News & Announcements Here is a list of the most recent news and announcement from around The League. 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 Lancaster City to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Festivities at Binns Park and Ewell Plaza October 3, 2024Learn More Lancaster City to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Festivities at Binns Park and Ewell Plaza Shapiro Administration Gets Stuff Done: Pennsylvania Repaired More Poor-Condition Bridges Than Any Other State Last YearOctober 3, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Gets Stuff Done: Pennsylvania Repaired More Poor-Condition Bridges Than Any Other State Last Year PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund: Application Round Now OpenSeptember 30, 2024Learn More PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund: Application Round Now Open Shapiro-Davis Administration Spotlights Major Investments in Workforce Development, Expanded Job Training, and Vo-Tech Initiatives at Beaver County Career & Technology CenterSeptember 26, 2024Learn More Shapiro-Davis Administration Spotlights Major Investments in Workforce Development, Expanded Job Training, and Vo-Tech Initiatives at Beaver County Career & Technology Center DHS Announces $279.9 million in Grant Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant ProgramSeptember 24, 2024Learn More DHS Announces $279.9 million in Grant Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program EPA Announces $117 Million for Grants Focused on Recycling and Wasted Food PreventionSeptember 19, 2024Learn More EPA Announces $117 Million for Grants Focused on Recycling and Wasted Food Prevention U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s Office: Disaster Preparedness Webinar for Local Governments with NWS, PEMA, and FEMASeptember 16, 2024Learn More U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s Office: Disaster Preparedness Webinar for Local Governments with NWS, PEMA, and FEMA ICYMI: Housing Advocates, Legislators Praise Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order to Expand Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Boost Competitiveness September 16, 2024Learn More ICYMI: Housing Advocates, Legislators Praise Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order to Expand Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Boost Competitiveness Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania’s First Housing Action Plan to Increase Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Make Commonwealth More CompetitiveSeptember 12, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania’s First Housing Action Plan to Increase Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Make Commonwealth More Competitive Shapiro-Davis AdministrationAnnounces $56.5 Million in Grant Funding to Combat Gun Violence and Create More Afterschool and Out-of-School Opportunities for Our Kids September 12, 2024Learn More Shapiro-Davis AdministrationAnnounces $56.5 Million in Grant Funding to Combat Gun Violence and Create More Afterschool and Out-of-School Opportunities for Our Kids Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Re-Establishing Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention Led by Lt. Governor Austin Davis to Create Safer Communities September 10, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Re-Establishing Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention Led by Lt. Governor Austin Davis to Create Safer Communities 2024 Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 7-11 – Register Now!September 6, 2024Learn More 2024 Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 7-11 – Register Now! PennDOT NEVI Survey and UpdatesSeptember 5, 2024Learn More PennDOT NEVI Survey and Updates USDA Accepting Funding ApplicationsSeptember 4, 2024Learn More USDA Accepting Funding Applications NLC Local Infrastructure HubAugust 28, 2024Learn More NLC Local Infrastructure Hub USDA Funding for Public Bodies and Non-Profits for Equipment and InfrastructureAugust 26, 2024Learn More USDA Funding for Public Bodies and Non-Profits for Equipment and Infrastructure Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Updates Its Park Finder App to Include Accessible PlaygroundsAugust 21, 2024Learn More Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Updates Its Park Finder App to Include Accessible Playgrounds League Executive Director John Brenner to Join Spotlight PA Discussion Panel August 22August 20, 2024Learn More League Executive Director John Brenner to Join Spotlight PA Discussion Panel August 22 Shapiro Administration Invests Over $51 Million in 66 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, and Grow Local Economies Across the Commonwealth August 20, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Invests Over $51 Million in 66 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, and Grow Local Economies Across the Commonwealth Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Announces $600,000 in Funding for Six New Arts-Based Community and Economic Development ProjectsAugust 16, 2024Learn More Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Announces $600,000 in Funding for Six New Arts-Based Community and Economic Development Projects REMINDER: The Deadline to Respond is Friday, August 23 at 5 P.M. for the Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (FY2023 SLCGP)August 16, 2024Learn More REMINDER: The Deadline to Respond is Friday, August 23 at 5 P.M. for the Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (FY2023 SLCGP) PA