News & Announcements
The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program
The SFSP is a federally-funded program administered at state-level by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). SFSP helps prevent “summer slide.” Studies show that when children do not get proper…
Lower Paxton Township Launches New Website
Lower Paxton Township announced the launch of an upgraded Township website. The Township partnered with CivicPlus, an integrated technology platform for local government, using the CivicEngage tool, and together have…
Reinventing Our Communities (ROC) Conference – May 27-29
ROC 2020, will put equity in sight by highlighting research and local solutions you can use to increase economic opportunity in your community and foster economic equality.
The Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Summit is October 26-28
The Summit is the largest dedicated Automated Vehicle conference in the Northeast region, bringing together both public and private industries. Registration is coming soon, be sure to mark it down…
PA Recreation & Park Society (PRPS) and PA Association of Environmental Educators (PAEE) first Joint Conference & Expo – March 17-20
Attend the 2020 Conference and Expo and register now! Early Registration ends January 31. The expo offers over 100 education sessions and 3 Pre-Conference workshops; excellent vendors and exhibitors; and…
Creative Placemaking Leaders to Meet in Philadelphia on March 26-27
Gain inspiration when you connect with creative leaders from Maryland though Maine who put arts, culture, and social justice at the heart of equitable, vibrant communities in Philadelphia March 26-27.…
An Update from PA Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) on Provisional Hiring and Act 47 – ACTION ALERT
A new law that takes effect on December 31 may dramatically impact the ability of both public and private park and recreation programs in Pennsylvania to hire seasonal employees, especially…
USDA Invests in Rural Critical Community Facilities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – New Schools, Clinics, Hospitals Will Help Communities Thrive
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $394 million to improve critical community facilities in 28 states…
NLC’s New City Guide on Preemption
Every day, city leaders are working to improve the health and welfare of their communities and the people who live there. But instead of partnership and support, many cities in…