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Family Crisis in Care: The Financial, Mental, and Physical Toll of Being A Sandwich Caregiver
Family Crisis of Care: The Financial, Mental, and Physical Toll of Being a Sandwich Caregiver

Sandwich caregivers often sacrifice financial security and are at higher risk of depression and mental health issues compared to non-caregivers.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil October 19, 2021 12:54 pm EDT
Family Crisis of Care: Family Caregivers Struggle With A Broken System
Family Crisis of Care: Family Caregivers Struggle with a Broken System

There are an estimated 11 million Americans who are “sandwich generation” caregivers: They are simultaneously raising young children and caring for their aging parents, and they need help. This is Part One of a four-part series on sandwich caregivers. Check back tomorrow for Part Two. 

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil October 18, 2021 2:41 pm EDT
Elections Election office workers process ballots as counting continues from the general election at the Allegheny County elections returns warehouse in Pittsburgh, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Elections Everything You Need to Know About a Possible Election Audit in Pennsylvania

Will there be an election audit in Pennsylvania? Could the results be overturned? Why is this even happening? Answers to these questions and more.

Associated Press Associated Press August 30, 2021 5:54 pm EDT
Infrastructure Vice President Kamala Harris walks off the Senate floor after voting on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. The Senate approved the bill, sending a cornerstone of the Biden agenda to the House. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Infrastructure Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill That Will Benefit Pennsylvanians

The Senate approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan on Tuesday.

Associated Press Associated Press August 10, 2021 12:43 pm EDT
Coronavirus Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Coronavirus Biden Extends Pause on Student Loan Payments to Jan. 31, 2022

The Biden administration on Friday announced that federal student loan payments will remain suspended through January 2022.

Associated Press Associated Press August 6, 2021 5:25 pm EDT

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Obituary Then-Vice President Joe Biden, left, is greeted by AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka, before he speaks to a crowd before the annual Labor Day parade on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Obituary Elected Leaders From Across Pennsylvania Honor Trumka as Labor ‘Champion’

Elected leaders from around Pennsylvania honored labor leader Richard Trumka, who died Thursday.

Patrick Abdalla Patrick Abdalla Ume Sarfaraz Ume Sarfaraz August 5, 2021 10:39 pm EDT
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LGBTQ Pennsylvania Man Among Those Named to Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

Pennsylvania’s native Adrian Shanker was one of eight new appointees to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. 

Ume Sarfaraz Ume Sarfaraz August 5, 2021 3:44 pm EDT