The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging Pennsylvanians to test their homes for radon during Radon Action Month, bringing public awareness to a very serious health hazard. “Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after smoking in the United States, and…
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced $1.4 million in grant awards to expand and improve all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails and facilities in Pennsylvania. “These grants expand safe, high-quality ATV opportunities and help support outdoor recreation and its role in…
The state Department of Environmental Protection announced that it reviewed and acted on more than 40,000 permit applications in 2025, eliminating a longstanding permit application backlog. DEP launched its Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) program in 2025, which was created by the 2024-2025 state budget package. DEP Secretary Jessica…
On Thursday, January 29 at 7 p.m. PSATS will offer a webinar that will answer questions about how to regulate and/or manage solar development in your community. This webinar will discuss the free resources that PSATS has available to municipal officials around the state, including ordinance…
The state Department of Health and Pennsylvania Downtown Center’s initiative, WalkWorks, is accepting applications for grants and technical assistance to develop Active Transportation Plans. For the purpose of this program, active transportation includes walking, biking, using a wheelchair, and accessing public transit. Townships are eligible to…
Last week, the state Department of Environmental Protection announced grant awards of more than $17 million for 89 projects across Pennsylvania that will restore streams, improve fish and wildlife habitat, and reclaim mine lands. The grants are part of the Growing Greener program, Pennsylvania’s largest…
This week is your last chance to apply for the PSATS Excellence Awards. If your township worked with a youth group, has a project, program, or individual achievement worth celebrating, submit your entries by January 31. Consider nominating a youth…
The state Department of Transportation is accepting applications for a new round of Multimodal Transportation Fund grants. Townships and COGs are eligible to apply through February 13, 2026. Please note that PennDOT’s multimodal program is separate from the Multimodal Transportation Fund administered by the Commonwealth Financing…
The forecast for the entire state is snow, and, depending on your location, lots of it! Protecting your community doesn’t have to wait until after something bad happens! Advance declarations of emergency are allowed. The Emergency Management Services Code (Title 35) provides for townships to declare a local disaster emergency “upon finding a disaster has occurred…
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