The Shapiro Administration launched new tools through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) designed to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to figure out what permits may be needed for a project and to find funding to support environmental improvements. …
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Don’t Make It Easy for Them.” Cybercriminals look for ways to steal personal information, get into accounts, and take your money. Here are a few simple habits from the Federal…
Applications for the Fire and EMS Grant Program are due October 22. Townships are encouraged to share this information with partner fire companies, EMS, and volunteer rescue squads. Fire and rescue companies must report to PennFIRS monthly to qualify. Funds may be used towards…
DEP is accepting applications for the Environmental Education Grants Program for the development of innovative education projects that expand the public’s understanding of Pennsylvania’s environmental issues and develop skills to be good stewards of the environment. While townships cannot apply…
The Community Initiative Award from the State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) recognizes preservation success stories across the commonwealth. A preservation success story is historic place-based work grounded in community that delivers meaningful preservation outcomes and embodies the spirit of…
A lot has changed over the past decade, including township workforces across the state. PSATS Salary Survey Plus data shows that every major job category has seen an increase in the median salary for full-time staff since 2018. This reflects…
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications from volunteer fire companies in rural communities with fewer than 10,000 residents to help fight wildfires. In 2025, DCNR awarded $905,846 to 114 volunteer fire companies in communities…
On Friday, the Pa. Supreme Court denied two requests to extend the deadline for legislators to pass a new law to regulate skill games. The Court ruled in June that skill games are considered illegal slot machines and gave a…
PEMA recently communicated that the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) application period has been extended from today until 10/16. Again, this is a reminder for townships are to take advantage of this opportunity. Funding is available for cybersecurity assessments —…
Gov. Josh Shapiro and state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced $81 million in new Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants that will support 306 recreation and conservation projects across 60 counties and help communities improve…
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