Economy
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Pennsylvania electric bills rise 20% in two years
The typical monthly electric bill increased from $213 in 2024 to $232 in 2025. This year the average bill is $257 per month, which includes generation, transmission, distribution and other costs, including taxes, according to the IFO report.
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‘That’s half my paycheck:’ Pennsylvania’s rising electric bills are pricing people out
As the cost of life continues to rise across Pennsylvania, more residents are feeling the strain of higher monthly utility bills. For many households already juggling the rising costs of housing, groceries, and other essentials, the increase is making it even harder to make ends meet.
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Pennsylvania gas prices are rising again. Here’s why.
Gas prices jumped to $4.22 a gallon in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, up from $3.99 a week ago.
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Freedom Fuel gas prices approach $4 per gallon after boasting steep discounts
Freedom Fuel has opened 25 gas stations and plan on opening more despite rising gas prices.
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‘You don’t have space for joy:’ How Pennsylvania’s affordability crisis is hurting mental health
From juggling multiple jobs to worrying about losing health coverage, Pennsylvanians say financial stress is fueling anxiety, burnout, and depression—and mental health professionals are seeing the impact firsthand.
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Pennsylvania families say the American dream is slipping away
Across Pennsylvania, rising costs for groceries, housing, utilities and healthcare are forcing working families to make difficult decisions. Here are three of their stories.
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Struggling to pay bills? York Water Company offers new help with that
Struggling to pay bills? York Water Company offers new help with that
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Advocates target Big Tech to close Pennsylvania’s budget deficit
Pennsylvania Democrats are looking to tax billionaires to close the commonwealth’s $5.6 billion budget gap and backfill cuts made by President Donald Trump.
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Electric bills to increase across Pennsylvania. Here’s how much more you’ll be paying
Millions of Pennsylvania residents and businesses face higher electric bills following the latest round of rate increases.
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We asked, you answered: Has the current economy changed your summer vacation plans?
With rising costs for things like gas, airfare, hotels, and food, summer vacations have become a luxury many families can’t afford, prompting them to “downsize” to a staycation, or scrap summer travel plans altogether.
