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DCMH and Taylor Hospital update, Impending SEPTA Cuts, and more

(Aug 05, 2025)

DCMH and Taylor Hospital update, Impending SEPTA Cuts, and more Read more

 

August 4 Bankruptcy Hearing Update

(Aug 05, 2025)

Prospect Medical Holdings sought permission to abandon DCMH and Taylor properties Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Aug 05, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County: Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund Who May Apply: Municipalities, authorities, councils of government, non-profits and for-profit businesses in Allegheny County. Use: Economic development projects, infrastructure development projects, job training, community improvement projects, public safety projects, and public interest projects. Funds: Project budgets must be between $150,000 and $500,000. Application Deadline: August 22, 2025 More information: RAAC Website Department of Transportation: Rail Freight Transportation Grant Who May Apply: Redevelopment authorities, rail companies, and for profit businesses Use: Investments in rail structure to keep and/or boost economic development. Funds: $41 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: August 29, 2025 More information: PennDOT Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Endowment Act – Treatment Training Who May Apply: For-profit entity, non-profit entity, an entity affiliated with a CAC or MDIT (e.g., public agency or hospital), unit of local government, or schools including colleges and universities. Use: This funding is specifically for the training of persons who treat adult and/or child victims/survivors of child sexual abuse. Funds: A total of $250,000 in state Endowment Act funds is being announced to Read more

 

A Crozer Hearing Update, National Night Out Events, and more

(Jul 29, 2025)

A Crozer Hearing Update, National Night Out Events, and more Read more

 

State Budget Moves to Senate as SEPTA Faces Critical Cuts

(Jul 22, 2025)

State Budget Moves to Senate as SEPTA Faces Critical Cuts Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jul 21, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Main Street Matters (MSM) Who May Apply: Units of local government, redevelopment and/or housing authorities, nonprofits, economic development organizations, housing corporations, community development corporations, business improvement districts, neighborhood improvement districts, downtown improvement districts, and similar organizations incorporated as authorities. Use: A flexible tool for use in community and economic development for a variety of uses including planning activities, façade grant programs, business improvement grant programs, accessible housing programs, and district development grants. Funds: Individual grant awards vary depending on the type of grant. Application Deadline: August 31, 2025 More information: DCED Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Who May Apply: Municipalities and counties Use: Advance crisis intervention programs that target the risk factors likely to lead to gun violence and implement projects that support emerging issues and priorities adopted within its SCIP Funding Framework. Funds: A combined total of $4,071,291 in federal FY 2022-2023 and FY 2024 Byrne SCIP Local and Under $10K Share funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund approximately 20 grants with budgets not to exceed $200,000 over the Read more

 

Budget Update

(Jul 15, 2025)

Budget Update Read more

 

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Sign Up Event with Sen. Tim Kearney

(Jul 09, 2025)

Monday, August 25, 2025 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Ridley Township Public Library, 100 MacDade Boulevard, Folsom Read more

 

How the Big Beautiful Bill Impacts YOU

(Jul 08, 2025)

How the Big Beautiful Bill Impacts YOU Read more

 

Veterans Appreciation Lunch

(Jul 08, 2025)

Thursday, October 23 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | American Legion Hall, Post 926, 3220 Concord Road, Aston Read more

 

Shredding and Drug Take Back Event with Sen. John Kane

(Jul 08, 2025)

Saturday, September 27 | 9 a.m. to noon | Northley Middle School, 2801 Concord Road, Aston Read more

 

Clean Slate Expungement Clinic

(Jul 02, 2025)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015 | Reservations Required Read more

 

Medicare 101

(Jul 02, 2025)

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Presentation at 6:30 p.m. | Ridley Library, 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033 Read more

 

Where to Celebrate the 4th in Delco, Pushing for Transit Funding, and More!

(Jul 01, 2025)

Where to Celebrate the 4th in Delco, Pushing for Transit Funding, and More! Read more

 

PA House passes bill outlawing animal trafficking in PA

(Jun 25, 2025)

The trade of ivory and other animal parts is a strong contributing factor in the endangerment and extinction of wildlife. By participating in this trade, even unwittingly, Pennsylvanians could be enabling illegal poaching activities in other countries. Read more

 

How to stay safe in a heatwave, prohibiting wildlife trafficking in PA, and more!

(Jun 24, 2025)

How to stay safe in a heatwave, prohibiting wildlife trafficking in PA, and more! Read more

 

A word about the political violence in Minnesota this weekend, legislative updates from Harrisburg, and more

(Jun 17, 2025)

A word about the political violence in Minnesota this weekend, legislative updates from Harrisburg, and more Read more

 

Patients, Not Profits: HB 1460 Passes the House, Stopping the Ivory Trade in PA, and more

(Jun 10, 2025)

Patients, Not Profits: HB 1460 Passes the House, Stopping the Ivory Trade in PA, and more Read more

 

Environmental, Labor Leaders Join House Blue-Green Caucus to Unveil Legislative Package

(Jun 09, 2025)

HARRISBURG, June 9 – Today the House Blue-Green Caucus , a group of members who support both labor unions and environmental causes, joined advocates to announce a package of bills to advance clean energy production, create family-sustaining jobs, and protect the environment in Pennsylvania. The caucus, chaired by Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., seeks to unify labor and environmental advocates and dispel the long-held myth that their interests are at odds in Harrisburg. “There is no more important time for the state to enact an ambitious energy plan than right now,” said Fiedler , who is also chair of the House Energy Committee. “As state lawmakers, we are stepping up and making sure that Pennsylvania has a workable energy plan that keeps our state competitive and sustainable for future generations. This package of bills is a core part of shaping the energy present and future of our commonwealth.” “For the second year in a row, I am proud to support a Blue-Green Bill package that has the support of both the labor movement and the environmental movement,” said Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware. “We have so much common ground and so many shared values, yet outside forces have often tried to divide labor and environmental stakeholders for their own political gain and, sometimes, to cause chaos. We are always stronger together.” This year’s package includes legislation Read more

 

Krueger bill aims to prohibit wildlife trafficking in PA

(Jun 04, 2025)

H.B. 994, would prohibit the trade of animal parts from protected species throughout Pennsylvania. The legislation was adopted by the House Judiciary Committee on a bipartisan vote of 25-1. Read more