Knoebels’ Phoenix wooden coaster was awarded the title of “Best Wooden Coaster” at Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards for the seventh consecutive time! This coaster topped the leaderboard above 49 other coasters from around the world. Other Pennsylvania coasters and…
Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the police officers killed and injured in yesterday’s shootings in York County’s North Codorus Township involving the Northern York County Regional Police Department and York County Sheriff’s Department response to…
Last week, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission released its 2025 Electric Power Outlook Report, which provides an overview of projected electricity demand and system reliability across the Commonwealth and the broader region. The annual report summarizes data submitted by Pennsylvania’s…
Active state legislation is a threat to local land use decision-making for energy facilities. PSATS opposes any preemption of local land use decision-making. As negotiations continue on the commonwealth’s overdue 2025-2026 state budget, some are pushing to include statewide land…
Help us celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by showcasing the heart of Pennsylvania’s townships in PSATS’ special 2026 Celebration Calendar!We’re looking for high-quality photos of your township’s community events — from spring festivals and summer concerts to fall hayrides and…
Today in 1787, the Constitution of the United States of America was signed by the 39 delegates present at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Supporters of the document waged a hard-won battle to win ratification by the…
Township officials curious about how much the Commonwealth is spending to keep the doors open during the budget impasse can view stopgap expenses on Pennsylvania Treasury’s recently updated website. Developed to provide transparency about state expenditures, visitors can view an…
As a result of last year’s budget agreement, The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is now accepting applications to build and repair affordable housing across Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) uses state, federal, and other funding…
The Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) approved the creation of new police academies at Bucks County Community College and Luzerne County Community College. “The creation of these new academies will generate additional opportunities for qualified individuals in…
PSATS is excited to welcome public works professionals from across Pennsylvania to the inaugural Public Works Expo, happening December 15-16, 2025, at Kalahari Resort in the Poconos. This hands-on event is designed for roadmasters, public works directors, supervisors, managers, and municipal…
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