More than $10 billion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds flowing through state agencies in Pennsylvania was invested by the end of the second quarter of 2010, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. That translates into an investment of more than $2,000 per household in the state. Learn more.  View fact sheet.

One lucky person will win a one-month transit pass in Pittsburgh, just for learning more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The winner will be selected by random drawing in Pittsburgh on Thursday, July 22, when the state’s Stimulus Oversight Commission holds its first meeting in the city. Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging today announced a nutrition services grant to help members of the Nationalities Service Center Senior Center tend their community garden in North Philadelphia. The food grown there is used in preparing meals for center members. Learn more.

To move closer to its goal of making broadband available to every citizen, the commonwealth will host the 2010 Pennsylvania Broadband Summit on Sept. 20 and 21 in the Harrisburg area.  Learn more. Register.

PennDOT District 6 announced today that construction is completed on the $4.4 million economic recovery project to replace about 850 ADA curb ramps in Chester County. Work began in July 2009 and finished June 30. Learn more.

Work will begin on a $745,032 contract awarded to Russell Standard Corporation, of Union City, Erie County, for the design and construction of a bridge on SR 2010 (Concord Road) over Pine Run in Union Township, Erie County. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced that construction will begin on the Cambria County Bridge Preservation design/build project. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 today announced that June 29 construction crews will close the Mont Alto Road bridge over a tributary to Conococheague Creek in Guilford Township, Franklin County. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Pennsylvanians are invited to offer feedback on proposed changes to the state’s weatherization program intended to better serve the public and help residents lower their energy bills, the Department of Community and Economic Development said today. Learn more. View plan changes.

PennDOT District 9 today announced that work will begin on the Shaffers Run Bridges rehabilitation project. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Approximately $500,000 is available in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to support a specialized training curriculum on the Mental Health Procedures Act of 1976 for judges, law enforcement, psychologists, social workers and other professionals in the criminal justice system. Learn more. Apply (by July 19).

PennDOT District 2 announced today that the new Janders Run Bridge is complete. The bridge is located on Route 44 in Ceres Township, McKean County near the McKean/Potter counties line. The project was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and finished on schedule. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 announced today that construction is completed on the $4.2 million economic recovery project to resurface and upgrade Route 30 (Exton Bypass) between the Route 202 and Business Route 30 interchanges in East Whiteland, West Whiteland and East Caln townships, Chester County. Work began last September and finished yesterday. Learn more.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for transportation projects that will have a significant impact on the nation, a metropolitan area or a region. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal governments, transit agencies, port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), other political subdivisions of state or local governments, and multi-State or multi-jurisdictional groups applying through a single lead applicant. Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has awarded $162,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to the Pennsylvania State Police for new equipment that will enable crime investigators to process and analyze forensic rape kits in a shorter period of time. Learn more.

On Tuesday, June 15, PennDOT will close a bridge in the town of Coalport.  The bridge spans Clearfield Creek on Route 3008 in Coalport, Clearfield County. The bridge will be closed through June in order to make repairs to the deck and install a new, latex concrete deck surface.   Learn more.

PennDOT District 4 announced today that the Route 29 bridge in Wyoming County is reopened. The project was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.    Learn more.

On Monday, June 14, PennDOT will re-open the Lumber City Bridge on Route 729 in Clearfield County. The bridge had been closed since early May for repair and rehabilitation work.  Learn more.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is making available $2.45 million to education and training providers that are preparing Pennsylvanians for green careers in the energy sector.  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced that work will begin Monday, June 7, to replace the superstructure on the Route 2040 bridge on Skyline Drive over the west branch of the Lackawanna River in Uniondale, Susquehanna County. The project is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

The departments of General Services and Military and Veterans Affairs today announced that six construction projects to renovate Pennsylvania National Guard Readiness Centers are planned as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Both agencies encouraged veteran-, minority- and women-owned small construction businesses to participate in the bidding process. Learn more.

Dozens of school districts across Pennsylvania will get a funding boost for a wide range of new construction projects, with attractive financing that will save hundreds of millions of dollars, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. Learn more.

Pennsylvania’s Stimulus Accountability Office today released a series of radio public service announcements created to let Pennsylvania’s citizens know more about Recovery Act investments in Pennsylvania. The PSAs also remind citizens to visit the Recovery Act website, www.recovery.pa.gov, which is updated almost daily with news and information about investments, projects, workshops, and other items. Learn more.

Pennsylvania’s record of seven years of consecutive gains in student achievement gives the commonwealth a competitive edge in the federal competition for up to $400 million in federal “Race to the Top” funds, Governor Edward Rendell said today. Learn more.

Services to increase mobility for people with disabilities will get a $1.3 million boost from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Pennsylvania will receive $14.3 million in competitively-awarded federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to expand and enhance information systems that help improve education, acting Education Secretary Thomas E. Gluck said today. Learn more.

The Department of Labor & Industry is offering $3 million in grants to foster the development of job creation projects to improve employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities.  Learn more.  View guidelines and application.

Pennsylvania has recommended 11 projects, totaling about $108 million, for federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to help expand broadband access in the state.  Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced that work was recently started on a project to rehabilitate three Cambria County bridges. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

The departments of General Services and Environmental Protection will hold free workshops in May to help veteran-, minority- and women-owned small businesses to identify potential business opportunities under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

The Department of Labor & Industry is offering $4.2 million in grants fostering the development of new strategies and initiatives which will improve employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities. Grant applications are due by June 11. Learn more.  View guidelines and application.

The commonwealth is taking comments on proposed changes to its weatherization state plan and will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 24. Learn more. View plans.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today released statistics showing that Pennsylvania is ranked second among states in quickly putting federal Recovery Act funds to work to repair highways. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the project to improve Fairmont Avenue in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, will begin Monday, May 17. The project is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 today announced that construction starts this week on the $637,132 project to remove an old bridge abutment and connect two streets to improve travel and aesthetics in Parkesburg Borough, Chester County. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today that a project to clean and paint the 8th Street Bridge over PA 33 in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, has been completed. The contract was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced a project to improve Interstate 80 west in Tunkhannock and Tobyhanna townships, Monroe County will begin tomorrow, May 11. The work is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

The Governor’s Office of Administration is hosting a series of meetings for community leaders, broadband providers, businesses, citizens and other interested organizations to learn more about the commonwealth’s plans to expand broadband access in 32 counties using a $28.8 million grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 today announced that the $457,489 resurfacing project awarded to Mayer Brothers Construction of Erie County will begin the week of May 17. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a $19,377,081 transportation economic recovery project for the rehabilitation and improvement of Route 202 in West Goshen and Westtown townships, Chester County. The project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

A new statewide, subsidized employment initiative will help put an estimated 20,000 people to work this summer by covering 100 percent of gross wages for private and non-profit employers, Labor & Industry Secretary Sandi Vito and Department of Public Welfare Deputy Secretary Linda Blanchette announced today. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced that work will begin on the Tire Hill and Riverside Bridges rehabilitation project. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced that a project to improve Lancaster Avenue (Business Route 222) in the City of Reading, Cumru Township, Kenhorst and Shillington boroughs in Berks County will begin on Monday, May 3. The work is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Citizens’ Update, the commonwealth’s quarterly informational report on the progress and impact of the federal Recovery Act investments, is now available online at www.recovery.pa.gov. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced that work will begin on the Loretto Road Bridges rehabilitation project. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Rebates are now available to help Pennsylvania residents conserve energy and save money by upgrading their home heating systems, Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger said today. Learn more. Apply here.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 today announced that starting April 19 a project to repair several streets in the City of Harrisburg will begin. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced that work will begin on the Route 36, Penn Street rehabilitation project. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT awarded a $354,223 contract to Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., of Grove City, Mercer County for resurfacing 1.2 miles of SR 322 from the Venango/Mercer County line to the Mercer/Crawford County line. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT awarded a $560,123 contract to Kirila Contractors of Brookfield, Ohio, for the widening and resurfacing of a section of Route 3020, Lamor Road in Hermitage, Mercer County. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced that work will begin on the Route 1010, Woy Bridge rehabilitation project in West Providence Township, Bedford County. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

More than 15,000 full-time equivalent jobs were funded directly by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in Pennsylvania in the first quarter of 2010, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Investments in the first year translate into more than $1,700 per household in the state. Learn more. View Fact Sheet.

