News & Announcements Here is a list of the most recent news and announcement from around The League. Ferguson Township Manager Centrice Martin is The League’s New President and Cresent Township Commissioner Todd Miller is The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners’ New PresidentOctober 3, 2025Learn More Ferguson Township Manager Centrice Martin is The League’s New President and Cresent Township Commissioner Todd Miller is The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners’ New President The League Recognizes Wells Fargo with Community Partnership AwardOctober 2, 2025Learn More The League Recognizes Wells Fargo with Community Partnership Award High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Civic Engagement Vision During 2025 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 2, 2025Learn More High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Civic Engagement Vision During 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit First Firefighter Credentialing Program in PA Announced at the 2025 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 1, 2025Learn More First Firefighter Credentialing Program in PA Announced at the 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit Media Welcome | 2025 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 1, 2025Learn More Media Welcome | 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit PennFIRS Transition InformationSeptember 26, 2025Learn More PennFIRS Transition Information Updates from the PA State Fire Commissioner – Grants, Training & PennFIRS TransitionSeptember 24, 2025Learn More Updates from the PA State Fire Commissioner – Grants, Training & PennFIRS Transition USDOT News Release: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – National Railroad Partnership ProgramSeptember 22, 2025Learn More USDOT News Release: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – National Railroad Partnership Program Governor Shapiro’s Address on Political Violence in America as Prepared for DeliverySeptember 16, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro’s Address on Political Violence in America as Prepared for Delivery After Shapiro Administration Expands PHARE Funding, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Begins Work to Build More Affordable Housing Across the CommonwealthSeptember 16, 2025Learn More After Shapiro Administration Expands PHARE Funding, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Begins Work to Build More Affordable Housing Across the Commonwealth PA Brownfields Conference – Call for Papers Closing SoonSeptember 16, 2025Learn More PA Brownfields Conference – Call for Papers Closing Soon State League Executive Directors eNetwork : Local Infrastructure Hub Upcoming ProgrammingSeptember 4, 2025Learn More State League Executive Directors eNetwork : Local Infrastructure Hub Upcoming Programming News Release: No Hate in our State Town HallSeptember 2, 2025Learn More News Release: No Hate in our State Town Hall PennDOT NEVI Program UpdatesSeptember 2, 2025Learn More PennDOT NEVI Program Updates Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announces Provisional Approval of Nearly $800 Million in BEAD Grants That Will Connect All Pennsylvanians with High-Speed InternetAugust 28, 2025Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announces Provisional Approval of Nearly $800 Million in BEAD Grants That Will Connect All Pennsylvanians with High-Speed Internet PHFA issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development ProjectsAugust 28, 2025Learn More PHFA issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development Projects Sept 12: Rethinking Urban Governance for Climate MobilityAugust 25, 2025Learn More Sept 12: Rethinking Urban Governance for Climate Mobility RACP Funding AnnoucementJuly 28, 2025Learn More RACP Funding Annoucement Upcoming PennFIRS Webinar | Keystone First Responder Awards | NEW CRR CoursesJuly 25, 2025Learn More Upcoming PennFIRS Webinar | Keystone First Responder Awards | NEW CRR Courses Creating Jobs in York County: Shapiro Administration Secures $6.2 Million Investment from Baltimore Fabrication to Expand Its Manufacturing Operation and Create 75 New JobsJuly 17, 2025Learn More Creating Jobs in York County: Shapiro Administration Secures $6.2 Million Investment from Baltimore Fabrication to Expand Its Manufacturing Operation and Create 75 New Jobs PennDOT – Statewide News: Shapiro Admin Announce $80 Million in Funding for Pedestrian and Cyclist SafetyJuly 8, 2025Learn More PennDOT – Statewide News: Shapiro Admin Announce $80 Million in Funding for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Help Rural Towns Strengthen Housing and Economic DevelopmentJuly 8, 2025Learn More USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Help Rural Towns Strengthen Housing and Economic Development PBDA BEAD Round Two Resources AvailableJuly 8, 2025Learn More PBDA BEAD Round Two Resources Available July 2025 Edition of Mayor Pacifico’s NewsletterJune 25, 2025Learn More July 2025 Edition of Mayor Pacifico’s Newsletter Building More Affordable Housing: Governor Shapiro Visits Affordable Senior Living Apartment Complex in Lancaster to Highlight Historic Investments in Affordable HousingJune 18, 2025Learn More Building More Affordable Housing: Governor Shapiro Visits Affordable Senior Living Apartment Complex in Lancaster to Highlight Historic Investments in Affordable Housing Shapiro Administration Makes New License PlatesJune 17, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Makes New License Plates 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 MEMBER APPRECIATION TOUR FOR PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE’S 125th ANNIVERSARYMarch 11, 2025Learn More MEMBER APPRECIATION TOUR FOR PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE’S 125th ANNIVERSARY 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
