The state Department of Agriculture has added 11 counties to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2022 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine zone for this invasive pest is now at 45 counties. Adams, Armstrong, Bedford, Centre, Fulton,…
The Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society is offering a class on Accessible and Safe Playgrounds April 12 at 1 p.m. This class will review the federal regulatory playground requirements in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and discuss how these…
The state Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31. There are several specific grant programs funded from impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012: Abandoned Mine Drainage…
Emergency medical agencies have until April 10 to certify their eligibility to receive a portion of the $25 million in American Rescue Plan funds directed to EMS companies by Act 10 of 2022. Eligible EMS companies have been contacted by…
We are planning a special Parade of Flags at the 2022 Conference to help celebrate and recognize our member townships for everything they have done and continue to do. Make sure to register for the 2022 Parade of Flags by…
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications for the 2022 round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants. Projects will be selected based, in part, on how they align to the priorities outlined in DCNR’s 2020-2024…
America250PA was formed to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026 and Pennsylvania’s leading role in commemorating this event. Join the celebration by approving a sample commemorative resolution at your April meeting (should you choose). Click here…
The Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved $10 million for 19 projects that will provide middle-mile and last-mile high-speed broadband infrastructure to unserved areas in Pennsylvania through the Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding Program. All the approved projects will provide broadband to…
Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that the Federal Reserve would raise its benchmark short-term interest rate faster than expected, and high enough to restrain growth and hiring, if it decides that this would be necessary to slow rampaging inflation. At…
The commonwealth is urging Pennsylvanians to participate in Pick Up Pennsylvania this spring. During this initiative from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, thousands of Pennsylvanians will participate in litter and illegal dump cleanups, tree and flower plantings, recycling collections, public education programs, and…
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