News & Announcements Here is a list of the most recent news and announcement from around The League. PennSERVE State Survey RequestApril 16, 2025Learn More PennSERVE State Survey Request Free National Economic Mobility and Opportunity ConferenceApril 14, 2025Learn More Free National Economic Mobility and Opportunity Conference Digital Delivery News: Digital Delivery from the Contractor’s Perspective April 8, 2025Learn More Digital Delivery News: Digital Delivery from the Contractor’s Perspective Governor Josh Shapiro Announces 81 New Main Street Matters Investments to Create Economic Opportunity for Small Businesses and Strengthen Communities Across Pennsylvania April 7, 2025Learn More Governor Josh Shapiro Announces 81 New Main Street Matters Investments to Create Economic Opportunity for Small Businesses and Strengthen Communities Across Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Announces $5M Investment to Expand Steamfitters Apprenticeship Program, Building on Strong Record of Creating More Opportunity for Pennsylvania WorkersApril 3, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces $5M Investment to Expand Steamfitters Apprenticeship Program, Building on Strong Record of Creating More Opportunity for Pennsylvania Workers Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program- FY 25 Now Open!April 2, 2025Learn More Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program- FY 25 Now Open! April is National Volunteer Month: A Call to Serve your Community as a Volunteer FirefighterApril 1, 2025Learn More April is National Volunteer Month: A Call to Serve your Community as a Volunteer Firefighter Digital Connectivity Technology Program – Round Two Opening Tomorrow!March 31, 2025Learn More Digital Connectivity Technology Program – Round Two Opening Tomorrow! April Edition of Altoona Mayor Pacifico’s NewsletterMarch 28, 2025Learn More April Edition of Altoona Mayor Pacifico’s Newsletter NLC has Launched Another Round of the Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant ProgramMarch 25, 2025Learn More NLC has Launched Another Round of the Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant Program Creating Jobs and Economic Growth: Shapiro Administration Invests in New Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Factory in Beaver County to Expand Energy Manufacturing SectorMarch 19, 2025Learn More Creating Jobs and Economic Growth: Shapiro Administration Invests in New Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Factory in Beaver County to Expand Energy Manufacturing Sector 2025 STC Online Public ForumMarch 19, 2025Learn More 2025 STC Online Public Forum Digital Delivery Event – April 24March 13, 2025Learn More Digital Delivery Event – April 24 Your Active Transportation Update — Fitness-Friendly and Fun – WalkWorks: Mobility Options for AllMarch 12, 2025Learn More Your Active Transportation Update — Fitness-Friendly and Fun – WalkWorks: Mobility Options for All The 2025 Public Comment Period for the 12-Year Program Update is Open!March 6, 2025Learn More The 2025 Public Comment Period for the 12-Year Program Update is Open! Governor Shapiro Provides Update on the Impacts of the Federal Funding Freeze; All Federal Funding Identified at the Filing of Lawsuit UnfrozenFebruary 25, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro Provides Update on the Impacts of the Federal Funding Freeze; All Federal Funding Identified at the Filing of Lawsuit Unfrozen Governor Shapiro Orders US, Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty During UPMC Memorial Hospital ShootingFebruary 24, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro Orders US, Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty During UPMC Memorial Hospital Shooting Solving the Child Care Shortage: Governor Shapiro and Lt. Governor Davis Lead Roundtable on 2025-26 Budget Proposal to Expand Child Care Workforce with Community Leaders, Parents, and Families in Allegheny County February 19, 2025Learn More Solving the Child Care Shortage: Governor Shapiro and Lt. Governor Davis Lead Roundtable on 2025-26 Budget Proposal to Expand Child Care Workforce with Community Leaders, Parents, and Families in Allegheny County Shapiro Administration Delivers Over $37 Million in Grants to 2,500 Pennsylvania Fire and EMS CompaniesFebruary 13, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Delivers Over $37 Million in Grants to 2,500 Pennsylvania Fire and EMS Companies Press Release – Mayor Lombardo Appointed to National League