Families in Delaware Valley feel the pinch of back-to-school shopping
CBS News Philadelphia went to find out how lengthy back-to-school lists dented families' wallets in the Delaware Valley.
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CBS News Philadelphia went to find out how lengthy back-to-school lists dented families' wallets in the Delaware Valley.
Families are feeling the price of back-to-school shopping. According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in grades K-12 are planning to spend nearly $875 on clothing and supplies for the year. Madeleine Wright went to find out how lengthy back-to-school lists are putting a dent in families' wallets.
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