Need help filing tax returns? These programs offer free assistance in Pennsylvania

Spring is nearly here, and with it comes added pressure to file your taxes before they’re due Tuesday, April 18. Taxes can be an annual nuisance for millions of Americans and Pennsylvanians alike. Filings must take just about every aspect of your life into account, including your job status, your income and your family. More … Read more

Valley grocery stores offer programs to offset rising Thanksgiving dinner costs

Thanksgiving dinner for Americans this year won’t be cheap. Double-digit percentage increases are expected at the grocery story in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples. The U.S. government estimates food prices will be up 9.5 percent to 10.5 percent this year; historically, they’ve risen only 2 percent annually.   Continue … Read more