Christina Kristofic

2 months ago | phillytrib.com | Christina Kristofic

Nydiah Wright said she became homeless a few years ago after she lost her job as a home health technician. “I used to do laundry, housekeeping and little things for older people, including meal preparation,” the 29-year-old said while she was sitting with some friends and a suitcase near Salvation Army’s Eliza Shirley House on North Broad Street. Wright said she lost her job over a small mistake. And after she lost her job, she lost her home.

Jan 18, 2025 | phillytrib.com | Christina Kristofic

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Dec 29, 2024 | whyy.org | Christina Kristofic

This story originally appeared in The Philadelphia Tribune. Unemployment in Pennsylvania might be the lowest it has been in years, but the state is still dealing with a significant backlog in unemployment claims. For much of the year, unemployed Pennsylvanians have waited several weeks to have their initial claims approved or denied. Many of those who saw their claims denied and filed appeals have had to wait for as long as four or five months to get a decision on their appeal.

Nov 5, 2024 | tiogapublishing.com | Kim Lyons |Christina Kristofic |Patrick Abdalla

Key Events17 mins ago17 mins agoBattleground: Pennsylvanians feel the pressure, privilege of voting in the swing stateIt’s been a long year for Pennsylvania voters, with intense scrutiny by national media and relentless campaign ads and near-constant visits and rallies from the candidates. The battleground state with 19 electoral votes that both campaigns view as key to winning the White House, Pennsylvania voters are keenly aware of the responsibility they carry into Election Day 2024.

Nov 4, 2024 | penncapital-star.com | Kim Lyons |Christina Kristofic |Patrick Abdalla

It’s been a long year for Pennsylvania voters, with intense scrutiny by national media and relentless campaign ads and near-constant visits and rallies from the candidates. The battleground state with 19 electoral votes that both campaigns view as key to winning the White House, Pennsylvania voters are keenly aware of the responsibility they carry into Election Day 2024. We asked a cross section of Pennsylvania voters for their thoughts. Here’s what they told us.