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July 21, 2011
This feature from WGNtv.com in Chicago tells the story of a single mom with a child in college and a five-year old who was helped by Legal Aid in Chicago when faced with the termination of electric service, an electric bill of over $5,000 and threatened eviction and loss of her Section 8 voucher.
July 20, 2011
The Pennsylvania Department of Banking is alerting the public about an advance fee loan scam being carried out on the Internet under the name "Ridley Creek Financing Group." The company’s website solicits personal loans and asks for personal financial information, such as Social Security numbers
July 20, 2011
With “feels-like” temperatures approaching or exceeding 100 degrees forecast for parts of Pennsylvania this week, the Department of Health is reminding all Pennsylvanians of important steps they can take to protect their health. “According to the National Weather Service, afternoon heat indices may
July 20, 2011
The Pennsylvania Bar Association has named Janis M. Leftridge of Harrisburg as the association's first diversity officer. Leftridge, who has an extensive background in human resources and diversity development, will be responsible for overseeing and facilitating the PBA's efforts to improve
July 20, 2011
This article in the American Bar Association Journal voices the concerns of ABA President Stephen N. Zack about proposed funding cuts for the Legal Services Corporation. Zack issued a statement on July 7 that criticized a subcommittee vote to slash funding stating, “Here is an important question to
July 18, 2011
Student Loan Expert Heather Jarvis will be conducting a free webinar entitled, Public Service Loan Forgiveness in 5 Easy Steps , on Thursday, July 28, 2011 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Eastern. Heather loves Public Service Loan Forgiveness! Public Service Loan Forgiveness is a great solution for folks with
July 18, 2011
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan has announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following severe storms and flooding in April. On July 13
July 15, 2011
The following statement was issued by Brian A. Hudson, Sr., Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency on June 30, 2011: The HEMAP Program has received an appropriation of $2 million in the State Budget for the upcoming fiscal year (2011/2012). The Agency has determined that this

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