“Parents or caregivers who paid for child care or, for example, adult day care for a qualifying family member can expect a bigger refund when claiming these costs this tax […]
News Items Archive
Giant Eagle dispatches Mobile Market to improve food access in underserved neighborhoods
Areas without full-service grocery stores in Pittsburgh now have increased access to fresh foods, thanks to a new Mobile Market initiative launched in January by Giant Eagle.
Where to get free help with taxes in Allegheny County
“As tax season approaches, there are lots of free tax prep resources available in Allegheny County….”
Despite January school closures, it’s unclear when families will get help for missed school meals
“Widespread school closures in January due to COVID-19 related quarantines and staffing shortages have stressed parents, but also brought renewed attention to food assistance programs available for kids when schools […]
The expanded child tax credit is over — at least for now
“Millions of families who had been getting hundreds of dollars a month in extended child tax credit payments since July won’t be getting that money this month after the program […]
Glassware Grinches, Food Network foes, and more Pittsburgh food news
“Tue., Nov. 30 is Giving Tuesday, a day designed to help support small organizations that rely on donations to survive. There are quite a few local organizations aimed at ending […]
With eviction protections set to expire, community groups urge Allegheny County for an extension
“Eviction proceedings for nonpayment could resume in Allegheny County next week. An extended eviction moratorium and is set to expire Sunday….”
‘It was a struggle:’ Some Pennsylvania families are still owed money for last year’s missed meals
“Pennsylvania’s Pandemic-EBT program is supposed to provide money to families to make up for missed school meals during COVID-related school closures. But parents and advocates say the funds still haven’t reached […]
Rep. Kenyatta introduces bill to increase benefits for families in need
“State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Phila., with State Sen. Katie Muth, D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery, yesterday officially introduced legislation that would provide a historic update to the 25-year-old Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program….”
Allegheny County Council Votes To Unlock $100M In COVID Relief
“Local agencies can now begin to spend about a quarter of the $380 million in coronavirus aid that Allegheny County is set to receive through President Biden’s American Rescue Plan….”