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Commission accepting applications for Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program

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The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) announced upcoming webinars for applicants to the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program. This key government grant program funds local projects that identify, preserve, promote, and protect historic and archaeological resources in Pennsylvania for both the benefit of the public and community revitalization. Two categories of grants — construction and planning — are available for historic resources in Pennsylvania that are listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places. Applicants may apply ...

State celebrates 500th orphan and abandoned well plugging

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FINLEYVILLE — Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Jessica Shirley celebrated the plugging of the 500th orphan and abandoned well under the Shapiro Administration. This marks another major milestone in the Commonwealth’s historic effort to protect public ...

Guide to create successful plans for aging released

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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Council on Aging (PCoA) unveiled Lights, Camera, Aging: A Local Companion to Aging Our Way, PA – a new online tool to help local government leaders plan strategically across all sectors to support their aging populations. As its name suggests, the guide aligns with Aging Our Way, PA, the Commonwealth’s 10-year strategic plan to improve aging services across all 67 counties. Currently one in every four Pennsylvanians is age 60 and older, and that number is expected to grow to nearly one in three by ...

Ammunition limits bills signed into N.Y. law

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A pair of firearm-related bills have been signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul in recent days. Francesco's Law (A.1962/S.6233) was signed into law Wednesday by Hochul. The Assembly passed Francesco's Law in 2025, but the bill died in the state Senate. The Assembly passed the 2026 version ...

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Allegheny Outdoor Club To Hold Weekend Hikes, Rides On Saturday, Oct. 24, members of the Allegheny Outdoor Club will ride bikes or hike at Goddard State Park, 684 Lake Wilhelm Road, Sandy Lake. Those attending can meet at the Youngsville Car Wash at 10 a.m. or noon at the marina at the park. Pat Spicer is the organizer of this activity. On Sunday, Oct. 25, the club will hike at Tionesta Dam. The group will meet at 2 p.m. at the dam off Route 36. After crossing the dam, the group will be in the parking lot at the right. The hike will be a loop of 4 miles with some hills to the scenic ...