News & Announcements Here is a list of the most recent news and announcement from around The League. Farm Show 2024 Public Officials Day InvitationDecember 5, 2023Learn More Farm Show 2024 Public Officials Day Invitation Register for Maher Duessel’s Annual Government Update on Monday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 19November 30, 2023Learn More Register for Maher Duessel’s Annual Government Update on Monday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 19 Guidance for Municipalities Considering Short-Term Rental OrdinancesNovember 20, 2023Learn More Guidance for Municipalities Considering Short-Term Rental Ordinances ARPA Obligation Deadline is Around the CornerNovember 7, 2023Learn More ARPA Obligation Deadline is Around the Corner 2024 All-America City AwardNovember 6, 2023Learn More 2024 All-America City Award Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory and Review CommissionNovember 6, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory and Review Commission News Release – (November 3, 2023) The League Holds Annual Sustainable PA Conference in GettysburgNovember 3, 2023Learn More News Release – (November 3, 2023) The League Holds Annual Sustainable PA Conference in Gettysburg Apply Now: New Water Workforce Grant Funding AvailableOctober 31, 2023Learn More Apply Now: New Water Workforce Grant Funding Available Governor Shapiro Keeps Commitment to Improve Commonwealth’s Permitting, Licensing, and Certification Processes and Make Government Work Faster for PennsylvaniansOctober 26, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Keeps Commitment to Improve Commonwealth’s Permitting, Licensing, and Certification Processes and Make Government Work Faster for Pennsylvanians AmeriCorps NCCC: Webinar 10/24 and Concept Forms due 11/1 For Spring ProjectsOctober 23, 2023Learn More AmeriCorps NCCC: Webinar 10/24 and Concept Forms due 11/1 For Spring Projects Shapiro Administration Invests $175.7 Million in Water Infrastructure Projects Across the CommonwealthOctober 19, 2023Learn More Shapiro Administration Invests $175.7 Million in Water Infrastructure Projects Across the Commonwealth 2023 Municipal Leadership Summit VideoOctober 18, 2023Learn More 2023 Municipal Leadership Summit Video News Release – 10/17/2023 – Wilkes-Barre Township Councilman John Jablowski is The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners New PresidentOctober 17, 2023Learn More News Release – 10/17/2023 – Wilkes-Barre Township Councilman John Jablowski is The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners New President Time is Running Out: Don’t Miss NLC City SummitOctober 16, 2023Learn More Time is Running Out: Don’t Miss NLC City Summit 2023 FEMA BRIC and FMA Non-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Periods is Now OpenOctober 13, 2023Learn More 2023 FEMA BRIC and FMA Non-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Periods is Now Open Governor Josh Shapiro: Pennsylvania the Only State to Secure Two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub ProjectsOctober 13, 2023Learn More Governor Josh Shapiro: Pennsylvania the Only State to Secure Two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Projects AmeriCorps NCCC – Oct 24 Webinar and Concept Forms due Nov 1 for Spring ProjectsOctober 11, 2023Learn More AmeriCorps NCCC – Oct 24 Webinar and Concept Forms due Nov 1 for Spring Projects Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Streamlining Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Efforts to Improve Accessibility Across the CommonwealthOctober 11, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Streamlining Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Efforts to Improve Accessibility Across the Commonwealth Act 151 – Pennsylvania’s New Data Breach Law -Join Infradapt for a Webinar on November 1October 10, 2023Learn More Act 151 – Pennsylvania’s New Data Breach Law -Join Infradapt for a Webinar on November 1 News Release – 10/10/2023 – City of Franklin Mayor Douglas Baker is The League’s New PresidentOctober 10, 2023Learn More News Release – 10/10/2023 – City of Franklin Mayor Douglas Baker is The League’s New President Tune in to PCN Tuesday to Watch the Municipal Leadership Summit CoverageOctober 9, 2023Learn More Tune in to PCN Tuesday to Watch the Municipal Leadership Summit Coverage News Release – 10/6/2023 – Civic Engagement Essay Winners Recognized During Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 6, 2023Learn More News Release – 10/6/2023 – Civic Engagement Essay Winners Recognized During Municipal Leadership Summit News Release – 10/6/2023 – The