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HARRISBURG, PA — To make higher education more accessible for students balancing academia with parenthood, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has unveiled a $1.7 million grant program. This initiative …
Pennsylvania Awards $1.7 Million in Grants to Support College Students with Children Read More
SANDY LAKE, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary John Norbeck announced the induction of the McKeever Tract in Clear Creek State Forest into the …
Clear Creek State Forest: Stepping Into a Climate Solution, One Ancient Tree at a Time Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, alongside city officials and the Philadelphia Energy Authority, recently marked the inauguration of the Adams Solar Project. This 70-megawatt solar facility, one …
Philadelphia Powers Up: City Celebrates Launch of Major Solar Project Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced a new grant round under the Wild Resource Conservation Program, aimed at bolstering efforts to protect the …
Pennsylvania Launches New Grant Round to Safeguard Native Biodiversity Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Governor John Carney, accompanied by First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney, made an important announcement this Thursday: the 2024 recipients of the esteemed Compassionate Champion Awards. This recognition …
2024 Compassionate Champions Honored: A Step Forward in Transforming Delaware into a Trauma-Informed State Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently unveiled a new phase of the Farm-to-School Grant program. Under the aegis of Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget, this initiative opens the …
Pennsylvania Nourishes Young Minds and Local Farms with Farm-to-School Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a public health alert, consumers have been warned to discard raw milk sold under the Pure Pastures Dairy label from Apple Valley Creamery. The products in …
Health Alert: Raw Milk Recall from Pure Pastures Dairy Linked to Campylobacter Contamination Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is on the lookout for young champions of the environment. With its annual Young Environmentalist of the …
DNREC Seeks Nominations for Young Environmentalist of the Year 2024 Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Governor John Carney announced this Tuesday that Delaware has upheld its AAA/Aaa credit ratings, the highest possible marks from the nation’s major rating services. This top-tier rating …
Delaware Maintains Top Credit Ratings, Showcasing Fiscal Strength Read More
UPPER PROVIDENCE, PA — Upper Providence Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has taken a significant step forward in modernizing its municipal operations. Through a deepened partnership with GovPilot, a New …
Upper Providence Township Enhances Municipal Operations with GovPilot Software Read More