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New Census Estimates Show Population Changes by County 

The Pennsylvania State Data Center released a data brief showing estimated population changes at the county level from 2020 through July 1, 2025, based on recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. Population estimates are calculated using administrative records to estimate births, deaths, and migration.   Pennsylvania experienced an overall population…

Holiday Thoughts 

This week, Passover and Holy Week, the sacred observances of Jews and Christians, respectively, will overlap. Two biblical traditions, distinct but from the same Abrahamic family tree, will find themselves marking holy seasons at the same time.   Happy Passover and…

Townships Must Complete ARPA/SLFRF Annual P&E Report in April 2026 

All townships must file a 2026 Project and Expenditure (P&E) in April for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) unless your township received a closeout invitation from U.S. Treasury since October 2025 and completed closeout by March 14, 2026. If you did complete the…

OOR Will No Longer Accept Appeals by Email Beginning April 20 

Starting April 20, 2026, the Office of Open Records (OOR) will no longer accept the filing of any appeals via email. Any appeals filed electronically with the OOR must be submitted through the OOR’s online appeal portal form. Appeals and any other documents emailed to the OOR, except for in camera records, will not be…

Federal SS4A Grants to Improve Safety on Roadways Now Available 

The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to support planning and demonstration projects to prevent death or serious injury on roads involving all roadway users, including pedestrians; bicyclists; public transportation, personal conveyance, and motorists;…

Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Grants Now Accepting Scoping Forms 

PennDOT will be accepting applications for the 2026 Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Program from June 1 through June 30, 2026. Townships are eligible to apply for funding toward safety and mobility projects, including roadway safety, mobility, and capacity upgrades; bicycle and pedestrian improvements;…

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