Newer zoning officials, those looking to become zoning officials, and municipal officials and employees who want to better understand how zoning impacts municipal operations should be sure to attend the PSATS Zoning Academy, scheduled for August 26-27 in State College, Centre…
Three townships in Blair County – Houston, Juniata, and North Woodbury – will receive high-speed internet for their community in a project funded through the federal Broadband Infrastructure Program. On Friday, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson…
The Consumer Price Index increased in July by 0.2% after rising by 0.3% in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months ending July 31, the all-items index increased 2.7%. The index for shelter went up by 0.2%, and was the primary…
The Environmental Protection Agency is accepting applications for the Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability grant program toward planning, design, construction, implementation, operation, or maintenance that increases resilience of public water systems to natural hazards. Townships that operate…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau is accepting applications for the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. A total of $54.2 million in funding is available to help advance infrastructure projects in rural communities. Townships are eligible to…
Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) highlighted the importance of safe digging awareness and education in conjunction with the celebration of “National 8-1-1 Day” on August 11. The date serves as a natural reminder for Pennsylvania residents and contractors…
These one-day in-persons seminar will provide comprehensive policy information on enhancing stormwater management compliance. It will also cover state-of-the-art practices for improving overall stormwater management and offer technical insights into specific on-the-ground techniques and stormwater control practices. These sessions are…
The state Department of General Services will auction more than 350 vehicles on Tuesday, August 12, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. There will be a variety of 4-wheel drive SUVs, utility vehicles, and pickup trucks, as well…
In July, several new federal tax provisions were adopted for the 2025 tax year. One of these is a new tax deduction on a certain portion of overtime pay that employees may claim when they file their 2025 federal taxes. …
The state Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $7.2 million to plug 329 conventional gas and oil wells across 15 counties, with 67 slated to be plugged in Venango County, 62 in McKean, and 52 in Warren County. Plugging wells…
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