The Department of General Services, on behalf of the Governor’s Office of Health Care Reform, recently issued a request for proposals to establish and operate Pennsylvania’s statewide Health Information Exchange (PHIX) to improve the quality of patient care.  Learn more. View RFP. (Deadline is May 24, 2010)

PennDOT awarded a $737,300 contract to Joseph McCormick Construction, Inc. of Erie County, to resurface a section of State Route 5 in Lawrence Park and Harborcreek Townships. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced that a project to build a ramp from PA 378 to Brodhead Avenue in the City of Bethlehem, Northampton County will begin Monday, April 12. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today that a project to clean and paint the 8th Street Bridge over PA 33 in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, will begin Monday, April 12. Learn more.

In recognition of National Public Health Week, Secretary of Health Everette James today hosted a community forum at Owen J. Roberts Middle School and High School in Chester County to discuss statewide efforts to improve the health of Pennsylvania’s children.  Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that a new rebate program designed to help consumers save money and energy by making it more affordable to upgrade a home heating system will open April 21. Learn more. Visit www.paheatingrebates.com.

PennDOT District 2 announced today that work will start Tuesday, April 6, on a project to make improvements on State Route 3040 in Centre County.  Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced that work will begin on the Route 30, Bedford Bypass rehabilitation project. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 today announced that construction is underway on a nearly $6 million economic recovery project in Philadelphia that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that $3.7 million in grants will be awarded to senior centers to help revolutionize nutrition services for older Pennsylvanians. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced that a bridge replacement project in Susquehanna County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act begins this week. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 announced today that work will begin on a project to rehabilitate five Blair County bridges funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced that work will begin on the Route 403, bridge removal project. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Pennsylvania will press on with its education reform strategies and apply for the second round of federal Race to the Top grant funding, Governor Edward G. Rendell and Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak said today. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 today announced scheduled night work starting March 29 on Route 11 between Lambs Gap/Salem Church Road and Van Patton Drive near the Naval ICP/Defense Distribution Depot in Hampden Township, Cumberland County. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 2 announced today that work will start Monday,
March 29, on a project to replace the Janders Run Bridge on Route 44 in Ceres Township, McKean County. This project is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 2 announced today that work will start Monday, March 29, on a project to make improvements on Route 6 in Potter County.  This project is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Learn more.

Pennsylvania schools have until April 1 to submit applications for the federal Qualified School Construction Bond Program (QSCB) and Qualified Zone Academy Bond Program (QZAB) funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Allocations will be awarded on a competitive basis. Learn more and apply (by April 1).

PA to Invest Federal Recovery Act Funds to Create Safer, Stronger Communities through Weed and Seed Initiative
Pennsylvania is investing $1.36 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to help rid neighborhoods of crime and lay the groundwork for more socially and economically vibrant communities. Learn more.  View guidelines and application. (Deadline: April 30).

PennDOT District 6 announced today that construction will begin this week on the $517,612 transportation economic recovery project to build a pedestrian walkway in New Hope Borough, Bucks County. Learn more.

PennDOT has awarded a contract to Francis J. Palo, Inc., Clarion to repair an existing retaining wall and stabilize the slope of the existing wall along a portion of State Route 6 in Mead Township, Warren County. Learn more.

The commonwealth intends to maximize opportunities for veteran-owned businesses to compete for contracts and grants as contractors, professional services providers, subcontractors and suppliers funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced that work will begin March 22 on the Route 522, Shirleysburg Bridge rehabilitation project. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

The Department of Labor & Industry is offering $4.6 million in grants to enable education and training providers to create green, regionally-focused training opportunities for unemployed, underemployed and dislocated workers. Learn more. View guidelines and application (Due by April 28).

PennDOT District 2 announced today that starting Monday, April 5, work will start on a project to resurface 1.3 miles of Route 1005 (Electric Avenue) in Burnham Borough and Derry Township, Mifflin County. This project is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 5 announced today that work has begun on a project to improve PA 33 in Hamilton, Ross and Stroud townships, Monroe County. The contract is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Learn more.

Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak and a team of state and local education leaders will discuss Pennsylvania’s vision for education reform during a March 17 meeting with federal officials regarding the state’s Race to the Top grant application. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced the start of a bridge rehabilitation project in Pike County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Learn more.

Starting in April, funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will make it possible for tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians to reduce their energy consumption and save money through a new rebate program for home heating equipment, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Through a competitive bid process, the Department of Environmental Protection selected Resource Solutions Group to manage the new rebate program along with its partners, Resources Development and Management Inc. of Pittsburgh and the Electric Gas Industries Association. Learn more.

In an effort to help financially struggling municipalities and counties enhance public safety, Pennsylvania is investing $2.6 million in federal Recovery Act funding to bolster local law enforcement efforts and reduce probation costs. Learn more. View guidelines and apply.

PennDOT District 8 announced today that work will resume next week on a project to repair and resurface a section of Route 22 near Jonestown Borough, Lebanon County. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

On March 17, the Department of General Services and the Veterans Business Advocates Committee will hold a free workshop to help veteran-owned businesses identify business opportunities under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Pennsylvania is the top-ranked large state – and ranks third overall – for the speed with which its Department of Transportation started and delivered projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, according to a Congressional committee. Learn more.

Construction will begin March 8 to build a series of pedestrian sidewalks in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County as part of a $1,947,725 transportation economic recovery project, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced.  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve West Broad Street in the City of Bethlehem, Northampton County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to clean and paint the 8th Street Bridge over PA 33 in Plainfield Township, Northampton County. Learn more.

Pennsylvania’s strategies for improving public education have helped it emerge as a finalist in the highly competitive “Race to the Top” federal grant competition, Governor Edward G. Rendell and Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak said today. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a $7,144,267 project to C. Abbonizio Contractors, Inc., of Sewell, NJ for the repair and resurfacing of 12 city-owned streets in Center City Philadelphia. Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that construction will start March 11 on a $20.2 million transportation economic recovery project to improve the Gustine Lake Interchange in Philadelphia, which moves nearly 100,000 motorists a day between City Avenue, Lincoln Drive, Kelly Drive and Ridge Avenue. The project is scheduled to finish in fall 2011. Learn more.

Pennsylvania is making available $400,000 in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to provide certified forensic peer support services to individuals within the criminal justice system who are suffering from mental illness, as well as psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. Learn more.

Low-income Pennsylvanians will have greater access to training and employment services as the departments of Public Welfare and Labor & Industry partner in using federal Recovery Act funds to promote employment opportunities.   Learn more. View Summer Youth Employment guidelines. View Adult Subsidized Employment guidelines.

The Governor’s Office of Health Care Reform has received more than $17 million in federal Recovery Act funds to help develop a health information “superhighway” to connect health care practitioners, patients, facilities and pharmacies through a secure network giving them the ability to have a complete record of a patient’s medical history. Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 awarded a $701,035 contract to Shingledecker’s Welding, Inc. of Franklin, Venango County, to replace the bridge on SR 4024, Baker Hill Road, over Lawango Run in Delaware Township. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

A well-established financial management firm with a successful track record of investing in green technologies and sustainable forms of energy has been chosen to manage Pennsylvania’s new Green Energy Revolving Loan Fund, according to Governor Edward G. Rendell. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 today announced scheduled night work starting March 1 on Route 11 between Lambs Gap/Salem Church Road and Van Patton Drive near the Naval ICP/Defense Distribution Depot in Hampden Township, Cumberland County. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Service providers interested in developing and conducting Adaptive Driving Evaluation and Training Services for Pennsylvanians with disabilities are encouraged to apply for grants from the Department of Labor & Industry’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of contracts for two economic recovery projects in south central Pennsylvania that are funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Marking the first anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger said that a Recovery Act-funded project will increase the energy efficiency of the Shriners Hospital’s heating and lighting systems, saving the hospital more than $60,000 per year. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that Pennsylvania will receive more than $128 million in two federal Recovery Act grants to expand broadband infrastructure in underserved areas and to directly connect critical community institutions to enhance healthcare delivery, education, workforce development, and public safety. Learn more.

The Department of General Services and the Veterans Business Advocates Committee will hold free workshops to assist veteran-owned businesses in identifying business opportunities under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or ARRA. The workshops will be held in Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and Erie at the following. Learn more.

One year after President Obama and Congress enacted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Governor Edward G. Rendell today said the federal Recovery program has helped the nation’s economy to stabilize and begin recovering through smart investments like helping families make their homes more energy efficient. Learn more.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has significantly benefitted Pennsylvania and its residents by putting people to work and stimulating economic growth, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today during two events marking the first anniversary of the Recovery Act. Learn more.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has significantly benefitted Pennsylvania and its residents by putting people to work and stimulating economic growth, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today during two events marking the first anniversary of the Recovery Act. Learn More.

Secretary of Health Everette James commended Keystone Health for increasing access to healthcare with grants from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act during a groundbreaking ceremony today at the facility’s main campus in Chambersburg. Learn more.

