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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has announced the commencement of its first round of applications for the $1.16 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. This …
Pennsylvania Unveils $1.16 Billion Plan to Bring High-Speed Internet to Every Community Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Federal investments awarded by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) are poised to bring new or improved broadband access to hundreds of residents in southern and …
Federal Funding Drives Broadband Access Expansion in Chester County Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To secure uninterrupted internet access for millions of American households, Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman today introduced the Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act. This legislation seeks to provide …
Senator Fetterman Proposes Bill to Secure Funding for Critical Internet Access Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a pointed critique on Tuesday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) took House Republicans to task over their failure to renew the Affordable Connectivity Program, a lifeline for …
Political Standoff Leaves Millions Without Vital Internet Access as Affordable Connectivity Program Expires Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To expand high-speed internet access across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has approved $204.1 million in grant awards, a significant step toward bridging the digital divide …
Pennsylvania Secures Over $400 Million to Bridge the Digital Divide Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — At the heart of an increasingly connected world, the digital divide still persists, threatening to leave behind those without adequate access to online resources. This is a …
Inclusion in the Digital Era: A Glimpse at Philadelphia’s Role in Shaping the Future of Internet Accessibility Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a major stride towards digital inclusion, securing a $20 million federal investment aimed at providing high-speed, affordable internet access for all citizens. …
Pennsylvania Bolsters Digital Connectivity with $20 Million Federal Investment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To bridge the digital divide and expand internet access across Pennsylvania, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced a $20 million allocation from the Capitol Projects Fund, a …
Senator Casey Secures $20 Million to Bridge Pennsylvania’s Digital Divide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has kicked off a series of ambitious initiatives, eying high-speed internet, clean water, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and economic growth.
Bold New Waves of High-Speed Internet and Infrastructure Funding Radiate across Rural America, Stimulating Economic Growth Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, has presented a $25,000 check to the West Chester Area Senior Center. This infusion of state funds, announced during the center’s …
West Chester Area Senior Center Receives $25,000 for Computer Lab Upgrade Read More