Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that crews are on track to complete the demolition of the collapsed portion of the I-95 bridge today. The project will be expedited by using tons of recycled glass as fill to build a temporary road…
Fed Skip Interest Rate Increase First Time in a Year
After 10 rate increases over the past year, the Federal Reserve voted to not raise rates this month. The board will revisit the decision next month.
Happy Flag Day!
On this date in 1777, Congress officially adopted the 13 stars and stripes as the US Flag in recognition of the 13 original colonies that became states. In 1877, on the 100th birthday of the US Flag, the first Flag…
Inflation Continues but Slower
U.S. consumer inflation continued to moderate in May. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose only 0.1% in May, after increasing 0.4% in April, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The all-items index increased 4% for the 12 months ending May,…
PEMA Council Approves Governor’s Disaster Declaration for I-95 Collapse
Yesterday, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis led a required meeting of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council to review the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday. The council voted unanimously to approve the governor’s proclamation, which makes…
Broadband Authority to Hold Webinar on Prevailing Wage Law and Broadband Grants
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority and Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry will host a joint webinar on Tuesday, June 20, at 2 p.m. to provide information about and answer questions on the Prevailing Wage Law for applicants interested in submitting proposals for…
New WalkWorks Program Funding Opportunity
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has announced a new WalkWorks Capacity-Building funding opportunity towards the development of active transportation plans (ATPs). Funding is available for townships to create a plan which will identify and prioritize projects related to modes of active…
PennDOT Connects Bicycle Selection Guide Workshop
During this 2-hour virtual and interactive event technical experts, including Pa. PennDOT Connects experts will lead participants through the most important elements of the guide and facilitate group discussions. Topics will include policy and planning, bikeway types, facility selection tools, assessing and evaluating feasibility,…
Shapiro to Declare Disaster to Address I-95 Collapse in Philadelphia
Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign a disaster declaration today to address the I-95 collapse in Philadelphia yesterday due to a tanker fire and allow access to federal funds. The northbound lanes collapsed while the southbound lanes are heavily damaged and…
Submit a Project for America250PA Infrastructure Funding
Does your township have an infrastructure project you would like to see completed as part of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026? America250PA’s Infrastructure Improvements and Projects Committee (IIPC) is currently accepting proposals for legacy projects to…
