The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission opened a new exhibit at the State Archives, “Witness to History: Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001.” The exhibit honors the ultimate sacrifices made by the 40 passengers and crew members aboard Flight 93, who heroically…
Pennsylvania State Police have released guidance and recommendations as the deadline for lawmakers to legalize skill games looms, saying they plan to seize the machines if lawmakers do not take action by next month. The October 13, 2026, deadline was set by…
The labor market has changed a lot over the years, and expectations from employers and employees have changed with it. For example, about 70% of townships participating in the Salary Survey in 2018 reported that paid time off did not vary based…
The Pennsylvania State Police, Office of Homeland Security, and PA CyberCom will host four cybersecurity workshops geared toward local government and school personnel across the commonwealth. These interactive, hands-on sessions are designed to strengthen cybersecurity awareness, preparedness, and resilience. Topics include Cyber Threat Landscape…
On this day in history, September 9, 1776, the Continental Congress formally declared the new nation to be the “United States of America,” replacing the previously used term “United Colonies.”
We apologize that the links for this article were missing in yesterday’s edition. Here is the corrected article. COSTARS will be hosting a free member training workshop for central Pennsylvania members on September 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon in Williamsport, Lycoming County. This session will help members learn more about the COSTARS…
COSTARS will be hosting a free member training workshop for central Pennsylvania members on September 30, 2026, 10 a.m.- noon in Williamsport, PA. This session will allow members to learn more about the COSTARS program and contracts, as well as connect with the COSTARS team in person. Click the link…
In early August, Gov. Shapiro issued an Executive Order aimed at improving statewide readiness without bureaucratic delays to ensure the state can respond more quickly, communicate better, and keep residents protected when disasters happen. This is in keeping with the new FEMA…
Thank you to all township employees across the commonwealth for your hard work and contributions to your local communities. Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend! PSATS Morning News will return on Tuesday, September 8.
If you are looking for a general overview of what data center facilities are, how townships are currently addressing them, and some general land use planning advice, check out the following PSATS resources: If you are looking for public education material for…
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