Affordability
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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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Trump-hyped Freedom Fuel prices in Camp Hill disappoint customers
Prices of Freedom Fuel don’t match what has been touted on social media.
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Fun summer farmers markets in Pennsylvania with way more than just fruits & veggies
You’ll not only find beautiful produce at these farmers markets in Pennsylvania, but fun events, live music, and unique local treasures to boot.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (July 10 – July 16)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide, Friday, July 10 through Thursday, July 16.
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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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Pa. House passes $1.7B tax cut on electricity, reins in utility company profits
The bill would establish a formula for ‘reasonable return’ on equity when utilities pursue rate hikes.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (June 12 – June 18)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide, Friday, June 12 through Thursday, June 18.
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Philadelphia hotel workers threaten to strike during World Cup
500,000 soccer fans from across the world are expected to travel to Philadelphia for the World Cup.
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Your 2026 guide to berry picking in Pennsylvania: When & where to find fresh summer fruit
This summer, pick your own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries at berry-picking farms in Pennsylvania.
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‘We just figure it out’: Pennsylvanians describe the crushing cost of staying alive under new cuts
For many Pennsylvanians, healthcare isn’t just about surviving—it’s about surviving financially. As deductibles climb, premiums spike, and medical debt piles up, families across the commonwealth are being forced to make impossible choices: delay care or risk financial ruin.