of Cities Community and Economic Development (CED) Federal Advocacy CommitteeJanuary 31, 2025Learn More Press Release – Mayor Lombardo Appointed to National League of Cities Community and Economic Development (CED) Federal Advocacy Committee Pennsylvania’s BEAD Program Application Deadline EXTENDED and Important UpdatesJanuary 13, 2025Learn More Pennsylvania’s BEAD Program Application Deadline EXTENDED and Important Updates RA Local Govt: Funding Opportunities for 2 Hazard Mitigation Assistance GrantsJanuary 7, 2025Learn More RA Local Govt: Funding Opportunities for 2 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants WATCH: New Video from Governor Shapiro Highlights How Pennsylvania is Competing Again, Making Historic Investments to Spur Economic Growth and Create Jobs Across the CommonwealthDecember 20, 2024Learn More WATCH: New Video from Governor Shapiro Highlights How Pennsylvania is Competing Again, Making Historic Investments to Spur Economic Growth and Create Jobs Across the Commonwealth PBDA BEAD Program Office Hours ReminderDecember 10, 2024Learn More PBDA BEAD Program Office Hours Reminder City & State PA is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Above & Beyond Awards!December 5, 2024Learn More City & State PA is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Above & Beyond Awards! Announcing Upcoming PA Food Policy Council EventsDecember 5, 2024Learn More Announcing Upcoming PA Food Policy Council Events PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Walk or Waddle, Just Keep MovingDecember 2, 2024Learn More PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Walk or Waddle, Just Keep Moving The National Civic League is now accepting applications for the 2025 All-America City AwardNovember 25, 2024Learn More The National Civic League is now accepting applications for the 2025 All-America City Award Governor Shapiro Takes Decisive Action to Provide Critical Funding for SEPTA to Maintain Service Levels, Stop Harmful Price Hikes, and Deliver for PennsylvaniansNovember 22, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Takes Decisive Action to Provide Critical Funding for SEPTA to Maintain Service Levels, Stop Harmful Price Hikes, and Deliver for Pennsylvanians Apply now for the Youth and Community Violence Prevention Action Teams (VPAT) programNovember 19, 2024Learn More Apply now for the Youth and Community Violence Prevention Action Teams (VPAT) program Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating the PA Permit Fast Track Program to Speed Up Government, Drive Economic Growth, and Make Pennsylvania More CompetitiveNovember 19, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating the PA Permit Fast Track Program to Speed Up Government, Drive Economic Growth, and Make Pennsylvania More Competitive FY 2024-25 PROTECT Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!!November 13, 2024Learn More FY 2024-25 PROTECT Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!! FY 2025 RAISE Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!November 13, 2024Learn More FY 2025 RAISE Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open! USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities program is currently accepting applications for FY 2025 fundingNovember 4, 2024Learn More USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities program is currently accepting applications for FY 2025 funding Governor Shapiro Announces Nearly $600 Million in Grants for Over 400 Community and Economic Development Projects Across PennsylvaniaNovember 1, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces Nearly $600 Million in Grants for Over 400 Community and Economic Development Projects Across Pennsylvania Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change their Smoke Alarm Batteries when Clocks Fall Back this WeekendOctober 31, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change their Smoke Alarm Batteries when Clocks Fall Back this Weekend Pennie’s Open Enrollment Starts Tomorrow!October 31, 2024Learn More Pennie’s Open Enrollment Starts Tomorrow! ICYMI: Pennsylvania Gets it Done as Governor Shapiro Announces Major Investments in Economic Development and Job Growth Across the CommonwealthOctober 29, 2024Learn More ICYMI: Pennsylvania Gets it Done as Governor Shapiro Announces Major Investments in Economic Development and Job Growth Across the Commonwealth TEEX – Cybersecurity Risk Awarness For Officials and Senior ManagementOctober 28, 2024Learn More TEEX – Cybersecurity