On June 14, 1777, Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes Flag resulting in today’s Flag Day Celebration. The American flag’s colors hold deep significance: red for valor and bravery, honoring the sacrifices of defenders of freedom; white for purity and […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service is accepting applications for the Community Facilities Technical Assistance & Training Grant program to identify and plan for community facility needs, and from there, identify resources to finance facility needs. Funds may […]

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is now accepting applications for the preservation and revitalization of manufactured housing through Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) grants. Townships are eligible to apply through July 10 for two […]

Currently, employees earning less than $684 per week or $35,568 per year must be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours per week, regardless of job duties. Beginning July 1, federal regulations will require overtime to be paid to all workers earning […]

The Consumer Price Index held steady in May after increasing 0.3% in April, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months, the-all items index increased 3.3% before seasonal adjustment, down slightly from the 3.4% increase for the 12 months ending in […]

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the availability of nearly $300 million in funding dedicated for local governments under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Townships are eligible to apply through October 31, 2024, for projects to reduce energy use, reduce […]

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) is accepting grant applications for its Multimodal Transportation Fund. Townships are eligible to apply until July 31 through DCED’s online single application for assistance. Please note this opportunity is separate from PennDOT’s Multimodal Program. Townships […]

DEP is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants (AFIG) program. Townships and municipal authorities are eligible to apply for funding to transition to cleaner fuel transportation (electric or natural gas). The program has $5 million in grant […]

What makes you proud to call your township home? PSATS wants photos of what makes your township stand out for our 2025 calendar. From extraordinary local places to wonderful parks, this is your chance to show off your township’s best […]

Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or other form of federally acceptable identification (such as valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter certain federal facilities. […]