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Clean Slate Workshop in Chester County - January 25
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA, United Way of Chester County and PA CareerLink of Chester County are holding a free Clean Slate Workshop on Friday Jan. 25, 2019 at PA CareerLink Chester County in Exton, PA. Read More
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IRS Confirms Tax Filing Season to Begin January 28; Refunds to be Issued During Shutdown
Despite the government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service has confirmed that it will process tax returns beginning January 28, 2019 and provide refunds to taxpayers as scheduled. Read More
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Delaware County Expungement Clinic - January 21, 2019
A Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service free Expungement Clinic, sponsored by State Sen. Anthony Williams' office and State Rep. Joanna McClinton's office, will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019 from noon to 2 p.m. at Academy Park High School, Sharon Hill, PA. Read More
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New PUC Report Shows Continued Improvement in PA Households Starting Winter Without Heat-Related Utilities
The Public Utility Commission's annual Cold Weather Survey shows that more than 18,500 households across the state which had utility service terminated during the calendar year are entering the winter season without heat-related utility service or using unsafe heating sources, approximately 4% less than last year. Read More
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Social Security Warns Public About Fraudulent Phone Calls Threatening Arrest or Legal Action
Citizens are urged to remain vigilant of telephone impersonation schemes that exploit the Social Security Administration’s reputation and authority. Read More
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Help Avoid Online Order Slow- or No-Shows
The Federal Trade Commission has gotten reports from consumers who didn’t get their orders as expected – or never got them at all. Here are tips to have a good online shopping experience. Read More
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PUC Offers Storm Safety Tips; Reminds Residents to Prepare, Report Outages and Consider Safety
As the first wintery storm of the season approaches most of Pennsylvania, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds residents that preparation and awareness are essential parts of winter storm safety. Read More
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Coatesville Center for Community Health to Host Expungement Workshops
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania will present expungement workshops at the Coatesville Center for Community Health on Nov. 29 & Dec. 12, 2018. Read More
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Legal Aid Services Workshop (West Chester) - Nov. 17
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania will be holding a Legal Aid Services Workshop on November 17, 2018 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM at North Star of Chester County in West Chester. Read More
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Community Legal Services’ Family Advocacy Hotline: Free Advice for Parents Involved with the Child Welfare System
The Family Advocacy Hotline offers confidential information, advice and referrals for parents involved with the Philadelphia DHS (Department of Human Services) or receiving services from a Community Umbrella Agency (CUA). Read More
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PUC Continues ‘Prepare Now’ Campaign; Reminds Electric, Natural Gas Utilities to Help Consumers this Winter
As part of its 16th year of “Prepare Now” education efforts, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has urged utilities to help Pennsylvania consumers who may struggle with the cost of cold-weather energy bills. Read More
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PUC Hosts November 8 #UtilityCareers Veterans Job Fair in Harrisburg
The PA Public Utility Commission is joining with utilities and other state agencies to host a veterans’ job fair event in Harrisburg on Thursday, November 8, 2018 in Harrisburg. Read More
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Pennsylvania Health Law Project Webinar: Medicare 2019
The Pennsylvania Health Law Project is offering a free webinar to educate advocates, providers, and professionals who work with dual eligibles and other low-income Medicare beneficiaries about Medicare in 2019 on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Read More
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PUC Joins PA Department of Human Services to Kick Off Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Season
The PA Public Utility Commission joined with the PA Department of Human Services, advocates for low-income residents and local utilities to mark the start of the application process for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2018-19 winter heating season. Read More
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Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2019
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019. Read More
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