Risk Awarness For Officials and Senior Management PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Your Active Transportation Update — Working for the Long HaulOctober 23, 2024Learn More PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Your Active Transportation Update — Working for the Long Haul Shapiro Administration Recognizes 12 Pennsylvania Heroes with the Inaugural 2024 Keystone First Responder AwardOctober 21, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Recognizes 12 Pennsylvania Heroes with the Inaugural 2024 Keystone First Responder Award Local Government Energy Efficiency Grant & Loan OpportunityOctober 21, 2024Learn More Local Government Energy Efficiency Grant & Loan Opportunity State and Local Cybersecurity Webinar Opportunities – ARMIS and Tenable Cybersecurity Services – Meeting NoticeOctober 18, 2024Learn More State and Local Cybersecurity Webinar Opportunities – ARMIS and Tenable Cybersecurity Services – Meeting Notice Shapiro Administration Announces $218.8 Million Investment Across 21 Counties to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Clean Drinking Water and Safe Water InfrastructureOctober 16, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Announces $218.8 Million Investment Across 21 Counties to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Clean Drinking Water and Safe Water Infrastructure Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Application OPENOctober 15, 2024Learn More Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Application OPEN Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves $45 million in Funding to Ensure Pennsylvanians Can Access Reliable, High-Speed Internet in Public Facilities Across the CommonwealthOctober 15, 2024Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves $45 million in Funding to Ensure Pennsylvanians Can Access Reliable, High-Speed Internet in Public Facilities Across the Commonwealth City of Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter is The League’s New PresidentOctober 15, 2024Learn More City of Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter is The League’s New President The League Recognizes Brown Plus with Community Partnership AwardOctober 11, 2024Learn More The League Recognizes Brown Plus with Community Partnership Award Search for Common Ground: Transforming Conflict into Collaboration – Why Local Officials Just Might Save the WorldOctober 10, 2024Learn More Search for Common Ground: Transforming Conflict into Collaboration – Why Local Officials Just Might Save the World Elected and Appointed Officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association Convene in Scranton for the 2024 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 10, 2024Learn More Elected and Appointed Officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association Convene in Scranton for the 2024 Municipal Leadership Summit
Free National Economic Mobility and Opportunity ConferenceApril 14, 2025Learn More Free National Economic Mobility and Opportunity Conference
Digital Delivery News: Digital Delivery from the Contractor’s Perspective April 8, 2025Learn More Digital Delivery News: Digital Delivery from the Contractor’s Perspective
Governor Josh Shapiro Announces 81 New Main Street Matters Investments to Create Economic Opportunity for Small Businesses and Strengthen Communities Across Pennsylvania April 7, 2025Learn More Governor Josh Shapiro Announces 81 New Main Street Matters Investments to Create Economic Opportunity for Small Businesses and Strengthen Communities Across Pennsylvania
Governor Shapiro Announces $5M Investment to Expand Steamfitters Apprenticeship Program, Building on Strong Record of Creating More Opportunity for Pennsylvania WorkersApril 3, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces $5M Investment to Expand Steamfitters Apprenticeship Program, Building on Strong Record of Creating More Opportunity for Pennsylvania Workers
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program- FY 25 Now Open!April 2, 2025Learn More Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program- FY 25 Now Open!
April is National Volunteer Month: A Call to Serve your Community as a Volunteer FirefighterApril 1, 2025Learn More April is National Volunteer Month: A Call to Serve your Community as a Volunteer Firefighter
Digital Connectivity Technology Program – Round Two Opening Tomorrow!March 31, 2025Learn More Digital Connectivity Technology Program – Round Two Opening Tomorrow!
