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ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board approved more than $2.7 million in spending, advanced major facility upgrade plans, and enacted a wide range of staffing and policy changes …
Octorara Board Moves Millions Quietly as Big Changes Advance Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is rolling out more than 30 new transportation initiatives aimed at reducing costs, improving safety, and speeding up project delivery across the Commonwealth.
PennDOT Pushes New Tech to Cut Costs, Speed Projects Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania will invest more than $284,000,000 in water infrastructure projects statewide, targeting aging systems, lead service lines, and pollution sources affecting drinking water and waterways.
PA Invests $284M to Fix Water Systems, Cut Contamination Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new statewide initiative aims to accelerate the use of longer-lasting, lower-emission concrete in Pennsylvania, with officials and industry leaders saying it could reduce infrastructure costs while …
New Concrete Push Could Cut Costs, Emissions Across PA Read More
EXTON, PA — Bentley Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY) announced it has opened submissions for its 2026 Year in Infrastructure event and YII Awards program, which recognizes infrastructure projects using the …
Bentley Systems Opens Submissions for 2026 Infrastructure Awards Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly $489 million in federal funding will be distributed to modernize U.S. ports and strengthen supply chains, with the goal of improving shipping efficiency and reducing costs …
$488M Port Funding Push Targets Faster, Cheaper Shipping Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania residents could be shielded from rising electricity bills tied to expanding data centers under legislation passed by the state House on Tuesday.
Will Data Centers Raise Your Electric Bill? Pa. House Moves to Block It Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New federal legislation aims to reduce the risk of deadly gas explosions by requiring pipeline operators to identify and address aging plastic infrastructure linked to past incidents, …
Bill Targets Deadly Pipeline Risks After West Reading Blast Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State regulators are seeking the maximum allowable penalty against UGI Utilities following a deadly natural gas explosion at a Berks County chocolate factory, alleging multiple safety violations …
Deadly Chocolate Factory Blast Triggers Maximum Penalty Push Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials approved more than $1.4 million in grants to expand natural gas infrastructure and support economic development projects in two counties, state officials announced.
Pa. Approves $1.4M Grants to Expand Gas, Boost Development Read More