini Brothers Bakery in South Philadelphia, has died, the Termini family announced on social media Sunday.
How the government shutdown will impact the economy
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.