Affordability
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10 classic roadside diners in Pennsylvania that are worth a detour
These diners in Pennsylvania serve classic comfort food with a side of nostalgic Americana.
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Doctors warn One Big Beautiful Bill healthcare changes are increasing pressure on Pa. hospitals
Pennsylvania doctors explain the strain on hospitals and emergency departments after the One Big Beautiful Bill created new Medicaid eligibility and cut ACA Marketplace coverage.
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Your guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (Aug. 7 – Aug. 13)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide.
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PJM’s failures are driving up Pennsylvania electric bills, advocates say
Utility bills keep climbing for Pennsylvanians as the state leans harder into fossil fuels—and struggles to rein in PJM, the regional grid operator now facing its second straight year of supply shortfalls. Clean energy advocates say the fix is within reach, but Harrisburg’s divided government keeps blocking it.
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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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Pennsylvania home sale prices rise, deepening affordability challenges
The surge in real estate prices indicates housing availability has not kept up with demand, underscoring the state’s housing shortage that dovetails with challenges surrounding affordability and cost of living.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (July 31 – Aug. 6)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide, Friday, July 31 through Thursday, Aug. 6.
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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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‘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.