Construction Codes Academy September ClassesAugust 16, 2024Learn More PA Construction Codes Academy September Classes Reduce the Risk of Flood Damage – Sign Up Today!August 15, 2024Learn More Reduce the Risk of Flood Damage – Sign Up Today! Pennsylvania’s adopted 2025 12-Year Transportation Program is Now AvailableAugust 15, 2024Learn More Pennsylvania’s adopted 2025 12-Year Transportation Program is Now Available Free Haircuts for Back to School!August 12, 2024Learn More Free Haircuts for Back to School! Governor Shapiro Signs Proclamation of Disaster Emergency For 21 Counties Following Severe Storms Across the Commonwealth August 10, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Proclamation of Disaster Emergency For 21 Counties Following Severe Storms Across the Commonwealth Invitation to the 2024 Mayors Summit Against AntisemitismAugust 8, 2024Learn More Invitation to the 2024 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism City of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground at Hoberman ParkAugust 5, 2024Learn More City of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground at Hoberman Park Media Advisory – 7/26/24 – City of Lock Haven to Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground with Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! at Hoberman ParkJuly 26, 2024Learn More Media Advisory – 7/26/24 – City of Lock Haven to Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground with Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! at Hoberman Park Press Release – City of Bethlehem – Moravian Church Settlements across four countries inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage ListJuly 26, 2024Learn More Press Release – City of Bethlehem – Moravian Church Settlements across four countries inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List NTIA Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program – NOFO is Available and the Application is Open!July 24, 2024Learn More NTIA Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program – NOFO is Available and the Application is Open! PBDA BEAD Challenge Summary Now AvailableJuly 22, 2024Learn More PBDA BEAD Challenge Summary Now Available ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Secures Major Economic Development Investments in 2024-25 Bipartisan Budget to Turn Dirt Into Jobs, Create More Economic Opportunity, and Attract More Businesses to PennsylvaniaJuly 22, 2024Learn More ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Secures Major Economic Development Investments in 2024-25 Bipartisan Budget to Turn Dirt Into Jobs, Create More Economic Opportunity, and Attract More Businesses to Pennsylvania Shapiro Administration Makes Election Hotline Available to Support Pennsylvanians’ Right to Peacefully, Safely Participate in Democratic ProcessJuly 19, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Makes Election Hotline Available to Support Pennsylvanians’ Right to Peacefully, Safely Participate in Democratic Process Responding to ViolenceJuly 15, 2024Learn More Responding to Violence Draft 2025 STIP Now Available for Public CommentJune 18, 2024Learn More Draft 2025 STIP Now Available for Public Comment NLC Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 CitiesJune 3, 2024Learn More NLC Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities The City of York – American Rescue Plan Act SLFRF Nonprofit Recovery Grant ProgramMay 30, 2024Learn More The City of York – American Rescue Plan Act SLFRF Nonprofit Recovery Grant Program PennDOT Pathways May 2024 NewsletterMay 21, 2024Learn More PennDOT Pathways May 2024 Newsletter FACT SHEET: Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal Will Fund Public Transit All Across the Commonwealth May 14, 2024Learn More FACT SHEET: Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal Will Fund Public Transit All Across the Commonwealth Capital Projects Fund – Digital Connectivity Technology (Technology) Program Guidelines PostedMay 10, 2024Learn More Capital Projects Fund – Digital Connectivity Technology (Technology) Program Guidelines Posted Governor Shapiro Announces $2.5 Million PA SITES Investment in Westmoreland County to Attract Business and Jobs to Western Pennsylvania May 9, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces $2.5 Million PA SITES Investment in Westmoreland County to Attract Business and Jobs to Western Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro’s Proposed Investments to Combat Gun Violence and Support Law Enforcement Would Make “A Crucial Difference” and Allow Pennsylvania to “Have a Much Bigger Impact”May 6, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro’s Proposed Investments to Combat Gun Violence and Support Law Enforcement Would Make “A Crucial Difference” and Allow Pennsylvania to “Have a Much Bigger Impact” In Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro, Local Leaders Highlight Proposed Budget Investments to Combat Gun Violence, Create Opportunities for Kids, and Make PA Communities SaferMay 3, 2024Learn More In Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro, Local Leaders Highlight Proposed Budget Investments to Combat Gun Violence, Create Opportunities for Kids, and Make PA Communities Safer Committed to closing the digital divide in Pennsylvania.April 30, 2024Learn More Committed to closing the digital divide in Pennsylvania. PLGIT Annual ReportApril 29, 2024Learn More PLGIT Annual Report Governor Shapiro: $274 Million Investment in State & Federal Funding to Improve Water Quality in 22 Counties Across PennsylvaniaApril 24, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro: $274 Million Investment in State & Federal Funding to Improve Water Quality in 22 Counties Across Pennsylvania