Ferguson Township Manager Centrice Martin is The League’s New President and Cresent Township Commissioner Todd Miller is The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners’ New PresidentOctober 3, 2025Learn More Ferguson Township Manager Centrice Martin is The League’s New President and Cresent Township Commissioner Todd Miller is The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners’ New President
The League Recognizes Wells Fargo with Community Partnership AwardOctober 2, 2025Learn More The League Recognizes Wells Fargo with Community Partnership Award
High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Civic Engagement Vision During 2025 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 2, 2025Learn More High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Civic Engagement Vision During 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit
First Firefighter Credentialing Program in PA Announced at the 2025 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 1, 2025Learn More First Firefighter Credentialing Program in PA Announced at the 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit
Media Welcome | 2025 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 1, 2025Learn More Media Welcome | 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit
Updates from the PA State Fire Commissioner – Grants, Training & PennFIRS TransitionSeptember 24, 2025Learn More Updates from the PA State Fire Commissioner – Grants, Training & PennFIRS Transition
USDOT News Release: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – National Railroad Partnership ProgramSeptember 22, 2025Learn More USDOT News Release: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – National Railroad Partnership Program
Governor Shapiro’s Address on Political Violence in America as Prepared for DeliverySeptember 16, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro’s Address on Political Violence in America as Prepared for Delivery
After Shapiro Administration Expands PHARE Funding, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Begins Work to Build More Affordable Housing Across the CommonwealthSeptember 16, 2025Learn More After Shapiro Administration Expands PHARE Funding, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Begins Work to Build More Affordable Housing Across the Commonwealth
PA Brownfields Conference – Call for Papers Closing SoonSeptember 16, 2025Learn More PA Brownfields Conference – Call for Papers Closing Soon
State League Executive Directors eNetwork : Local Infrastructure Hub Upcoming ProgrammingSeptember 4, 2025Learn More State League Executive Directors eNetwork : Local Infrastructure Hub Upcoming Programming
News Release: No Hate in our State Town HallSeptember 2, 2025Learn More News Release: No Hate in our State Town Hall
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announces Provisional Approval of Nearly $800 Million in BEAD Grants That Will Connect All Pennsylvanians with High-Speed InternetAugust 28, 2025Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announces Provisional Approval of Nearly $800 Million in BEAD Grants That Will Connect All Pennsylvanians with High-Speed Internet
PHFA issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development ProjectsAugust 28, 2025Learn More PHFA issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development Projects
Sept 12: Rethinking Urban Governance for Climate MobilityAugust 25, 2025Learn More Sept 12: Rethinking Urban Governance for Climate Mobility
Upcoming PennFIRS Webinar | Keystone First Responder Awards | NEW CRR CoursesJuly 25, 2025Learn More Upcoming PennFIRS Webinar | Keystone First Responder Awards | NEW CRR Courses
Creating Jobs in York County: Shapiro Administration Secures $6.2 Million Investment from Baltimore Fabrication to Expand Its Manufacturing Operation and Create 75 New JobsJuly 17, 2025Learn More Creating Jobs in York County: Shapiro Administration Secures $6.2 Million Investment from Baltimore Fabrication to Expand Its Manufacturing Operation and Create 75 New Jobs
PennDOT – Statewide News: Shapiro Admin Announce $80 Million in Funding for Pedestrian and Cyclist SafetyJuly 8, 2025Learn More PennDOT – Statewide News: Shapiro Admin Announce $80 Million in Funding for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety
USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Help Rural Towns Strengthen Housing and Economic DevelopmentJuly 8, 2025Learn More USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Help Rural Towns Strengthen Housing and Economic Development
PBDA BEAD Round Two Resources AvailableJuly 8, 2025Learn More PBDA BEAD Round Two Resources Available
July 2025 Edition of Mayor Pacifico’s NewsletterJune 25, 2025Learn More July 2025 Edition of Mayor Pacifico’s Newsletter
Building More Affordable Housing: Governor Shapiro Visits Affordable Senior Living Apartment Complex in Lancaster to Highlight Historic Investments in Affordable HousingJune 18, 2025Learn More Building More Affordable Housing: Governor Shapiro Visits Affordable Senior Living Apartment Complex in Lancaster to Highlight Historic Investments in Affordable Housing
Shapiro Administration Makes New License PlatesJune 17, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Makes New License Plates
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
MEMBER APPRECIATION TOUR FOR PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE’S 125th ANNIVERSARYMarch 11, 2025Learn More MEMBER APPRECIATION TOUR FOR PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE’S 125th ANNIVERSARY
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