League Recognizes Cornerstone Wealth Advisory & Insurance Services, LLC with Community Partnership AwardOctober 6, 2023Learn More News Release – 10/6/2023 – The League Recognizes Cornerstone Wealth Advisory & Insurance Services, LLC with Community Partnership Award News Release – 10/5/2023 – Elected and Appointed Officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association Convene in Bethlehem for the 2023 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 5, 2023Learn More News Release – 10/5/2023 – Elected and Appointed Officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association Convene in Bethlehem for the 2023 Municipal Leadership Summit News Release – 10/4/2023 – City of Bethlehem to Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground with Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! at Fairview ParkOctober 5, 2023Learn More News Release – 10/4/2023 – City of Bethlehem to Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground with Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! at Fairview Park Funding Availability for FY 2024 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup GrantsSeptember 28, 2023Learn More Funding Availability for FY 2024 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grants Media Advisory – 9/27/2023 – City of Bethlehem to Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground with Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! at Fairview ParkSeptember 27, 2023Learn More Media Advisory – 9/27/2023 – City of Bethlehem to Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground with Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! at Fairview Park Join PennDOT for a Community Conversation Near You!September 21, 2023Learn More Join PennDOT for a Community Conversation Near You! New Interactive Dashboard Tracks Infrastructure InvestmentsSeptember 18, 2023Learn More New Interactive Dashboard Tracks Infrastructure Investments Governor Josh Shapiro Launches New Resource to Communicate Directly with Pennsylvanians Via TextSeptember 15, 2023Learn More Governor Josh Shapiro Launches New Resource to Communicate Directly with Pennsylvanians Via Text Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Initial Proposal Volume 1 Public Comment PeriodSeptember 12, 2023Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Initial Proposal Volume 1 Public Comment Period Economic Competitiveness in PASeptember 11, 2023Learn More Economic Competitiveness in PA Local Infrastructure Hub BootcampsSeptember 11, 2023Learn More Local Infrastructure Hub Bootcamps PA Fish and Boat Commission grant programs for MunicipalitiesSeptember 7, 2023Learn More PA Fish and Boat Commission grant programs for Municipalities 2023 Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 2-6 – Register Now!September 7, 2023Learn More 2023 Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 2-6 – Register Now! AmeriCorps NCCC Informational Webinars 9/15 and 9/19 and 2024 RFPSeptember 6, 2023Learn More AmeriCorps NCCC Informational Webinars 9/15 and 9/19 and 2024 RFP Making Affordable Homeownership a Reality for First Responders and TeachersSeptember 5, 2023Learn More Making Affordable Homeownership a Reality for First Responders and Teachers Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Open Up New Opportunities for Small Businesses and Small Diverse Businesses, Improve State Procurement PracticesSeptember 5, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Open Up New Opportunities for Small Businesses and Small Diverse Businesses, Improve State Procurement Practices Registration is Open: How to Use A Local Government Guide to the Chesapeake Bay WebinarSeptember 5, 2023Learn More Registration is Open: How to Use A Local Government Guide to the Chesapeake Bay Webinar 2023-24 Chesapeake Gateways Network Grants Application Announced!September 5, 2023Learn More 2023-24 Chesapeake Gateways Network Grants Application Announced! MS4orum – Municipal Stormwater Forum on September 25 in LancasterSeptember 5, 2023Learn More MS4orum – Municipal Stormwater Forum on September 25 in Lancaster Capital Projects Fund – Broadband Infrastructure Program: Challenge Process and Local Government Input ProcessSeptember 1, 2023Learn More Capital Projects Fund – Broadband Infrastructure Program: Challenge Process and Local Government Input Process During Visit to Allentown Training Center, Governor Shapiro Highlights Major Investments in Workforce Development and First-in-the-Nation Job Training ProgramAugust 30, 2023Learn More During Visit to Allentown Training Center, Governor Shapiro Highlights Major Investments in