“Two area farmers markets are in the running for a nationwide People’s Choice prize that will be decided through online voting. Bloomfield Saturday Market and Ligonier Country Market have been […]
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Don’t ignore low-income voters, Poor People’s Campaign report says
“Low-income Americans — who overall are much less likely to vote in national elections than those with higher-incomes — are an untapped pool of voters who have the power to […]
Op-Ed: Congress must boost SNAP benefits to address hunger crisis
“The economic downturn accompanying the pandemic has cost millions their jobs, and millions more have faced reduced hours and wages. The problem is perhaps particularly acute in Pennsylvania. As of […]
Black Workers Matter protest planned in Oakland this morning to highlight ‘Hypocrisy Alley’ corporations
“A group called Black Workers Matter is holding a protest in Oakland to highlight the neighborhood’s “Hypocrisy Alley” corporations who support the Black Lives Matter movement but that allegedly underpay […]
Low-income riders not happy Port Authority will return to fare collection June 8
“Public transit is as essential as housing and utilities to low-income people and if there can be no evictions or utility cutoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic then Port Authority shouldn’t […]
Jump In SNAP Benefits ‘The Tip Of The Iceberg,’ Advocates Say
“More than 100,000 Pennsylvanians began receiving SNAP benefits last month, doubling the largest one-month increase in the state’s 16 years of available data. Allegheny County represents about 10 percent of […]
As record numbers of Pennsylvanians struggle, more ask for help
“With many businesses still partially or completely closed and unemployment climbing, some Pennsylvanians are turning to public programs to make ends meet — though far fewer than might be expected […]
Pennsylvanians might be eligible for one-time cash payment from the state
“Low-income Pennsylvania families who have lost wages related to the COVID-19 pandemic could be eligible for a one-time payment from the state, human service officials announced Friday….”
Pennsylvania to provide $370.50 for low-income parents to replace cost of school meals
“Pennsylvania has gotten permission from the federal government to provide a one-time $370.50 payment to parents of each child who receives free or reduced school lunch to cover the cost […]
Lawrenceville and Bloomfield markets lead the way, open with pandemic protocols
“On Sat., May 9, the Bloomfield Saturday Market will open for the season, but things will look drastically different. Rather than the typical lot packed with mingling, chatting shoppers and […]
