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.
Data Center Resources Available
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…
Chobani Investing in Pennsylvania Township
Upper Macungie Township in Lehigh County will soon be home to Chobani’s first dairy product manufacturing operation in Pennsylvania. The company, known best for its yogurt and other dairy products, will take over the 1.5 million-square-foot facility previously owned by Keurig Dr. Pepper. Chobani’s expansion brings an estimated $1.2 billion investment. The…
Changing Electricity Demands Forecasted by PUC
According to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) latest Electric Power Outlook Report, the state’s electricity needs could change substantially by the end of the decade. Pennsylvania’s total electricity consumption decreased 0.24% in 2025 from the prior year, despite a 0.4% increase in the number of electric customers. However, five-year forecasts submitted by Pennsylvania’s…
DCED Announces Municipal Assistance Grant Awards
The state Department of Community and Economic Development (announced $1,341,652 in grants to municipalities across 22 counties through the Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) to help local governments plan for and effectively implement a variety of services and improvements that support residents and strengthen communities. Many townships will benefit from grant…
New Funding Available for Mixed-Use Development Projects
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency issued a Request for Proposals for the new construction or rehabilitation of mixed-use development projects seeking financial support. Mixed-use projects combine residential and retail/commercial space in the same building and often catalyze neighborhood revitalization. The deadline for…
DEP Coastal Zone Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
Pennsylvania’s Coastal Resources Management Program is now accepting applications for the Federal FY2027 Coastal Zone Grants, funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Townships located within the Delaware River Estuary or the Lake Erie Coastal Zones are eligible to apply through October 19. Funding can…
Free Supplies Available for Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania Events
This fall, groups and individuals are cleaning up their favorite shared public spaces through Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania program, supporting the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, an initiative to keep trash from reaching our waterways and oceans. From September 1…
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Designing Small Nuclear Reactors, Utilities to Withstand Cybersecurity Attacks
Curious how small nuclear reactors under development will stand up to cybersecurity attacks? A recent article from the Pennsylvania Capital-Star examines efforts to design protections into these new facilities. The research also looks at how utilities, such as water systems, can be…
