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WalletHub says you're better off starting a family outside New Jersey; here's why
If you're planning on starting a family in New Jersey — there are more than a million families in New Jersey with young children, according to Child Care Aware of New Jersey — WalletHub says you may want to reconsider that decision. Only two cities in New Jersey — Jersey City and Newark — are ranked in WalletHub's Best and Worst Places to Raise a Family study, and even then, those cities are ranked low. Here's what WalletHub had to say about raising a family in New Jersey. In its Best and Worst Places to Raise a Family study, personal finance resource website WalletHub ranked Jersey City 61st and Newark 178th. In its study, WalletHub compared more than 180 cities by analyzing dozens of metrics, including affordability, family fun, education and childcare and health and safety. Jersey City ranked low in all metrics, but ranked extremely low in the family fan metric, ranking 165th. Jersey City also ranked 100th in the affordability metric, and ranked 82nd in the socioeconomic metric. Jersey City fared much better in the education and childcare metric, which placed Jersey City in 20th place. Newark, however, ranked near the bottom of nearly all of WalletHub metrics. Newark's lack of playgrounds dragged down its family fun metric to 170th place. Newark ranked also ranked 180th in the affordability metric, which analyzed the cost of living and housing affordability. WalletHub's survey presents a few options if you're looking to start a family and want to stay in the region. Pittsburgh (39th) snd Washington, DC (43) ranked in the top 50 of WalletHub's study. New York City ranked 69th and Boston ranked 79th. Philadelphia may not be an appealing option for you, as it ranked 143rd in WalletHubs study. Freemont, California and Overland Park, Kansas, were the top two cities to raise a family, according to WalletHub. At the other end of the ranking, Cleveland (180), Detroit (181) and Memphis, (182) were ranked as the three least appealing cities to raise a family in. Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region. This article originally appeared on Thinking of raising a family in New Jersey? WalletHub says don't do it
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
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How late can my teen stay out this summer? Delaware curfew laws at a glance
Memorial Day was the unofficial start of summertime, and parents will soon be bargaining with their teens about summer curfews after days at the beach and nighttime hang outs in Delaware. And while there's no statewide curfew, here's what parents need to know about curfew laws in several popular towns and locations in Delaware. Teens can hang out until nearly midnight in Bethany Beach this summer. "Between May 1 to September 30," read Bethany Beach's curfew law. "inclusive of each year, it shall be unlawful for any person 17 years or less of age (under 18) to be or remain in or upon a public place within the town of Bethany Beach during the period beginning at 11:00 p.m. and ending at 5:00 a.m." If your teen is more of a social butterfly, here are the summertime curfew hours for other major gathering points across Delaware. Delaware City: People under the age of 18 have a daily 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew. Dover: People under the age of 17 have a 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. curfew on Friday and Saturday nights; the curfew begins at midnight on all other days. Harrington: People under the age of 16 have a daily 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew. Milford: People 16 and younger have 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. curfew on Friday and Sunday nights; the curfew begins at 11 p.m. on all other nights. New Castle: From September 1 through May 31, it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 to be or remain in or upon a public place within the City of New Castle for the period ending at 5:00 a.m. Rehoboth Beach: People under the age of 18 have a daily 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew. Wilmington: From May 31 through Sept. 1, minors are barred from public places between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. From Sept. 2 through May 30, the curfew starts at 9 a.m. Most curfew laws allow exceptions for minors with a parent or guardian or responsible adult. Some allow exceptions for chores or errands, while others allow kids to carry a note from a parent allowing them to be out past curfew. Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Parents in Delaware should know these curfew laws for the summer
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Still need a Real ID in Pennsylvania? Here's where to get a Pennsylvania Real ID May 19
If you still need to obtain Real ID in Pennsylvania, your next best chance to get one is Monday, May 19. Here's how you can get a Real ID in Pennsylvania on Monday. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will reserve several locations across the state on Monday, May 19, for individuals in the state who still need to obtain a Real ID. "To meet continued demand for Real ID, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will open its 15 Real ID centers on Monday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. for Real ID services," read an e-mail from PennDOT. "These 15 locations can process and issue Real IDs over the counter. "Now that the federal Real ID Act is in effect, residents have continued showing strong interest, with over 7,000 people getting their Real IDs during the last event." Here are the 15 Real ID centers in Pennsylvania: Altoona: 1738A 9th Avenue Beaver Falls: Chippewa Plaza, 2580 Constitution Boulevard Bridgeville: 1025 Washington Pike Erie: Summit Towne Center, 7200 Peach Street Exeter: 4375 Perkiomen Ave., Reading Jeannette: 1100 Lowry Avenue King of Prussia: 146 S. Gulph Road Lancaster: 2090 Lincoln Highway East Norristown: 1700 Markley St., Suite 30 Rockview: 812 W. College Ave., Pleasant Gap Philadelphia: 2904 S. 70th St., Unit 8 Summerdale: 429 N. Enola Rd., Enola Whitehall: 1101 MacArthur Rd., Allentown Wilkes-Barre: 1085 Hanover Street Williamsport: 1782 E. Third Steet Obtaining a Real ID is generally optional, but you will need a Real ID for most circumstances that require identification, particularly flying without a passport. Unsure if you need a Real ID in Pennsylvania? You can access the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's online Real ID questionnaire to find out if Real ID is right for you. As of Wednesday, May 7, a Real ID or another form of federally acceptable identification, such as a valid passport or military ID,is required to board domestic commercial flights, enter military bases and certain federal facilities that require a federally acceptable form of ID. A passport is still needed for international travel. Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Still need a PA Real ID? Here's how to get a REAL ID on Monday, May 19
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Pennsylvanians will need a Real ID by Wednesday; here's how to get a Real ID today
Pennsylvanians have two days to get a Real ID before the deadline, and here's what you need to know and do. According to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Department of Homeland Security, the deadline to obtain a Real ID in Pennsylvania is Wednesday, May 7. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is hosting a series of Real ID Days at dozens of drivers license centers across the state to educate people and guide them through the Real ID process. There is a Real ID Day today, Monday, May 5. You will need to produce several other pieces of identification, including proof of citizenship, proof of residency and valid Social Security Number when applying for a Real ID. Pennsylvanians can also obtain Real ID pre-verification online. The next Real ID Day in Pennsylvania is Monday, May 12. It is possible for you to obtain a Real ID after the May 7 deadline. You can apply for a Real ID at anytime. Enforcement of the Real ID requirement is what begins on Wednesday. Obtaining a Real ID is generally optional, but you will need a Real ID for most circumstances that require identification, particularly those flying without a passport. Unsure if you need a Real ID in Pennsylvania? You can access the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's online Real ID questionnaire to find out if Real ID is right for you. After Wednesday, May 7, a Real ID or another form of federally acceptable identification, such as a valid passport or military ID, will be required to: Board domestic commercial flights Enter a military base Enter certain federal facilities that require a federally acceptable form of ID A passport would still be necessary for international travel. Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Midweek deadline to get a Real ID in Pennsylvania here's how to get it
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Still need a Real ID in Pennsylvania? Here's how to get a Pennsylvania Real ID on Monday
If you still need to obtain Real ID in Pennsylvania, your next best chance to get one is Monday, May 19. Here's how you can get a Real ID in Pennsylvania on Monday. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will reserve several locations across the state on Monday, May 19, for individuals in the state who still need to obtain a Real ID. "To meet continued demand for Real ID, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will open its 15 Real ID centers on Monday, May 19 from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm to for Real ID services," read an e-mail from PennDOT. "These 15 locations can process and issue Real IDs over the counter. "Now that the federal Real ID Act is in effect, residents have continued showing strong interest, with over 7,000 people getting their Real IDs during the last event." Here are the 15 Real ID centers in Pennsylvania: Altoona: 1738A 9th Avenue Beaver Falls: Chippewa Plaza, 2580 Constitution Boulevard Bridgeville: 1025 Washington Pike Erie: Summit Towne Center, 7200 Peach Street Exeter: 4375 Perkiomen Ave., Reading Jeannette: 1100 Lowry Avenue King of Prussia: 146 S. Gulph Road Lancaster: 2090 Lincoln Highway East Norristown: 1700 Markley St., Suite 30 Rockview: 812 W. College Ave., Pleasant Gap Philadelphia: 2904 S. 70th St., Unit 8 Summerdale: 429 N. Enola Rd., Enola Whitehall: 1101 MacArthur Rd., Allentown Wilkes-Barre: 1085 Hanover Street Williamsport: 1782 E. Third Steet Obtaining a Real ID is generally optional, but you will need a Real ID for most circumstances that require identification, particularly flying without a passport. Unsure if you need a Real ID in Pennsylvania? You can access the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's online Real ID questionnaire to find out if Real ID is right for you. As of Wednesday, May 7, a Real ID or another form of federally acceptable identification, such as a valid passport or military ID, will be required to board domestic commercial flights, enter military bases and certain federal facilities that require a federally acceptable form of ID. A passport is still needed for international travel. Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Still need a PA Real ID? Here's how to get a REAL ID on Monday, May 19
