As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh provided the following statement today in response to the finalized budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.
There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you prune the top of a rose cane, it will stimulate growth below the pruned section. Pruning in late fall or winter is risky. The environmental temperatures will not support growth.
New Knowledge Adventures (NKA) is a lifelong continuing education program for older adults designed to offer exceptional learning, exploration and social opportunities in a comfortable and non-competitive surrounding. It's a great way to learn something new and make friends along the way.
Celebrate Irish Heritage Month with AARP New York through a dynamic series of events honoring Irish culture and history. Discover the impact of The Great Irish Hunger and Mass Migration in an insightful webinar, learn how to trace your roots with Getting Started with Irish Genealogy, and feel the beat with a two-part Irish Step Dance series. Events are held on Tuesdays throughout March.
Can you afford a major increase in your auto insurance rates? AARP advocates have successfully weighed in and helped push back on prior insurance rate hike requests. With insurers calling for a 22.6 percent increase this year, AARP can help you make your voices heard.
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The House is likely to stay in session well after the basketball highlights are shown on your local news, and the amendments will take a long time to sort out, let’s talk about what we know as of 10 a.m. on Friday.
The United States is undergoing significant demographic changes that are reshaping the housing landscape. AARP’s publication, “Making Room: Housing for a Changing America,” highlights these shifts and the resulting need for diverse housing options.
The calendar has turned to February, and suddenly we are already four weeks into Legislative Session. The deadline for introducing bills was this past Wednesday, so the final tally for the Legislature’s 2025 agenda is over 540 bills, resolutions and commemorations.