poverty

Living in poverty, a very real struggle for many people in Central PA

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DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Real stories from real people here in Central PA-living in poverty. CBS 21 News is taking a closer look at what some of our neighbors are dealing with. January is National Poverty Awareness Month and CBS 21’s Hallie Jacobs talked with families who know what it’s like to work several jobs, … Read more

Child poverty on the decline, but elderly poverty on the rise in Pennsylvania

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In recent years, Pennsylvania has seen a divide in poverty among its population, with a decline in child poverty rates in nearly two dozen counties, but an increase in elderly poverty rates in almost a dozen counties. According to data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the child poverty rate in the state dropped from 21% … Read more