The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is offering grants to support the collection and reporting of water level data in groundwater production wells in the basin. Municipalities and municipal authorities that have existing SRBC groundwater permits are eligible to apply. Applications are due June 30, 2021. …
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May unemployment rates for Pennsylvania show a decrease from 7.1% to 6.9%, while the national unemployment rate dropped to 5.8%. Click here for more.
COVID case counts for Pennsylvania decreased for the ninth week in a row, with 2,053 new cases of COVID-19 reported this week, 20.8% less than last week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,210,340. Both nationally and in…
Township officials are reminded that each township must apply for its American Rescue Plan funds through the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Single Application for Assistance as soon as possible. Townships that do not make application this month will…
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a new mapping tool that it says displays key indicators of broadband needs across the country. The picture above shows the coverage map for Pennsylvania. Click here to view and manipulate the…
Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury Department updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document on the American Rescue Plan funds. Newly added questions are clearly marked and include clarifications about eligible broadband projects. In addition, Treasury posted a new FAQ document on the Distribution of Funds…
The state Department of Transportation will accept applications for the 2021 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program from June 28 until October 15. $18 million will be available for projects that enhance pedestrian and bicycle facilities, improve access to public transportation, create…
As we reported yesterday, Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration is now officially ended with the adoption of HR 106 and certification of the ballot questions that amended the Pennsylvania Constitution. The disaster declaration ending triggered the expiration of…
In a switch from using the State Department of Health numbers to using the more accurate CDC numbers, the following is an update on vaccination numbers. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Pennsylvania remains at 13th for total doses administered…
Keep PA Beautiful is accepting applications for the Healing the Planet Grant Program funded by The GIANT Company. Applications for $2,500 to $25,000 will be accepted until June 30. Townships in the following counties may apply: Adams, Berks, Blair, Bucks,…
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