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
Lancaster City to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Festivities at Binns Park and Ewell Plaza October 3, 2024Learn More Lancaster City to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Festivities at Binns Park and Ewell Plaza
Shapiro Administration Gets Stuff Done: Pennsylvania Repaired More Poor-Condition Bridges Than Any Other State Last YearOctober 3, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Gets Stuff Done: Pennsylvania Repaired More Poor-Condition Bridges Than Any Other State Last Year
PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund: Application Round Now OpenSeptember 30, 2024Learn More PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund: Application Round Now Open
Shapiro-Davis Administration Spotlights Major Investments in Workforce Development, Expanded Job Training, and Vo-Tech Initiatives at Beaver County Career & Technology CenterSeptember 26, 2024Learn More Shapiro-Davis Administration Spotlights Major Investments in Workforce Development, Expanded Job Training, and Vo-Tech Initiatives at Beaver County Career & Technology Center
DHS Announces $279.9 million in Grant Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant ProgramSeptember 24, 2024Learn More DHS Announces $279.9 million in Grant Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
EPA Announces $117 Million for Grants Focused on Recycling and Wasted Food PreventionSeptember 19, 2024Learn More EPA Announces $117 Million for Grants Focused on Recycling and Wasted Food Prevention
U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s Office: Disaster Preparedness Webinar for Local Governments with NWS, PEMA, and FEMASeptember 16, 2024Learn More U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s Office: Disaster Preparedness Webinar for Local Governments with NWS, PEMA, and FEMA
ICYMI: Housing Advocates, Legislators Praise Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order to Expand Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Boost Competitiveness September 16, 2024Learn More ICYMI: Housing Advocates, Legislators Praise Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order to Expand Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Boost Competitiveness
Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania’s First Housing Action Plan to Increase Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Make Commonwealth More CompetitiveSeptember 12, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania’s First Housing Action Plan to Increase Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Make Commonwealth More Competitive
Shapiro-Davis AdministrationAnnounces $56.5 Million in Grant Funding to Combat Gun Violence and Create More Afterschool and Out-of-School Opportunities for Our Kids September 12, 2024Learn More Shapiro-Davis AdministrationAnnounces $56.5 Million in Grant Funding to Combat Gun Violence and Create More Afterschool and Out-of-School Opportunities for Our Kids
Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Re-Establishing Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention Led by Lt. Governor Austin Davis to Create Safer Communities September 10, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Re-Establishing Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention Led by Lt. Governor Austin Davis to Create Safer Communities
2024 Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 7-11 – Register Now!September 6, 2024Learn More 2024 Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 7-11 – Register Now!
USDA Funding for Public Bodies and Non-Profits for Equipment and InfrastructureAugust 26, 2024Learn More USDA Funding for Public Bodies and Non-Profits for Equipment and Infrastructure
Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Updates Its Park Finder App to Include Accessible PlaygroundsAugust 21, 2024Learn More Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Updates Its Park Finder App to Include Accessible Playgrounds
League Executive Director John Brenner to Join Spotlight PA Discussion Panel August 22August 20, 2024Learn More League Executive Director John Brenner to Join Spotlight PA Discussion Panel August 22
Shapiro Administration Invests Over $51 Million in 66 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, and Grow Local Economies Across the Commonwealth August 20, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Invests Over $51 Million in 66 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, and Grow Local Economies Across the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Announces $600,000 in Funding for Six New Arts-Based Community and Economic Development ProjectsAugust 16, 2024Learn More Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Announces $600,000 in Funding for Six New Arts-Based Community and Economic Development Projects
REMINDER: The Deadline to Respond is Friday, August 23 at 5 P.M. for the Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (FY2023 SLCGP)August 16, 2024Learn More REMINDER: The Deadline to Respond is Friday, August 23 at 5 P.M. for the Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (FY2023 SLCGP)
PA Construction Codes Academy September ClassesAugust 16, 2024Learn More PA Construction Codes Academy September Classes
Reduce the Risk of Flood Damage – Sign Up Today!August 15, 2024Learn More Reduce the Risk of Flood Damage – Sign Up Today!
