The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has announced a student loan forgiveness program for attorneys employed by agencies that help people who cannot afford legal representation. Beginning Sept. 1, the Loan Repayment Assistance Program - or LRAP - will receive applications for reimbursements for student

This story on post-gazette.com (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) features Nicole Scialabba , an attorney with the Neighborhood Legal Services Association , discussing the effect of criminal records and background checks on the employment application process, and how to discover and correct errors in

President Obama has announced his final two appointees for the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). They are Harry Korrell , a partner in a Seattle law firm, and the Rev. Joseph Pius Pietrzyk of Zanesville, Ohio. Earlier this year, six presidential nominees were confirmed by

Pennsylvania is constitutionally required to pass a balanced budget while also preserving certain programs and services mandated by state and federal law. Absent increased revenues, DPW and other human service agencies in the commonwealth will have to cut services that benefit millions in

Pro Bono Net , through a generous grant from the Legal Services Corporation, is offering a one-time funding opportunity to provide support and resources for organizations using LawHelp Interactive (LHI) to deliver online document assembly content. Pro Bono Net has earmarked $15,000 for this program

It’s not only the calendar that is marking the start of summer. The weather is, too. With high temperatures and humidity expected to continue through the week, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminds consumers to conserve energy and offers tips and information about how to

It may be summer break, but a busy day is planned for thousands of children as part of National Summer Learning Day today. It's an annual event meant to raise awareness of the importance of high-quality summer educational opportunities for all kids. From Public News Service Press Play (>) for Audio

Labor & Industry Secretary Sandi Vito has expressed dismay with the recent political posturing in Washington regarding House Resolution 4213 - the Tax Extenders Bill - and the calamitous effect the delay could have on more than 429,000 Pennsylvanians this year. However, Vito did praise U.S. Senator