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JOHNSTOWN — Gov. Josh Shapiro returned to a community where he launched his campaign for governor to highlight a $2 million grant the Cambria County Library received in October.
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Johnstown Tuesday to promote a planned $2 million state-funded upgrade to the Cambria County Library.
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Cambria County Library is about to undergo a major technological upgrade. The project calls for using $2 million in state money to put a new computer lab, updated learning space, meeting rooms and relocated Pennsylvania CareerLink space onto the first floor.
January 14, 2025
The Shapiro Administration — working swiftly to deliver on its commitment to connect every Pennsylvanian to high-speed, affordable internet — recently approved 49 Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program grants, including a $2 million grant to the Cambria County Library, expanding internet access in public places like schools, local libraries, and community health centers. Governor Shapiro is […]
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced the PBDA Board of Directors’ approval of 117 applications through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program for the distribution of 9,122 laptops to community institutions across 42 Pennsylvania counties for use by residents who do not have access to digital technology.
The United Way of Bradford County (UWBC) and CHOP Out Hunger received laptops through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP) of the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA). The commonwealth agency made the announcement on Nov. 21. CHOP will receive 200 laptops, while UWBC will gain 40.
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Executive Director Brandon Carson has announced the Commonwealth’s $1.16 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program will accept the first round of applications through Jan. 21, 2025.
On Thursday, Nov. 21, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced the PBDA Board of Directors’ approval of 117 applications through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program for the distribution of 9,122 laptops to community institutions across 42 Pennsylvania counties for use by residents who do not have access to digital technology
November 26, 2024
Pennsylvania is one of the first states in the nation to begin accepting applications for BEAD funding. Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are moving quickly to connect every Pennsylvanian to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet. Harrisburg, PA – This past Friday, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced the Commonwealth’s $1.16 billion Broadband […]
November 22, 2024
The PBDA will begin accepting the first round of applications today – making Pennsylvania among one of the first states to do so. Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are committed to connecting all Pennsylvanians to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet by the end of the decade. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) […]