Pennsylvania's Unemployment Reaches 6% In March
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate rose by 1.3% in March, reaching 6%.
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Pennsylvania's unemployment rate rose by 1.3% in March, reaching 6%.
Nearly 22 million Americans have applied for unemployment benefits in the last month.
The unemployment headaches entered a fourth week Monday for people across the state.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry says its unemployment compensation continued claims system is currently down.
Some extra money is coming to those on unemployment.
Workers who have lost their jobs paint a dire picture while still waiting for unemployment benefits.
Nearly 700,000 people in Ohio filed for unemployment in the last three weeks as the coronavirus pandemic continues to shake the economy.
Roughly 1-in-10 workers have lost their job in just the past three weeks.
Last week's claims vaulted Pennsylvania past 1 million jobless claims since the coronavirus began taking a severe toll on the economy in mid-March.
For a second straight week, a record number of Americans applied for unemployment benefits.
Today we got a clearer idea of how many people across Pennsylvania have lost their jobs during this pandemic.
The number of jobless claims in the United States hit 3.3 million, quadrupling the previous record from 1982.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has activated the Ohio National Guard to ensure needy communities receive food.
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits surged last week by 70,000.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate ticked up in October for the second straight month, even as payrolls and the labor force hit record highs.
The job report for the month of April with unemployment at a record low in the state.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped in February to the lowest rate since 1976, which is as far back as the state's records go.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped in January to a nearly two-decade low, as the pool of job-seekers grew and payrolls shrank slightly.
The unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent in September, the lowest level since December 1969.
Pennsylvania's payrolls crept to another record high in April, while the unemployment rate inched down to a post-recession low as the labor pool shrank.
According to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers were advertising openings for 6.55 million positions in March. The May 8 release adds that 6.59 million Americans were unemployed at that time
US employers went on a hiring binge last month, adding 313,000 jobs, the most since July 2016, and drawing hundreds of thousands of people into the job market.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped in October to a new post-recession low, although the labor force, employment and payrolls all shrank during the month.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate remained unchanged for a second straight month in July, even as payrolls hit a record high.
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf will sign legislation to flush $15 million into a chaotic state unemployment compensation system that's forcing the jobless to wait longer to get questions answered or benefits checks.
Two more people are facing charges in the death of 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
The U.S. Steel eaglet that had to be rescued from its nest after swallowing a fishhook is recovering well.
No detail is too small when it comes to preparing Pittsburgh to host the NFL draft.
While all eyes will be on the No. 1 pick at this year's NFL draft, on Friday night, Heinz is going to be serving up draft pick 57 to the world.
Two more people are facing charges in the death of 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
The U.S. Steel eaglet that had to be rescued from its nest after swallowing a fishhook is recovering well.
No detail is too small when it comes to preparing Pittsburgh to host the NFL draft.
While all eyes will be on the No. 1 pick at this year's NFL draft, on Friday night, Heinz is going to be serving up draft pick 57 to the world.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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.
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.
A lot is roaring at the Pittsburgh Zoo lately! From the moment you walk in, things are looking bigger, wilder, and a little more Jurassic. We’re taking you inside for a sneak peek so you can plan your visit before you go!
Dr. Lori is back appraising more of your antiques and family heirlooms!
We’re unlocking a core memory for all you millennials out there. If you had a flip phone and a crush on a boy band, you likely had a poster of these guys on your wall. The guys from BBMak are in the PTL studio for a special performance!
Something big, bright, and yellow has floated into town! A 61-foot-tall rubber duck has taken over the city!
The Pittsburgh PolkaMeisters perform "Draft Song" ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
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.
Jeremy Waldrup, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, joins KDKA-TV News to discuss the grand re-opening of Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Mila Jaymes from Cranberry is starring alongside Jon Bernthal in "The Punisher: One Last Kill."
Heather Abraham and Mikey Hood talk about today's topics.
A lot is roaring at the Pittsburgh Zoo lately! From the moment you walk in, things are looking bigger, wilder, and a little more Jurassic. We’re taking you inside for a sneak peek so you can plan your visit before you go!
Dr. Lori is back appraising more of your antiques and family heirlooms!
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.
