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Julie Henning discusses her journey through life with Pearl S. Buck

May 19, 2020

by Lori Goldstein

Julie Henning has recently published her autobiography, “A Rose in a Ditch,” the title referring to the fact that Julie, or Sooni as she was known in her native South Korea, was …

May 19, 2020

by Tianna G. Hansen

Across the globe, people in quarantine are turning to creative methods of keeping busy, staying connected, and finding light among the darkness of a global pandemic.

Jim Padilla, a Churchville resident …

Get the Northampton Library in your house

May 15, 2020

Although the library’s physical space is closed due to COVID-19, the library is “open and active” in an online environment with virtual programs for adults and children. All ages can learn or be entertained in the …

Wolf Administration Launches LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program to Ease Utility Costs for Pennsylvanians Affected by COVID-19 Crisis

May 15, 2020

Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller today announced a Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Recovery Crisis Program to help Pennsylvanians during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Beginning in May, DHS will work …

Human Services Launches Emergency Assistance Program to Help Low-Income Families Amidst COVID-19

May 8, 2020

Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller today announced an Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) to help low-income families who lost wages experiencing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Families who qualify will be …

Gov. Wolf, Attorney General Shapiro Announce Protections from Foreclosures and Evictions Through July 10

May 7, 2020

Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Attorney General Josh Shapiro today to announce that he signed an executive order that protects Pennsylvanians from foreclosures or evictions through July 10. The action builds on a Pennsylvania Supreme Court …

Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund Provides $25,000 for Hunger Relief

May 7, 2020

Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund, established in March by United Way of Bucks County with additional funding from Penn Community Bank, is continuing to support residents in need in Bucks County through local nonprofits.

In …

Wolf Administration: No One Should Go Hungry, Pennsylvanians Should Apply for Programs Designed for ‘Times Like These’

May 7, 2020

First Lady Frances Wolf, Department of Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller, and Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today outlined food assistance programs available for Pennsylvanians to enroll in to get them through current COVID-19-induced …

Non-flushable items cause problems in sewer systems

May 5, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging all Pennsylvanians to only flush toilet paper and human waste, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash.

Sewage …

Pennsylvanians encouraged to use electronic filing options for PA tax returns during pandemic

May 5, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is encouraging Pennsylvanians to take advantage of user-friendly electronic filing options for their Pennsylvania personal income tax returns (PA-40s). Even though the deadline for filing 2019 tax returns has been …

DEADLINE TO APPLY EXTENDED TO AUGUST 1ST! 2020 Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence

May 5, 2020

If you’re proud of your safety and prevention program for its impact on reducing employee injuries, financial savings and other achievements, please consider applying for the Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence. The purpose of the …

Farmers Market season is here, markets prepared to safely serve Pennsylvanians amid COVID-19

May 5, 2020

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding reminds Pennsylvanians that with spring and warm weather comes farmers market season in the commonwealth. Farmers markets, like grocery stores, offer life-sustaining food and essentials and have been provided guidance from …