In her 16 years in the communications industry, Ashley Adams has worn many hats, including news reporter, public relations writer, marketing specialist, copy editor and technical writer. Ashley grew up in Berks County and has since returned to her roots to raise her three children.
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4 Pennsylvania-Based Companies Paid $0 in Federal Taxes in 2020
Four Pennsylvania-based companies had a combined total of $1.8 billion in 2020 profits, and avoided $379.3 million in combined taxes while they received $157 million in total rebates.
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Here’s How an Increase in SNAP Benefits Can Help Pennsylvania’s Food Insecurity
The 15% increase in monthly SNAP benefits in the American Rescue Plan helps 1.8 million Pennsylvanians and amounts to about $25 more per person per month.
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A Housing Crisis Amplified By Pandemic, Affecting Both Renters and Homeowners
Pennsylvania had been dealing with an affordable housing crisis long before the pandemic hit. The coronavirus has made it worse.
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Standardized Testing Not a Victim of the Coronavirus Pandemic. But Should it Be?
State officials and educators are grappling with what to do about standardized tests this year.
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What Does the Expanded Child Tax Credit Mean for Pennsylvania Families?
More than 2.3 million children—90% of all children under 18 in Pennsylvania—will benefit from the expansion of the child tax credit.
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What Does the COVID Relief Package Mean for Pennsylvania’s Unemployed?
Approximately 10% of Pennsylvania’s workforce will benefit from the unemployment program extension included in the American Rescue Plan.
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Pandemic-Related Costs Wreaking Havoc on PA School District Budgets
The pandemic has brought many financial challenges to all of Pennsylvania’s 501 school districts.
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Students’ Mental Health a Serious Concern for Educators During Pandemic
Pennsylvania educators and students discussed the toll the pandemic taken on their mental health over the past year.
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COVID and the Amish: How the Plain Communities View the Pandemic
Pennsylvania health officials worked with the state’s Plain populations at the beginning of the pandemic. The task is harder now that the vaccines are available.
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I Got the COVID Vaccine. Now What?
Dr. Debra Powell, of Reading Hospital, explains why it’s important to get the COVID vaccine and answers some frequently asked questions about what to do after you get vaccinated.
