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January 22, 2021 | 3:10 PM

Pa. resumes unemployment for freelancers, self-employed and gig workers

Those seeking the funds can begin filing for the additional 11 claim weeks on Jan. 22.

By Darryl C. Murphy/WHYY
January 14, 2021 | 7:43 AM

Popular but underfunded hazard pay program helped many, left others behind

The program used $50 million in federal CARES Act money to pay an extra $3 per hour to essential workers who earn less than $20 an hour. It lasted 10 weeks, from late summer to early fall.
By An-Li Herring, Kate Giammarise/WESA
January 11, 2021 | 2:06 PM

COVID relief brings more broadband funding to Pa., but it’s ‘tip of the iceberg’ of what’s needed

The latest coronavirus relief bill included $7 billion to expand broadband internet access, and Pennsylvania is expected to get $850 million, according to Gov. Tom Wolf’s office.

By An-Li Herring/WESA

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January 1, 2021 | 3:00 PM

Smart Talk: A fat tongue and its affect on sleep

By Merideth Bucher
December 28, 2020 | 2:53 PM

Unemployment benefits and one-time checks: What to know about the new stimulus in Pa.

If you’re wondering when your check will arrive, what’s up with your unemployment, or what else taxpayers should expect from the new program, here’s what you need to know.

By Miles Bryan/Keystone Crossroads
December 24, 2020 | 7:36 AM

Some homeowners now have more time to seek coronavirus-related mortgage relief

For anyone having trouble paying their mortgage due to coronavirus-related circumstances, an important deadline to ask for help has been extended.
By Kate Giammarise/WESA
December 10, 2020 | 12:52 PM

The 2020 election cost Pa. counties millions in OT, was most expensive ever, officials say

The pandemic and a new vote-by-mail system overwhelmed already overworked election offices, but some tapped federal pandemic stimulus money to help cover costs.

By Tom Lisi for Spotlight PA
December 7, 2020 | 5:23 PM

A half-million Pennsylvanians set to lose CARES Act benefits by end of month

Two federal programs will lose support: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation.

By Laura Benshoff/WHYY
December 5, 2020 | 9:47 AM

Education department extends student loan payment freeze through January

In March, borrowers were granted a reprieve on their loan payments, interest was set to 0% and collections of defaulted federal student loans stopped. Congress initiated this relief in the CARES Act, and President Trump later extended it.

By Elissa Nadworny/NPR
December 3, 2020 | 5:17 PM

CARES Act funding helps some Pa. counties improve broadband access, but some find it limiting

In Huntingdon County, more than $1 million has been allocated for two projects to expand high speed internet options.
By Min Xian/WPSU
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