PennPIRG

01/15/2026

Medical bills are confusing and often more expensive than they should be. Join us for a free webinar on January 27th to learn how to read a medical bill, understand your Explanation of Benefits (EOB), and spot “facility fees, extra charges hospitals add just for owning the building. Register for the 7pm session here: https://pirg.org/pennsylvania/events/know-before-you-owe-understanding-your-medical-bill-evening-session/

01/07/2026

Heads up parents! Our report on AI toys was featured on NBC News NOW . Our expert, R.J. Cross, highlights serious safety concerns, "The tech is not ready to go when it comes to kids, and we might not know that it’s totally safe for a while to come.”

We found several popular AI toys that can share explicit or dangerous information (like giving instructions on how to light a match or find a knife) and raise concerns about data privacy.

Watch the full segment and read our research on the dangers of AI-powered toys!
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/ai-toys-gift-present-safe-kids-robot-child-miko-grok-alilo-miiloo-rcna246956

New research from Public Interest Research Group and tests conducted by NBC News found that a wide range of AI toys have loose guardrails.

01/05/2026

Over the past month toy safety tips have been spreading across the nation including Pennsylvania! Toy safety is something to be vigilant about not only in the holiday season, but the whole year. Check out toy safety tips whether you are giving gifts or your child is receiving them to make sure they are safe. Thank you to MyChesCo for sharing these safety resources to your viewers!

01/02/2026

Over the past month toy safety tips have been spreading across the nation including Pennsylvania! Toy safety is something to be vigilant about not only in the holiday season, but the whole year. Check out toy safety tips whether you are giving gifts or your child is receiving them to make sure they are safe. Thank you to FOX 29 for sharing these safety resources to your viewers!

12/31/2025

Over the past month toy safety tips have been spreading across the nation including Pennsylvania! Toy safety is something to be vigilant about not only in the holiday season, but the whole year. Check out toy safety tips whether you are giving gifts or your child is receiving them to make sure they are safe. Thank you to Times Leader for sharing these safety resources to your viewers!

12/29/2025

Over the past month toy safety tips have been spreading across the nation including Pennsylvania! Toy safety is something to be vigilant about not only in the holiday season, but the whole year. Check out toy safety tips whether you are giving gifts or your child is receiving them to make sure they are safe. Thank you to The Spirit Newspaper for sharing these safety resources to your viewers!

12/27/2025

This year be intentional when cleaning out your closet! Swap with friends to keep your clothes in use in your community. Donate linens and other items to animal shelters (check the shelter website to see what they accept). Find women's shelters local to you and donate what's on their list. Finally donate what ever is left and in good condition to a thrift store.

12/26/2025

Some exciting coverage on the Fixed for the Holidays Guide to shopping this year! Find more information on the guide on the The Morning Call !.

12/24/2025

Some exciting coverage on the Fixed for the Holidays Guide to shopping this year! Find more information on the guide on the GoErie.com | Erie Times-News !.

Get the latest breaking news, sports, entertainment and obituaries in Erie, PA from GoErie.com.

12/23/2025

Over the past month toy safety tips have been spreading across the nation including Pennsylvania! Toy safety is something to be vigilant about not only in the holiday season, but the whole year. Check out toy safety tips whether you are giving gifts or your child is receiving them to make sure they are safe. Thank you to Bucks County Herald Newspaper for sharing these safety resources to your viewers!

12/23/2025

Some exciting coverage on the Fixed for the Holidays Guide to shopping this year! Find more information on the guide on the The Intelligencer !

12/11/2025

Think secondhand this holiday season!
Find more information here: https://pirg.org/articles/10-reasons-to-embrace-secondhand-clothing/