
Election 2026: What Philly voters should know about the city’s 2 ballot questions
By Leo A. Rodriguez
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It's one of the scariest times of the year that many kids and families look forward to."My kids are so excited," Caitlin Linhardt said. "They're so hyped to get their candy, and they're seeing their friends across the street."But some safety experts say Halloween can also be one of the most dangerous days for children.With the holiday falling on a Saturday, Collingswood is adjusting trick-or-treating hours, which are scheduled from noon to 7 p.m. in the borough this year, and encouraging families to start early."We want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to be out earlier if they want to be, especially for the littles," Collingswood Mayor Daniela Solano-Ward said, "but we also want to make sure everyone gets in before it gets too dark because that's when it's harder for drivers and things like that."Haddon Heights and National Park are two other communities encouraging families to trick or treat earlier in the day this year.According to AAA, children are more than twice as likely