On the one-year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Dr. Robert Garraty today highlighted how the state has invested $187.4 million in Recovery Act funds to help create jobs and training opportunities. Learn more.

Environmental Secretary John Hanger today pointed to a Lawrence County manufacturing plant that, through the help of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding, is boosting the local economy by putting people to work producing energy-saving light fixtures while reducing costs to local taxpayers. Learn More.

Governor Edward G. Rendell will join hundreds of college, business and community leaders at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, to discuss the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in Pennsylvania. Governor Rendell will be at Shippensburg University to lead a meeting that will be connected via Internet to audiences at the University of Pittsburgh and state universities at Kutztown, West Chester, East Stroudsburg, and Edinboro. Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency today announced the availability of $250,000 in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to support and encourage the development of specialized training programs for direct victim service agency staff and allied professionals. Learn More.

The Department of General Services and the Veterans Business Advocates Committee will hold free workshops - in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and Erie - to assist veteran-owned businesses in identifying business opportunities under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Learn more.

The Department of Labor & Industry is seeking applications for $10 million in grants from service providers interested in helping to create training opportunities for veterans, dislocated workers and youth. The funding is provided through the federal Workforce Investment Act and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more. View guidelines and application

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a $20,224,832 transportation economic recovery project to improve the Gustine Lake Interchange in Philadelphia. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell said today that the investment of more than $26 million in two Pennsylvania high speed rail projects will help increase ridership, improve competitiveness and create jobs over the next two years. The investment, announced by President Obama today, is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Daytime lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 1 at the intersection of Jenkintown Road and Fitzwatertown Road in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County for traffic signal upgrades. The work is part of a $4.3 million transportation economic recovery project for traffic signal upgrades at 32 intersections in Montgomery County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced that work will begin Monday, Jan. 25, on a bridge replacement project in Pike County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Workers preparing for green careers in Pennsylvania will have more resources to help them succeed, thanks to a $6 million federal Recovery Act grant announced today by Governor Edward G. Rendell. Learn more.

Eight large-scale solar projects in Pennsylvania that will create jobs while generating clean energy will receive a substantial boost from $9.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. Learn more.

PennDOT District 5 announced today that work on a project to install double-faced metal median barrier along approximately one mile of PA 100 between the Montgomery County line and just south of Bause Road in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County has been completed. The project was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 awarded a $890,635 contract to Russell Standard Corporation of Union City, Erie County, to resurface a section of State Route (SR) 77 in Blooming Valley, Crawford County. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT awarded a $213, 369 contract to IA Construction Corporation of Franklin, Venango County, to resurfacing a section of State Route (SR) 666 in Kingsley Township, Forest County. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 5 announced today that work on a Bridge Painting Project in Northampton County has been completed. The project was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve Lancaster Avenue (Business Route 222) in the City of Reading, Cumru Township, Kenhorst and Shillington boroughs in Berks County. The work is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 5 announced today that work on the PA 412 Improvement Project in the City of Bethlehem, Hellertown Borough and Lower Saucon Township in Northampton County has been completed. The project was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Pennsylvania’s impressive record of academic gains, coupled with an innovative strategy for building on those achievements, puts the state in a strong position to land up to $400 million through the highly competitive federal “Race to the Top” program, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more.

When Pennsylvania floated a Build America Bonds deal this week, which was the largest in the nation to be competitively bid to date, the commonwealth obtained the lowest interest rate of any of its non-refinancing deals since 1968—3.13 percent. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a $637,132 transportation economic recovery project to remove an old bridge abutment and connect two streets to improve travel and aesthetics in Parkesburg Borough, Chester County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today the award of a transportation contract in Monroe County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

The Department of Environmental Protection is using $6.1 million in federal Recovery Act funds to help clean up 71 sites around the state where leaking underground storage tanks are threats to the environment and local economies. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell said today that Pennsylvania will receive $2.25 million in federal Recovery Act funds to help boost broadband Internet coverage across the state.  Learn more. View statewide broadband plan.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today said that more than 4,200 full-time equivalent jobs were funded directly by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in Pennsylvania in the fourth quarter of 2009. Investments in the first 10 months translate into more than $1,100 per household in the state. Learn more. View reports.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve PA Route 54 in Mahanoy City Borough, Mahanoy and Ryan townships, Schuylkill County. The contract is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve Hanover Avenue in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County. The contract is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today the award of a transportation contract in Northampton County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced that it has awarded a bridge replacement project in Pike County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced that it has awarded a $1.033 million contract for the replacement of the Route 3033 Wyalusing Creek Bridge in Rush Twp., Susquehanna County. The project is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger announced today an opportunity for a qualified entity to administer Pennsylvania's new Home Heating Equipment Rebate program. Application deadline is Jan. 29, 2010.  Learn more. View guidelines. View application planning tool.

Participation Agreements
Brand Source Store List
Appliance Rebate Address List

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the commonwealth is investing $5 million in federal recovery money in eight innovative alternative energy projects that use biological materials such as sewage, animal and food processing waste to generate enough energy to power more than 80,000 homes. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced that an $800,000 bridge improvement project in Wayne County has been completed. The project is financed by federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Learn more.

Financial institutions interested in administering Pennsylvania's new Green Energy Revolving Loan Fund can receive guidance and assistance on how to apply for $12 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding during an informational conference call from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, Dec. 21. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a $4,321,328 transportation economic recovery project for traffic signal upgrades at 32 intersections in Montgomery County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced that construction will begin Jan. 4 on a bridge project in Luzerne County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced the completion of a Pike County resurfacing project financed by federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Potential large-scale wind energy project developers looking for guidance and assistance on how to apply for $19.8 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds are invited to take part in an informational conference call for the Green Energy Works! Wind grant program from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 17. Learn more. 

Approximately $3.4 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will help 21 agencies across the state to better respond to violence against women and help women who have been victims of violence. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the commonwealth will use up to $12 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to create a new revolving loan fund to support energy-saving projects and develop clean, renewable energy resources that put Pennsylvanians to work. Learn more. View guidelines or submit application (by Jan. 6, 2010).

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a $1,947,725 transportation economic recovery project for the construction of a series of pedestrian sidewalks in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. Learn more.

Education leaders in Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts will begin an unprecedented discussion this week to help Pennsylvania earn a share of the federal government’s $4.35 billion “Race to the Top” competitive funding.  Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that $19.8 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding is now available for large-scale wind projects that will generate clean energy, spur new orders for the Keystone State’s green energy manufacturers, and put Pennsylvanians back to work. Learn more. View guidelines and apply (by Dec. 31, 2009).

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a $517,612 transportation economic recovery project for the construction of a pedestrian walkway in New Hope Borough, Bucks County. Learn more.

Nine new large-scale heat and power projects announced today by Governor Edward G. Rendell will create enough energy to power 180,000 homes for one year and slash carbon dioxide emissions equal to 180,000 passenger vehicles while creating jobs and stabilizing power distribution networks. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 announced today that a new traffic signal is now operating at the intersection of Route 252 (Darby Paoli Road) and White Horse Road in Newtown Township, Delaware County, and Easttown Township, Chester County. The project was completed last month, about four weeks ahead of schedule and was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today said the state has applied for a $5 million U.S. Department of Energy American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant to provide training and placement services for approximately 1,215 Pennsylvanians seeking careers in the electricity industry. Learn more. View application.

PennDOT District 9 announced today that the work on a project to rehabilitate two bridge structures in Bedford County that was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has been completed. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 announced today that construction is scheduled to begin Tuesday (Dec. 1) on a $10.5 million project to construct new ramps to connect westbound Interstate 76 with Henderson Road and South Gulph Road in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery. Learn more.

Nearly 1,600 more children across the state will benefit from the expansion of Early Head Start services funded by $18.6 million in federal Recovery Act funds, Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak and Public Welfare Secretary Estelle B. Richman announced today. Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Minority Business Enterprise Center ARRA Advocacy and Outreach Initiative , Allegheny County and other partners are co-hosting a procurement summit for minority business enterprises interested in pursuing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) contract opportunities. The Pittsburgh Procurement Summit will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania, located at 337 Fourth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that 33 additional highway and bridge projects will be financed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Savings from low bids on the current 293 Recovery Act funded projects will fund the additional projects. Learn more. View certification letter.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced that work to resurface over 20 miles of roadway in Susquehanna County has been completed. The projects were financed by federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.    Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that Pennsylvania received a $1.25 million Labor Market Information grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help develop green economy jobs for Pennsylvanians. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 11 announced today that the contract for the I-376 (formally Route 60) improvement project, the third American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funded project to begin in Lawrence County, was awarded on Nov. 4. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced Pennsylvania’s Conservation Works! grant program will save more than 570 million kilowatt hours of electricity, generate an additional 14.4 million kilowatt hours, and reduce natural gas use by 2.1 million thousand cubic feet over the lifetimes of the various projects. Learn more. View project list.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced that work to replace a bridge in Luzerne County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has begun. Learn more.

Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak today issued the following statement regarding the Obama administration’s issuance of formal applications for states seeking Race to the Top funds for education improvement: “The availability of Race to the Top funds presents a tremendous opportunity for all Pennsylvania’s schools to build on our academic gains, and we are poised to compete vigorously for these funds.” Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced work will begin on a roadway improvement project to improve US 209 in Mahoning Township, Jim Thorpe Borough and Lehighton Borough in Carbon County.  The project is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 8 announced today that the Route 34 bridge replacement project over the Conodoguinet Creek in Cumberland County is complete and the bridge will re-open on Friday. Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Minority Business Enterprise Center ARRA Advocacy and Outreach Initiative is co-sponsoring a procurement summit with the Sharing the Wealth Technology Consortium.  The Expo Forum will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North St., Harrisburg Capitol Complex, Harrisburg, PA. Learn more.

Today, PennDOT will open a Centre County bridge project financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.   Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 announced today that the work on the Route 1001 (Pleasant Valley Boulevard) and Route 36 (Logan Boulevard) resurfacing project in Allegheny and Logan Townships and the City of Altoona that was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has been completed. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 announced today that the work on the district-wide bridge painting contract that was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has been completed. Learn more.

PennDOT District 5 announced today that activity has begun on the $2.9 million economic recovery project to install Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) components on Interstate 78 and Route 61 north in Berks, Interstate 80 in Carbon and Monroe counties, Interstate 81 and Route 61south in Schuylkill County, and Interstate 380 in Monroe County. Learn more.

PennDOT District 11 announced today that work on the Route 422 (Benjamin Franklin Highway) Improvement Project, the first American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project in Lawrence County and in the three-county district area, was completed Friday, Oct. 30. Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced that excavation activity will begin Thursday, Nov. 5, on the $13.6 million economic recovery project to install Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) components on Interstate 95 in Delaware County and Philadelphia and Interstate 476 in Delaware County.   Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announces the completion of three Luzerne County paving projects. All were financed by federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 11 announced today that the contract for the Route 28 (Allegheny Valley Expressway), East Ohio Street widening preparation and railroad relocation project, the fourth American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funded project to begin in Allegheny County, was awarded on Nov. 2. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project has been awarded in Clarion County.  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project has been awarded in Jefferson County.  Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 announced today that the work on the Route 1010 (Penn Street Extension) bridge replacement project in the Borough of Huntingdon that was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has been completed. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that the first installment of $123 million in federal Recovery funds for weatherization will begin to be released Nov. 2, part of $253 million that the state will use for this purpose. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed an executive order that formalizes existing practices to ensure small and disadvantaged businesses receive fair opportunities to compete for state-administered funds through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more. View executive order.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that more than 1,000 Pennsylvanians seeking to become weatherization installers, crew chiefs and auditors will receive training through an investment of $1.1 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell hailed today’s announcement by President Barack Obama that Pennsylvania will receive more than $233 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to create a more efficient and reliable electrical system. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 announced today that the work on the Route 22 resurfacing project in Porter and Smithfield Townships, Huntingdon County that was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has been completed. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced work will begin on a roadway rehabilitation project on PA 329 in Whitehall and North Whitehall townships, Lehigh County. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the commonwealth’s application for a $6 million U.S. Department of Labor State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, that would help strengthen Pennsylvania’s energy sector industry partnerships and provide advanced training to more than 1,300 individuals. Learn more. View application.

The Department of Labor & Industry is seeking applications for $8 million in grants service providers interested in helping employers and creating education, training and employment opportunities for job seekers. Nov. 13 is the deadline to apply for the funding provided through the federal Workforce Investment Act and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more. Submit application (by Nov. 13).

PA submits state fiscal stabilization fund application to U.S. Dept of Education.  View application.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that paving will begin this week on Route 924 from the Schuylkill County line to Scotch Pine Drive, Hazleton, Luzerne County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced that it has awarded a bridge rehabilitation project in Pike County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today said the commonwealth’s application for a $5 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant will help provide training and placement services for approximately 1,430 Pennsylvanians seeking careers in health care. Learn more. View application.

Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger announced today that the commonwealth is investing more than $1.2 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to upgrade diesel vehicles with emission reduction technology that will improve air quality in the region. Learn More.  View additional project.

Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that Pennsylvania has applied for $10.9 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to create a rebate program that will make non-electrical heating, air conditioning and water heating equipment more affordable. Learn More. View application.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced the award of a bridge project in Luzerne County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

On Monday, October 19th, construction crews are scheduled to begin prep work for a repair and resurfacing project on 9.3 miles of Route 30 from roughly 1,500 feet east of Route 896 in East Lampeter Township to the intersection with Route 897 in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County. Learn more.

The commonwealth’s first Citizens’ Update on its Recovery Act spending and programs is now available at www.recovery.pa.gov, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more. Read Update.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced work on a project to improve Interstate 78 between exit 60 (PA 309/PA 145) and the New Jersey State Line in Lehigh and Northampton counties will begin Sunday, Oct. 18.  Learn more.

Thousands of people are working in Pennsylvania because of funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and millions are receiving direct benefits that help put food on their tables and keep their families afloat, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Just six months into the 36-month stimulus initiative, Pennsylvania has nearly 40 percent of the funds that will be available invested or in progress. A U.S. House committee ranks Pennsylvania 7th among states for putting transportation funding to work. Learn more. View reports.

PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that preliminary work on an Elk County, resurfacing project will begin Monday, Oct. 12.  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced work to improve the Fifth Street Highway (Business Route 222) in the City of Reading, Muhlenberg and Ontelaunee townships in Berks County will begin Oct. 19. Learn more.

PennDOT District 11 announced today that the second phase of work to rehabilitate the Route 3069 (Liberty Tunnel) will begin on Sunday night, Oct. 11. This is the fourth American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project in Allegheny County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced that work to rehabilitate a bridge in Luzerne County will start on Monday, Oct. 12. Learn more.

The Department of Labor & Industry today extended the application deadline for as many as seven $150,000 grants available to prospective training providers of home weatherization products and installers, crew chiefs and auditors. Oct. 16 is the new deadline to apply for the funding provided through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced applications are being accepted for funding for large-scale solar projects designed to develop green energy production and jump-start the economy. Learn more. View guidelines. Submit application (by Nov. 5).

Pennsylvania recently submitted applications to the federal government for $3.1 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to make high-speed rail improvements, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. Learn more. View Keystone application. View Lackawanna application. View Pittsburgh application.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve Interstate 78 between exit 60 (PA 309/PA 145) and the New Jersey State Line in Lehigh and Northampton counties.  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to repair bridge parapets on Interstate 80 in Tunkhannock, Tobyhanna, Pocono, Jackson, Stroud, and Smithfield townships, and Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg boroughs, Monroe County; and one bridge in Palo Alto Borough, Schuylkill County.  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to install double-faced metal median barrier along approximately one mile of PA 100 between the Montgomery County line and just south of Bause Road in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County.  Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of another transportation stimulus contract in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of an $869,000 contract to Spartan Contracting LLC from Campbell, Ohio, for the painting of the Wysox River Bridge in Wysox and Asylum townships, Bradford County. The project is funded by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of a $2,640,640 contract to Eastern Industries, Inc. from Winfield, Union County, for the resurfacing of more than 8 miles of State Route 4012. The project is funded by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to replace bridge parapets on bridges in Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton counties.  Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of a contract for the final economic recovery project in south central Pennsylvania that is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 11 announced today that preliminary work on the Route 910 Improvement Project -- the third American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project to begin in Allegheny County -- will occur this weekend, Oct. 2-5, weather permitting. Learn more.

The Department of Labor & Industry today announced that as many as seven $150,000 grants are available to prospective training providers of home weatherization products and installers, crew chiefs and auditors. Learn more. Submit application by Oct. 9. View guidelines and webinar.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that work to resurface a roadway in Susquehanna County will start on Monday, Oct. 5. Learn more.

