Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania just funded 12 new EV charging stations – here’s where they’re going
Pennsylvania is investing $9 million in federal funds to add more EV charging stations along major roadways.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) this week announced funding for 12 new EV charging stations along major routes across the state. The projects are funded through the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
The announcement builds on the $54 million Pennsylvania has already committed to public charging through NEVI. So far, the state has built 30 charging stations using NEVI funding, the most of any state in the US. An additional 53 stations are currently in planning or under construction.
Since Pennsylvania’s first NEVI charging station opened in December 2023, the stations have supported more than 80,000 charging sessions. PennDOT estimates those sessions have enabled over 9.6 million miles of electric driving and cut more than 2,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.
PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said the new projects are meant to fill in gaps between highway travel and local charging access.
“These projects will expand access to electric vehicle charging from our alternative fuel connections and bridge the gap between long-distance travel and community-based chargers,” Carroll said. “This is a critical step to improving reliability and access to meet the needs of EV drivers in the Commonwealth.”
Where the new EV charging stations are going
PennDOT’s NEVI Corridor Connections funding will support charging projects across multiple counties:
Berks County
- $825,958 – Sheetz, Fleetwood, along Route 222 near mile marker 73
Bradford County
- $1,141,968 – Dandy (operated by eCAMION USA), Towanda, along Route 6 near mile marker 178
Cambria County
- $1,121,968 – Perkins (operated by eCAMION USA), Johnstown, along Route 219 near mile marker 49
- $825,958 – Sheetz, Ebensburg, along Route 22 near mile marker 100
Lackawanna County
- $661,584 – Best Western Plus (operated by Universal EV LLC), Clarks Summit, along Route 6 near mile marker 328
Lancaster County
- $779,558 – Sheetz, Landisville, along Route 283 at Exit 26
- $623,630 – Sheetz, Willow Street, along Route 222 near mile marker 24
- $789,028 – Wawa, Lancaster, along Route 222 near mile marker 29
Lehigh County
- $789,028 – Wawa, Allentown, along Interstate 78 at Exit 57
Northampton County
- $789,028 – Wawa, Bethlehem, along Interstate 78 at Exit 67
Perry County
- $525,474 – Onvo Travel Plaza (operated by Raceway Management Company), Duncannon, along Route 15 near mile marker 67
Tioga County
- $500,034 – Onvo Travel Plaza (operated by Raceway Management Company), Mansfield, along Route 6 near mile marker 271
The state is also continuing to expand its NEVI program. Applications for NEVI Community Charging funding are now open for Pennsylvania’s southeastern region. Applications for other regions will roll out on a rolling basis, starting with the western region in the coming weeks.
Read more: Pennsylvania unlocks $100M to install EV chargers in communities
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Hersheypark in Pennsylvaniacould be forced to close this summer amid a dispute between the site’s operators and union employees, according to a report.
The amusement park is scheduled to open seven days a week starting May 21 in a shift from its weekend-only operation before the summer, despite a looming vote among employees about whether to go on strike.
Over 200 union maintenance employees at Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey and Giant Center rejected a contract offer from Hershey Entertainment & Resorts on May 7, according to Inside the Magic. The park’s operators described the proposal as their “last, best and final” offer.
Over a three-day period this week, employees will vote on whether to strike after rejecting the offer, which is the third from the park’s operators. A strike could close the park just in time for the start of the busy summer season when families head on vacation.
The list of employees considering going on strike includes ride mechanics, electricians, plumbers, welders, painters, machinists, utilities technicians, carpenters, garage auto mechanics and sign artists.
In mid-March, the union and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts agreed to extend a former contract for 60 days to allow for continued negotiations.
According to Inside the Magic, union workers are seeking fair wage increases, more affordable care plans and higher pay premiums for less-desirable shifts. The union has also said that it will reject new contract offers that lower professional standards, devalue skilled trades or open the door to lower wages in maintenance roles in the future.
The Independent has contacted Hershey Entertainment & Resorts for comment about the possible strike.
Hersheypark, located 15 miles east of Harrisburg, is the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1906, the 121-acre site boasts more than 70 rides, a water park with 17 water attractions and an 11-acre North American Wildlife Park, according to Hersheypark’s website.
It’s named for and themed in conjunction with the popular candy company.
However, a different park in the Keystone State was named as the top amusement park in the U.S. on TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best list.
It was Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, 42 miles north-northeast of Harrisburg, that topped the list. In doing so, the little-known park was ranked higher than Dollywood, Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Universal Islands of Adventure that also made the top 5.
“It’s got it all: roller coasters, kid-friendly rides (bumper cars, a haunted mansion), swimming, camping, a mining museum, and even a championship 18-hole golf course,” TripAdvisor wrote. “The accommodating staff, clean facilities, and fun attractions make for a memorable family-friendly visit.”
Knoebels is the U.S.’s largest free-admission park, although tickets for individual rides cost a fee.
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NEW CASTLE, Pa. (MyValleyTributes) – Charles “Yami” Frederick Jamison, age 83, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, formerly of Warren, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Haven Convalescent Home.
Mr. Jamison was born December 2, 1942, in New Castle, a son of the late Charles N. and Anna (Callihan) Jamison and was a 1960 graduate of New Castle High School.
Charles worked as an order checker clerk for Packard Electric Company, Warren, Ohio, for 31 years, until his retirement in 1999.
A proud veteran, he served his country in the United States Navy.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Warren, Ohio and also attended Mass at Holy Spirit Parish – St. Mary’s Church.
Charles spent his free time hunting and playing Euchre.
He is survived by his four sisters, Margaret I. Klann, Mary E. DeMarco and Catherine “Kay” A. Houk (Robert), all of New Castle and Susan J. Olson (Donald), Winfield, Illinois; his brother, Richard Jamison (Linda) of New Castle; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the City Rescue Mission, 319 S. Croton Ave., New Castle, PA, 16101, and the Salvation Army, 240 W. Grant St., New Castle, PA, 16101.
The family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the Haven Convalescent Home for the care and support that Charles received over the years.
Calling Hours will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 10:30 a.m., Wednesday May 13, 2026, in Holy Spirit Parish – St. Mary’s Church, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, with Rev. Aaron Kriss, as celebrant.
Interment: Castleview Memorial Gardens, Neshannock Twp.
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