Former PSATS Executive Director R. Keith Hite passed on June 16 after a struggle with cancer. Hite was executive director of PSATS from 2000 to 2009, when he wrapped up a 30-year career with PSATS. He is survived by his wife,…
Liberty Bell License Plates Are Back
Copying the bicentennial license plates from 1976, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced yesterday that the Liberty Bell plate is back and renamed “Let Freedom Ring.” The new license plate is available for all Pennsylvanians to order ahead of the 250th anniversary…
Supreme Court Rejects Higher Standard for Reverse Discrimination Claims
In Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a plaintiff who alleged “reverse discrimination” in an employment decision. Marlean Ames was hired in 2004 as an employee at a youth…
DGS to Auction More Than 400 Vehicles Tomorrow
The state Department of General Services will auction more than 400 vehicles on Tuesday, June 17, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. There will be a variety of 4-wheel drive SUVs, utility vehicles, and pickup trucks,…
PA Broadband Awards on Hold…Feds Expand Definitions
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued revised rules for funding for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. As such, any applications submitted earlier this year in Round One…
School Bus Safety Grants Now Available
PennDOT is accepting applications for the Automated School Bus Enforcement Grant Program to increase student safety and prevent injuries. Townships are eligible to apply through July 3, 2025 for safety and mobility projects related to school bus safety, including costs associated with installation of…
Celebrate U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary (and Flag Day!)
In advance of the country’s 250th celebrations next year, the U.S. Army is holdings its 250th Birthday Celebration this weekend in Philadelphia, where it was formed. June 14, Flag Day, marks 250 years since the formation of the U.S. Army…
Shapiro Issues Statement on Planned Protests
Ahead of planned demonstrations and protests expected across Pennsylvania this weekend, Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a statement recognizing the right to peacefully protest, while urging protestors to remain peaceful, lawful, and orderly. He emphasized that his Administration is working with…
PA Turnpike Begins Tollbooth Removal
The Pennsylvania Turnpike has begun removing toll plazas along its system. Starting with the Pocono Interchange (Exit 95) on the Northeast Extension (Interstate 476), contractors have completely removed the tollbooths and canopy from the interchange. Toll plazas are being demolished…
DEP Recognizes Two Townships for Excellence in Environmental Projects
The state Department of Environmental Protection is honoring 19 projects completed around the state with the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence and townships received two of these awards. Applications were evaluated for their degree of environmental protection, innovation, partnership,…