Workforce Development and First-in-the-Nation Job Training Program PRESS RELEASE – PHFA issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development ProjectsAugust 29, 2023Learn More PRESS RELEASE – PHFA issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development Projects Governor Shapiro Announces New Partnership with Google, PASSHE to Train and Expand Commonwealth’s Workforce for High-Growth JobsAugust 29, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces New Partnership with Google, PASSHE to Train and Expand Commonwealth’s Workforce for High-Growth Jobs PA Housing Finance Agency Issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development ProjectsAugust 28, 2023Learn More PA Housing Finance Agency Issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development Projects YOU’RE INVITED – PennDOT Digital Delivery Webinar Series – Thursday, September 14 at 9:30 a.m.August 24, 2023Learn More YOU’RE INVITED – PennDOT Digital Delivery Webinar Series – Thursday, September 14 at 9:30 a.m. NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – New Treasury Guidance on ARPA SLFRF Eligible UsesAugust 22, 2023Learn More NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – New Treasury Guidance on ARPA SLFRF Eligible Uses Critical Investments in the Future of Pennsylvania Agriculture: 2023-24 Budget Supports Farmers, Opens up New Markets for Organics, and Improves Access to Pennsylvania-Grown FoodAugust 22, 2023Learn More Critical Investments in the Future of Pennsylvania Agriculture: 2023-24 Budget Supports Farmers, Opens up New Markets for Organics, and Improves Access to Pennsylvania-Grown Food PRESS RELEASE – Statement by: Mayor Michael Lombardo, League President, Mayor, City of Pittston and Amanda Serock, APMM President, Manager, Concord Township Regarding the Explosion and Fire that Occurred in Plum BoroughAugust 21, 2023Learn More PRESS RELEASE – Statement by: Mayor Michael Lombardo, League President, Mayor, City of Pittston and Amanda Serock, APMM President, Manager, Concord Township Regarding the Explosion and Fire that Occurred in Plum Borough
Farm Show 2024 Public Officials Day InvitationDecember 5, 2023Learn More Farm Show 2024 Public Officials Day Invitation
Register for Maher Duessel’s Annual Government Update on Monday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 19November 30, 2023Learn More Register for Maher Duessel’s Annual Government Update on Monday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 19
Guidance for Municipalities Considering Short-Term Rental OrdinancesNovember 20, 2023Learn More Guidance for Municipalities Considering Short-Term Rental Ordinances
ARPA Obligation Deadline is Around the CornerNovember 7, 2023Learn More ARPA Obligation Deadline is Around the Corner
Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory and Review CommissionNovember 6, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory and Review Commission
News Release – (November 3, 2023) The League Holds Annual Sustainable PA Conference in GettysburgNovember 3, 2023Learn More News Release – (November 3, 2023) The League Holds Annual Sustainable PA Conference in Gettysburg
Apply Now: New Water Workforce Grant Funding AvailableOctober 31, 2023Learn More Apply Now: New Water Workforce Grant Funding Available
Governor Shapiro Keeps Commitment to Improve Commonwealth’s Permitting, Licensing, and Certification Processes and Make Government Work Faster for PennsylvaniansOctober 26, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Keeps Commitment to Improve Commonwealth’s Permitting, Licensing, and Certification Processes and Make Government Work Faster for Pennsylvanians
AmeriCorps NCCC: Webinar 10/24 and Concept Forms due 11/1 For Spring ProjectsOctober 23, 2023Learn More AmeriCorps NCCC: Webinar 10/24 and Concept Forms due 11/1 For Spring Projects
Shapiro Administration Invests $175.7 Million in Water Infrastructure Projects Across the CommonwealthOctober 19, 2023Learn More Shapiro Administration Invests $175.7 Million in Water Infrastructure Projects Across the Commonwealth
2023 Municipal Leadership Summit VideoOctober 18, 2023Learn More 2023 Municipal Leadership Summit Video
News Release – 10/17/2023 – Wilkes-Barre Township Councilman John Jablowski is The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners New PresidentOctober 17, 2023Learn More News Release – 10/17/2023 – Wilkes-Barre Township Councilman John Jablowski is The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners New President
Time is Running Out: Don’t Miss NLC City SummitOctober 16, 2023Learn More Time is Running Out: Don’t Miss NLC City Summit
