PA: Consumer
Last-minute free tax prep provided for procrastinators in Pennsylvania
In less than a week, Pennsylvania residents who need assistance in filing their income-tax returns can use the free services of the AARP Foundation's …
Advocates back tougher EPA emissions rules for cars, trucks
The Environmental Protection Agency has set new air pollution standards under the federal Clean Air Act for cars and light/medium vehicle models from …
'Empowering Social Workers,' in March and beyond
Social workers are in the spotlight in March for National Professional Social Work Month. They play a crucial role in addressing society's most …
PA postal workers voice concerns about understaffing, delivery delays
Postal union workers from Pennsylvania will head to the nation's capital in early May for a national rally to raise awareness about the challenges fac…
PAWC rate hike proposal would affect 770,000 PA households
If Pennsylvania American Water gets its latest rate hike, more than 770,000 water and wastewater customers in 37 counties would be affected. For now…
As others see pay hikes, PA minimum wage stuck at $7.25
Low-wage workers in Pennsylvania are missing out on the pay hikes taking effect in 22 other states and 43 cities and counties this month, through …
Report examines private-equity power plants, growing risks for communities
Pennsylvania communities could be hit hard by rising financial uncertainty in the country's biggest electricity market, according to three new …
Report: PA needs work on managing, preventing chronic conditions
Pennsylvania ranks 23rd among states for the overall health of Pennsylvanians in a new America's Health Rankings report by the United Health Foundatio…
AARP warns Pennsylvanians of spike in holiday fraud, scams
The holiday shopping season is already in full swing, and AARP Pennsylvania has some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or identity …
Poll: 'Tis the season for 'Made in America' gifts
What's on your holiday shopping list? This year, people may also be asking, "And where was it made?" In a new poll, 81% of Americans surveyed said …
Local meat producers in PA rally against EATS Act
Advocates for locally controlled family farms in Pennsylvania say a proposed amendment to the 2023 Farm Bill would gut states' ability to regulate the…
Elected officials advocate for EPA’s clean-car standards, transition to EVs
With the United Auto Workers still on strike, elected officials argue that it's important for the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed clean-…