Pennsylvania’s adopted 2025 12-Year Transportation Program is Now AvailableAugust 15, 2024Learn More Pennsylvania’s adopted 2025 12-Year Transportation Program is Now Available
Governor Shapiro Signs Proclamation of Disaster Emergency For 21 Counties Following Severe Storms Across the Commonwealth August 10, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Proclamation of Disaster Emergency For 21 Counties Following Severe Storms Across the Commonwealth
Invitation to the 2024 Mayors Summit Against AntisemitismAugust 8, 2024Learn More Invitation to the 2024 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism
City of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground at Hoberman ParkAugust 5, 2024Learn More City of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground at Hoberman Park
Media Advisory – 7/26/24 – City of Lock Haven to Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground with Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! at Hoberman ParkJuly 26, 2024Learn More Media Advisory – 7/26/24 – City of Lock Haven to Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground with Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! at Hoberman Park
Press Release – City of Bethlehem – Moravian Church Settlements across four countries inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage ListJuly 26, 2024Learn More Press Release – City of Bethlehem – Moravian Church Settlements across four countries inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
NTIA Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program – NOFO is Available and the Application is Open!July 24, 2024Learn More NTIA Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program – NOFO is Available and the Application is Open!
PBDA BEAD Challenge Summary Now AvailableJuly 22, 2024Learn More PBDA BEAD Challenge Summary Now Available
ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Secures Major Economic Development Investments in 2024-25 Bipartisan Budget to Turn Dirt Into Jobs, Create More Economic Opportunity, and Attract More Businesses to PennsylvaniaJuly 22, 2024Learn More ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Secures Major Economic Development Investments in 2024-25 Bipartisan Budget to Turn Dirt Into Jobs, Create More Economic Opportunity, and Attract More Businesses to Pennsylvania
Shapiro Administration Makes Election Hotline Available to Support Pennsylvanians’ Right to Peacefully, Safely Participate in Democratic ProcessJuly 19, 2024Learn More Shapiro Administration Makes Election Hotline Available to Support Pennsylvanians’ Right to Peacefully, Safely Participate in Democratic Process
Draft 2025 STIP Now Available for Public CommentJune 18, 2024Learn More Draft 2025 STIP Now Available for Public Comment
NLC Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 CitiesJune 3, 2024Learn More NLC Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities
The City of York – American Rescue Plan Act SLFRF Nonprofit Recovery Grant ProgramMay 30, 2024Learn More The City of York – American Rescue Plan Act SLFRF Nonprofit Recovery Grant Program
FACT SHEET: Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal Will Fund Public Transit All Across the Commonwealth May 14, 2024Learn More FACT SHEET: Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal Will Fund Public Transit All Across the Commonwealth
Capital Projects Fund – Digital Connectivity Technology (Technology) Program Guidelines PostedMay 10, 2024Learn More Capital Projects Fund – Digital Connectivity Technology (Technology) Program Guidelines Posted
Governor Shapiro Announces $2.5 Million PA SITES Investment in Westmoreland County to Attract Business and Jobs to Western Pennsylvania May 9, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces $2.5 Million PA SITES Investment in Westmoreland County to Attract Business and Jobs to Western Pennsylvania
Governor Shapiro’s Proposed Investments to Combat Gun Violence and Support Law Enforcement Would Make “A Crucial Difference” and Allow Pennsylvania to “Have a Much Bigger Impact”May 6, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro’s Proposed Investments to Combat Gun Violence and Support Law Enforcement Would Make “A Crucial Difference” and Allow Pennsylvania to “Have a Much Bigger Impact”
In Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro, Local Leaders Highlight Proposed Budget Investments to Combat Gun Violence, Create Opportunities for Kids, and Make PA Communities SaferMay 3, 2024Learn More In Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro, Local Leaders Highlight Proposed Budget Investments to Combat Gun Violence, Create Opportunities for Kids, and Make PA Communities Safer
Committed to closing the digital divide in Pennsylvania.April 30, 2024Learn More Committed to closing the digital divide in Pennsylvania.
Governor Shapiro: $274 Million Investment in State & Federal Funding to Improve Water Quality in 22 Counties Across PennsylvaniaApril 24, 2024Learn More Governor Shapiro: $274 Million Investment in State & Federal Funding to Improve Water Quality in 22 Counties Across Pennsylvania