A newly established hotline will help ensure accountability and transparency of Pennsylvania’s share of American Recovery and Reinvestment funds, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced that construction will begin Wednesday, Sept. 30, on a $164,836 economic recovery project to repair and resurface Valley Road in Edgmont Township, Delaware County. Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced that construction is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 28, on a $3.2 million economic recovery project to build the first phase of the Chester Valley Trail in East Whiteland Township, Chester County. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that the commonwealth has received a $1.5 million Clean Diesel Emerging Technology Grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to upgrade the diesel engines of a towboat operating in the Pittsburgh area. Learn more.

Construction will begin Monday (September 28) to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Route 252 (Darby Paoli Road) and White Horse Road in Newtown Township, Delaware County, and Easttown Township, Chester County, PennDOT District 6 today announced. Learn more.

On Monday, Sept. 28, construction crews are scheduled to begin a repair and resurfacing project on 1.74 miles of Route 641 from the intersection with Orange and West High streets in Carlisle Borough to Allen Road in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that large-scale projects that generate electricity from biological materials such as yard, food processing and animal wastes are eligible for up to $5 million in federal funding through Pennsylvania’s Green Energy Works! program. Learn more. View guidelines. Application period ended Oct. 23. 

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced today that it has completed its second project financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project has been awarded in Jefferson County.  Learn more.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work will begin on the State Route 422 (Indiana Bypass) project in Armstrong, Center and White Townships, Indiana County. This project is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is funding water and sewer projects that are reducing pollution, creating jobs and helping communities to address longstanding operational problems, Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger said today. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today work will begin Thursday, Sept. 24, on a $1 million contract to resurface Route 739 in Pike County. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of two transportation economic recovery projects in southeastern Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 announced today that on Monday, Sept. 21, the Route 372 bridge over an abandoned Conrail line in Quarryville Borough, Lancaster County, will be closed for three weeks for a bridge repair project. Learn more.

Hundreds of Pennsylvania families who are struggling financially will receive critical financial and housing assistance thanks to $22 million in new federal stimulus funds, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 announced today that on Monday, Sept. 28, the Route 433 bridge over Rowe Run in Southampton Township, Franklin County, will be closed for three months for a bridge deck replacement project. Learn more.

PennDOT announced today that a $2,587,320 retaining wall project on State Route (SR) 8 (Oil City Bypass) will begin in early October. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that it has awarded a $1.04 million paving contract in Lackawanna County for a project financed by federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of a nearly $2 million contract for a Bedford County bridge project that is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 announced today that a $1.3 million reconstruction project is underway on Interstate 80 in Mercer County. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 announced today that work will begin on a portion of the Route 219 economic recovery project in Richland Township, Cambria County. Learn more.

PennDOT District 8 began preparatory work this week on a repair and resurfacing project on Route 30 between Interstate 83 and Route 24 in York County. Learn more.

The Department of Community and Economic Development modified its action plan and proposed projects for Community Development Block Grant-Recovery (CDBG-R) funds and resubmitted it to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. View plan. Project list.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced today that it has completed its first project financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency this week approved the award of approximately $1.8 million in federal funds to help improve county juvenile court operations and provide training for juvenile system prosecutors. Learn more.

Approximately $4 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding is available to support and strengthen services to women who are victims of violent crime, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency said today. Learn more. Application period closed Oct. 6. 

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a $70 million contract for renovations to the Interstate 95/Girard Point Bridge in Philadelphia, a project underwritten by federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Green Energy Works! is now accepting applications for $11 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for combined heat and power projects, which generate power and thermal energy from a single source. Learn more.  Application Guidelines Deadline: Oct. 9.

PennDOT District 8 announced today that preparatory work gets started Tuesday, September 8, on a repair and resurfacing project on Route 222 between the Village of Refton and Quarryville Borough in southern Lancaster County. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today it has awarded a $628,000 contract for the resurfacing of Route 4002 in Susquehanna County. The project is financed by federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT announced today that work has been completed two months ahead of schedule on a Fulton County bridge project that was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that an $800,000  bridge improvement project will begin next week in Wayne County. The project is financed by federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of another transportation stimulus contract in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a nearly $6 million contract for a transportation economic recovery project in Philadelphia that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that a $7 million  interstate resurfacing project will begin next week in Pike County. The project is financed by federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 announced today that construction will begin Tuesday night, Sept. 8, on a $4.2 million economic recovery project to repair and resurface Route 30 (Exton Bypass) between the Route 202 and Business Route 30 interchanges in East Whiteland, West Whiteland and East Caln townships, Chester County.  Learn more.

 PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today it has awarded a $1 million contract for the resurfacing of Route 739 in Pike County. The project is financed by federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Pennsylvania aquaculture producers who experienced profit losses due to soaring feed costs in 2008 may be eligible for relief through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said today. The Aquaculture Grant Program, part of the federal stimulus package, provides grants to farmers who experienced profit losses due to high feed costs. Learn more. Submit application.

PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that work on a seven bridge, two-county preservation project will begin Monday, August 31.  The project is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of an economic recovery contract in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 8 announced today that preliminary work gets started tonight on a project to repair and resurface a section of Interstate 83 east of the City of Harrisburg. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced Pennsylvania is investing more than $5.3 million in 12 innovative clean energy projects, which will generate energy, save money, create jobs and improve the environment. These innovative projects under the commonwealth’s Energy Harvest Program are funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Investments in manufacturing facilities that support clean energy generation and conservation may qualify for a tax credit from the federal government thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today encouraged Pennsylvania businesses to take advantage of the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit program. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell said Pennsylvania will be able to expand its weatherization assistance program and help families save money on their monthly utility bills under a state plan the federal government approved today. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today said the commonwealth has applied for $108 million in federal funds to expand high-speed Internet service to people, institutions and communities throughout Pennsylvania—an investment that will boost the state’s economic development and education systems for years to come. Learn more. View application.

Pennsylvania has submitted to the federal government a list of projects totaling $32 million it wants to be paid in part with a portion of the $8 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act high-speed rail funding, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. The Commonwealth is seeking a total of $28.2 million from the recovery dollars for the projects. View grade crossing application. Learn more. View Track 1 applications. View Track 3 application.

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of an economic recovery contract in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of an economic recovery contract in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 announced today that the Route 324 bridge repair project over Pequea Creek north of the Village of Marticville, Lancaster County, is slated to begin on Aug. 24. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced today that it has awarded a $1.4 million contract for a project to paint 10 state bridges in Lehigh County.  This project, on which work starts Aug. 24, is being financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 8 announced today that work gets started next week on a project to repair and resurface a section of Route 22 near Jonestown Borough, Lebanon County. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 announced today that a Route 15 resurfacing project will soon be under construction.  The contract is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that Pennsylvania has received the maximum grant amount available to the state for leaking underground storage tank cleanup under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The state will use the $6.1 million in federal funding to clean up 71 tank sites in 40 counties. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project has been awarded in Clarion County.  Learn more.

PennDOT District 11 announced today that the Route 2004 Grove Street (Business Route 422) Bridge Replacement Project will begin on Aug. 28. This is the  second American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project in Lawrence County. Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 announced today that work is scheduled to begin this week on a project that includes the replacement of one bridge and scour repairs at another bridge, both in Tioga County.  The contract is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced that work will begin on Monday, August 17, on an economic recovery project in south central Pennsylvania that is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 announced today that construction is scheduled to begin on Monday (August 17) to replace 388 ADA curb ramps in Philadelphia under a $1.4 million contract financed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work is planned to begin on an enhancement project in Armstrong County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 announced today that a project to rehabilitate a bridge on Route 187 in Bradford County will soon be under way.  The contract is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

The Department of Environmental Protection seeks public comments on guidelines for a new grant offering under the new PA Green Energy Works! program, which is aimed at reducing energy costs for consumers, businesses and local governments. Learn more. View guidelines: General, Biogas, Combined Heat and Power, Solar.  Comment period ended Aug. 24.

PennDOT District 3 announced today that it has awarded a $1,485,662 contract for the resurfacing of nearly five miles of Route 54 in Derry Township, Montour County. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced $20.7 million of investments in 25 projects to generate and conserve enough energy to power more than 26,000 homes, reducing carbon emissions equivalent to removing more than 17,000 cars from our roadways. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced $20.7 million of investments -- including $10 million from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act -- in 25 projects to generate and conserve enough energy to power more than 26,000 homes, reducing carbon emissions equivalent to removing more than 17,000 cars from our roadways. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of two transportation economic recovery projects in southeastern Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 announced today that a $1.3 million resurfacing project on Interstate 80 in Mercer County has been awarded. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.Learn more.

