Welcome Ayah Manalastas, Penn State Read more

Joining PennFuture's intern program are Veronic Porter, third year student at Widener University Commonwealth Law, and Jeremy Zimmerman, second year student at Penn State Dickinson Law Read more

Through the advocacy of LOVE Kidder Township and Save Carbon County, PennFuture’s model logistics use ordinance and guidebook became the blueprint for Kidder Township’s reconsideration of its zoning ordinance. Read more

There are several Supreme Court decisions that continue to dismantle the power of administrative agencies and open the door to new challenges of settled laws. Read more

The history and context of the Chevron decision, explain the Loper Bright decision, and look at what this major change in the law means for environmental and human health protections in Pennsylvania. Read more

The fracking industry has reason to worry. Read more

Economic development can bring massive benefits to our communities, but it also brings other consequences that must be considered. Read more

Introducing PennFuture's Legal interns: Andriana Vega, Jessie Staley, and Jasmine Gunning. Read more

The state budget process provides space for bipartisan cooperation to achieve the goals of protecting and restoring Pennsylvania’s abundant waterways. Read more

The 2024 “State of the Air” reports shows that many Pennsylvanians are still experiencing the harmful effects of air pollution. Read more

The guide is designed to give Pennsylvanian residents the knowledge and tools they need to understand and effectively participate in local land use decision-making processes. Read more

A practical guide on how to be effective as an individual on environmental issues. Read more

A brief history of the Environmental Rights Amendment court cases and the decisions that interpret and apply this important law. Read more

By telling Philadelphians that they can’t have a healthy river without a “big spike” in their water bills, the Philadelphia Water Department is unnecessarily pitting Philadelphians against their own environment. Read more

Held v. Montana is the first constitutional climate decision in the U.S. based on a trial. This article takes a closer look at the case. Read more

PennFuture files a notice of land use appeal for Hawthorne Resort in the Monroe County. Read more

An explanation on Riparian Buffers and their benefits to PA’s waters and communities. Read more

Introducing PennFuture's Legal Interns for Fall 2023 Read more

Municipalities cannot ignore this new pattern of development and cannot ban distribution and fulfillment centers from within their borders. They must proactively plan for when distribution and fulfillment centers come to town by adopting updated zoning ordinances. Read more

This summer, we have three fantastic students for our internship, representing a range of backgrounds and experiences. Read more