Smart Growth Partnership of Westmoreland County

08/19/2026

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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will fast-track an interchange off Route 981 in Mt. Pleasant Township and pause work on its long-awaited Penn Township interchange amid concerns about impact to local traffic there. The turnpike announced in October 2021 that it would install an interchange in Pe...

06/20/2026

Those who follow this page are probably aware that we are working hard to bring the health and recreation benefits of a walking and biking trail to the Delmont community. It is now time to share with you what has been accomplished so far and to give you the chance to comment and give feedback on those results. We are pleased to announce a public meeting in the Delmont Library conference room on July 14 from 7-8 pm. There will be speakers giving brief talks to bring everyone up to speed and plenty of time for questions and personal interaction with the whole team. We will be publishing a summary of the meeting on this page and as always, questions may also be posted on this page at any time. You are always welcome to email or message us too.

05/29/2026

Westmoreland County Conservation District Holds Special May 30 Community Event Celebrating The Role Of Natural Resources In Our Nation's 250-Year History [PaEN] https://tinyurl.com/2ntjht2p

05/21/2026

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Exploring food deserts, swamps, data gaps, and innovative mapping solutions to strengthen food access across Pennsylvania's urban and rural communities.

05/20/2026

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Individuals interested in understanding forces impacting housing affordability and how it shapes rural communities in Pennsylvania can attend an upcoming webinar from Penn State Extension.

05/18/2026

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Research Brief Highlights Population Estimates

"The U.S. Census Bureau released estimates of the July 1, 2025 population at the municipal level. This release includes total population estimates for all municipalities in Pennsylvania.

Key Findings from the Report:

• 988 municipalities increased from 2020 to 2025. Among those with populations over 2,500, Lancaster township in Butler County (+36.1%) had the largest percentage increase.

• 1,540 municipalities decreased from 2020 to 2025. Among those with populations over 2,500, California borough in Washington County (-14.0%) had the largest percentage decrease.

For more information on municipal population change in Pennsylvania, read this month's brief.":

https://www.datawrapper.de/_/QEfTB/

05/08/2026

Individuals interested in understanding forces impacting housing affordability and how it shapes rural communities in Pennsylvania can attend an upcoming webinar from Penn State Extension.

05/08/2026

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McKinley Avenue in downtown Vandergrift is reaching the final stage of a makeover that started last year. The McKinley Avenue Improvement Project will boost mobility, access to local
businesses and neighborhood beautification, said Aleesha Kelly, a resident who helps nonprofits with improveme...

04/24/2026

🚗📊 How long is your commute?

As of 2024, the average travel time to work across Pennsylvania is 26.3 minutes, but it varies widely by county.

🔎 Explore this week’s and see how your county compares.
👉 https://www.rural.pa.gov/datagram/725/Average-Travel-Time-to-Work-(In-Minutes)-by-Pennsylvania-County-2024

03/24/2026