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A Pennsylvania county is hosting a free community event featuring real recovery testimonials and launching new childcare services that help parents attend addiction treatment without choosing between their kids and getting help.
When children enter foster care, one crucial voice often goes unheard in court—their own. Lehigh County volunteers are stepping up to bridge that gap, but they need more help.
In a unanimous vote, three Pennsylvania commissioners chose community voices over corporate interests, denying a request to turn 800 acres of farmland into industrial land for a data center. The decision marks a growing national trend of communities successfully pushing back against energy-intensive projects.
Pennsylvania just broke ground on a 44-acre business park in Bedford County that will create space for nine new companies and 60 construction jobs. The project earned one of the state's first PA SITES grants after Pennsylvania climbed to become the Northeast's top-ranked state for business.
Pennsylvania's Chester County is bringing 100 new electric vehicle charging stations to workplaces and businesses through a federal grant program. With EV registrations doubling to 9,000 in just two years, the county is preparing for a greener future.
A Pennsylvania county just made fighting addiction easier by creating a new coordinator position that keeps families together while saving taxpayers money. The role is funded mostly by opioid settlement money, not county budgets.
A pipe fitting manufacturer is investing $6.5 million to expand its Pennsylvania facility, creating 30 new jobs to support U.S. Navy submarine and aircraft production. The expansion in Lawrence County reinforces the state's growing reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse.
Curtiss-Wright is investing $80 million to expand operations in Allegheny County, creating 150 well-paying manufacturing jobs. Governor Shapiro secured the deal that will strengthen Pennsylvania's position in advanced manufacturing.
A small Pennsylvania county just held its 48th annual Steer Dump fundraiser, where farm animals pick lottery winners by doing what comes naturally. Over 200 people packed the fairground arena to support crime prevention while celebrating rural community spirit.
Students from a small Pennsylvania county are making their mark at universities nationwide, earning top academic honors from Florida to Mississippi. Their success shows how rural communities are producing scholars who compete with the best.
Pennsylvania is putting $15 million directly into the hands of small business owners through ten new micro-grant programs designed to help historically disadvantaged entrepreneurs start and expand. The funding reaches all 67 counties, with trusted local partners distributing grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.
Five Pennsylvania counties just launched the largest job growth partnership in their history, targeting middle-wage careers that don't require college degrees. The Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership aims to transform southeastern Pennsylvania into an economic powerhouse for working families.
Cancer survivor Carol Carpenter is bringing all 67 Pennsylvania counties together to create 70 giant quilts celebrating America's 250th birthday. The retired nurse hopes the Unity Quilt Project will help heal a generation struggling with mental health and division.
Luzerne County Community College is building America's first comprehensive skilled trades training strategy to prepare 300,000 new workers. The P.A. Works program aims to meet growing demand from energy and tech companies investing billions in Pennsylvania.
A Pennsylvania county is expanding its addiction treatment program with a new coordinator position funded by opioid settlement money. The move will help more people overcome addiction while keeping families together and saving taxpayer dollars.
A Pennsylvania church is recruiting volunteers for its annual "One Family at a Time" week, where crews tackle home repairs for residents who can't do the work themselves. From June 8-12, volunteers will paint, weatherize, and clean homes across Clinton County.
A global packaging company is expanding in Pennsylvania, creating 170 jobs over the next three years and consolidating operations into a modern 200,000-square-foot facility. The state beat out Ohio and West Virginia to secure the project with strategic investment.
When five baby foxes got trapped deep inside a narrow drainage pipe in York County, firefighters and wildlife experts teamed up for a hours-long rescue mission. Four of the kits survived and are now getting the care they need to return to their family.
Delaware County's biggest day of nonprofit fundraising is back for its third year, building on momentum that's raised nearly $4 million for local causes in just two years. Registration opens now through April 17, with the main event kicking off May 6.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced nearly $445 million in grants supporting 356 community development projects statewide, including over $134 million for 100 projects in Southwest Pennsylvania. The funding will create jobs, improve infrastructure, and revitalize communities across the Commonwealth.
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