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Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Lifestyle
PA Is Home To One Of America's Most Stressed Cities: Study PA Is Home To One Of America's Most Stressed Cities: Study
PA Is Home To One Of America's Most Stressed Cities: Study Residents of one Pennsylvania city are feeling the squeeze. In a ranking of 182 American cities, Philadelphia ranked as the fifth most stressed locale in the United States, coming in behind Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore, and Birmingham, Alabama, a report by WalletHub says.  The city's total score takes into account perceived stress experienced by residents in a number of key areas, including work, finances, family, and health and safety, per WalletHub.  Philly is in the middle of the pack in terms of family stress (50th place), which the study measured by weighing the separation …

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by Mac Bullock
West Chester, PA
Police & Fire
NJ Owner Burned Down Chesco Business To Collect Insurance, DA Says NJ Owner Burned Down Chesco Business To Collect Insurance, DA Says
NJ Owner Burned Down Chesco Business To Collect Insurance, DA Says A New Jersey man who authorities say faced "numerous financial stressors" is accused of setting fire to his Chester County automotive business to reap the insurance payout, says District Attorney Deb Ryan.  Giuseppe Deangelis, 45, of Ventnor City, is charged with arson, insurance fraud, reckless endangerment, and other counts related to the fire that destroyed his J&G Automotive in Kennett Square in 2021, prosecutors said.  Firefighters were called to the J&G, 340 Cream Street, around 1 a.m. on May 3 that year to find "heavy fire and smoke," according to part of the crimin…

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by Mac Bullock
Massapequa, NY
Schools
These Long Island Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition These Long Island Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition
These Long Island Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition Seven Long Island high school students were among 40 nationally that were chosen as finalists in the prestigious 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). This year, approximately 1,800 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300 semifinalists, based on thei…

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by Zak Failla
Springfield, MA
Lifestyle
Here's Where Massachusetts Ranks Among 'Most Stressful' States In US, New Survey Says Here's Where Massachusetts Ranks Among 'Most Stressful' States In US, New Survey Says
Here's Where Massachusetts Ranks Among 'Most Stressful' States In US, New Survey Says A new survey has determined which US states are the most and least stressful based on a variety of factors. Amerisleep created the ranking based on 22 stress factors related to four categories: work, money, health and environment. Hawaii was named the most stressful after it scored high for money and environmental stressors. Meanwhile, Vermont was ranked the least stressful state. When ranking least stressed states, Massachusetts scored in the bottom half, at 34. Massachusetts was ranked the number one least stressful place to work, with the second-highest minimum wage of any state. …

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by Nicole Valinote
Harrison, NY
Lifestyle
Here's Where NY Ranks Among 'Most Stressful' States In US, New Survey Says Here's Where NY Ranks Among 'Most Stressful' States In US, New Survey Says
Here's Where NY Ranks Among 'Most Stressful' States In US, New Survey Says New York has ranked among the most stressful US states, according to a new study. Researchers with Amerisleep created a list ranking the least stressful US states based on a variety of factors related to work, money, health and environment. New York was named the 47th least stressful state, receiving poor rankings for money, health and environmental stressors.  The state was ranked the 12th least stressed state when it comes to work-related stressors. The company ranked Hawaii as the most stressful state, due to particularly high money and environmental stressors. Vermont was …

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by Nicole Valinote
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Putnam, Dutchess Counties These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Putnam, Dutchess Counties
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Putnam, Dutchess Counties Some Hudson Valley municipalities are among the most financially stressed in the state, according to a new report. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report highlighting the communities and school districts that are financially stressed, including some in Putnam and Dutchess County. DiNapoli said that he “created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive.” The system analyzed financial indicators, which “measure key dri…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Westchester These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Westchester
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Westchester Some Hudson Valley municipalities are among the most financially stressed in the state, according to a new report. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report highlighting the communities and school districts that are financially stressed, including some in Westchester County. DiNapoli said that he “created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive.” The system analyzed financial indicators, which “measure key drivers of …

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities On Long Island These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities On Long Island
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities On Long Island Some Long Island municipalities are among the most financially stressed in the state, according to a new report. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report highlighting the communities and school districts that are financially stressed, including several on Long Island. DiNapoli said that he “created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive.” The system analyzed financial indicators, which “measure key drivers of fiscal…

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by Zak Failla
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Lifestyle
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Rockland, Orange Counties These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Rockland, Orange Counties
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Rockland, Orange Counties Some Hudson Valley municipalities are among the most financially stressed in the state, according to a new report. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report highlighting the communities and school districts that are financially stressed, including some in Rockland and Orange counties. DiNapoli said that he “created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive.” The system analyzed financial indicators, which “measure key d…

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by Zak Failla
Bridgeport, CT
Lifestyle
This Fairfield County City Ranks Among 50 'Most Stressful' In Nation This Fairfield County City Ranks Among 50 'Most Stressful' In Nation
This Fairfield County City Ranks Among 50 'Most Stressful' In Nation Two cities in Connecticut rank among the top 50 Most Stressed Cities in America, according to a new study by a financial website. One is in Fairfield County: Bridgeport ranked 33rd. The other is New Haven in New Haven County -- which ranked 41st based on an analysis that considered stress in four areas: the workplace, finances, family, and health and safety. The top-10 "most stressed cities" in America, according to the WalletHub analysis, were Detroit, Newark, Cleveland, Birmingham, Toledo, Baltimore, Wilmington, Milwaukee, Gulfport and St. Louis.  Bridgeport ranked 17th in wo…

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by Jon Craig