Pennsylvania businesses pursuing renewable energy projects that qualify for federal tax credits are encouraged to apply for a direct refund from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Energy and the Department of Treasury announced the plan to support the development of approximately 5,000 renewable energy production facilities. Learn more. Submit application.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today lauded East Penn Manufacturing Co. in Lyon Station, Berks County, for receiving a $32.5 million grant under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work will soon begin on another construction project in Armstrong County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today the award of a transportation contract in Berks County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work will soon begin on the final two construction projects in Butler County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work will soon begin on two construction projects in Indiana County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 announced today that the Route 30 resurfacing project in Jenner Township and Jennerstown Borough, Somerset County that was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has been completed over one month ahead of schedule. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 announced today that the Route 30 resurfacing project in Brush Creek Township, Fulton County that was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has been completed over two months ahead of schedule. Learn more.

Funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have helped Pennsylvania dramatically increase the amount of money available for repairs and upgrades to failing sewer and wastewater treatment systems, while helping ratepayers in struggling communities better manage the costs for improved water services, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more.

Forty-four community-based agencies throughout the state will get a $41.9 million boost from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to create economic opportunities and provide assistance to struggling families, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today.  Learn more. View HHS Approval. View CSBG plan.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that a contract has been awarded to replace a bridge in Susquehanna County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that an interstate resurfacing project in Pike County was recently awarded. Learn more. 

PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today work will begin Sunday (Aug. 2) to paint the US 22 Bridge over PA 191/Monocacy Creek and the US 22 Bridge over Norfolk Southern Rail Road.  Both bridges are in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County.  This project is being financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 announced today that a project to resurface nearly five miles of Route 220 in Sullivan County will soon be underway.  The contract is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 announced today that a contract for concrete patching, bridge rehabilitation and roadway resurfacing on Interstate 79 in Erie County will begin this week. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 recently awarded a $5,986,836 contract to Pennsy Supply, Inc. of Hummelstown, Dauphin County, to repair and resurface over three miles of Route 22 from just east of Lincoln School Road in East Hanover Township to Lancaster Street in Swatara Township, Lebanon County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 recently awarded a $7,372,575 contract to Kinsley Construction Inc. of York to repair and resurface two-and-a-half miles of Route 30 from I-83 in Manchester Township to Route 24 in Springettsbury Township, York County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 recently awarded a $3,027,354 contract to Pennsy Supply, Inc. of Hummelstown, Dauphin County, to repair and resurface five-and-a-quarter miles of Route 222 from Route 372 in Quarryville Borough to Brenaman Road in Strasburg Township, Lancaster County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today lane restrictions have been temporarily lifted on the PA 12 Bridge over River Road and the Schuylkill River in the City of Reading and Wyomissing Borough, Berks County.  A project to paint the Bridge began July 22 and is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today provided an update on an economic recovery contract for painting six state bridges in Northampton County.  This project is being financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the addition of 52 projects to Pennsylvania’s list of highway and bridge improvements that are being funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more. View application/project list.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project totaling $4.2 million has been awarded in Armstrong County. Learn more.

The commonwealth’s plan for using federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to weatherize tens of thousands of housing units and put nearly a thousand people to work is now open for public comment, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more. View plan. Contact local agency. (Comment period closed Aug. 6.)

PennDOT District 3 announced today that it has awarded a $900,000 contract for painting eight bridges across Lycoming County. The contract is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

Pennsylvania must properly use federal recovery funding to continue its targeted investments in student achievement and to avoid local property tax increases, Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak said today. Learn more.

To help local government officials and non-profit organizations apply for funds through PA Conservation Works!, a new competitive grant program funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Southwest Regional Office will host training sessions Wednesday, Aug. 5. Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of an economic recovery contract in Northumberland County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that more than 9,200 young people across the state are working this summer in jobs funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act — exceeding the original goal of 8,600. Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a $203,158 municipal traffic signal improvement project in Brookhaven Borough, Delaware County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a $129,291 municipal traffic signal improvement project in Newtown Township, Delaware County, and Easttown Township, Chester County, that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Local governments and nonprofit groups seeking to develop energy efficiency projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are urged to participate in a free online webinar for the new PA Conservation Works! program from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 27. Learn more. Register now.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced the award of an additional transportation contract financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced the award of an additional paving contract financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that three bridge projects in Clarion County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) are now open, two months ahead of schedule. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of a $1,676,166 contract to Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., of State College, for a design/build project to rehabilitate five bridges in Tyrone Borough and Snyder and Antis Townships, Blair County. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of a $1,441,847 contract to Clearwater Construction Inc., of Mercer, to replace the superstructures on two existing bridges carrying Route 915 over Sandy Run in Hopewell Borough and Broadtop Township, Bedford County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today work to paint the PA 12 Bridge over River Road and the Schuylkill River in the City of Reading and Wyomissing Borough, Berks County will now begin Monday, July 27.  Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the investment of $355 million in 111 green infrastructure, drinking water and wastewater projects in 47 counties.  Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of a contract for another economic recovery project in south central Pennsylvania that is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  Learn more.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that traffic detours have been removed on two projects in Butler County that were financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).   Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of an $878,253 contract to Cottle’s Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. of Everett for a design/build project to rehabilitate two structures on Route 1001 (Manor Drive) over the RJ Corman Railroad in Allegheny Township, Cambria County. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced Pennsylvania has received $38.8 million of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for innovative, job-creating energy projects in every corner of the state. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of another economic recovery project in south central Pennsylvania that is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced that a project to improve the US 222 Outer Bypass in Wyomissing Borough, Bern, Maiden Creek, Muhlenberg, Ontelaunee and Spring Townships, Berks County will begin Monday, July 20. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced that a project to rehabilitate PA 412 in the City of Bethlehem, Hellertown Borough and Lower Saucon Township in Northampton County will begin Monday, July 20. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today work will begin Wednesday (July 22) to paint the PA 12 Bridge over River Road and the Schuylkill River in the City of Reading and Wyomissing Borough, Berks County. Learn more.

Pennsylvania has submitted to the federal government a list of projects to be considered as candidates for portions of the $8 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act high-speed rail funding, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. Learn more. View pre-application.

PennDOT District 6 announced today that a project to replace 410 curb ramps in Montgomery County is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 20. Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 20, on a project to replace 202 curb ramps in Bucks County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that two bridge projects in Wyoming County will begin the week of July 20. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that another interstate resurfacing project in Luzerne County will begin the week of July 20. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that the commonwealth has been successful in attracting nearly $5 million in competitive grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to reduce diesel pollution and protect jobs. Learn more.

On Monday, July 20, construction crews are scheduled to begin a project to repair the bridges that carry Route 15 over Route 114 in Upper Allen Township and Rossmoyne Road over Route 15 in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County under a $3.1 million contract financed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced a new grant program for local government and non-profit entities seeking to conserve or reduce energy use. PA Conservation Works! will provide up to $250,000 for individual projects and $500,000 for joint projects designed to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption and reduce energy costs by at least 25 percent. Application deadline: Aug. 14, 2009. Learn more.  View guidelines. 

PennDOT announced today that a project to replace the State Route (SR) 3025 (Deep Hollow Rd) bridge in Venango County and the SR 1020 (Fremont St) bridge in Crawford County will begin July 27, 2009. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that the commonwealth is applying for $3.2 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to renovate the Fort Indiantown Gap Fire Department located at the headquarters of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Learn more.  View application.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work is planned to begin on two more construction projects in Clarion County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).   Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 announced today that a contract to resurface State Route (SR) 66 in Jenks Township, Forest County will begin this week. Learn more.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work is planned to begin on two more construction projects in Clarion County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).   Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that construction is scheduled during the next two weeks in West Chester Borough under a project to install ADA curb ramps. The work is part of a project that began July 6 to replace 1,074 ADA curb ramps in Chester County, under a $4.4 million contract financed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 announced today that a resurfacing project on State Route (SR) 3011 (Keel Ridge Road) in Shenango Township and the City of Hermitage will begin next week. Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 announced today that a contract to resurface several state routes in the Mercer County will begin next week. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced that it has awarded a resurfacing contract in Susquehanna County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

Governor Rendell testified today before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform regarding Pennsylvania’s efforts to track Recovery Act funding and prevent waste, fraud and abuse. View testimony.

