Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia Metro Tops the Charts for Highest Cost of Living in Pennsylvania
While the average cost of living for a family of four in Pennsylvania comes in at $87,500, if you live in the Philadelphia metro area, you will need to make significantly more than that, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. The Economic Policy Institute’s Family Budget Calculator measured the income a family needs to have…
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United States Economy Adds 353,000 Jobs, Surpassing Expectations
The latest job report provided another proof that not only did the United States manage to avoid recession, it is adding new jobs in unexpectedly high numbers, writes Paul Wiseman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nation’s employers delivered a burst of hiring in January, adding 353,000 jobs to the economy. That surpassed the December gain…
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Average Debt Per Resident in Pennsylvania Lower Than National Average
Pennsylvania recorded an average debt per resident of $85,047 across mortgages, auto loans, student loans, credit cards, and other debts, which is significantly lower than the national average of $103,358, writes Liz Knueven for the Business Insider. The Keystone State’s average debt is the 16th lowest in the nation. The highest average belongs to Washington…
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Lawmakers Push for Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is currently one of the only states in the region that has not yet legalized recreational marijuana, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. However, several lawmakers, including Rep. Dan Frankel, are working on changing that. “I think it’s definitely a possibility to have it legalized in a year or two,” said Frankel. “We are…
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AARP Pennsylvania Urges Vigilance Against Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day
Romance scams this Valentine’s Day are more prevalent than ever, and they target individuals of all backgrounds and ages. In the age of digital connectivity, many people are forming friendships and potential love interests through social media, mobile game apps, and online dating sites. While these platforms can be wonderful ways to meet new people,…
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Pennsylvania’s $4 Billion Forgotten Bounty: Could Some Be Yours?
Pennsylvania Treasury Department currently has over $4 billion in unclaimed property that includes dormant bank account funds, stocks, jewelry, and much more, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Treasury Department data shows that one in ten Pennsylvanians is owed unclaimed property, with a typical claim amounting to approximately $1,600. With National Unclaimed Property Day –…
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Who in Delaware County Would Benefit From a Higher Minimum Wage in PA?
A new report by the Keystone Research Center shows that 60,000 workers in Delaware County would benefit by raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2026. That’s 20 percent of Delaware County’s workforce. Of those, 28 percent are over age 40, while 15 percent are 19 or younger. For Pennsylvania workers, 1.24 million, or 21…
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PA Secretary of State Addresses Election Fears, Remains Optimistic Despite Conspiracy Theories
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt recently addressed potential concerns over the upcoming presidential election in November in hopes of preempting conspiracy theories, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Schmidt was cautiously optimistic about election officials being able to count mail-in ballots following the election. “While the law hasn’t changed, a couple other things have,”…
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Punxsutawney Phil’s Big Day Is Tomorrow, Here Is What You Need To Know
Thousands of people will head to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh on Friday in the early morning hours to see groundhog Punxsutawney Phil roused from his stump to predict the weather, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. If the most famous groundhog sees his shadow, chances are high that winter will…
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Shapiro Hopes His New 10-year Economic Development Plan Sets a New Course for Pennsylvania’s Future
Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro recently outlined a series of key investments he would like to see the state undertake as part of a new 10-year economic development plan for the commonwealth, writes Nate Doughty for the Philadelphia Business Journal. There are five defined goals in the plan, including: The plan aims to help Pennsylvania “catch up”…
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Proposed Collective Plan Would Address Maternal Health Crisis in Pennsylvania
The Foundation for Delaware County contributed to a statewide collective plan to raise awareness of recommendations to improve maternal health, reduce racial/ethnic disparities in Pennsylvania and end a maternal health crisis. The Foundation’s contribution came on Jan. 23, PA Maternal Health Awareness Day, In Pennsylvania, pregnancy-associated mortality rates are two times greater for non-Hispanic Blacks…
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Poconos’ Resort Claims USA Today’s Title of Nation’s Best Snow-tubing Hill
The results for the USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023 are in, and the title of the best snow-tubing hill in the country went to Camelback Resort in the Poconos in Pennsylvania, according to a staff report from The Keystone. This Tannersville resort is just a two-hour drive from Philadelphia, making it…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Likely to Continue Increasing for 30 Years
Pennsylvania Turnpike rates went up again on Sunday, and this trend is not about to stop anytime soon, writes Jon Delano for CBS News. Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton said he expects to see smaller increases than the recent 5 percent in the future, but he also noted that yearly increases will continue for quite…
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Wawa or Sheetz? Penn State Coach James Franklin Weighs In
There wouldn’t be much to college football if there weren’t healthy rivalries to fuel the games. So Penn State coach James Franklin understands the significance of rivalries—even ones between two convenience store chains, writes Michelle R. Martinelli for For the Win, USA Today. And Pennsylvania’s got a big one, with emotional fans in both camps. …
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As a Result of the American Rescue Plan, Insulin Prices Drops Drastically in Pennsylvania
Due to the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law in March of 2021, the nation’s three major insulin makers have significantly dropped their prices for insulin in Pennsylvania as of January 1, writes Isabel Soisson for The Keystone. Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk, which together make up around 90…
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New Bipartisan Pennsylvania Legislation Clamps Down on Porch Pirating
New legislation passed by Pennsylvania lawmakers aims to crack down on porch pirating or mail theft with increased penalties based on both offenses and the value of stolen property, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Senate Bill 527 was introduced by State Sen. Frank Farry and signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro just ahead…
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Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Remains at Record-Low for Third Consecutive Month
The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania remained at a record low 3.4 percent for the third consecutive month in November, writes Jonathan D. Salant for The Morning Call. According to preliminary numbers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate was lower than the 4 percent rate in November 2022. As the economy continued…
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Grocery Prices in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Soar Above National Average
Grocery prices have continued to climb in 2023, and both Pennsylvania and Philadelphia have recorded some of the sharpest increases in the nation this year, writes Mark Huffman for Consumer Affairs. According to a Consumer Affairs analysis, grocery prices increased by 5.3 percent nationwide in 15 analyzed categories year over year. Pennsylvania took the top…
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