Pennsylvania's Unemployment Rate Rises As Payrolls Grow Too
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate rose in January, as the labor force shrank but payrolls rebounded, according to state figures released Friday.
Watch CBS News
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate rose in January, as the labor force shrank but payrolls rebounded, according to state figures released Friday.
The Department of Labor and Industry is hiring hundreds of new customer service representatives to help with unemployment calls.
States including Ohio say that as a new wave of pandemic unemployment benefits is on the horizon, they've been overwhelmed with fraud.
The pandemic has rolled through our region like an economic tsunami.
Gov. Tom Wolf has launched a new plan aimed at economic recovery and getting people back to work in the wake of the pandemic.
A new texting system will soon be available to help Pennsylvanians through their unemployment claims.
Between a pandemic, stimulus payments, and unemployment insurance, filing your taxes will be a bit more complex this year.
The Department of Labor and Industry head is offering a mea culpa for recent issues involving pandemic unemployment checks.
This past week, unemployment benefits were extended but for many Pennsylvanians, they're still struggling.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry announced Friday that payments through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program are resuming.
It's been weeks since hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians have received unemployment checks.
Unemployed Pennsylvanians are about to get a boost.
The Pennsylvania unemployment rate fell to 6.6% in November.
As the state distributed billions in unemployment compensation during the pandemic, some errors led to overpayments that created headaches for laid-off Ohioans already feeling the stress of long-term and unexpected unemployment.
The proposed $908 billion coronavirus relief package is gaining traction in Congress. But will it be enough, and will it come in time?
If you are out of work, don't forget to apply for state assistance.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate fell to 7.3% in October.
Initial claims for unemployment compensation in Ohio are continuing to rise.
In an economy beset by pandemic-induced hardship, why is Wall Street thriving while Main Street is struggling?
The department of labor and industry reported Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was 8.1% in September.
Spending from the first round of stimulus propped up the economy. But that money is gone, and a more stimulus is unlikely in the coming weeks.
More stimulus checks would help suffering Americans and prop up the sagging U.S. economy, but Democrats and Republicans haven't yet agreed on a deal.
The revised HEROES Act, passed by Democrats in the House, would still include stimulus payments and enhanced unemployment benefits.
Stimulus discussions are back on the table in Washington, but time is growing short to deliver a second round of stimulus payments before the election.
Time is running out on a stimulus package passing before the election, even as the need for another stimulus check and additional unemployment payments remains strong.
For the second-straight year, Monster Jam will roar into Acrisure Stadium.
While we had a day of relief, temperatures will start to fall once again on Wednesday.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
Three Rivers Stadium was demolished on this date in 2001 to make way for Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
For the second-straight year, Monster Jam will roar into Acrisure Stadium.
While we had a day of relief, temperatures will start to fall once again on Wednesday.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
Three Rivers Stadium was demolished on this date in 2001 to make way for Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
We asked you to send in your unique or adorable love stories to the PTL mailbox, and you delivered!
Dr. Pascual Chen is here to help tackle the habits and headspace that can make Valentine's Day more meaningful, no matter how you are celebrating.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
We're learning how Anderson’s Candies has been making chocolates and memories for more than 100 years.
What if the classic tale of "Romeo and Juliet" came with a twist, with a side of rock music and zombies? A brand-new musical is blending George Romero's dreams of the undead with Shakespeare!
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Three Rivers Stadium was demolished on this date in 2001 to make way for Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Isiah Evans scored 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 5 for 6 on 3-pointers, and No. 4 Duke pulled away in the second half to defeat Pittsburgh 70-54.
Six former players on the women's basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh have sued coach Tory Verdi and the school over what they call toxic coaching methods.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Filming in Pittsburgh for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is set to begin on March 9.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with some sticker shock. but this year it feels like it's more than usual. John Shumway reached out to Duquesne Light and People's Gas to find out why and how you can both understand the bills and save money.
On a cold winter morning in 2001, Three Rivers Stadium was demolished using thousands of pounds of explosives as the new home of the Pittsburgh Steelers was under construction and sat less than 100 feet away.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department in Tucson, Arizona detained a person of interest in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, but the person was later released.
Six former players on the women's basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh have sued coach Tory Verdi and the school over what they call toxic coaching methods.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
