Pennsylvanians who enjoy viewing the commonwealth’s beautiful fall foliage can look for the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ weekly fall foliage reports, published each Thursday. This week’s report shows foliage in Somerset and Wayne counties reaching its best color, while foliage […]
Northcentral ATV Trail Connector Study Completed
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources completed a study of the Northcentral Region All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Trail (NRAT) Connector in the Pennsylvania Wilds. The trail generated an estimated revenue of $10.4 million in 2022 and $13.1 million in […]
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Read on to learn how to get free issues! Are you keeping up with the latest in local governance? If not, you’re missing out on the Pennsylvania Township News – a publication that has been a trusted source since 1948. This award-winning […]
New Attempt at Statewide Zoning
n addition to the legislative attempts to strip local government of land use decision making in the name of affordable housing, as well as the recently shared Biden and Shapiro Executive Orders, there is now a federal grant opportunity that […]
Grants Available for Fire Companies Responding to Gas Well Incidents
Volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue companies in the 40 Pennsylvania counties where unconventional gas well drilling has occurred may apply for grants to respond to gas well incidents. These grants allow responders to acquire specialized training, skills, […]
Sign Up for Next Week’s TEMA Fall Tabletop Exercise Seminar
Join us for TEMA’s comprehensive full-day virtual seminar tailored for everyone involved in your municipality’s emergency management program. This includes elected officials, managers, public works personnel, and especially local emergency management coordinators (EMCs). The seminar offers an overview on municipal […]
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Get Ready for the 2025 PSATS Conference, May 4-7, 2025!
Are you ready to be part of the largest municipal training opportunity, networking event, and exhibit show in Pennsylvania? Plan and budget now to attend the PSATS 2025 Educational Conference and Exhibit Show — it’s an investment with year-round returns! The PSATS Conference […]
Townships May Apply for Site Ready Economic Development Program
The Shapiro Administration announced the opening of a new program, PA SITES, which will make $400 million in grant funding available to help municipalities, authorities, and economic development organizations prepare “shovel ready” sites to attract and retain businesses. A pilot program […]