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Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) Program Available
The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority announced $1.8 million in funding for a new grant and financing opportunity, the Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) Program, to help local governments improve their energy efficiency. MORE Grants are available on…
Census 2023 Population Estimates Released for Pennsylvania’s Municipalities
The U.S. Census Bureau released 2023 estimates of the total population at the municipal level. Population estimates are calculated using administrative records to estimate total population as of July 1, 2023. The Pennsylvania State Data Center published a brief and an…
Commonwealth to Distribute Iodide to Residents Near Nuclear Plants on Thursday
The state Department of Health will offer free potassium iodide, or KI, tablets on June 12, to Pennsylvanians who are within 10 miles of any of the state’s four active nuclear power plants as part of routine preventative efforts in…
PennDOT Requests Survey Participation on Municipal Seal-Coating Experience
The state Department of Transportation requested that the following survey be forwarded to townships. The survey is part of a research project by the Impactful Resilient Infrastructure Science and Engineering (IRISE) Consortium (based at the University of Pittsburgh) entitled “Asphalt…
EPA Offers Free Technical Assistance for Water Services
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of the Water Technical Assistance program to help communities address challenges in providing safe drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services to their residents. Townships are eligible to apply for free technical…
OOR Updates Guidance on FOIA Buddy, Anonymous Requests
The Office of Open Records (OOR) has received numerous inquiries regarding electronic Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) requests received from FOIA Buddy and has now updated the guidance it recently on these requests after confirming that FOIA Buddy is a legal requester.…
U.S. Reaches Settlement with Norfolk Southern Over East Palestine Derailment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement valued at over $310 million with Norfolk Southern Railway Company to pay for damage caused by the Feb. 3, 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Together…
Where in PA is Governor Shapiro?
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…
