ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The government-funded Home Energy Assistance Program (H.E.A.P.) has returned, just as the weather gets colder. Originally set to reopen at the start of November, the program was ...

Earlier this week, the ongoing government shutdown obtained a dubious honor — at 39 days and counting, it has become the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history. The shutdown began Oct. 1 ...

HARTFORD, Conn. — Jacqueline Chapman is a retired school aide who relies on a $630 monthly Social Security check to get by. She was navigating the loss of her federal food aid benefits when she ...

Every year, millions of U.S. households rely on a federally funded program to help pay their home heating bills. While benefits usually kick in on Nov. 1, because of the ongoing government shut down ...

WAYS TO GET HELP. THE 2024 2025 LIHEAP PROGRAM IS CLOSED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS. THAT’S THE MESSAGE WE HEARD WHEN WE CALLED THE LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, BETTER KNOWN ...

Energy assistance directors are urging utilities to suspend service shut-offs as low-income families brace for higher bills and delayed aid. Energy assistance directors are urging utilities to suspend ...

The clock is ticking for four major social safety net programs that keep tens of millions of struggling Americans — including millions of children and senior citizens — fed and warm, as well as ...

A meter shows energy produced by a photovoltaic system on the roof of a home in West Philadelphia. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and ...

The city of Turlock will now help homeowners with the costs of repairing damaged sidewalks after the city council voted ...

Nov. 1 marks the beginning of heating season in Massachusetts, but for some Pioneer Valley families, the ongoing federal government shutdown means they are without help as fuel assistance programs ...