Opinion: The Pell Grant is worth defending
There’s a lot of disagreement on higher education these days. One exception to all the discord, at least so far, is Pell Grants.
May
2025
9
Affordability
Apr
2025
15
You’re paying taxes today—but are billionaires and big corporations dodging theirs?
Congress is prioritizing the ultra-wealthy and corporate greed over everyday American people this tax season. Now, community organizations across the US are fighting back—here’s how you can get involved.
Mar
2025
24
Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: ‘The people closest to the problem are often the ones who can find the solution’
About two years ago, tents started to show up in my neighborhood along the creek beds and in small stands of trees. Most only became visible when the leaves fell, exposing their orange rainflies and blue tarps. This increase in houselessness didn’t feel surprising...
Nov
2024
27
Pennsylvanians will see a change in their electric bills starting in December
All Pennsylvania regulated electric companies are adjusting their rates starting Dec. 1, with most increasing their rates.
Nov
2024
12
A lifeline for many: 6 food banks across Pennsylvania you can donate to
Food banks are a lifeline for those struggling with food insecurity. Here are six organizations throughout the state that could use your donation of food and/or time.
Nov
2024
11
Pennsylvania residents can apply for funds to cut heating costs through LIHEAP
Pennsylvanians can start applying for cash grants to help them pay heating bills this winter.
Oct
2024
25
How PA seniors are saving money on prescription drugs thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
Thousands of Pennsylvania senior citizens have saved an average of $1,900 so far this year thanks to provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Oct
2024
24
Lack of dental coverage traps PA residents in medical and credit debt
The lack of dental care can cost Pennsylvania residents thousands of dollars during an emergency. Over a quarter of Pennsylvanians lack dental coverage and face higher medical bills.
Oct
2024
16
Trump’s tariff plan would raise prices and ‘reduce the living standard of Americans,’ economists say
Trump’s plan would effectively be a sales tax that disproportionately harms working-class families and could cause a trade war that hurts US companies, economists say.
Sep
2024
11
13 wildest lies Trump told in the debate with Kamala Harris
Ex-President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for their first presidential debate—and Trump unleashed a barrage of lies and misleading claims.
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