April Edition of Altoona Mayor Pacifico’s NewsletterMarch 28, 2025Learn More April Edition of Altoona Mayor Pacifico’s Newsletter
NLC has Launched Another Round of the Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant ProgramMarch 25, 2025Learn More NLC has Launched Another Round of the Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant Program
Creating Jobs and Economic Growth: Shapiro Administration Invests in New Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Factory in Beaver County to Expand Energy Manufacturing SectorMarch 19, 2025Learn More Creating Jobs and Economic Growth: Shapiro Administration Invests in New Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Factory in Beaver County to Expand Energy Manufacturing Sector
Your Active Transportation Update — Fitness-Friendly and Fun – WalkWorks: Mobility Options for AllMarch 12, 2025Learn More Your Active Transportation Update — Fitness-Friendly and Fun – WalkWorks: Mobility Options for All
The 2025 Public Comment Period for the 12-Year Program Update is Open!March 6, 2025Learn More The 2025 Public Comment Period for the 12-Year Program Update is Open!
Governor Shapiro Provides Update on the Impacts of the Federal Funding Freeze; All Federal Funding Identified at the Filing of Lawsuit UnfrozenFebruary 25, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro Provides Update on the Impacts of the Federal Funding Freeze; All Federal Funding Identified at the Filing of Lawsuit Unfrozen
Governor Shapiro Orders US, Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty During UPMC Memorial Hospital ShootingFebruary 24, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro Orders US, Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty During UPMC Memorial Hospital Shooting
Solving the Child Care Shortage: Governor Shapiro and Lt. Governor Davis Lead Roundtable on 2025-26 Budget Proposal to Expand Child Care Workforce with Community Leaders, Parents, and Families in Allegheny County February 19, 2025Learn More Solving the Child Care Shortage: Governor Shapiro and Lt. Governor Davis Lead Roundtable on 2025-26 Budget Proposal to Expand Child Care Workforce with Community Leaders, Parents, and Families in Allegheny County
Shapiro Administration Delivers Over $37 Million in Grants to 2,500 Pennsylvania Fire and EMS CompaniesFebruary 13, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Delivers Over $37 Million in Grants to 2,500 Pennsylvania Fire and EMS Companies
Press Release – Mayor Lombardo Appointed to National League of Cities Community and Economic Development (CED) Federal Advocacy CommitteeJanuary 31, 2025Learn More Press Release – Mayor Lombardo Appointed to National League of Cities Community and Economic Development (CED) Federal Advocacy Committee
Pennsylvania’s BEAD Program Application Deadline EXTENDED and Important UpdatesJanuary 13, 2025Learn More Pennsylvania’s BEAD Program Application Deadline EXTENDED and Important Updates
RA Local Govt: Funding Opportunities for 2 Hazard Mitigation Assistance GrantsJanuary 7, 2025Learn More RA Local Govt: Funding Opportunities for 2 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants
WATCH: New Video from Governor Shapiro Highlights How Pennsylvania is Competing Again, Making Historic Investments to Spur Economic Growth and Create Jobs Across the CommonwealthDecember 20, 2024Learn More WATCH: New Video from Governor Shapiro Highlights How Pennsylvania is Competing Again, Making Historic Investments to Spur Economic Growth and Create Jobs Across the Commonwealth
PBDA BEAD Program Office Hours ReminderDecember 10, 2024Learn More PBDA BEAD Program Office Hours Reminder
City & State PA is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Above & Beyond Awards!December 5, 2024Learn More City & State PA is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Above & Beyond Awards!
Announcing Upcoming PA Food Policy Council EventsDecember 5, 2024Learn More Announcing Upcoming PA Food Policy Council Events
PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Walk or Waddle, Just Keep MovingDecember 2, 2024Learn More PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Walk or Waddle, Just Keep Moving
The National Civic League is now accepting applications for the 2025 All-America City AwardNovember 25, 2024Learn More The National Civic League is now accepting applications for the 2025 All-America City Award
Governor Shapiro Takes Decisive Action to Provide Critical Funding for SEPTA to Maintain Service Levels, Stop Harmful Price Hikes, and Deliver for PennsylvaniansNovember 22, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Takes Decisive Action to Provide Critical Funding for SEPTA to Maintain Service Levels, Stop Harmful Price Hikes, and Deliver for Pennsylvanians
Apply now for the Youth and Community Violence Prevention Action Teams (VPAT) programNovember 19, 2024Learn More Apply now for the Youth and Community Violence Prevention Action Teams (VPAT) program
Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating the PA Permit Fast Track Program to Speed Up Government, Drive Economic Growth, and Make Pennsylvania More CompetitiveNovember 19, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating the PA Permit Fast Track Program to Speed Up Government, Drive Economic Growth, and Make Pennsylvania More Competitive
FY 2024-25 PROTECT Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!!November 13, 2024Learn More FY 2024-25 PROTECT Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!!
