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Philadelphia Launches Right To Counsel For Low-Income Tenants
FEB 1—SeniorLAW Center has been proud to provide free legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction or other legal battles involving their right to housing. Our work, as well as
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Navient Settlement Reached in Student Loan Lawsuit
JAN 18 – America’s student loan crisis impacts hundreds of thousands of current and former students, including older borrowers. This crisis is often exacerbated by predatory loan services which
Article: How Do We Protect Voting Rights in PA?
JAN 11 — In its last official action to end 2021, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to enact legislation that would, among other items, impose strict voter ID regulations
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The Best Advice for Estate Planning? Do It Now, Says SeniorLAW Center
DEC. 7—For older people, the most secure way to pass your legacy on to your family is to get ahead in your estate planning—or ‘life planning’ as Executive Director Karen
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Chester County Launches Partnership To End Homelessness
NOV. 22 — In observance of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Chester County has launched the Partnership to End Homelessness, a new program aimed at eliminating homelessness in the
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Marguerite Buck
1931 – 2021
Marguerite “Peggy” Y. Buck, beloved mother of our Executive Director Karen and brothers Steven and Gregory, and treasured wife of 65 years to our filmmaker Paul, passed on November 15,
SeniorLAW Center Testifies Before PHL City Council
Attorneys and other advocates from SeniorLAW Center recently testified before the Philadelphia City Council, at the Intergenerational Affairs and Aging Hearing held on October 20th. Our own Daniel Hyman, Esq.
Reminder: Register to Vote in PA by Today!
Today (October 18, 11:59pm) is the last day to register to vote for the 2021 Pennsylvania General Election on November 2nd! Notable positions up for election include the District Attorney
Board Member Will Cruse Featured in Philadelphia Bar Reporter
SeniorLAW Center board member Will Cruse can be found in the latest edition of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter, as he encourages the legal community to help Spanish-speaking seniors in Philadelphia.
Renters’ Access Act Goes Into Effect For Philadelphia
As of October 13, the Renters’ Access Act, passed by the Philadelphia City Council in June, is now enforceable by law. Intended as a way to make the rental process