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HARRISBURG — The Department of Banking and Securities responded to nearly 5,000 complaints and inquiries about financial transactions, companies, or p...

DUKE CENTER — The Otto-Eldred agricultural business class sold its products through a new business called The Rustic Duck Co. The AG business class is...

HARRISBURG — Recommendations from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC’s) Bureau of Audits identified $1.0 million and $8.6 million in pr...

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today adopted a series of enhanced consumer protections intended to safeguard families a...

The state Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday ordered Northwest Bank to refrain from using aggressive collection practices on car loans, State Atto...

HARRISBURG — On Thursday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding warned consumers to properly discard and report unordered and mislabeled seeds shipped...

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminded consumers that most electric distribution companies (EDCs) across the state wil...

UNIVERSITY PARK — The novel coronavirus has changed many facets of everyday life, including how families shop for food. Many consumers are facing limi...

HARRISBURG — On Tuesday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro urged businesses to honor their promised refund policies for customers who had their trips and ...

HARRISBURG — The Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is providing recommendations for Pennsylvanians receiving their stimulus checks, known as...

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission encouraged consumers across the state, especially those most vulnerable to social isolation, t...

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is urging consumers to understand the resources and options available to help keep utility ser...

HARRISBURG — On Thursday, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said he will follow up with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to ensure no custom...

HARRISBURG — In conjunction with April’s recognition of National Safe Digging Month, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission reminded consumers, bu...

HARRISBURG — In this time of heightened stress, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission reminds consumers to remain vigilant when discussing energy...

Due to nearly constant news developments relating to the COVID-19 coronavirus, The Bradford Era is providing free access to its online news updates as...

HARRISBURG — As the nation continues to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Department of Banking and Securities is urging Pennsylvanians to be...

HARRISBURG — On Friday, Attorney General Shapiro alerted Pennsylvania consumers and businesses about price gouging protections under Gov. Tom Wolf’s C...

Consumer Reports studies: Consumers have changed the way they communicate with companies that provide unsatisfactory service. According to the January...

Clean your car: Consumer Reports advises keeping vehicles clean during the winter. The Road report says to wash your car every two to four weeks, whic...