JULY 26, 2026 — East Penn Township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, has adopted a new official flag designed by Township Supervisor Dennis L. Pearson, according to Times News. The design, as shown on a Facebook post by Pearson, features a landscape background depicting a forested river valley under a sky of clouds. Superimposed over the…
JUNE 15, 2026 — The Borough of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, has officially adopted its first municipal flag, reports USA Today, ending a 173-year period without an official symbol. The flag was formally hoisted during a ceremony on June 7 at Walnut Green Park, an event held in conjunction with local celebrations marking the upcoming 250th anniversary…
MARCH 22, 2026 — The Town of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, formally adopted its first official flag on March 9, concluding a multi-year design and legislative process initiated by a local resident. The project began in October 2022 when the designer, Ayden Pointer, first shared a concept on the social media platform Reddit. Following a series of…
OCTOBER 25, 2025 — In Pennsylvania, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) has officially opened its call for proposals for the 2026 Flag Exhibition at Spruce Street Harbor Park, Philadelphia, according to a press release by the Corporation. Marking the third consecutive year of this vibrant public art display, sixteen selected artists will have their…
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 — A new wave of community pride is flying high in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, as Punxsutawney officially unveiled its first borough flag, according to WJAC News. The initiative, led by the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce, has been years in the making. Chamber President Katie Laska explained that while residents have long displayed…
MARCH 6, 2025 — Pennsylvania‘s Washington Township supervisors have adopted an official flag, reports the Record Herald. The design prominently features an image of George Washington alongside the year 1779, the township’s founding year. The initiative was led by Supervisor Stewart McCleaf, who expressed enthusiasm about the township’s participation in the Pennsylvania State Association of…
JANUARY 24, 2025 — A Pennsylvania state legislator is calling for a redesign of the state flag, arguing that the current design fails to stand out among other state flags and does not adhere to modern principles of good flag design, report WGAL and patch.com. Representative Joe Webster, a Democrat from Montgomery County, is spearheading…
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 — Titusville, Pennsylvania has adopted its first official city flag, with a design created by an elementary school student, chosen from over 180 submissions in a student-led design contest, The Derrick reports. Titusville City Council unanimously approved the city’s new flag on Wednesday, a design crafted by local elementary school student Max…