submitted by Michael D. Bannon, Director, Bucks County Consumer Protection / Weights & Measures
Bucks County Consumer Protection wants area residents to be aware that scams and misinformation related to the coronavirus pandemic unfortunately continue …
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 assistance before bills …
Pennsylvanians looking for work can now find life-sustaining businesses that are hiring through a new online COVID-19 job portal the Department of Labor & Industry has launched.
“Many life-sustaining businesses across Pennsylvania are hiring and this new portal …
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 website under “COVID-19 Resource …
The A. Marlyn Moyer, Jr. Scholarship Foundation has announced that it will grant several partial scholarships for studies at colleges, universities, technical schools, nursing schools, and other accredited post-secondary institutions during the 2020-2021 academic year. …
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced the launch of a statewide Support & Referral Helpline staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers who will be available 24/7 to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety …
The Social Security Administration recently announced that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department.
Treasury anticipates these automatic payments no later than early May.
SSI recipients …
The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is warning investors of an anticipated surge in fraudulent investment schemes.
“As is so often the case during times of emergency, scammers will be looking to profit …
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is reminding Pennsylvanians that the state’s outlets to report abuse or neglect, ChildLine and Adult Protective Services, and domestic violence and rape crisis programs are still operational for …
Martha Washington Garden Club of Yardley, is offering, in memory of Jane Parr, scholarships to qualified high school or college students who plan to pursue a career in any of the following fields: Horticulture or …
To help those in need of legal advice and to navigate their rights during the current coronavirus global health crisis, The Philadelphia Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) is open and available to all …
The Bucks County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was recently contacted by Cityline Construction of Allentown PA with the generous offer to provide EPA-approved surface sanitizing solution to be used as a germicide in the ongoing …