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New text application answers students' questions on FAFSA

High school seniors who need help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid can now get support through Wyatt, a free assistance chatbot that replies to students’ FAFSA questions. more

Education

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ITWorks sets next sessions of technology training program

ITWorks is seeking motivated young adults who want to pursue a career in technology. more

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Workshops

LIHEAP applications now available in Pennsylvania

The 2020-2021 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open! more

Basic Needs

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Women's Way offers fellowship to "change the story on poverty"

Apply to become a WESI Fellow and help change the story around poverty. more

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Extension of city protections for renters debated in Council

A battery of expiring Philadelphia renter protections may be extended by City Council –– but with more stringent eligibility requirements, if some groups have their way. more

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Mothers losing jobs in pandemic at 3x the rate for men

Mothers of small children have lost work at three times the rate of fathers in the pandemic. more

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Reports

PA issues new overtime rules expanding eligibility

More Pennsylvania workers are now eligible for overtime benefits thanks to new legislation. more

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City water customers won’t lose service through April 1, 2021...

The City of Philadelphia is extending its water shutoff protection measure through April 1, 2021 for residential and commercial water customers who are unable to pay their bills. more

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Wolf extends deadline for COVID mortgage, rent programs

Pennsylvania renters and homeowners struggling because of the pandemic just got an extra month to apply for relief. more

Health

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...But PA utilities can now shut off some customers for non-payment

Pennsylvania utilities will be allowed to resume shutoffs of many nonpaying customers on Nov. 9 after state regulators lifted a moratorium imposed at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic emergency. more

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