While townships are facing cost increases as it seems that the cost of nearly everything is going up, the U.S. Post Office recently announce that it will not raise prices in January 2026 for first-class mail. Instead, the price of…
PA Farm Show to Officially Kick Off a Year of American250PA Celebrations
Yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show theme, “Growing a Nation” at historic Wyck House Farm and Garden in Philadelphia. The 2026 Farm Show will kick off a year of America250PA special events and celebrations bringing…
What Are Your Birthday Party Plans?
The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) was established by the commonwealth in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. One of the original 13…
PennDOT Releases 2026 Liquid Fuels Estimates
The state Department of Transportation has released the 2026 liquid fuels estimates. The per mile estimate is $3,073.44 and the per capita estimate is $17.33. This estimate is lower than the $3,191.02 per mile and $17.99 per capita that townships…
Register Now for the PSATS Public Works Expo – Early Bird Ends Oct. 31!
Don’t miss your chance to attend the PSATS Public Works Expo, December 15-16, 2025, at Kalahari Resort in the Poconos, a hands-on event for township roadmasters, public works directors, supervisors, managers, and employees. Early Bird Registration: $159 (regular: $199) Room Rate: $159/night – includes 4 waterpark…
Federal Government Partial Shut Down Starts – PA Budget Enters 4th Month Late
Today is the “1-day late” mark for the federal budget and begins a partial federal government shutdown after U.S. Congress failed to approve a budget for the new year or extend current funding. As the vast majority of Pennsylvania township services…
Township Officials, Residents Can Grade PennDOT Customer Satisfaction
Township officials and their residents have an opportunity to provide feedback on their experiences with the state Department of Transportation. PennDOT is conducting an online survey to receive feedback on the state’s construction and maintenance services. The 22-question survey is interested in…
PSATS Testifies on Public Notice Reform
Yesterday, Holly Fishel, PSATS Director of Policy and Research, testified before the House Local Government Committee in support of public notice reform. The proposed bill, HB 1291, aims to reform Pennsylvania’s outdated public notice laws, but PSATS warns that it may…
Don’t Miss the October 2025 Digital Edition of the Township News!
The October 2025 digital edition of the award-winning Township News is available now! The October cover story on cybersecurity explains how good training and effective policies can help townships protect sensitive data (includes bonus video). Additional articles in the issue will let you:• Learn how…
State Agencies Urge Pennsylvanians to Protect Finances with Emergency Planning
Pennsylvanians are urged to take emergency financial planning steps to protect their finances and review insurance coverage before a disaster or emergency strikes. In recognition of September as National Preparedness Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, Pennsylvania Insurance…
