Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a nearly $82 million investment in grant awards for more than 295 recreation and conservation projects across Pennsylvania, including more than 80 township projects. The funding, administered by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), will help communities improve parks, playgrounds, and trails, conserve open…

As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary this year, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) last week unveiled “Pennsylvania 250: The Keystone of American History,” a statewide, year-long initiative showcasing Pennsylvania’s central role in the nation’s founding, growth, and democratic evolution. The initiative brings together exhibitions,…