October 12 through 18 is the optimal time to experience vivid fall colors across the state according to the weekly fall foliage report by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.   Northwestern counties are reporting peak conditions of a mix of yellow, red, and…

Congratulations to Keystone State Park in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, which has been selected as USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards No. 1 fall foliage destination in the United States! Keystone State Park is a 1,200-acre park, ideal for camping, hiking,…

The Office of the Budget recently announced several changes to its Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) application process, including a redesigned website, application process, and acceptance of all project materials through the Electronic Single Application system.    RACP grants provide funding…

Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered U.S. and commonwealth flags at all commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds to immediately fly at half-staff through Friday, October 13, 2023, in recognition of the lives lost in Israel due to the terrorist activities. Townships…

The United States Army Corps of Engineers has announced the availability of the $7.5 billion Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP). This program will provide long-term, low-cost credit assistance toward safety projects to maintain, upgrade, and repair non-federally owned dams…

The Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of Pennsylvania (HBFF) has funding available for a matching grant program to encourage maintenance and repair of historic barns and outbuildings throughout Pennsylvania. Barn owners who are Pennsylvania residents and current HBFF members are eligible…

The Hometown Heritage grant program commemorates historically significant people, places, things, or events with historical roadside markers. This nationwide program seeks to capture local history, especially for those subjects which may not qualify for the state marker program. Markers must…

Spotlight PA and LNP reported that last week the Office of Attorney General added new counts to those filed earlier this year against Herm Suplizio, the suspended manager of the City of DuBois, who is alleged to have stolen hundreds…

State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook is urging Pennsylvanians to take part in this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, by learning about the importance of fire safety education.  This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Cooking Safety Starts with You: Pay Attention…

The state Department of Labor & Industry recently released an advisory on Industrialized Buildings and Building Components. Townships that have opted in to administer and enforce the Uniform Construction Code should be aware of responsibilities of their code officials to…