2023 FEMA BRIC and FMA Non-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Periods is Now OpenOctober 13, 2023Learn More 2023 FEMA BRIC and FMA Non-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Periods is Now Open
Governor Josh Shapiro: Pennsylvania the Only State to Secure Two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub ProjectsOctober 13, 2023Learn More Governor Josh Shapiro: Pennsylvania the Only State to Secure Two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Projects
AmeriCorps NCCC – Oct 24 Webinar and Concept Forms due Nov 1 for Spring ProjectsOctober 11, 2023Learn More AmeriCorps NCCC – Oct 24 Webinar and Concept Forms due Nov 1 for Spring Projects
Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Streamlining Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Efforts to Improve Accessibility Across the CommonwealthOctober 11, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Streamlining Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Efforts to Improve Accessibility Across the Commonwealth
Act 151 – Pennsylvania’s New Data Breach Law -Join Infradapt for a Webinar on November 1October 10, 2023Learn More Act 151 – Pennsylvania’s New Data Breach Law -Join Infradapt for a Webinar on November 1
News Release – 10/10/2023 – City of Franklin Mayor Douglas Baker is The League’s New PresidentOctober 10, 2023Learn More News Release – 10/10/2023 – City of Franklin Mayor Douglas Baker is The League’s New President
Tune in to PCN Tuesday to Watch the Municipal Leadership Summit CoverageOctober 9, 2023Learn More Tune in to PCN Tuesday to Watch the Municipal Leadership Summit Coverage
News Release – 10/6/2023 – Civic Engagement Essay Winners Recognized During Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 6, 2023Learn More News Release – 10/6/2023 – Civic Engagement Essay Winners Recognized During Municipal Leadership Summit
News Release – 10/6/2023 – The League Recognizes Cornerstone Wealth Advisory & Insurance Services, LLC with Community Partnership AwardOctober 6, 2023Learn More News Release – 10/6/2023 – The League Recognizes Cornerstone Wealth Advisory & Insurance Services, LLC with Community Partnership Award
News Release – 10/5/2023 – Elected and Appointed Officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association Convene in Bethlehem for the 2023 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 5, 2023Learn More News Release – 10/5/2023 – Elected and Appointed Officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association Convene in Bethlehem for the 2023 Municipal Leadership Summit
News Release – 10/4/2023 – City of Bethlehem to Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground with Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! at Fairview ParkOctober 5, 2023Learn More News Release – 10/4/2023 – City of Bethlehem to Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground with Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! at Fairview Park
Funding Availability for FY 2024 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup GrantsSeptember 28, 2023Learn More Funding Availability for FY 2024 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grants
Media Advisory – 9/27/2023 – City of Bethlehem to Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground with Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! at Fairview ParkSeptember 27, 2023Learn More Media Advisory – 9/27/2023 – City of Bethlehem to Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground with Pennsylvania Municipal League and KABOOM! at Fairview Park
Join PennDOT for a Community Conversation Near You!September 21, 2023Learn More Join PennDOT for a Community Conversation Near You!
New Interactive Dashboard Tracks Infrastructure InvestmentsSeptember 18, 2023Learn More New Interactive Dashboard Tracks Infrastructure Investments
Governor Josh Shapiro Launches New Resource to Communicate Directly with Pennsylvanians Via TextSeptember 15, 2023Learn More Governor Josh Shapiro Launches New Resource to Communicate Directly with Pennsylvanians Via Text
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Initial Proposal Volume 1 Public Comment PeriodSeptember 12, 2023Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Initial Proposal Volume 1 Public Comment Period
PA Fish and Boat Commission grant programs for MunicipalitiesSeptember 7, 2023Learn More PA Fish and Boat Commission grant programs for Municipalities
2023 Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 2-6 – Register Now!September 7, 2023Learn More 2023 Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 2-6 – Register Now!
