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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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PUC Launches Annual ‘Be Utility Wise’ Consumer Education Campaign; Hosts Eight Statewide Events, Including New Lehigh Valley Forum
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has announced that it will host eight consumer education events across the Commonwealth as part of this year’s “Be Utility Wise” campaign. Read More
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Free Family Law Help Desk in Scranton - September 17, 2018
Lackawanna Pro Bono will be offering a FREE Family Law Help Desk on September 17, 2018 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. at the Family Court Administration Office, 200 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA. Registration is required to see an attorney. Read More
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Expungement Clinic in Pittsburgh/Garfield - Sept. 11, 2018
Neighborhood Legal Services Association and the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation will be hosting a Expungement Clinic, "Removing Barriers to Employment" on Tuesday, September 11, from 11 am - 1 pm at the BGC Activity Center in Pittsburgh. Read More
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Social Security Fast-Tracks Decisions for People with Severe Disabilities
Social Security has announce five new Compassionate Allowance conditions that will meet Social Security's standards for disability benefits. Claims based on these conditions are often allowed based on a confirmation of the diagnosis alone. Read More
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