FY 2025 RAISE Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!November 13, 2024Learn More FY 2025 RAISE Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!
USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities program is currently accepting applications for FY 2025 fundingNovember 4, 2024Learn More USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities program is currently accepting applications for FY 2025 funding
Governor Shapiro Announces Nearly $600 Million in Grants for Over 400 Community and Economic Development Projects Across PennsylvaniaNovember 1, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces Nearly $600 Million in Grants for Over 400 Community and Economic Development Projects Across Pennsylvania
Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change their Smoke Alarm Batteries when Clocks Fall Back this WeekendOctober 31, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change their Smoke Alarm Batteries when Clocks Fall Back this Weekend
Pennie’s Open Enrollment Starts Tomorrow!October 31, 2024Learn More Pennie’s Open Enrollment Starts Tomorrow!
ICYMI: Pennsylvania Gets it Done as Governor Shapiro Announces Major Investments in Economic Development and Job Growth Across the CommonwealthOctober 29, 2024Learn More ICYMI: Pennsylvania Gets it Done as Governor Shapiro Announces Major Investments in Economic Development and Job Growth Across the Commonwealth
TEEX – Cybersecurity Risk Awarness For Officials and Senior ManagementOctober 28, 2024Learn More TEEX – Cybersecurity Risk Awarness For Officials and Senior Management
PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Your Active Transportation Update — Working for the Long HaulOctober 23, 2024Learn More PA WalkWorks Bi-Weekly Newsletter — Your Active Transportation Update — Working for the Long Haul
Shapiro Administration Recognizes 12 Pennsylvania Heroes with the Inaugural 2024 Keystone First Responder AwardOctober 21, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Recognizes 12 Pennsylvania Heroes with the Inaugural 2024 Keystone First Responder Award
Local Government Energy Efficiency Grant & Loan OpportunityOctober 21, 2024Learn More Local Government Energy Efficiency Grant & Loan Opportunity
State and Local Cybersecurity Webinar Opportunities – ARMIS and Tenable Cybersecurity Services – Meeting NoticeOctober 18, 2024Learn More State and Local Cybersecurity Webinar Opportunities – ARMIS and Tenable Cybersecurity Services – Meeting Notice
Shapiro Administration Announces $218.8 Million Investment Across 21 Counties to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Clean Drinking Water and Safe Water InfrastructureOctober 16, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Announces $218.8 Million Investment Across 21 Counties to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Clean Drinking Water and Safe Water Infrastructure
Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Application OPENOctober 15, 2024Learn More Federal Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Application OPEN
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves $45 million in Funding to Ensure Pennsylvanians Can Access Reliable, High-Speed Internet in Public Facilities Across the CommonwealthOctober 15, 2024Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves $45 million in Funding to Ensure Pennsylvanians Can Access Reliable, High-Speed Internet in Public Facilities Across the Commonwealth
City of Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter is The League’s New PresidentOctober 15, 2024Learn More City of Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter is The League’s New President
The League Recognizes Brown Plus with Community Partnership AwardOctober 11, 2024Learn More The League Recognizes Brown Plus with Community Partnership Award
Search for Common Ground: Transforming Conflict into Collaboration – Why Local Officials Just Might Save the WorldOctober 10, 2024Learn More Search for Common Ground: Transforming Conflict into Collaboration – Why Local Officials Just Might Save the World
Elected and Appointed Officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association Convene in Scranton for the 2024 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 10, 2024Learn More Elected and Appointed Officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association Convene in Scranton for the 2024 Municipal Leadership Summit
