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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 21, 2025
Pittsburgh faces a housing shortage of more than 10,000 units. That’s why AARP Pennsylvania recently brought together residents, experts, and local leaders for an interactive event on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
OCT 20, 2025
If you’ve found yourself helping a loved one more and more, driving to appointments, managing medications, or handling bills, you’re not alone. Many people become caregivers gradually, and it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin.
AARP Pennsylvania and the Jewish Healthcare Foundation of Pittsburgh are teaming up to help get older adults moving outdoors through the Foundation’s Senior Connections initiative. Join us for a group walk in Frick Park with Pittsburgh City Councilman Corey O’Connor, and sign up for free “Park Ambassador” training to learn the fundamentals of leading group outings in your local park. Both events will be led by Venture Outdoors and are designed for older adults of various fitness levels.
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By Hilary Appelman
On Monday, June 25, AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins revealed that AARP’s Brain Health Fund is investing $60 million in the Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF), a London-based investment fund aimed at financing the research and development of breakthrough treatments for dementia, in the hopes of developing three to five treatments in the coming years.
AARP Pennsylvania invites everyone to get active with Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Erika Strassburger at Schenley Park, one of the community's most beautiful assets, on Thursday, July 12. This is a great opportunity to get some fresh air, meet some new people, and hear from a local legislator about current city initiatives. The Venture Outdoors staff have planned a low intensity walk through the park in order to accommodate participants with varying levels of physical fitness.
From summer to fall, AARP will be at it all!
Duquesne Light has filed a request with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently for a 16 percent increase in the rates it charges customers for the delivery of electricity. If approved as filed, the increase could raise a residential customer’s bill by more than 8 percent.
PECO filed a request with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently for an $82 million — or 2.2 percent — increase in the rates it charges customers for the delivery of electricity. If approved as filed, the increase could raise a residential customer’s bill by more than 3 percent.
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What if you could close down a city street and use it for a few hours of healthy community fun—without motor vehicles?
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