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Programs in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh received most of the ARPA money, but counties from Erie to York also got a cut.
The Ralpho Township Public Library recently was awarded a $379,000 grant from the state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to use toward improvement of its facility.
On Thursday, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced the approval of $45 million in Multi-Purpose Community Facilities grant funding to 49 projects in 26 counties across Pennsylvania.
October 10, 2024
The Multi-Purpose Community Facilities program grants — approved for 49 projects in 26 counties — will give people free, digital access in public places like schools, local libraries, and community health centers. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced the approval of $45 million in Multi-Purpose Community Facilities […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today announced the availability of $450,000 in grant funding to support the expansion of registered pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships throughout the Commonwealth.
With the timeline narrowing towards what will be the final proposal advanced by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) in regards to enhancing and expanding internet access statewide, local officials are working to ensure that Bedford County is highly represented in a dollar total dedicated to the project.
The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners recently announced that Verizon is actively constructing broadband infrastructure to over 420 locations and 30 of the 50 miles of fiber-optic cable has been installed in Fairfield, Derry and Ligonier townships.
Nearly 50,000 Pennsylvania homes and businesses will soon have access to high-speed fiber internet.
The PBDA is looking to purchase $20 million worth of laptop computers for public institutions like libraries, municipalities, workforce training organizations, non-profit organizations and other groups that offer internet access to individuals who lack the technology.
In a decisive move to expand digital access, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has approved the allocation of $20 million for the purchase of over 14,000 laptops.
