Pennsylvania’s new tourism brand is highlighting the Commonwealth as the Great American Getaway, capitalizing on 72 million people living within a four-hour drive of Pennsylvania. Governor Shapiro and the First Family kicked off a week-long, 50 stops in 14 counties,…
PPL Tips and Resources for National Electrical Safety Month
In recognition of National Electrical Safety Month, PPL Electric Utilities provided several electrical safety tips for indoor and outdoor summer projects. When working outdoors, remember to only use electrical products that are marked for outdoor use, always be alert when…
EPA Awards Brownfield Grants to Pennsylvania Communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced more than $16 million in grant awards to assess and cleanup brownfield sites in Pennsylvania. Grant awards will go to Cresson Township, Cambria County to clean up the Cresson Ridge site. Butler County will…
Applications for Recycling Performance Grants Now Accepted
The state Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for the Municipal Recycling Program Performance Grant (Section 904 Grants) for eligible materials recycled and marketed in calendar year 2023. Performance grant awards are based on the weight of source-separated recyclable…
Reminder: Tuition Assistance Available for EMS Professionals
The Shapiro Administration has a $1 million tuition assistance program for emergency medical services (EMS) professionals. Administered by the state Department of Health, the program is funded by a portion of the Fireworks Tax and will be in place for…
EPA Issues Cybersecurity Alert for Drinking Water Systems
Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an enforcement alert outlining urgent cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities to community drinking water systems and the steps these systems need to take to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act. EPA will increase…
Reminder: Active Transportation Pre-Planning Assistance Applications Due 5/31
The state Department of Health (DOH) is accepting applications for the second round of the capacity-building pre planning program under the WalkWorks initiative. This program is designed to prepare municipalities to apply in 2025 for funding to develop active transportation plans. Townships located…
This week is National Public Works Week and National EMS Week!
OOR Offers Input on FOIA Buddy Requests
The Office of Open Records has received numerous inquiries regarding electronic requests received from FOIA Buddy and has posted the following guidance for open records officers: https://www.openrecords.pa.gov/alert.cfm?id=38
PSATS Public Works Conference Planning Survey
PSATS is planning a brand new conference specifically designed for public works professionals like roadmasters, road crews, and other essential personnel. We value your input! This short survey will help us tailor the conference to best meet the needs of township public…
