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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro proclaims August 14, 2025, as ‘Social Security Day’ in honor of Social Security’s 90th Anniversary
This summer, AARP Pennsylvania is hitting the road in a decked-out van to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security. Our Social Security Road Trip is all about meeting Pennsylvanians where they are. At each stop, we’re attending local events, collecting stories, and hearing directly from people about what Social Security means to them.
OCT 28, 2025
New Data Show Nearly One Quarter Of Adults In Pennsylvania Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
OCT 23, 2025
AARP Pennsylvania has named Kitty Vagley and Jeff Neubauer of Pittsburgh as the 2025 recipients of the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, the organization’s most prestigious state volunteer honor. Named after AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, the award recognizes outstanding individuals or couples who are 50-plus and embody the power of service to enhance the lives of others.
February 2023
The AARP Block Party makes its first stop of 2023 at the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, March 4-12 at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Downtown Philly.
Winter is upon us and with temperatures plummeting in many areas, keeping the heat on is critical — a fact that criminals try to take advantage of. They impersonate utility companies, threatening to cut off service if an immediate payment isn’t made. The goal of these crooks is to create a sense of urgency so the target acts quickly to pay the alleged past-due balance.   
We all want to be helpful, especially when the request comes from our boss, a friend or a community leader. This instinct is something criminals take advantage of. That’s why you should be suspicious of any urgent message that asks you to “do me a favor.”
Applications are currently being accepted through March 15, 2023, 5:00 p.m. ET
Bill Johnston-Walsh, state president of AARP Pennsylvania, issued a statement as Josh Shapiro was sworn in as the 48th Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
If you’re like a lot of Americans, you spent a lot this holiday season and you might be in the mood to tackle your debt in the New Year. Getting yourself out of debt is hard work and it is time intensive. Be wary of offers of guaranteed quick fixes.
Bill Johnston-Walsh, state president of AARP Pennsylvania issued a statement after Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro nominated Lackawanna County Area Agency Director and Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging Board Chair Jason Kavulich to serve as Pennsylvania’s secretary of aging.
Here’s a New Year’s Resolution we could all benefit from: be vigilant about cryptocurrency scams. Fraud involving crypto investment schemes and crypto as payment in other schemes skyrocketed in 2022, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
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