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PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Friday, Senator Vincent Hughes held a press conference at Drexel’s School of Education with teacher advocates and education experts to introduce new, bipartisan legislation that would …
New Bill Offers Up to $15k in Stipends to Address Teacher Shortage Crisis Read More
WHITE HAVEN, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro visited Lehigh Gorge State Park in Luzerne County on Wednesday, to shed light on proposed budget investments aimed at enhancing state parks, forests, …
Governor Invests $112 Million for Pennsylvania’s Parks, Forests, and Trails Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Commissioners approved $2.5 million this week for preserving open spaces and enhancing parks. Thanks to an additional $15 million in outside funding, the …
Chester County Commissioners Approve $2.5M to Preserve Open Spaces and Boost Parks Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program may soon expand for the first time in over 16 years, potentially making nearly 175,000 more individuals eligible for relief. The state’s Finance …
Nearly 175K More Eligible? PA’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Could Expand for First Time in 16 Years! Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A special meeting of Kennett Square Borough Council will be held on Thursday, May 25th at 7:00 pm in Kennett Square Borough Hall (600 S. Broad …
Fitch & Associates Review Kennett Square’s Fire & EMS Expenditures: Aiming for Fairness & Efficiency in Response to Increased Costs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — During a special meeting held this past Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Board of Commissioners gave final approval to a list of proposed fishing license …
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Approves Fishing License Fee Adjustments for 2024 Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently announced that the application round for the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Surface Transportation Block Grant …
PennDOT Announces $28 Million for Innovative Transportation Projects and Safe Routes to School Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has announced the 48 recipients of Senior Community Center (SCC) grants for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The $2 million in appropriated funding from …
$2 Million in Grants Awarded to PA Senior Centers to Enhance Health & Wellness Programs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (Authority) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced that applications are being accepted for the Broadband Infrastructure Program, which will provide a total of $200 million …
Pennsylvania’s $200M Broadband Infrastructure Program: Closing the Digital Divide Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro hosted a National Governors Association (NGA) roundtable on youth mental health in Philadelphia with NGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Delaware Governor John Carney, and …
Governor Shapiro Hosts National Governors Association Roundtable on Youth Mental Health Read More