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Buying a Car For the First Time in Pa.? Here’s What You Need to Know

There are a lot of hidden fees and traps car buyers can fall into, especially first timers. Here are some tips to help first-time car buyers have a relatively painless experience.

(L-R): Thomas Tull (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Warner Bros./AP Images); Jeffrery Lurie (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger); John Middleton (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky);
Michael Rubin (Photo by JasonMendez/Invision/AP).
9 Pennsylvania Billionaires Make Forbes’ List of Richest People in World

A Republican mega-donor, a candy heiress, and the owners of two Philly sports teams are among those repping the commonwealth on Forbes’ annual richest people rundown.

AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File
How Republicans’ Student Debt Plan Would Uniquely Hurt Public Workers

A Republican effort to reverse President Joe Biden’s student loan debt relief plan could cause more than 250,000 public workers to lose out on already-canceled loans, according to a new report.

Mary Girton, right, holds a dress as her daughters, 16-year-old Annie, left, and 17-year-old Gabi, look over potential prom gowns in Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 3, 2018. Eligible students from schools in Alegheny County were at the Project Prom Gown Giveaway to select free dresses and accessories to wear for their high school prom on the first day of the week long event sponsored by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services and the National Council of Jewish Women at their Thriftique store. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
A Budget-Friendly Guide to Ensuring Your Daughter Shines on Prom Night

You can make your daughter’s upcoming prom a night to remember without breaking the bank by following these tips on everything from the dress, the ‘do, and the ride.

FILE- This Wednesday, June 6, 2018, file photo shows U.S. currency in New York.  (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
Pennsylvanians Living With Disabilities Can Save for the Future With This State Program

Since 2016, PA ABLE accounts have provided disabled Pennsylvanians a way to save for disability-related expenses without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits.

FILE - Associate Justice Clarence Thomas joins other members of the Supreme Court as they pose for a new group portrait, at the Supreme Court building in Washington, Oct. 7, 2022. Conservative mega-donor Harlan Crow purchased three properties belonging to Thomas and his family, in a transaction worth more than $100,000 that Thomas never reported, according to the non-profit investigative journalism organization ProPublica on Thursday, April 13, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Clarence Thomas’ ‘Corruption’ Scandal Grows Even Bigger

A new report highlighting Thomas' close ties with Harlan Crow will likely refresh calls for an investigation into the relationship between the Supreme Court justice and the billionaire mega-donor.

FILE - A home router and internet switch are displayed on June 19, 2018, in East Derry, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
How to Find Out if You Qualify for Cheaper High-Speed Internet in Pennsylvania

Many Pennsylvania residents are eligible to enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program, which helps low-income families access internet services by providing a $30 per month discount on their bill.