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March 6, 2026: Can’t file your taxes by April 15? How to get an extension in DE, PA

We're at the midpoint of tax season 2026, and the IRS received nearly 42 million income tax returns far this tax season according to the revenue service's latest available tax season statistics, and disbursed nearly $110 billion in tax refunds as of Friday, Feb. 20.

But if you haven't yet filed your state and federal returns, it's probably time to consider a tax filing extension or risk incurring costly penalties.

Here's what tax filers in Delaware and Pennsylvania need to know.

March 6, 2026: War in Iran raises gas prices in Philly; here's how much gas cost

The ongoing war in Iran is now directly impacting gas prices here.

President Donald Trump acknowledged this fact by asking for patienceamid spiking gas prices and a war that could drag through the rest of spring and into summer.

With that backdrop, here's how much gas now costs in the greater Philadelphia region heading into the weekend, and if any relief is in sight.

March 5, 2026: Are milk allergies fatal? Why SkinnyPop removed this popcorn 

SkinnyPop popcorn — owned by Pennsylvania-based Hershey Company, endorsed by actress and brand ambassador Jennifer Aniston and ranked a top popcorn brand by food industry watcher Allrecipes — is pulling a recently-released flavor, citing fears of allergic reactions.

Here's the SkinnyPop flavor being recalled, and what you should do if you have the popcorn on hand.

March 5, 2026: Pennsylvania voters unhappy with ICE, Trump, Shapiro ratings show

Pennsylvanians are growing increasingly wary of Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics, believe President Donald Trump is floundering and are generally supportive of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's job so far, but are troubled by the overall direction in which the state is heading.

Here are those and other findings in the Franklin & Marshall Poll for March for polling conducted between Feb. 18 and March 1.

March 5, 2026: Iran war depletes US weapons, munitions; where they're made near you

U.S. weapons contractors with plants in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and other Mid-Atlantic states mays soon have to ramp up production.

The ongoing Iran conflict, which President Donald Trump indicated could last for weeks, if not months, has led to several American military casualties abroad and may raise electric and fuel prices here. Could the war also deplete America's stockpile of munitions?

Industrial military watcher Breaking Defense noted the war is causing some shortages, which may impact this and future conflicts.

Here's what we know about weapons contractor operations in the region.

March 4, 2026: When is Tax Day 2026? Filing deadline approaching; get an extension

We're at the midpoint of tax season 2026 — the IRS received nearly 42 million returns as of the week ending Friday, Feb. 20 according to the latest tax filing data — and if you haven't filed yet, you'll need to know when the tax filing deadline is, and how to get a filing extension.

Roughly 30% of adults procrastinate filing income tax returns according to Investment Property Exchange Services, and a Credit.com survey found nearly 25% of all filers submit tax returns late.

Here's what you need to know and do if you fall into either category.

March 4, 2026: Do working teens need to file income tax returns in NJ?

Did your child work in 2025? Even if he or she was a minor last year, they may need to file federal and New Jersey state income tax returns.

There are nearly 500,000 teen and young adults workers in the Garden State according to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, meaning hundreds of thousands of young workers may need to file.

With Tax Day 2026 approaching, here's what parents and working teens need to know.

March 4, 2026: March Madness 2026; WalletHub taps Philly a top college hoops city

March Madness 2026 — NCAA's premier annual basketball tournament — is coming to Philadelphia, a proper destination as personal finance resource WalletHub tapped Philly a top-five city for college basketball fans.

Here's why Philly lands so high in WalletHub's study, and what to know about the 2026 NCAAA basketball tournament games in Philadelphia.

March 4, 2026: Iran conflict spiking gas prices? How much gas costs in Philly area

The ongoing Iran conflict — and Iran's closing the Strait of Hormuz — is having little impact on the price of gas in the greater Philadelphia region, but that could change the longer the conflict continues.

Here's how much gas is right now in the Philadelphia area, and what you can expect to pay in the coming days and weeks.

March 4, 2026: Where's my refund? When you'll get your tax refund

We're halfway through tax season 2026, and so far, the IRS processed more than 41 million income tax returns according to the latest available IRS tax filing data, resulting in tax filers receiving a total of $109.329 billion in federal tax refunds.

The average 2026 federal income tax refund as of Friday, Feb. 20 is $3,804.

If you already filed income tax returns and looking for your refund, here's how you can find it, along with locating your state income tax return as well.

March 3, 2026: I didn’t work in 2025; do I need to file DE state tax return in 2026?

If you didn't work in 2025, you probably don't know if you have to file a 2025 Delaware state income tax return.

Here are the income thresholds which need to be met to file a state income tax return.

March 3, 2026: Target's cereal aisle is changing. What to know about artificial dyes

The cereal aisle at your local Target store is going to look very different in the next few weeks.

Target, following an industry-wide shift away from artificial food coloring and dyes, is set to revamp its cereal offerings just ahead of summer.

Here's the changes in Target's cereal selection, and how it impacts national brands such as Kellogg's.