The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 357 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund will be receiving $296,396 to train 30 Lehigh Valley apprentices interested in future careers in a trade.
More than $8 million in funds made possible through the Keystone Communities Program will go toward 51 community projects in 30 Pennsylvania counties, according to a recent announcement by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $170 million in grant money will go to more than 220 law enforcement agencies and county district attorney offices through a pair of new programs for community safety improvements.
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that $5 million will be distributed among 20 municipalities across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to install and maintain traffic signals and related technology.
Manufacturing is a main part of the Pennsylvania economy, and to honor businesses in the industry, all 67 counties have been featured in a social media campaign called #MadeinPAMondays.
A new Pennsylvania law is in effect that not only changes the grading of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, but also extends sentencing for repeat offenders.
The nation has experienced a number of tragic shootings in recent weeks, and last week it hit home in Philadelphia, as four high school students were shot when leaving for early dismissal.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced that projects in five counties across the state will benefit from $9 million in funds being awarded for projects through six low-interest loans.
Last week the Pennsylvania Commission for Women held its second annual National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Day Event at the Pennsylvania State Museum where people could hear from women in STEM careers.
Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf and members of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) highlighted the accomplishments made in the inaugural year of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.