Written by Damon C. Williams

April 1: Should New Jersey residents be concerned about a deadly fungal storm sweeping across the Garden State?

New Jersey's generally turbulent weather, driven by the sometimes-destructive storms which occur in each of the four seasons, makes it a ripe region for events that sweep up and spread disease-causing spores.

Fungal disease can be especially hazardous for people with cancer or who had organ and stem cell transplants, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Here's what you need to know about fungal storms and any concerns for New Jersey.

April 1: It certainly feels like spring, giving rise to the hope the fierce, sometimes-hazardous temperature swings could be over.

Or are they?

The greater Philadelphia region is enjoying a string of mild days, but you can be forgiven if you think the warmth won't last, given the long, cold winter the Delaware Valley just endured.

So how long will this string of warm weather last, and are warm temperatures here to stay? Here's what sun-hunters should know.

April 1: Memorial Day is the first federal holiday of the spring, and one of the most poignant of the eleven federal holidays of 2026.

Whether you're planning on honoring fallen service members, shopping or just enjoying the unofficial start of summer, you'll need to know exactly when Memorial Day is.

Here's what you need to know about Memorial Day 2026.

April 1: We're nearing kickoff for the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament, and the winner will have to win rounds in New Jersey and Philadelphia to claim the World Cup Trophy.

Here's when the 2026 World Cup will begin, and which matches will be held in North Jersey and Philly.

April 1: Still waiting for your 2025 income tax refund from the Internal Revenue Service?

The IRS processed roughly 78 million income tax returns as of mid-March, and if you are among the millions whom filed tax returns but haven't received your 2025 income tax refund, the IRS has a tool you can access online to track the status of your refund.

Here's where to find the IRS refund tracking tool, and a few reasons why you haven't received your tax refund yet.

March 31: Roughly 70% of all people celebrate Easter according to The Center Square, but if you want an exquisite Easter celebration, don't head to Philadelphia or Delaware.

Head to Pittsburgh instead.

Here's why WalletHub ranked Pittsburgh a top-five city for Easter celebrations.

March 31: Drive for Lyft or Uber, or make deliveries for DoorDash or Instacart? Gig Workers have roughly two weeks to file 2025 state and federal income tax before risking hefty late-filing penalties.

Roughly 70% of gig workers are unaware they need to file tax returns according to Avalara, a company that handles tax compliancy, meaning Tax Day 2026 — Wednesday, April 15 is the deadline to file taxes — will loom large for side-hustle workers who haven't yet filed tax returns.

Here's what gig workers should know.

March 31: It's now spring, and the warming temps mean one thing: amusement park season is here.

And if you're looking for a thrill this spring and summer, head to Pennsylvania, which has more than 10,000 rides, according to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

As such, you'll want to know when Hersheypark, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom and other amusement parks in Pennsylvania will open in the coming days and weeks.

So far, Sesame Place Philadelphia, located in Langhorne, PA, opened Saturday March 14, and Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA, opened March 28.

Many of Pennsylvania amusement parks are included in U.S News' most recent ranking of the 20 best amusement parks in the country.

March 31: The war in Iran — now in its second month with no signs of letup as President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power infrastructure— has pushed domestic gas prices to the highest point in recent memory.

Here's how much you're paying for gas right now in New Jersey, and if you can find cheaper gas in PA.

March 30: Pennsylvanias have until Wednesday, April 15 to file 2025 state tax returns, but if you haven't done so just yet, you should double-check your return as you may have overlooked the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, which could be worth hundreds of dollars.

Here's who qualifies for the new state tax credit, and how you can apply before April 15.

March 30: The 2026 tax filing season will end on Wednesday, April 15, and so far, the IRS processed more than 77 million income tax returns.

But instead of getting a tax refund check from the revenue service, many filers are getting something which could be far more worrisome: an Underreporting Notice.

While it sounds terrifying, you can easily address any issues uncovered by the notice. Here' what tax filers need to know.

March 30: Wednesday, April 15 is the deadline for filing 2025 state and federal income tax returns, but if yours is among the nearly 78 million income tax returns received by the IRS of of mid-March and you haven't yet received your tax refund, its probably not delayed.

The revenue service could be double-checking your tax return instead.

Here's what tax filers who are anticipating a refund should know.