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January 6, 2025
The FREE walk-in legal clinic will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) office at Holly Pointe Building, 220 South Main Street, Suite 306 in Butler, PA.
January 3, 2025
With Pennsylvania bracing for the first significant winter storm of 2025 – bringing a mix of snow, ice, high winds, and unseasonably cold temperatures – the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds residents to prepare for potential storm-related power outages and take steps to stay safe
December 23, 2024
The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published the December 2024 edition of PHLP Health Law News. You can subscribe to receive the PHLP Health Law News on the PHLP website at www.phlp.org. This edition features the following features: Remembering Mitchell Landsman (1982 - 2024) Honoring Dana
December 21, 2024
Join the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) and Community Legal Services (CLS) for a free webinar entitled Chapter 14 Sunset: What's Next for Utility Collections, Billing and Terminations in 2025 on January 14, 2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Eastern. Chapter 14 of the Public Utility Code, which
December 20, 2024
With colder weather setting in and increased energy usage, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is encouraging natural gas customers to take control of their heating bills with a simple Winter Utility Bill Checklist. By acting now, consumers can reduce energy usage, lower costs, and
December 20, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration announced today the approval of $4.28 billion in additional student loan relief for 54,900 borrowers across the country who work in public service. This relief—which is the result of significant fixes that the Administration has made to the Public Service Loan
December 18, 2024
The National Center on Law & Elder Rights is hosting a free webinar entitled Update on Social Security Overpayment Policies on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 2:00 PM-3:15 PM Eastern. An overpayment of Social Security (Title II) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI, or Title XVI) benefits occurs
December 18, 2024
Leadership from the Shapiro Administration today came together at the Capitol Christmas tree to remind Pennsylvanians of resources that are available to support them during the holiday season and into the new year. The departments of Human Services (DHS), Aging (PDA), Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP

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