PennDOT announced today that on Monday, July 13, C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. of New Stanton, Westmoreland County, will begin work on a $249,797 project to rehabilitate two structures on Route 1032 over Potter Creek in Bloomfield Township and Route 2029 over Shaffer Creek in Monroe Township, Bedford County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve PA 33 in Hamilton, Ross and Stroud townships, Monroe County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve PA 924 in Frackville Borough and West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 11 announced today that the contract for the Interstate 279 Fort Duquesne Bridge Preservation Project, the second American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project to begin in Allegheny County, was awarded on June 24. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that work on a Route 322, Centre County bridge preservation project will begin July 10. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that work on a Route 322, Centre County bridge preservation project will begin July 10. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that work for the construction of paved roadway shoulders in Lackawaxen, Blooming Grove, Milford and Dingman townships, Pike County, will start on July 7. Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of an economic recovery contract in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project has been awarded in Indiana County.  Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that Pennsylvania is applying for $6.1 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to clean up 71 leaking underground storage tanks in 40 counties. Learn more. View application.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work is planned to begin on another construction project in Jefferson County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work is scheduled to begin on a resurfacing project in Indiana County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).   Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project has been awarded in Jefferson County. Learn more.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work is planned to begin on a resurfacing project in Jefferson County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).   Learn more.

PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of three transportation economic recovery projects in southeastern Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project has been awarded in Butler County.  Learn more.

On June 27, the Pennsylvania Bulletin Notice announced the availability of guidelines for the new PA Conservation Works! program. These guidelines are currently being finalized and will be available the week of July 6. Please check back to this site for updates. The Department of Environmental Protection will begin accepting applications for the program July 17.

PennDOT District 1 announced today that a resurfacing project on State Route (SR) 20 in Erie County will begin this week. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced the award of three additional transportation contracts financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  Learn more.

PennDOT District 12 announced today that two economic recovery contracts in Westmoreland County have been recently awarded. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that work on the State Route 970 project in Clearfield County will begin tomorrow, June 30.  Work on a second Route 220/ Clinton County project began in mid-June.  Learn more.

Pennsylvania submitted its federal stimulus State Fiscal Stabilization Fund application today, prior to the June 30 deadline. Of Pennsylvania’s total 2009-10 allocation of $953 million, the application uses approximately 18 percent, as allowed by federal law, to provide general budget relief ($173 million to help meet mandated correction costs). The remainder is intended for education, and the state will dedicate:

• $418 million for the second year of Pennsylvania’s school funding formula in order to keep local property taxes down;
• $77 million to restore proposed cuts to the State System of Higher Education, community colleges, and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology; and
• $285 million in one-time grants to school districts to help districts close their budget shortfalls and make one-time investments.

The federal application can be amended when the final state budget is enacted. View application.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that Pennsylvania is seeking local governments and nonprofit partner organizations to join the commonwealth in applying for federal funds to stabilize and revive local neighborhoods and housing markets with heavy concentrations of foreclosed properties.  Application period closed July 8. Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 announced today that a project to resurface Route 54 from Elysburg to Natalie in Northumberland County will soon be underway.  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today work will begin tomorrow to paint the Raubsville Road Bridge over the east branch of Saucon Creek in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County.  Learn more.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today toured The Bridge Business Center in Bristol Township, Bucks County, where $1 million in federal recovery funds are being used to install a modern energy system in a former Rohm & Haas laboratory. Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 announced today that two bridge rehabilitation projects in Venango and Crawford counties have been awarded. Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 announced today that a project to resurface sections of Interstate 80 in Union and Montour counties will soon be underway. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that work to repair a slope on Route 267 in Choconut Township, Susquehanna County will start on June 29. Learn more.

Public Comment Sought on Investment Plan to Boost Independent-Living Programs

The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, or OVR, received more than $23.1 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to support the Vocational Rehabilitation State Grants program. The investment plan for the ARRA funding is available for public comment until July 7 at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us under “Recovery Act Workforce Information & Initiatives.”  Learn more. Comment period closed July 7.

Staff to Explain Guidelines for Recovery Funding

Engineers, municipal entities, contractors, and disadvantaged, women-owned and minority-owned businesses are scheduled to attend workshops around the state this week to learn about guidelines for bidding state- and federally-funded projects. Learn more. Workshop details.

The Department of Health has received a grant for nearly $900,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, to implement a new program aimed at improving the environmental safety of foster homes in Erie and Philadelphia. Learn more.

PennDOT announced today that a project to resurface State Route (SR) 8 and SR 62 in Venango County will begin this week.  Learn more.

PennDOT announced today that two bridge projects on State Route (SR) 955 in Harborcreek Township, Erie County have been awarded. Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 announced today that a resurfacing project on State Route (SR) 20 in Erie County has been awarded. Learn More.

PennDOT District 8 announced today that work gets started today on a project to repair and resurface a section of Route 222 north of the City of Lancaster. Learn more.

PennDOT announced today that a resurfacing project on various state routes in Mercer County has been awarded. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 announced today that a project to repair and resurface Route 274 in Perry County is to begin on June 29. Learn more.  

PennDOT District 1 announced today that a contract to resurface several state routes in the Mercer County has been awarded. Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 announced today that a resurfacing project on State Route (SR) 3011 (Keel Ridge Road) in Shenango Township and the City of Hermitage has been awarded. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that work to replace the Cleveland Street Bridge in Plains Township, Luzerne County will start on June 29. Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 announced today that two bridge projects on State Route (SR) 428 in Oakland Township, Venango County have been awarded. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project has been awarded in Indiana County.  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve US 209 in Mahoning Township, Jim Thorpe Borough and Lehighton Borough in Carbon County.  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve PA 33 in Bushkill and Plainfield townships, Northampton County.  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that work on the State Route 75, Port Royal Bridge rehabilitation project will begin on June 24. Learn more.

Counties have the opportunity to add full- and part-time assistant public defenders and assistant district attorneys to process juvenile cases because of federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding available through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, or PCCD. Learn more. Apply for grant (by July 24).

The Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting comments on its action plan and proposed projects for Community Development Block Grant-Recovery (CDBG-R) funds until Thursday, June 25, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more. View plan. Comment period closed.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work is planned to begin on another construction project in Jefferson County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).   Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell said that agricultural research and food safety efforts in Pennsylvania will be enhanced by the award today of $20.1 million to the Eastern Regional Research Center in Montgomery County through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for research projects. Learn more.

Tens of thousands of students across Pennsylvania will continue to benefit from quality nutrition services through the help of nearly $2.9 million in new grants to purchase food service equipment, Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak said today. Learn more.

The Department of Community and Economic Development is now accepting comments on a draft request for proposal it will issue to the commonwealth’s 42 weatherization agencies to solicit participation in the state’s expanded weatherization program under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. DCED will accept comments on its draft RFP through Wednesday, June 24, and issue the RFP July 1, with proposals due Aug. 1.  The announcement of awards will be Sept. 15. Learn more. View draft RFP.  Comment period closed.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced the award of a $21.7 million Intelligent Transportation System project in Philadelphia and Bucks counties that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced a transportation stimulus project to paint six state bridges in Northampton County will begin tomorrow. This project is being financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that work will start on another construction project in Butler County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 announced today that a project to repair and resurface Route 30 in eastern York County is slated to begin on June 15. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

Pennsylvania has already invested $1 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act putting people to work on roads and bridges, upgrading water systems, investing in alternative energy and providing health care, Governor Edward G. Rendell today told Vice President Joseph R. Biden. Learn more. Watch it.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced Pennsylvania applied for nearly $500,000 through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to enhance and modernize the state’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, administered by the Department of Health. Learn more.

State could lose additional federal funding if it does not properly invest stimulus dollars

Pennsylvania must properly use federal stimulus funding to continue its targeted investments in student achievement and to avoid local property tax increases, Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak said today during a visit to Easton Area Middle School. Learn more.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work has started on another construction project in Armstrong County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of another transportation stimulus project in south central Pennsylvania that is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve Fifth Street Highway (Business Route 222) in the City of Reading, Muhlenberg and Ontelaunee townships in Berks County. The contract is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today said 1,000 families will receive thousands of dollars to help make down payments on new homes, more than 5,000 families in dozens of communities across Pennsylvania will find affordable housing, and some 3,000 workers will have jobs with the award today of more than $380 million in federal economic recovery funds. Learn more.

PennDOT announced today that work will begin on a resurfacing project in District 9, financed with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

More than 500 additional AmeriCorps positions in 10 community-based programs will be created over the next year by $2.8 million in grants Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today from the federal American Recovery & Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT has awarded three additional projects in the nine-county District 2 area financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of another transportation stimulus contract in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 recently awarded a $1.9 million contract to Buckley & Company, Inc. of Philadelphia for a project to repair 11 bridges in south central Pennsylvania including: four bridges in Lancaster County, three bridges in York County, two bridges in Cumberland County and one each in Adams and Franklin counties. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell will announce a measure to put more Pennsylvania families into stable, affordable housing with the help of federal recovery funds at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, at the Felton Building Apartments, intersection of South Third and Walnut streets, Steelton. Learn more. 

