Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $6.3 Million in Communities to Help Combat Homelessness
February 1, 2024
Funding will support rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, street outreach, emergency shelter, and more. The Emergency Solutions Grants will help individuals and families in need, reinforcing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to improve quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced a total of […]
ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Announces End of Hazleton’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47
May 5, 2023
“It’s a day Luzerne County has been waiting for. This is a major announcement for this community.” HARRISBURG, PA – This week, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger travelled to Hazleton in Luzerne County to celebrate the city’s exit from distressed status under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Program, known as Act […]
Shapiro Administration Announces End of Hazleton’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47
May 5, 2023
Hazleton is the 22nd PA municipality to recover from distressed status Hazleton, PA – Today. Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of Hazleton’s exit from distressed municipality status under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Program, known as Act 47. Secretary Siger joined Hazleton mayor Jeff Cusat and other officials […]