Report shows Pennsylvanians would get nearly $22B in student loan relief
Approximately 2 million Pennsylvanians would receive nearly $22 billion in student loan relief through President Biden's forgiveness plan.
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Approximately 2 million Pennsylvanians would receive nearly $22 billion in student loan relief through President Biden's forgiveness plan.
Scammers are out in full force, looking to take advantage of borrowers as President Biden's loan forgiveness plan begins to roll out.
Ryan joined Republicans and a handful of Democrats in criticizing the president's executive order to erase federal student loan debt.
President Biden has canceled up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for eligible Americans. Here's how you can find out if you qualify.
This afternoon, the president is expected to make an announcement on student debt relief. KDKA's Briana Smith has the details so far.
This afternoon, the president is expected to make an announcement on student debt relief. KDKA's Briana Smith has the details so far.
Here's what we know so far about who could benefit if the President takes steps to cancel more student loan debt.
The pause on student loan payments is set to expire at the end of the month.
The Biden administration extended the payment pause in April through August 31.
We're talking with CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger about student debt and advice for recent college grads and their parents.
Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over the best course of action.
The governor wants state lawmakers to use unspent American Rescue Plan dollars to fund the program.
The Biden administration plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31, extending a moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to postpone payments during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an administration official familiar with the White House's decision-making.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians will get nearly $67 million in debt canceled after a settlement with one of the nation's largest student loan servicers.
The Wolf administration is warning about a surge in student loan forgiveness scams.
In his first 24 hours in office, President Joe Biden got down to business in the Oval Office.
Attorney General Josh Shapiro has shut down a student loan forgiveness scam, which has to repay $74,000 to Pennsylvanians.
A new settlement will result in debt relief for nearly 1,500 former ITT Tech students in Pennsylvania.
Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro met with students on the University of Pittsburgh's campus Friday to talk about solving student debt.
More than 12,000 Pennsylvania students are getting total loan forgiveness for money lent to them by the Career Education Corporation.
Several hundred University of Pittsburgh students blocked evening rush hour traffic Thursday in Oakland to protest the rising cost of tuition and student debt.
Signing an executive order Monday afternoon, President Barack Obama stretched out the repayment of federal student loans -- capping repayments at 10 percent of monthly income -- and he called on Congress to do more to help.
Two eateries in Ohio were among the 10 best new restaurants in America.
Notre Dame and Penn State will face off in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan 9.
President Biden is soon expected to announce whether Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel will be allowed to proceed.
An Upper St. Clair man has been indicted after prosecutors said he tried to join a terrorist organization and lied about it to the FBI.
Officials in North Huntingdon Township say Indian Lake needs to be dredged to remove a large amount of silt built up in the lakebed.
Two eateries in Ohio were among the 10 best new restaurants in America.
While it will be cold on Thursday, a system bringing snow will move into our area on Friday.
Notre Dame and Penn State will face off in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan 9.
President Biden is soon expected to announce whether Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel will be allowed to proceed.
An Upper St. Clair man has been indicted after prosecutors said he tried to join a terrorist organization and lied about it to the FBI.
President Biden is soon expected to announce whether Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel will be allowed to proceed.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
2024 was a year full of headlines, breaking news, and big stories.
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, and the late president will lie in state ahead of the service.
A fire in Everson, Fayette County, killed 6 pets.
Shoppers in Pittsburgh were preparing for the holiday gift return rush on Thursday morning.
Since 9 a.m. on Christmas Eve morning, the Walmart in Hempfield Township was bustling with people coming in at the 11th hour for a few odds and ends and to round out their Christmas shopping.
There was "snow" stopping people from getting their last-minute presents on Friday.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
Sean Collier is back with a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Daisy is showing us how you can take the terror out of the treadmill with our fitness expert Aubrey Worek.
Wine specialist Pamela Mysels, from Fine Wine and Good Spirits, brought us a sampling of wines that pair well with a healthier New Year's diet. This segment was sponsored by Fine Wine and Good Spirits.
Local TikTok star Jimmy Big Muscles brought us one of his nonna's health pick-me-ups and he showed us how to make it in the PTL kitchen!
Sweeping the competition takes on a whole new meaning with Pittsburgh Broomball. Katie went to Schenley Park to check out the sport that's cleaning up the ice one sweep at a time.
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
While West Virginia's employee health insurance program covers drugs like Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, officials decided to indefinitely pause covering their use for weight loss patients because of the cost.
The American Lung Association in Pennsylvania strongly urges all residents to test their homes for radon after recent findings.
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
Pitt researchers have developed a nasal swab to help determine asthma in children.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says norovirus spreads quickly and easily.
Notre Dame and Penn State will face off in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan 9.
The Steelers close out the season this Saturday against Cincinnati, but what happens next?
The Pittsburgh Steelers are sending four players to the Pro Bowl Games.
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
Jaland Lowe scored 27 points and dished out eight assists, Cameron Corhen had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Pittsburgh used a big second half to beat California 86-74.
Nippon Steel is making a new proposal to the Biden administration as it continues its bid to buy U.S. Steel.
Dozens of shoppers lined up outside for the one place they count on for their Christmas Eve feast.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
A pair of businessmen say they have plans to breathe new life into the former Redbeard's on Mount Washington.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
"Mayor of Kingstown" is looking for people to fill featured roles when the show returns to Pittsburgh next year.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
The Highmark First Night celebration in Pittsburgh will have a lot of activities for just about everybody.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Officials in North Huntingdon Township say Indian Lake needs to be dredged to remove a large amount of silt built up in the lakebed. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and his girlfriend Livvy Dunne were in New Orleans on New Year's Eve.
A woman from Derry Township, Pennsylvania, was working as a bartender in New Orleans hours before Wednesday's deadly truck attack.
With the NFL Draft coming to the area in 2026, hundreds of thousands of people will be on the North Shore, Downtown, and Point State Park area. After the tragedy in New Orleans, the safety of other high-profile events is in question. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