AmeriCorps NCCC Informational Webinars 9/15 and 9/19 and 2024 RFPSeptember 6, 2023Learn More AmeriCorps NCCC Informational Webinars 9/15 and 9/19 and 2024 RFP
Making Affordable Homeownership a Reality for First Responders and TeachersSeptember 5, 2023Learn More Making Affordable Homeownership a Reality for First Responders and Teachers
Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Open Up New Opportunities for Small Businesses and Small Diverse Businesses, Improve State Procurement PracticesSeptember 5, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Open Up New Opportunities for Small Businesses and Small Diverse Businesses, Improve State Procurement Practices
Registration is Open: How to Use A Local Government Guide to the Chesapeake Bay WebinarSeptember 5, 2023Learn More Registration is Open: How to Use A Local Government Guide to the Chesapeake Bay Webinar
2023-24 Chesapeake Gateways Network Grants Application Announced!September 5, 2023Learn More 2023-24 Chesapeake Gateways Network Grants Application Announced!
MS4orum – Municipal Stormwater Forum on September 25 in LancasterSeptember 5, 2023Learn More MS4orum – Municipal Stormwater Forum on September 25 in Lancaster
Capital Projects Fund – Broadband Infrastructure Program: Challenge Process and Local Government Input ProcessSeptember 1, 2023Learn More Capital Projects Fund – Broadband Infrastructure Program: Challenge Process and Local Government Input Process
During Visit to Allentown Training Center, Governor Shapiro Highlights Major Investments in Workforce Development and First-in-the-Nation Job Training ProgramAugust 30, 2023Learn More During Visit to Allentown Training Center, Governor Shapiro Highlights Major Investments in Workforce Development and First-in-the-Nation Job Training Program
PRESS RELEASE – PHFA issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development ProjectsAugust 29, 2023Learn More PRESS RELEASE – PHFA issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development Projects
Governor Shapiro Announces New Partnership with Google, PASSHE to Train and Expand Commonwealth’s Workforce for High-Growth JobsAugust 29, 2023Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces New Partnership with Google, PASSHE to Train and Expand Commonwealth’s Workforce for High-Growth Jobs
PA Housing Finance Agency Issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development ProjectsAugust 28, 2023Learn More PA Housing Finance Agency Issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development Projects
YOU’RE INVITED – PennDOT Digital Delivery Webinar Series – Thursday, September 14 at 9:30 a.m.August 24, 2023Learn More YOU’RE INVITED – PennDOT Digital Delivery Webinar Series – Thursday, September 14 at 9:30 a.m.
NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – New Treasury Guidance on ARPA SLFRF Eligible UsesAugust 22, 2023Learn More NLC Federal Advocacy Newsletter – New Treasury Guidance on ARPA SLFRF Eligible Uses
Critical Investments in the Future of Pennsylvania Agriculture: 2023-24 Budget Supports Farmers, Opens up New Markets for Organics, and Improves Access to Pennsylvania-Grown FoodAugust 22, 2023Learn More Critical Investments in the Future of Pennsylvania Agriculture: 2023-24 Budget Supports Farmers, Opens up New Markets for Organics, and Improves Access to Pennsylvania-Grown Food
PRESS RELEASE – Statement by: Mayor Michael Lombardo, League President, Mayor, City of Pittston and Amanda Serock, APMM President, Manager, Concord Township Regarding the Explosion and Fire that Occurred in Plum BoroughAugust 21, 2023Learn More PRESS RELEASE – Statement by: Mayor Michael Lombardo, League President, Mayor, City of Pittston and Amanda Serock, APMM President, Manager, Concord Township Regarding the Explosion and Fire that Occurred in Plum Borough
