The Center for Rural Pennsylvania

06/10/2026

𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀

🔎 A new report from the Center examines what's driving caseworker turnover and vacancies across Pennsylvania's public and private child welfare agencies.

📊 Key findings reveal differences between rural and urban caseworkers: urban workers reported higher average caseloads, while rural workers reported greater flexibility and higher satisfaction with court responsibilities.

💡 The report also identifies factors influencing job satisfaction and performance, insights that can help agencies and policymakers address workforce challenges statewide.

📖 Read the full report: http://bit.ly/4onAeWi.

06/05/2026

🏡🌾 Rural communities are essential to Pennsylvania’s future.

📊 The Center for Rural Pennsylvania provides research and data analysis that help inform legislators, community leaders, and state partners as they address the unique challenges and opportunities across rural regions of the Commonwealth.

✅ This video highlights the Center’s impact and shares how its work supports informed decision-making and stronger outcomes for all Pennsylvanians.

🎥 Watch the video: https://vimeo.com/1192283462/510c28f3f1?share=copy.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.rural.pa.gov.

This is "Center for Rural Pennsylvania Impact Video - Short Form" by PA Senate GOP on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/05/2026

𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗻-𝗟𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮

📊 A new report from the Center explores septic system maintenance practices and challenges facing homeowners across the Commonwealth.

⚠️ Key findings show that 65% of surveyed septic systems are more than 20 years old, while only about 30% of homeowners reported keeping up with routine inspections.

💧 The report also highlights concerns about water quality and identifies maintenance costs and system repairs as major barriers to proper upkeep.

📄 Learn how these findings can help inform policies and outreach efforts to protect Pennsylvania's water resources.

🔗 http://bit.ly/43URUio

06/04/2026

📣📅 On June 23, join the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Center for Rural Pennsylvania, and Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development for a FREE Rural Economic Development Summit!

🌐 Learn about practical frameworks for evaluating data center proposals and positioning your community for informed decision-making.

❗ Space is limited. Register today for this hybrid event: 🔗 https://www.philadelphiafed.org/calendar-of-events/rural-economic-development-summit-data-center-development-and-digital-infrastructure.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, and the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development invite you to a Rural Economic Development Summit to explore the economic impacts of data center development in rural communities, examining workforce and economic dev...

06/03/2026

🌟📰 𝑹𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 📰🌟

✅ Check out the Center’s LATEST rural updates!

📊📝🌾 Explore the May/June edition for more on the Center’s public hearing series on data centers, new research on Pennsylvania crime trends, details on the Center’s 2026 Special Request for Proposals, and additional resources shaping rural communities across the Commonwealth.

🔗👉 https://bit.ly/4uOSV7x

06/03/2026

Share it, save it, mark it down — 2026-27 licenses go on sale Monday, June 22, 2026!

The first day to purchase your 2026-27 Pennsylvania hunting and trapping licenses AND resident antlerless licenses for ALL WMUs is Monday, June 22.

Like last year, ALL resident hunters are GUARANTEED an antlerless license in any WMU in the first round, IF purchased prior to July 13. No need to wait in line — you’ll have 21 days to get your guaranteed antlerless license!

Monday, June 22 (8 a.m.) – RESIDENTS ONLY: antlerless licenses on sale for all WMUs, guaranteed to all PA residents.

Monday, July 13 (8 a.m.) – NONRESIDENTS: unsold antlerless licenses available on a first come, first served basis. WMU allocations will apply.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Hunters will need their state identification (driver’s license) OR CID number to purchase licenses in person and online. Your CID number can be found on your previous year’s hunting or fishing licenses.

Prior to purchasing your license, log in to your HuntFishPA account and update your email address. We’ll periodically email important information and updates about hunting licenses and regulations you won’t want to miss!

One antlerless deer license can be purchased per round in the first three rounds. More info at: https://bit.ly/Antlerless.

You DON’T have to purchase your license online; you can still purchase in-person at any license agent. Find the closest one to you at: huntfish.pa.gov/agentlocator/.

Have additional questions? Contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or visit pa.gov/pgc and click on the "Contact Us" button.

06/03/2026

Pennsylvania’s forests burst with mountain laurel during late spring (typically May-June). These native, star‑shaped pink and white blooms have been our state flower since 1933.

Visit state forests across the Commonwealth to enjoy the stunning displays!

Find viewing locations near you: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/conservation/wild-plants/mountain-laurel-viewing

06/03/2026

The most common weather threat to Pennsylvania is flooding.

With more severe weather threats in spring and summer, now is a good time to prepare for floods. Simple things you can do:

1. Have at least 2 ways to get weather alerts 🤳
2. Consider flood insurance 🤔
3. Stock up on emergency supplies 🔦
4. Never willingly enter flood water. Turn around, don't drown ⛔
5. Know what to do if you lose power 💡

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06/02/2026

🎙️ ICYMI: The Center's Executive Director, Dr. Zachary Adams, recently joined WITF's "The Spark" with Indiana County Commissioner Sherene Hess and Tioga County Commissioner Shane Nickerson to discuss rural Pennsylvania's growing data center landscape.

🔗 https://www.witf.org/2026/05/12/rural-pennsylvania-examines-growth-of-data-centers/.

aired; May 11, 2026Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation. As demand for digital infrastructure grows, Pennsylvania leaders are taki […]

05/26/2026

👶 A new generation is on the way!

In 2026, Pennsylvania is forecasting 125,714 births statewide. 🤱

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🔗 https://www.rural.pa.gov/datagram/727/2026-Forecasted-Births-by-Pennsylvania-County