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New Castle Exits Distressed Status
After 16 years, the City of New Castle in Lawrence County is no longer considered distressed under Act 47. The state Department of Community and Economic Development announced yesterday that it has terminated New Castle’s distressed status due to its effective use…
Happy 236th Birthday, Pennsylvania!
On Dec. 12, 1787, the Pennsylvania Legislature ratified the U.S. Constitution by a vote of 46-23 and became the second state in the United States.
PA Gas Tax to Decrease in 2024
The state Department of Revenue posted its annual notice for the gas tax rates for 2024. The tax will decrease for 2024 as the 2023 average wholesale price for all grades of gasoline and diesel fuel was $2.84 per gallon,…
Applications for RACP Now Being Accepted, Application Process Streamlined
Applications are being accepted for the Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program (RACP) until January 12. This commonwealth reimbursement grant program provides financial assistance for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, and historical improvement projects. Projects that can normally…
Reminder: Dam Safety Projects Applications Due 12/19
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the availability of the $7.5 billion Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP). This program will provide long-term, low-cost credit assistance toward safety projects to maintain, upgrade, and repair non-federally owned dams identified…
In the Spirit of Giving, Shapiro Administration Opens New RACP Application Window
Yesterday, Governor Shapiro announced the opening of a new application window for the Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program (RACP). This Commonwealth reimbursement grant program provides financial assistance for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, and historical improvement projects. …
DGS to Auction More Than 450 Vehicles on December 12
The state Department of General Services will auction more than 450 vehicles on Tuesday, December 12, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. There will be a wide selection of vehicles, including 4-wheel drive SUVs, utility…
Shapiro Administration Announces 132 Oil and Gas Wells Plugged in 11 Months
The Shapiro Administration announced that it has leveraged millions in historic federal funding to cap and plug 132 wells, more than the previous eight years combined. The state Department of Environmental Protection has allocated unprecedented resources to plug orphaned and…
Reminder: Boating Facility Grant Applications Due 12/30
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is accepting applications for the Boating Facility Grant Program. Townships and certain nonprofit groups, including land trusts and watershed associations, are eligible to apply through December 30, 2023. Grant funds can be used for…
2024 PA Farm Show Theme is “Connecting Our Communities”
The 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show will be held at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, January 6-13, 2024. Opening Day ceremonies will be held Saturday, January 6, at 10 a.m. and Public Officials Day will be Wednesday, January 10. State…
