Schuylkill County Projects Receive $8.1 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Lands and Restore Waterways

Two projects in Schuylkill County aimed at reclaiming abandoned mine lands and improving water quality have been awarded nearly $8.1 million in state funding, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Reps. JoAnne Stehr (R-107), Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Jamie Barton (R-124).

Pottsville Awarded $100,000 Grant for Greenways Connector Trail Project

The City of Pottsville has been awarded a $100,000 Keystone Communities grant to help advance the Pottsville Greenways project, a local initiative aimed at expanding recreational opportunities and strengthening connections throughout the city.

Schuylkill IU 29, STC Awarded $250K Grant to Launch County’s First Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program

The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 and the Schuylkill Technology Center have been awarded a $250,000 state grant to create new training pathways for aspiring carpenters, according to Dave Argall and state Representatives Tim Twardzik, Jamie Barton, JoAnne Stehr and Dane Watro.

North Schuylkill Band Boosters Receive Community Foundation Grant for New Percussion Equipment

The North Schuylkill Band Boosters Association has received a boost to its music program thanks to funding from the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation.

Frackville, Saint Clair Awarded Nearly $600,000 for Road and Sidewalk Improvements

Frackville Borough and Saint Clair Borough were recently awarded nearly $600,000 in state funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support major roadway and sidewalk improvement projects, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).

Tamaqua Community Ambulance Association Receives Funding for New Ambulance

Local emergency responders will soon have upgraded equipment at their disposal thanks to a recently awarded state loan.

Penn State Schuylkill Awarded $17,000 PPL Foundation Grant for “Trees, Bees and Greens” Program

Penn State Schuylkill has received a $17,000 grant from the PPL Foundation to advance its Trees, Bees and Greens: Finding Health in Nature program at the Penn State Schuylkill Arboretum.

Pottsville’s Yorkville Hose & Fire Company Receives $10,000 Grant from State Farm and NVFC

A Schuylkill County fire company is among 13 in Pennsylvania to receive a $10,000 grant through the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, a nationwide initiative by State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC).

The Farm Store in Downtown Pottsville Receives $250,000 Grant to Expand Community Kitchen

The Farm Store, a farm-to-table grocery business in downtown Pottsville, has been awarded a $250,000 grant through Pennsylvania’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program. 

Dustin’s Adventureland Receives $5,000 Boost for Inclusive Playground in Palo Alto

A recent $5,000 donation from Pennsylvania Skill Charitable Giving, powered by Pace-O-Matic, is bringing Dustin’s Adventureland one step closer to transforming the Bacon Street Playground into an inclusive haven for children of all abilities.

Minersville Sewer Authority Secures $2M in PENNVEST Funding for UV System Upgrade

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded $2 million in grant support and a low-interest loan to Minersville Sewer Authority, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).

State Funding Awarded for East Union Township Road Project

A road improvement project in East Union Township has received state funding, according to an announcement by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Sen. David Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne). 

Butler Township Secures $20K Grant for Radar Speed Signs in Lavelle and Fountain Springs

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced an investment of approximately $20.4 million in Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding to support 31 safety projects across 25 municipalities statewide. 

State Awards $453,881 to Replace Clark Street Bridge in Donaldson

A project to replace the deteriorating Clark Street Bridge over Good Spring Creek in Donaldson has been awarded $453,881 in state funding, state officials announced on Wednesday. 

Schuylkill Technology Centers Awarded Over $81,000 in State Funding for Equipment Upgrades

Schuylkill Technology Centers (STC) will receive $81,098 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to enhance its career and technical education programs. 

Schuylkill County Historical Society Awarded $5,000 Grant

Schuylkill County's history will be further preserved thanks to a $5,000 Historical & Archival Records Care (HARC) grant awarded to the Historical Society of Schuylkill County. 

Pottsville CollegeTowne Secures $3 Million Grant for Renovation Project

Alvernia University has received a $3 million grant from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) to support the next phase of renovations at its Pottsville CollegeTowne location.

Kline Township Receives $216,000 Grant for Road Improvements

On Monday, the Governor Shapiro Administration announced that Kline Township in Schuylkill County has been awarded a $216,022 grant from the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) to improve local roadways. 

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Announces Funding for Six New Arts-Based Community and Economic Development Projects

On Friday, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) announced the addition of six communities to the Creative Communities Initiative (CCI). 

Schuylkill Hope Center Awarded Grant to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse from Gun Violence

State Officials have announced a Schuylkill County organization has been awarded a grant to protect victims of domestic abuse from gun violence.