Prime contractor Eastern Industries, Inc. from Winfield, Union County will start roadway rehabilitation work on Route 235 in Snyder and Union counties beginning June 15. The $1.9 million project is funded with stimulus dollars from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of two transportation stimulus contracts in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 announced today that the Route 34 bridge replacement project over the Conodoguinet Creek is slated to begin on June 11. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of another transportation stimulus project in south central Pennsylvania that is funded with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 recently awarded an $11,565,486 contract to Reading Materials, Inc. of Skippack, Montgomery County, to repair and resurface over seven miles of Route 222 from Bushong Road in Manheim Township to Mohler Church Road in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8, June 1, awarded a $4,803,500 contract to G.A. & F.C. Wagman, Inc. of York, York County, for a project to repair 11 bridges in northern Dauphin County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 recently awarded a $3,169,974 contract to J.D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, Chester County, for a project to resurface five miles of Route 30 from the Hellam interchange to the Susquehanna River in Hellam Township, York County. Learn more.

PennDOT announced today that a resurfacing project on SR 3005 (Pleasant Road) in Pleasant Township, Warren County, will begin June 15. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT announced today that the resurfacing project on SR 77 (Hickory Street) in Crawford County will begin June 22, 2009.  This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT District 1 announced today that a contract for a resurfacing project on SR 8 in Venango and Millcreek Townships and the City of Erie, Erie County, has been awarded. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of another transportation stimulus project in south central Pennsylvania that is funded with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of two transportation stimulus contracts in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

First ARRA Transportation Project in Lawrence County

PennDOT Engineering District 11 announced today that the contract for the Route 422 (Benjamin Franklin Highway) Improvement Project, the first American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project to begin in Lawrence County, was awarded on May 29. Learn more.

PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., today announced the start of a project to repair and resurface Route 30 east of Chambersburg, Franklin County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced that it has awarded its third bridge project in Wayne County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

As part of Pennsylvania’s effort to expand the use of biodiesel and alternative fuel vehicles, the commonwealth has applied to the U.S. Department of Energy for $15 million through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. The funds will be used for Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles Pilot Grants. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that work has begun on one project and will soon start on another in Centre County, financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 12 announced today that work on Route 30 will begin the week of June 8. This contract is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

In a demonstration of federal recovery funds already at work conserving energy and creating jobs in Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today helped celebrate the completion of the new energy service center at Susquehanna Health’s Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center. Learn more.

The final meeting for the public to offer input on how Pennsylvania can best use federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to expand access to broadband Internet service will be held on Wednesday, June 3, in Philadelphia, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more. View Rural Broadband Strategy. View PA Response to NTIA. View Broadband Stimulus Outreach (PPT).

PennDOT Engineering District 9 announced today that work will begin on the Route 1010 (Penn Street Extension) bridge replacement project that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) on June 1. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced the award of two additional transportation contracts involving a total of three bridge projects in northeastern Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the start of the $10 million investment to rehabilitate and preserve the Route 51 Beaver-Rochester Bridge – the first project started in the region with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or ARRA, funding. Learn more. View a photo from the event.

PennDOT Engineering District 11 announced today that the contract for the Route 22/30/60 Interchange Improvement Project, the first American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project to begin in Allegheny County, was awarded on May 26. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 1 announced today that the City of Erie ADA curb cut ramp project will begin June 1, 2009. The project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

$42 Million Available to Assist With Housing Services, Job Training
Pennsylvania’s plan to empower low-income families and communities with $42 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or ARRA, is now available for public review and comment through May 28, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more. View plan. Comment period closed.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work has started on the first five  projects in Butler County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).   Learn more.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work has started on the first two of five projects in Armstrong County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT District 10 announced today that work has started on the first three transportation projects in Clarion County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 9 announced today that work will begin on the Route 1001(Pleasant Valley Boulevard) and Route 36 (Logan Boulevard) resurfacing project that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) on May 27. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of the second roadway rehabilitation contract in east central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 announced today the repairs to Route 30 are slated to begin on May 27. Learn more.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed documents certifying that more than $1 billion in federal stimulus funds will be used for transportation projects that have been vetted by local and state officials, deemed worthy of public investment and comply with federal highway standards.

• Letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood
• Certification Under Section 1201 of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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Pennsylvania will receive more than $45 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or ARRA, funds to maintain and increase public safety statewide, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency said today. Learn more.

There is still time for the public to offer input on how Pennsylvania can best use federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to deploy broadband throughout the state, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will start construction Tuesday (May 26) to rehabilitate and improve a deteriorated 4.5-mile section of Route 422 in Montgomery County under a $12.2 million project that is financed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT's monthly Employment report to the Federal Highway Administration. View report. 

PA posts revised preliminary state fiscal stabilization fund application to U.S. Department of Education. View the application.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that more than $39.5 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act transit stimulus funds will be released to 20 public transportation projects across the state. Learn more. View the Rural Transit Project List. View All Transit Funding.

After incorporating public comment, Pennsylvania submitted its plan to provide struggling families with stable housing with $23.4 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT announced today that work will begin on a project in District 9 financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 announced today that work on Route 147 and Route 25 is slated to begin on May 18. Learn more.

The public has two additional weeks to comment on a new grant program that will help local governments and non-profit groups reduce energy costs and promote conservation. Learn more. View draft guidelines. Comment period closed May 29.

PennDOT Report to the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. View Report.

PennDOT Engineering District 1 announced today that the City of Erie ADA curb cut ramp project has been awarded. The project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT announced today that work will begin on the City of Meadville ADA curb cut
ramp project next week. Learn more.

 PennDOT announced today that a resurfacing project on SR 66 in Jenks
Township, Forest County has been awarded. Learn more.

PA Housing Finance Agency Seeks Comment on Implementation Plan for Low Income Housing Tax Credits. View plan.  Comment.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that five American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects totaling $7.08 million have been awarded in Clarion County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that 5 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects totaling $1.3 million have been awarded in Butler County. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today two American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects totaling $1.55 million have been awarded in Jefferson County. Learn more.

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of five transportation stimulus contracts in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project totaling $5 million has been awarded in Butler County. Learn more.

PennDOT's Project Plan Report to the Federal Highway Administration. View report.

Weatherization State Plan Submitted to the Dept. of Energy  Learn more.

More than 100 additional Pennsylvania residents aged 55 and older can take advantage of on-the-job training thanks to $1.2 million in federal stimulus funds provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 9 announced today that work will start on May 13 to resurface nearly four miles of Route 30 in Jenner Township and Jennerstown Borough, Somerset County. This is the first project in District 9 to go to construction using funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced the award of the three additional transportation stimulus projects in southeastern Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT announced today that work has begun on two additional projects in District 9, financed with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT announced today that the contract for the Route 51 Beaver-Rochester Bridge Rehabilitation -- the first American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA) project to begin in District 11 – was awarded on May 6. Learn more.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced the award of three transportation stimulus projects in south central Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that on May 18 work will start on the Marsh Creek bridge project along Route 1001 in Curtin Township. This project is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

Resurfacing Project Funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
PennDOT announced today that resurfacing project on SR 77 (Hickory Street) in Crawford County has been awarded. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Learn more.

Project Funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
PennDOT announced today that the City of Meadville ADA curb cut ramp project has been awarded. The project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

Project Funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
PennDOT announced today that the district-wide railroad crossing pavement marking project started on May 4, 2009 and is expected to be completed by the end of August 2009. The project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT announced today that resurfacing project on SR 8 and SR 62 in Venango County has been awarded. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Learn More.

PennDOT announced today that resurfacing project on SR 3005 (Pleasant Road) Warren County has been awarded. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn More.

PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced the award of the two additional transportation projects in northeastern Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of the first roadway rehabilitation contract in east central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

The commonwealth has applied for a $1.5 million Clean Diesel Emerging Technology grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to upgrade two marine diesel engines in the Pittsburgh area, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. Learn more.  View application.

PennDOT Engineering District 8 today announced the awards of the first five transportation stimulus projects in south central Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

More than $23 Million Available to Help Counties Provide Emergency Rental Assistance, Move Homeless into Stable Housing

Pennsylvania’s plan to provide struggling families with stable housing with $23.4 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is now available online, according to Governor Edward G. Rendell, who noted that the public may offer written comments on it through May 13. Learn more. Review HPRP Plan. Comment period closed.

PennDOT Engineering District 12 today announced the award of the first two projects being financed with federal funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

PennDOT has awarded two more projects in the nine-county District 2 area financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.

Initiatives to improve law enforcement and public safety, strengthen counterdrug training and ease prison overcrowding would get a significant boost if grant applications for more than $95 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding are approved.