NJ leaders agree to cut property taxes for seniors
Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leaders have come to an agreement on a plan to cut property taxes for New Jersey seniors by up to 50%. more
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Report calls on PA to offer LIHEAP benefits throughout the year
Community Legal Services and and Esperanza partnered to gather community input on cooling-related needs during the summer. more
PA unemployment rate fell to historic low in May: report
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate hit a historic low in May, reaching 4 percent, according to the latest report released by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. more
40,000 lose Medicaid coverage in PA with end of COVID rule
Since the end of a pandemic-era policy, roughly 20% of Pennsylvanians who had to renew their Medical Assistance coverage have lost it, according to data the state shares with the federal government. more
Advocates say PA foreclosure program is a 'nightmare' for clients
In Pennsylvania, 24,633 applied for a grant through the program, according to PHFA. 15,878 homeowners are still waiting for funding to resolve mortgage arrears and unpaid utilities. more
Food insecurity increasing in wealthier areas of Montco: report
It’s called the “Myth of Lower Merion,” said Gigi Tevlin Moffat, director of Narberth Community Food Bank. more
City sponsors over 300 summer meal sites for youth
Run in partnership with the Philadelphia Housing Authority, Nutritional Development Services, and other partners, the city will offer more than 300 child and youth meal sites this summer. more
Low-income water assistance program re-opens in PA
PA has announced the re-opening of the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program to help residents of the commonwealth with low incomes maintain access to drinking and wastewater services. more
Report on homelessness in US is released
The interactive report provides an overview of homelessness in 2022 across the United States and analyzes trends. more
City homeless office creates 'gateway' for landlords
The City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services unveiled a new Landlord Gateway at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on May 16th. more
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