Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn is encouraging all Pennsylvanians to share their outdoor interests and activities in a 10-minute online survey that will assist in developing the state’s next outdoor recreation plan, which will…

The state Department of Environmental Protection awarded $5.6 million for eight abandoned mine land and abandoned mine drainage restoration projects. The funds will be used to clean up abandoned mine lands and protect Pennsylvania communities. Broad Top Township in Bedford…

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding available to support system upgrades, which will enable the reporting of crime statistics to the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS).  Nationally, Pennsylvania is…

The Consumer Price Index increased 0.3% in April, down from 0.4% in March, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months, the-all items index increased 3.4% before seasonal adjustment, down slightly from the 3.5% increase for the 12 months ending in…

The state Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31. Several grant programs are funded by impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012:           For more information, click on the grant program links above or…

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority announced that it has received approval for its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal – Volume II from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). BEAD is a federal grant program through the…

Reworld and Goodwill Keystone area are bringing free electronic waste recycling to 22 counties in central and southeast Pennsylvania. Made possible through the Pennsylvania Recycling Market Center, the new partnership will allow a wide range of electronics to be donated…

Township officials are encouraged to celebrate EMS Week from May 19 to May 25. May 19th to 25th is National EMS Week. Let’s celebrate our township’s amazing first responders – paramedics, EMTs, and everyone who keeps us safe. These dedicated…

The state Department of Community and Economic Development announced grant awards from the Municipal Assistance Program to 36 projects in 23 counties. More than $1.6 million was awarded through this program, which supports local governments with implementing shared service activities…

This week is National Police Week and will be commemorated with live-in person events held by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. This includes the Annual Candlelight Vigil to be held today.   In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15…