COVID-19
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Mayor announces COVID-19 funding for residents and small businesses
Mayor William Peduto's administration plans to issue more than $12 million in new federal funds to organizations supporting residents and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 p... — Updated 4/28/2020
Recreational activities will open May 1 in Pennsylvania
To ensure Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as a way to maintain positive physical and mental health, and in keeping with the commonwealth’s stay-at-home orders to mitigate the spread of... — Updated 4/28/2020
Action needed for people receiving SSI with dependents and who do not file tax returns to receive $500 per child payment
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department in early May. People receiving SSI benefits who did not... — Updated 4/28/2020
Wolf Administration elaborates on data driven reopening standard
In consultation with public health professionals and in an effort to simplify and to better capture growth, decline, or stability, the Wolf Administration elaborated on the Department of Health metrics and included an example to... — Updated 4/28/2020
State issues guidance for construction industry to resume work May 1
As the construction industry prepares to resume work, the state issued guidance for all construction businesses and employees to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. All businesses in the construction industry in the commonwealth are... — Updated 4/28/2020
Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact payments
The Social Security Administration has announced Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department. Treasury anticipates these automatic payments no... — Updated 4/22/2020
Access to food assistance, healthcare through safety-net programs available during COVID-19
Public benefit programs are available to families and individuals who have lost jobs, income and health insurance as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. These programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... — Updated 4/22/2020
Nearly $16 million in funding available for Pennsylvania food banks
Governor Tom Wolf announced nearly $16 million in funding for Pennsylvania food banks, which are providing critical assistance to Pennsylvanians during the COVID-19 health crisis. “COVID-19 has caused severe economic stress for... — Updated 4/22/2020
DMVA: Veterans benefits continue to be available during COVID-19
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is assuring veterans state and federal benefits processing are still on-going. The DMVA and the Federal VA both continue to work remotely to provide veterans... — Updated 4/22/2020
Wolf administration announces Business-to-Business Directory for COVID-19-related supplies
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin has announced the creation of the Business-to-Business Interchange Directory to connect organizations and businesses directly to manufacturers... — Updated 4/22/2020
Pennsylvania now accepting applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits
Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak has announced Pennsylvania’s self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers, and others not eligible for regular unemployment compensation (UC) can begin filing claims for... — Updated 4/22/2020
Mayor William Peduto Addresses Pittsburgh on COVID-19 Pandemic
Mayor William Peduto made the following remarks at the end of last week regarding the City of Pittsburgh's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic: "Good afternoon Pittsburgh.... — Updated 4/22/2020
Port Authority now requiring riders to wear masks
Port Authority have taken added steps to comply with a new state health order directed at riders not wearing face coverings. There is no change for riders who are already wearing face coverings on vehicles. Those who board without... — Updated 4/22/2020
Gov. Wolf extend statewide stay-at-home order until May 8
Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine have announced the statewide stay-at-home orders issued on April 1 to protect Pennsylvanians and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 will be extended until Friday, May 8 at 12... — Updated 4/22/2020
URA's Housing Stabilization Program is available to assist with financial hardships
The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) announced funding is available for rental and utility assistance through the Housing Opportunity Fund’s Housing Stabilization Program (HSP); mortgage assistance is now... — Updated 4/22/2020
PUC urges consumers to know their options, seek out needed resources to keep utility bills affordable during COVID-19 pandemic
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging consumers to understand the resources and options available to help keep utility service affordable during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and to contact their utilities for... — Updated 4/14/2020
Department of Aging offers online COVID-19 Resource Guide for older Pennsylvanians
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has launched an online COVID-19 resource guide to help older adults easily find useful information related to their health, safety and well-being. The guide is housed on the department’s... — Updated 4/14/2020
Highmark, AHN and Gateway Health launch online tool to meet critical needs during COVID-19 pandemic
Due to the increased need for access to social service resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and Gateway Health are implementing an online social care network, Aunt Bertha, to serve a... — Updated 4/14/2020
New Guidance about COVID-19 economic impact payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries
The Treasury Department has launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for eligible individuals who do not normally file a tax return, and also announced that it would begin making automatic... — Updated 4/14/2020
Pennsylvania launches COVID-19 job hiring portal
Pennsylvanians looking for work can now find life-sustaining businesses that are hiring through a new online COVID-19 job portal at https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/JobSeeker/COVID19Employment launched by the Pennsylvania... — Updated 4/14/2020
