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.
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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.
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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.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has reportedly been hired as a studio analyst for NBC.
A map shows events and activities for the NFL draft in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Highs today will hit the mid-60s.
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The fan, who was seen fighting with a game day worker last year, is seeking damages for assault, battery, negligence, and invasion of privacy.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has reportedly been hired as a studio analyst for NBC.
A map shows events and activities for the NFL draft in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Highs today will hit the mid-60s.
A look at every Pittsburgh Steelers draft pick under general manager Omar Khan.
The fan, who was seen fighting with a game day worker last year, is seeking damages for assault, battery, negligence, and invasion of privacy.
Some lawmakers in Harrisburg continue to press for legal cannabis.
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Putting warning labels on social media platforms is the goal of a bill currently moving through Congress.
Wednesday is Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor's 100th day in office, and by all accounts, he's hit the ground running.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
A new consumer safety warning is raising concerns about carbon monoxide detectors sold online.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh PolkaMeisters perform "Draft Song" ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
A new cast is bringing "Little Shop of Horrors" to the stage in Pittsburgh.
It's National Library Week. Daisy Jade stopped by one of the first libraries funded by Andrew Carnegie to explain why your local library might become your next favorite hideout spot.
April 20 has a bit of a reputation. The legal pros from Edgar Snyder & Associates are here to clear the air.
A new cast is bringing "Little Shop of Horrors" to the stage in Pittsburgh.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has reportedly been hired as a studio analyst for NBC.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A look at every Pittsburgh Steelers draft pick under general manager Omar Khan.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday.
There is no expectation of a final decision before the NFL draft.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The trailer is out for the Pittsburgh-filmed "Hershey" biopic.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Road closures will start happening Tuesday with the bulk kicking in around 8 p.m. so that they will already be in place for Wednesday morning's rush hour.
A child was injured and a small dog was killed when another dog got loose from a home near the park, police said.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
Five officers with the Penn Hills Police Department filed a civil lawsuit against the township and several of its leaders, alleging corruption, collusion and ethical violations.
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.